Stone Town

Zanzibar, Tanzania

The ancient heart with winding alleys, bazaars, and crumbling grandeur.

Places in Stone Town

Emerson Spice Hotel Rooftop 25-guest rooftop with five-course tasting menu under stars; Zanzibar seafood and spices focus
Upendo Stone Town Modern Zanzibari · $$ · Stone Town A boutique hotel and rooftop restaurant in the heart of Stone Town, sister to the Michamvi original, bringing a modern twist to Zanzibari cooking with unbeatable ocean views. What to order: Modern Zanzibari plates Reservation: Recommended
Mercury's Named after Freddie Mercury (born in Stone Town) with sunset views.
Zanzibar Spice Café Café celebrating island spices with specialty coffee and pastries
Livingstone Bar Historic bar with rum cocktails and colonial atmosphere
The 5th Rooftop bar · Stone Town A rooftop terrace over the lively city centre, a DJ setting the mood and bites drawing on Indian, Swahili and Arabic flavours. The pick for a sunset cocktail. What to drink: Sunset cocktails

Best time to visit: June-October, January-February for dry seasons
Getting around: Taxis primary transport; motorbike taxis abundant; boats to islands; walking in Stone Town
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS). USD widely accepted at tourist businesses.
Language: Swahili and English.
Timezone: East Africa Time (EAT), UTC+3
Current trends: Local spice celebration; sustainable fishing practices; Swahili cuisine modernization; oceanfront dining; artisanal preparation methods