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Dakar

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Gorée

Gorée

5.7
4.5/56 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
African Renaissance Monument

African Renaissance Monument

5.4
5.0/51 Reviews
Stone Circles of Senegambia

Stone Circles of Senegambia

4.8
5.0/51 Reviews
"Historic buildings"
House of Slaves

House of Slaves

3.6
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"Museums"
Hann Zoological Park

Hann Zoological Park

3.3
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Leopold Sedar-Senghor Stadium

Leopold Sedar-Senghor Stadium

3.2
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Place du Souvenir Africain

Place du Souvenir Africain

3.2
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Magic Land

Magic Land

3.2
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Plage BCEAO

Plage BCEAO

3.2
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"Beaches and shores"
Grand Théâtre National de Dakar

Grand Théâtre National de Dakar

3.1
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Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Dakar, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Pullman Dakar Teranga

Pullman Dakar Teranga

3.9/553 Reviews
Axil HÔTEL

Axil HÔTEL

3.8/526 Reviews
Onomo Hotel Dakar

Onomo Hotel Dakar

3.1/527 Reviews
Novotel Dakar

Novotel Dakar

3.6/564 Reviews
King Fahd Palace

King Fahd Palace

3.5/545 Reviews
Sama Hotels

Sama Hotels

5.0/56 Reviews
Terrou-Bi

Terrou-Bi

4.3/555 Reviews
Boma LifeStyle Hotel

Boma LifeStyle Hotel

4.4/541 Reviews

What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Dakar dishes and foodie spots.
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Red Games

Red Games

5.0/51 Reviews
Avg. GBP13/person
"African Cuisine"
The Spot Restaurant/Grill

The Spot Restaurant/Grill

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Avg. GBP6/person
"Western-style"
Gino & Gino

Gino & Gino

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Avg. GBP11/person
"Western-style"
Quiksilver Boardriders Dakar

Quiksilver Boardriders Dakar

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La Galerie Restaurant

La Galerie Restaurant

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Avg. GBP33/person
"Western-style"
Quai 19

Quai 19

5.0/51 Reviews
Avg. GBP21/person
"African Cuisine"
La Fourchette

La Fourchette

5.0/51 Reviews
Avg. GBP21/person
"Western-style"
"Open Late"
Alkimia Restaurant & Bar

Alkimia Restaurant & Bar

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Avg. GBP21/person
"Western-style"
"Open Late"
Beluga

Beluga

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"Latin American"
Restaurant New Africa

Restaurant New Africa

5.0/51 Reviews
Avg. GBP18/person
"Western-style"
"Open Late"
Simone Cafe

Simone Cafe

5.0/51 Reviews
Avg. GBP5/person
"Latin American"
Les Jardin Thailandais

Les Jardin Thailandais

5.0/51 Reviews
Avg. GBP17/person
"Asian Cuisine"
"Open Late"

Dakar Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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See the beautiful sunset in Dakar, the westernmost point of Africa

See the beautiful sunset in Dakar, the westernmost point of Africa

The Foodie Voyager
The Foodie Voyager
Dakar, Senegal

Dakar, Senegal

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Lucas Miller_53
What a fantastic hotel in Dakar|It's so comfortable

What a fantastic hotel in Dakar|It's so comfortable

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Nora~Morris-Riley
Stay at Taru Bhi and experience a romantic seaside holiday

Stay at Taru Bhi and experience a romantic seaside holiday

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maximillian_aurelius_ravenwood
Help!!! This Dakar hotel is amazing!

Help!!! This Dakar hotel is amazing!

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IsaacThompson
Not in southern France, but in West Africa! Senegal's Slave Island.

Not in southern France, but in West Africa! Senegal's Slave Island.

The Culinary Cruise
The Culinary Cruise
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One of the must-stay hotels in Dakar, a luxurious experience

One of the must-stay hotels in Dakar, a luxurious experience

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Isabella47 Reed_
Lisala Hotel | A Dreamy Choice for Your Trip

Lisala Hotel | A Dreamy Choice for Your Trip

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PizzaIsMyLife!
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