Is Plateau a good area to stay in Dakar?

The central business district and colonial heart of Dakar, home to government offices, banks, and many of the city's oldest buildings. First-time visitors on a short trip, business travellers, and anyone wanting easy access to museums and the port.

Dakar · Senegal

Where to Stay in Plateau, Dakar

The central business district and colonial heart of Dakar, home to government offices, banks, and many of the city's oldest buildings.

✦ The vibe

Busy, formal, and a bit dusty by day; quieter in the evening with a handful of rooftop bars.

👤 Best for

First-time visitors on a short trip, business travellers, and anyone wanting easy access to museums and the port.

🏨 Where to stay

Mid-range to upscale chain hotels and a few boutique guesthouses. Expect rates from £60–150 a night.

🚇 Getting around

Good for walking during the day, but busy roads. Take a taxi or the Dakar Dem Dikk bus to the centre. Airport is 30–45 minutes by car (depending on traffic).

📍 Nearby

Dakar Cathedral, Place de l'Indépendance

Best hotels in Plateau

23 hotels ranked by how close they are to Plateau

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Bel Avenir

111 m from Plateau

Where to Stay in Plateau, Dakar

✦ The vibe

👤 Best for

🏨 Where to stay

🚇 Getting around

📍 Nearby

Best hotels in Plateau

Bel Avenir

Café de Rome

Rynsara Hotel

Hotel du Plateau

Al Afifa Hotel

St Louis Sun Hotel

Fleurs de lys

Sokhamon

Hotel Le Ndiambour

Hotel Ganale

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ex maison

Hôtel Pullman

Hôtel de l'Indépendance

Hôtel Farid

Savana

Résidence Ivoire

Hotel le Lagon 2

Ibis hotel

Hôtel Faidherbe

Hotel Oceanic

Chez Bâ

bureau fo.cus

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