Place de l'Indépendance Tours

Find a spot to sit and watch the world go by at Place de lIndépendance. If its well-trodden pathways could talk, this historic square would have some amazing stories to tell.

This Dakar public square is an ideal spot to begin your day of sightseeing. There's loads to see in the area, such as Sandaga Market, Ile de Goree Beach, and Cheikh Anta Diop University. Take your time at Place de l'Indépendance before making tracks to these other fine sights.

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Azalai Hotel Dakar

Azalai Hotel Dakar

4.5 out of 5
Price was $852, price is now $708 per person
$708
per person
Dec 21 - Dec 25
found 23 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Conakry (CKY) to Dakar (DSS)
8.6/10 Excellent! (74 reviews)
We arrived to the hotel at 10:00am hoping for early check in, the receptionist said is not possible that early, that wasn’t a problem, he told us we can do the whole procedure for the check in and then when we come back at we just get the keys. When we came back at 3:10pm nothing was ready; they couldn’t find the paper work that we already did or even the room was ready.

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

La Résidence Sea Plaza

La Résidence Sea Plaza

3.5 out of 5
Price was $1,113, price is now $903 per person
$903
per person
Dec 21 - Dec 25
found 23 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Conakry (CKY) to Dakar (DSS)
No reviews
King Fahd Palace

King Fahd Palace

4.5 out of 5
Les Almadies
Price was $1,115, price is now $909 per person
$909
per person
Dec 21 - Dec 25
found 23 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Conakry (CKY) to Dakar (DSS)
7.2/10 Good! (149 reviews)
Old, limited buffet options, repeats on two consecutive days. Rooms did not have glasses and coffee, tea bags

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Popular places to visit

Sandanga lies roughly midway on Plateau center in Dakar and is the biggest of Dakar`s markets. If you are not familiar with African markets is worth a visit, but be careful with your valuables and do not be fooled to follow strangers. Sandanga is a mix of flea market and tourist market. It is fussy and chaotic and sellers are ongoing. Try to visit Sandanga early in the morning. It is less crowded at that time of day and fruits and vegetables are fresh and look attractive. Read more: http://www.travelwithallsenses.com/shopping-dakars-markets/

Sandaga Market

3.5/5(12 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Sandaga Market during your trip to Dakar-Plateau. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its monuments.

Sandaga Market
The Soumbédioune Fish Market is a place to observe life and commerce in Dakar, Senegal. It's busy and bustling, with ocean views and briny air that has the distinct smell of fish. Come on a Saturday afternoon when things are in full swing. Be respectful when taking photographs however and make sure you ask vendors if it's okay to capture them or their wares on film before you snap.

Soumbédioune Fish Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Soumbédioune Fish Market during your visit to Dakar. While you're in the area, wander around the rainforest.

Soumbédioune Fish Market
Ile de Goree Beach

Ile de Goree Beach

4/5(12 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Ile de Goree Beach during your travels in Dakar?

Ile de Goree Beach
The House of slaves and this is the door of no return That you see at the bottom...

House of Slaves

4.5/5(11 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at House of Slaves during your trip to Dakar. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape.

House of Slaves

Chambre de Commerce

4/5(1 review)

You can find out about the history of Dakar-Plateau with a stop at Chambre de Commerce. Amble around the area's rainforest or visit its monuments.

Chambre de Commerce

Gouvernance de Dakar

Gouvernance de Dakar is just one of the places to see in Dakar-Plateau, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's rainforest or visit its monuments.

Gouvernance de Dakar

Best Lodging Options Near Place de l'Indépendance

Novotel Dakar

Novotel Dakar

4 out of 5
Avenue Abdoulaye Fadiga, Dakar
Novotel Dakar
Pullman Dakar Teranga

Pullman Dakar Teranga

5 out of 5
10 Rue Colbert, Place de L' independance, Dakar
Pullman Dakar Teranga
Ibis Styles Dakar

Ibis Styles Dakar

3 out of 5
Avenue Abdoulaye Fadiga No 2, Dakar
Ibis Styles Dakar
Le Ndiambour Hôtel et Résidence

Le Ndiambour Hôtel et Résidence

4 out of 5
121 Rue Carnot, Dakar
Le Ndiambour Hôtel et Résidence
Hotel Lagon 2

Hotel Lagon 2

4 out of 5
Route de la Corniche Est, Dakar
Hotel Lagon 2
Hôtel Fleur de Lys Plateau

Hôtel Fleur de Lys Plateau

4 out of 5
64 Rue Felix, Faure, Dakar
Hôtel Fleur de Lys Plateau
Hotel Nina

Hotel Nina

3.5 out of 5
43 Rue, Saint Michelle, Dakar
Hotel Nina
Hotel Al Afifa

Hotel Al Afifa

5 out of 5
46 Rue Jules Ferry, Dakar, Région de Dakar
Hotel Al Afifa
Hotel La Villa Racine

Hotel La Villa Racine

4 out of 5
37 rue Jules Ferry, Dakar
Hotel La Villa Racine
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