Sultan's Palace Museum

I'm giving this place a 5 star rating because it really is something that you should visit while you are in Zanzibar. The history here is really fascinating. The tour guides are also great. However, this place is falling apart due to old age and the weather. I don't know who to blame: the government or the museum director? Can't they apply to UNESCO to get a grant to fix the place up? Write some letter to different embassies to get some grants. One of the last princesses married a German and became a German citizen. Maybe the Germans could help? The last Sultan of Zanzibar moved to Britain. Maybe the Brits could help. Start doing something before you completely lose your history! As an example, the House of Wonders next door just collapsed!

This historic monument lacks the preservation and conservation such a place should have. Fabrics are exposed to the elements, the furniture is run down and a shadow of what a Sultan's Palace really looked like. No effort or funds are invested in this property and in a few years, nothing will be left. Very sad. Contains loads of pictures and furniture and some old cars which tell their own stories. One of the things Stone Town is known for and the story of the Princess who married a German is interesting

This is a very interesting stop for those who are history buffs, others may be a little bored by it. This is the original palace of the sultans completed in 1832 and was home to all of them, their concubines and family until the 12th sultan fled to the UK in the Zanzibar Revolution. It has period pieces and some copies on display of trade pacts, armaments, cars, furniture (most of the display is furniture) from the sultans. A few of the stops along the way have beautiful views of the ocean. Worth a look.

What a memorial place this is? Practically it gave me a good understanding of what I had studied back in school. I would encourage schools to organize such trip for the students. I covered all the history of the sultans in just a few hours. Thanks to tour guide Issa Adam

My museum guide Sidu did a great job of taking me through the museum exhibits. Do not go without a guide. Entry ticket on the higher side but guide with a small tip makes it worthwhile.

Interesting place to see interior of royal home in Zanzibar style. In general it is beautiful, there are beautiful view from window, a lot of original old furniture, pictures, rare stuff. But it requires some repair.

Fantastic Place located in Stone Town,Rich and full of Zanzibars History and has tour guides whom will educate you on the rich political history of Zanzibar with its previous rulers(Sultans) and you get to have a view(From the Top Floor) of the Islands surrounding the main island like prison island and the island of Graves. Cheap Price for non locals(Less than $5) and $1 for the locals. Make sure to visit.

If you expect something historic you will find the private and public space of a sultan's house, mostly from 20th century. Although as wonder house is closed for repairing process. It is the only historic house in the city. It is worth a visit.