Dar es Salaam

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Dar es Salaam

Where to stay in Dar es Salaam

A nice cafe and bar overlooking the Indian Ocean

Masaki

4/5(30 area reviews)

Unique features of Masaki include the seaside views and bars. Make a stop by The Slipway or Sea Cliff Casino while you're exploring the area.

Masaki
Outside IST Clinic in Dar es salaam, Masaki

Oyster Bay

4/5(17 area reviews)

Oyster Bay is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Coco Beach and Little Theatre.

Oyster Bay
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Kigamboni

If you're spending some time in Kigamboni, Kijiji Beach and Kipepeo Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Kigamboni
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Mbezi Beach

4/5(10 area reviews)

Unique features of Mbezi Beach include the restaurants and seaside views. Make a stop by Mbezi Beach or Jangwani Beach while you're exploring the area.

Mbezi Beach
A magic spot !

Upanga East

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travelers visit Upanga East. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Kariakoo Market and Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre, a few notable attractions nearby.

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Mikocheni

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Restaurants and shopping are just a few things travelers like about Mikocheni. A stop by Nafasi Art Space is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Mikocheni
Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa
Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa
4 out of 5
Azikiwe Street, Dar es Salaam
The price is $107 per night from May 3 to May 4
$107
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (146 reviews)
"Central location and quiet."

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2024

Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa
Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
5 out of 5
Kivukoni Street, P O Box 9574, Dar es Salaam
The price is $229 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$229
$270 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the room service in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews)
"I loved it, am definitely going back"

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024

Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
Johari Rotana
Johari Rotana
5 out of 5
Sokine Drive/Morogoro Road, MNF Square, Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam
The price is $170 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$170
$201 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Le Grande Casino and St Joseph's ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (41 reviews)
"All staff at the hotel were extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms are very spacious and well-designed, and service was outstanding."

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2024

Johari Rotana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
AURA SUITES
AURA SUITES
4 out of 5
Morogoro Road, Upanga East., Plot No.1081/1, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Popular attractions Kariakoo Market and Uhuru ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Aura Suites— great stay
"Aura suites was a great respite from the noise, congestion and heat of Dar es Salaam. Great shower, bed, wi-Fi, tv, space. There was a safe in the room— very convenient. Nice supermarket next door. Really enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2024

AURA SUITES
Sea Cliff Court
Sea Cliff Court
4 out of 5
Off Haile Selassie Road, Msasani Peninsula, Dar es Salaam
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Popular attractions The Slipway and Coco Beach ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (31 reviews)
"I don’t know where to start Reception lady was very rude and unwelcoming ..! She was upset with every little question .. We arrived and waited for 20 min and no one was dealing with us .. We wanted to upgrade our rooms since we realized what we booked was lower grade .. receptionist couldn’t help ..."

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2021

Sea Cliff Court
Luxury Residence with Ocean View in Masaki
Luxury Residence with Ocean View in Masaki
4 out of 5
Plot No.266, A, Chole Road/Haile Selassie Road, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and The Slipway ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (16 reviews)
"Safe neighborhood, cleanliness, communications and staff, staff members are awesome. Laundry is in place that's great and if possible dishwasher please."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2023

Luxury Residence with Ocean View in Masaki
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Dar es Salaam

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
29
" "5 - Excellent 22.48062015503876%
4 - Good
66
" "4 - Good 51.16279069767442%
3 - Okay
26
" "3 - Okay 20.155038759689923%
2 - Disappointing
7
" "2 - Disappointing 5.426356589147287%
1 - Terrible
1
" "1 - Terrible 0.7751937984496124%

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler
Mar 25, 2020

No Attractions + The famous Coco Beach & Oyster Bay is not V.G.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Jan 20, 2020

Colorful and dynamic but not much to do for tourists, academics, or business people.

5/5 - Excellent

Sola
Dec 30, 2019

You will not be able to do everything

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Oct 31, 2019

I live there

3/5 - Okay

J
Sep 6, 2019

Try to go in a group, organize day trips, go for the outdoors and explore.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Aug 26, 2019

It is a busy city!

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