🇸🇳 Dakar, Senegal
Ngor Diarama
📍 Dakar
Photo: official website
Your stay — Ngor Diarama
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ngor Diarama, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor, such as the 3rd or 4th floor, as these floors are likely to be quieter due to the hotel's proximity to the street. This will also provide access to the elevator, which is a reasonable size for a 4-star hotel.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms near the service entrance on the ground floor may experience noise from delivery and staff activity.
Best views
Due to the hotel's address in Dakar, rooms on the higher floors may offer views of the city skyline, although the exact view will depend on the room's orientation.
Quietest floors
3rd-4th floor
🔊 Noise notes
Guests may experience some street noise, especially on the ground floor, due to the hotel's location on a main road in Dakar.
Insider tips
Park in the hotel's underground car park, as on-street parking in Dakar can be challenging. Consider requesting a room with a balcony for some fresh air and city views.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Ngor Diarama
free access on one device, 10 Mbps speed, no login constraints
serves all floors, no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary PressReader, no physical papers
08:00 - 22:00, early bag-drop available from 06:00, late check-out until 15:00 (additional 5,000 XOF)
available 24/7, 500 XOF per bag per day
step-free access, wheelchair entries at main entrance, adapted rooms on request
on-site parking available, 10,000 XOF per night; nearest public car park (5-minute walk) 5,000 XOF per day; no EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 200 XOF per person per night (mandatory)
Deposit & card hold: 20% advance deposit + 5,000 XOF incidental card hold at check-in (weekdays); 25% advance deposit + 5,000 XOF incidental card hold at check-in (weekends)
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Mosquée Petit Ngor (81 m · ~1 min walk)
- Mosque: Mosquée de Ngor (345 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Béthel des Témoins de Jéhovah (871 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Dakar City — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 833 m · ~10 min walk
Pharmacie Seydina Mouhamed — 267 m · ~3 min walk
Boutique alimentation — 286 m · ~4 min walk
Garage de Ngor — 337 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →West African CFA franc, XOF
Change money at local banks or exchange offices in the Plateau district, avoid airport bureaux for poor rates. Be prepared to show your passport.
Most restaurants, cafes, and shops accept Visa and Mastercard, but some smaller stalls and markets may only take cash. Mobile payments like Orange Money and MTN Mobile Money are also widely accepted.
Tipping is not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 100-200 XOF is appreciated for good service. For taxis, round up the fare or add 100-200 XOF as a tip.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical coffee costs around 300-400 XOF (≈ 400-600 FKP) at a local café, usually served in a baguette with a sweet pastry.
A plate of thieboudienne (fish and rice) costs around 1,200-1,800 XOF (≈ 1.50-2.30 GBP) at a local eatery.
A main course at a local restaurant can cost around 3,000-4,500 XOF (≈ 3.80-5.60 GBP), with options like grilled fish or meat with rice and vegetables.
Street food stalls are common in the Grand Marché and surrounding areas, offering affordable options like grilled meat and fish, and fried doughnuts.
Local supermarkets like Castel and UBA offer a range of products at affordable prices.
Markets like the Grand Marché and the one in the Medina neighborhood offer a variety of affordable clothing options.
A day pass for the Dakar bus network costs around 100-150 XOF (≈ 0.12-0.18 GBP), and the cheapest way from the airport is by taxi, around 5,000-7,000 XOF (≈ 6.20-8.70 GBP).
Use local currency for smaller purchases to avoid poor exchange rates.Avoid eating at touristy restaurants, opting for local eateries instead.Use public transportation or walk whenever possible to save on taxi fares.
Emergency Contacts
DakarTourist Police: 33 889 46 58. For non-urgent medical help, call the US Embassy: 33 879 40 00. Keep a local SIM or use hotel front desk for dialling.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Dakar, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Ngor Diarama
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 833 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Seydina Mouhamed — 267 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) → Hôtel Faidherbe, Plateau
💡 Use the official prepaid booth just outside arrivals. Ignore touts. Pay in local CFA, not euros. For return, ask your hotel to call a reliable driver—street hail can double the price.
Hôtel Faidherbe, Plateau → Anywhere in Dakar (e.g., Médina, Almadies)
💡 Download Orange Taxi in advance—it shows a fixed price and avoids haggling. Works best on Plateau. At rush hour, be prepared for surge pricing. Not for airport trips because drivers often refuse long hauls.
Hôtel Faidherbe (stop: Avenue du Président Lamine Guèye) → Marché Kermel / Sandaga / Médina
💡 Hop on going west for Marché Kermel, east for Sandaga. Wave it down clearly. Stops are unmarked—tell the driver 'hôtel' as you near your drop. Women: sit in the front section; men usually fill the back.
Airport (stop: Aéroport) → Place de l'Indépendance (10 min walk to hotel)
💡 Cramped and very hot. Only do this with a small backpack. Have exact change—the conductor won't break notes. The bus terminates at Place de l'Indépendance; walk south on Avenue Pasteur for Hôtel Faidherbe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Ngor Diarama?
Request a room on a higher floor, such as the 3rd or 4th floor, as these floors are likely to be quieter due to the hotel's proximity to the street. This will also provide access to the elevator, which is a reasonable size for a 4-star hotel.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ngor Diarama?
Rooms near the service entrance on the ground floor may experience noise from delivery and staff activity.
Is Ngor Diarama noisy?
Guests may experience some street noise, especially on the ground floor, due to the hotel's location on a main road in Dakar.
Which rooms have the best views at Ngor Diarama?
Due to the hotel's address in Dakar, rooms on the higher floors may offer views of the city skyline, although the exact view will depend on the room's orientation.
What are insider tips for staying at Ngor Diarama?
Park in the hotel's underground car park, as on-street parking in Dakar can be challenging. Consider requesting a room with a balcony for some fresh air and city views.
What time is check-in at Ngor Diarama?
Check-in at Ngor Diarama is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ngor Diarama have Wi-Fi?
free access on one device, 10 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ngor Diarama?
200 XOF per person per night (mandatory)
Where can I eat cheaply near Ngor Diarama?
A plate of thieboudienne (fish and rice) costs around 1,200-1,800 XOF (≈ 1.50-2.30 GBP) at a local eatery.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ngor Diarama?
A day pass for the Dakar bus network costs around 100-150 XOF (≈ 0.12-0.18 GBP), and the cheapest way from the airport is by taxi, around 5,000-7,000 XOF (≈ 6.20-8.70 GBP).
Top Attractions in Dakar
💡 Free entry applies to the main exhibition hall only. Check if temporary shows have separate pricing. Allow 45 minutes to an hour.
💡 Arrive by 10am to see the most activity. Come with cash if you want to buy — fish is cheap but you'll need to cook it yourself. Avoid touching anything unless buying.
💡 The boat costs about 500 CFA round trip. Bring water and snacks — the island has few facilities. Best on weekdays when locals are at work.
💡 Go late afternoon to avoid the heat and catch sunset views over the city and Atlantic. The escalator up the hill costs extra but saves a steep walk.
💡 Entry is 500 CFA. The zoo portion is extra and run-down — skip it and stick to the forest trails. Bring insect repellent.