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Auberge Keur Diame offers basic accommodation located by the beach in the Yoff area of Dakar, a 25-minute drive from the city centre. It offers a furnished terrace, a 24-hour reception and free Wi-Fi access in all areas.

The best place I stayed at in Senegal- very friendly staff, clean room, 1 minute walk from a beautiful beach, excellent breakfast.

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8.5
Very good
254 reviews
Price from
RUB 2,531
per night

Offering free WiFi throughout the property, Dakar International House is situated in Dakar, 3.1 km from Zoo (Dakar) and 4 km from CED Horse club. This hostel offers a terrace. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk.

I like the way I was treated by the staff , and nature of the apartment

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6.3
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495 reviews
Price from
RUB 1,191
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Dakar

  • Avg. price/night: RUB 4,391
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5 reviews
    Friendly host, satisfying equipment, with a nice seafood place nearby, safe community.
    Yuming
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: RUB 6,401
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 319 reviews
    The staff was friendly, the great location, their helpfulness, the security guard made us feel safe. The rooms were big and with great beds.
    Ladysmaaa
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: RUB 3,275
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4 reviews
    Great location - Medina is a really charming alive place, lots of local food stalls around for cheap breakfast and cafe Touba. The hosts were super friendly and helpful, I really appreciate :)
    Adele
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: RUB 2,010
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 495 reviews
    6000cfa for a dorm , that's the only reason the hostel gets customers because this is the cheapest in dakar. But be ready for the ridiculous place.
    SajithR
    Solo traveller
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 254 reviews
    Great location near Yoff beach, many eating options there. Also not far from Gambia Transport bus depot. Area seems pretty safe also at night Major shops to get things done nearby Spacious clean room Good wifi Very friendly staff and owner, can feel like at home. Very good breakfast on a lovely terrace
    Anselm
    Solo traveller
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 254 reviews
    Great and helpful stuff. When I was a bit sceptical how to travel as a solo female, Ruth took the time to explain to me where to travel and how. Everybody of the stuff was very nice. Great location, 300m from the beach. Enclosed quarter, so it's safe. Restaurants close by.
    Christina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: RUB 2,010
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 495 reviews
    You can't beat the price and location of this hostel if you're a backpacker. Sure, it's a bit worn, but cleaning of the bathrooms for dorm sleepers was daily. Staff helped me with use of local transport. Bus #121 just at the corner will take you to the centre of town and the port for ferries to Isle Gorée or to Ziguinchor, Casamance. There's also a clothesline and a nice terrace on the roof.
    Nora
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: RUB 2,084
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 258 reviews
    Really nice budget hotel with everything you need. The staff is very friendly and the manager incredibly helpful. Really appreciated the location which was in a quiet neighbourhood. Felt safe as a solo female traveller.
    Olsson Joof
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: RUB 11,052
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 21 reviews
    Rima is a great host. Always available and super helpful. Whatever was needed she provided or fixed it in no time. The apartment is in a great location with easy access to many restaurants, bars, clubs and shopping facilities. It's also in a very safe environment. Highly recommended.
    Balazs
    Solo traveller
  • 7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 70 reviews
    Nice peaceful hotel away from the noise of Dakar but in a great location. Felt very safe and staff were very friendly. Amazing to have air conditioning and a cute balcony. Would definitely recommend
    Stephanie
    Group

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