L’Escale Travel Guide
Djibouti
Popular places to visit
Port of Djibouti
Explore the waterfront in Djibouti with a trip to Port of Djibouti. Discover the area's desert landscape and casinos.
Camp Lemonier
After visiting Camp Lemonier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Djibouti. Wander the marina or discover the area's desert landscape.
Bawadi Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Bawadi Mall during your trip to Djibouti. Stroll along the marina or visit the casinos while you're in the area.
Central Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Central Market during your stay in Djibouti. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's desert landscape.
Église Éthiopienne Orthodoxe Tewahido St Gabriel du Soleil
After visiting Église Éthiopienne Orthodoxe Tewahido St Gabriel du Soleil, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Djibouti. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's desert landscape.
Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral
After visiting Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Djibouti. Stroll along the seaside or visit the casinos while you're in the area.
Top hotels in L’Escale
Escale International Hotel
Excellent service and value. All of the staff are truly kind. I use their airport pick up service and it was a breeze. Good breakfast, strong Wi-Fi. The pool is nice and the location near the port is very convenient if you are going to take a scuba cruise. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate ...
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Sheraton Djibouti
Excellent room ,breakfast and dinner
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Djibouti Palace Kempinski
On my first nite i ordered room service and was food poisoned. I was sick for thirty six hours and had to inform mgmt. they were concerned and attended to me but did not offer to comp the extra night i had to spend there…and i had to ask they take the cost of the deadly meal from my bill. Filaan, ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Virginia Hotel Djibouti
Best Western Premier Dj Hotel
Red Sea Hotel Apartment
Top Tier Customer Service. They are always available and looking to help you with anything. They are also very clean. Wi-Fi is pretty spotty and doesn’t seem to work very well, it’s mainly good for phone use but I couldn’t use it for my laptop. Unfortunately, they don’t do refunds. If you book for ...
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2025
Other neighbourhoods around L’Escale
La Plaine
If you're spending some time in La Plaine, People's Palace and La Siesta Beach are top sights worth seeing.
European Quarter
Though European Quarter may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Central Market and People's Palace.
African Quarter
You'll enjoy the seaside views and casinos in African Quarter. You might want to make time for a stop at Central Market or Centre Culturel Institut Français Arthur Rimbaud.
Le Plateau du Serpent
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Le Plateau du Serpent and surrounding area, you can visit People's Palace and Central Market.
Heron
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Heron and surrounding area, you can visit Port of Djibouti and Central Market.
Haramous
While there might not be top attractions in Haramous, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Camp Lemonier and Djibouti Kitesurf.
