Dakar-Plateau Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

île de Gorée, Insel, Senegal
île de Gorée, Insel, Senegal
Dakar, Senegal – View of the Castel of Gorée on Gorée Island, located 3 km off Dakar’s coast. A historic site with colonial remains and ocean views, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Slave trade houses on the famous island of Goree in the atlantic ocean just outside of Dakar city. Dakar skyline is seen in the background, great panoramic photo of a sad island.
This is a must visit, one of the best of Dakar`s markets! In a beautiful circular building the fish traders has their place in the center. Then comes butchers in the next circle, vegetable and fruit dealers outside there together with florists. Outside the building you will find typical African souvenirs such as jewelry, masks and sculptures. Read more: http://www.travelwithallsenses.com/shopping-dakars-markets/
Novotel Dakar

Novotel Dakar

4 out of 5
Avenue Abdoulaye Fadiga Dakar
The price is 3.502.327 ₫ per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
3.502.327 ₫
3.955.795 ₫ total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dakar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Place de l'Indépendance and Chambre ...
7.6/10 Good! (232 reviews)
We had a very scary experience with the staff. Our room had no deadbolt then we had someone knock and try to get it. Then someone from the front desk call up and ask if I was alone and if the door was locked. Mind you I’m a younger female. I tried to talk to the staff about it via email but it’s ...

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Novotel Dakar
Pullman Dakar Teranga

Pullman Dakar Teranga

5 out of 5
10 Rue Colbert Dakar
The price is 6.718.838 ₫ per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
6.718.838 ₫
7.493.957 ₫ total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dakar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (238 reviews)
The evening staff at reception and especially Mohamed made my stay perfect. They were so helpful in many ways such as finding me a taxi for a decent and honest fare. The day time staff at reception seemed less helpful. Not as welcoming and not recommending reasonable taxi fares. Mohamed was exceptional ...

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Pullman Dakar Teranga
Ibis Styles Dakar

Ibis Styles Dakar

3 out of 5
Avenue Abdoulaye Fadiga No 2 Dakar
The price is 2.994.094 ₫ per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
2.994.094 ₫
3.396.718 ₫ total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Dakar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Place de l'Indépendance and Chambre de Commerce ...
8/10 Very Good! (31 reviews)
Clean room , great and polite staff , amazing scenery

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Ibis Styles Dakar
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Lighthouse Signature Suites

Lighthouse Signature Suites

4 out of 5
Renaissance Dakar Dakar Region
Stay at this aparthotel in Dakar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions African Renaissance Statue and Mamelles Lighthouse ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (21 reviews)
Personnel dévoué belle chambre .

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Lighthouse Signature Suites
Oasis Seaside by Barok

Oasis Seaside by Barok

4 out of 5
35 Diamalaye Dakar Région de Dakar
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Dakar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Stade Leopold Senghor and Village des Arts ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (35 reviews)
Old and unkempt building, no towels in the rooms, bad location, very polite concierge, not worth the price

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Oasis Seaside by Barok
Residence Hotel Kakatar

Residence Hotel Kakatar

5 out of 5
YOFF Apecsy 2, villa 448 Dakar Région de Dakar
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Dakar. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Layen Mausoleum and Village des Arts are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews)
Clean rooms, wonderful people.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Residence Hotel Kakatar
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Popular places to visit

île de Gorée, Insel, Senegal

Ile de Goree Beach

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Ile de Goree Beach during your travels in Goree Island? Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Ile de Goree Beach
Sandaga market, Dakar, Senegal, West Africa

Sandaga Market

3.5/5(4 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Sandaga Market during your visit to Dakar-Plateau. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its monuments.

Sandaga Market
Statue called Monument of the African Renaissance located in Dakar, Senegal

African Renaissance Statue

5/5(2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Dakar with a stop at African Renaissance Statue. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape.

African Renaissance Statue
Distant view of the Presidential Palace Dakar, Senegal, West Africa

Presidential Palace

4/5(1 review)

After visiting Presidential Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dakar-Plateau. Discover the area's desert landscape and monuments.

Presidential Palace

Cheikh Anta Diop University

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the campus of Cheikh Anta Diop University during your travels in Fann. While you're in the area, wander around the rainforest.

Cheikh Anta Diop University

Place de l'Indépendance

3/5(2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Dakar-Plateau when you spend time at Place de l'Indépendance. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape.

Place de l'Indépendance

Cities near Dakar-Plateau

Stunning ocean views from the Corniche promenade, Dakar, Senegal, West Africa

Dakar