Dar es Salaam City Center Travel Guide
Dar es Salaam
Visit Dar es Salaam City Center
Popular places to visit
Coco Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Coco Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Dar es Salaam. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Mbezi Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mbezi Beach during your trip to Dar es Salaam? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Port of Dar es Salaam
Explore the waterfront in Dar es Salaam with a trip to Port of Dar es Salaam. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.
Kariakoo Market
During your trip to Dar es Salaam, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kariakoo Market. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Dar es Salaam with a trip to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
The Slipway
During your visit to Msasani Peninsula, you can enjoy retail therapy at The Slipway. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Dar es Salaam City Center
Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam City Center Hotel
Hotel Sapphire
Clean hotel great service. Rooms are much more up to date than other hotels around. Breakfast is definitely geared towards Indian clients, however that didn't put us off. Staff in the restaurant were amazing! We had a small hiccup when we first arrived, but was rectified immediately. Great place ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Rainbow Hotel
Needs a good clean down
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
Tanzanite Executive Suites
Tiffany Diamond Hotels
Beautiful. Clean. Well worth the price. Hearty breakfast options
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Tiffany Diamond Hotels
Other neighbourhoods around Dar es Salaam City Center
Kisutu
Uncover some of the top draws of Kisutu like its restaurants and waterfront views. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, stop by Zanzibar Ferry Terminal or Kariakoo Market.
Mchafukoge
Mchafukoge is noteworthy for its waterfront views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Uhuru Monument and Le Grande Casino.
Kivukoni
Kivukoni is noteworthy for its waterfront views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre.
Kariakoo
Restaurants and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Kariakoo. A stop by Kariakoo Market is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Upanga East
Visitors to Upanga East like its beaches and restaurants, and Vijana Mall is a sight worth a stop.
Upanga West
While Upanga West isn't home to many top sights, Nyumba ya Sanaa and Kariakoo Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
