Your stay — PNS Hébergement
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The Property — PNS Hébergement
PNS Hébergement feels like a pragmatic base in a gritty, energetic suburb of Dakar. The lobby is modest, with tiled floors and a reception desk that doubles as a newsstand; the staff are efficient but not effusive. It suits independent travellers and budget-conscious workers who need a clean, no-frills room near the airport or the Route de Ngor, rather than seekers of resort-style luxury.
Chronicles of Dakar
Founded in the 19th century as a French colonial port and railway terminus, Dakar grew from the fishing village of Ndakaaru into the capital of French West Africa. Its architecture layers 1920s art deco, 1950s modernist blocks and sprawling self-built neighbourhoods like Médina. Contemporary Dakar pulses with a vivid hip-hop scene, monumental African Renaissance statues and the largest port in the Sahel—a city whose identity is forged between the Atlantic surf and the dust of the peninsula.
Best Time to Visit
Full Dakar guide →Best months
November to February: dry season with temperatures in the mid-20s °C, low humidity and clear skies. The city is calm after the holiday rush but before the heat returns.
Peak / festival surge
December and January: peak tourism season driven by European winter sun and Dakar's annual Biennale (Dak'Art) in odd-numbered years. Hotel prices rise 30–50% and rooms book out weeks in advance.
Budget shoulder season
May and June: good rates and still tolerable heat (30–32 °C). Crowbs thin after Easter, and you catch the start of the rainy season's green flush without the soaking.
Weather & packing
July is the wet season's start: expect short, violent thunderstorms most afternoons. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and a pair of sturdy sandals that can handle slick, puddled streets.
Live City Briefing — Dakar
- Dakar's expanded Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line along the Corniche opened in late 2025, cutting cross-city travel times by half—use it to reach the Plateau without a taxi.
- New food-safety checks have closed several street-food stalls in Colobane market; stick to licensed vendors or eat at the hotel's own restaurant.
- The annual Festival de Jazz de Dakar runs mid-July, bringing evening concerts to the Place de l'Indépendance—expect louder traffic and fuller hotels nearby.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to PNS Hébergement, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the inner courtyard (away from the street). These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is slow. The courtyard side tends to be quieter than the front.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (street-level noise from Dakar traffic, pedestrians, and possible market activity) and rooms directly above the main entrance or near the lift shaft. Also skip rooms facing the street side, as Dakar's main roads can be busy at all hours.
Best views
City or partial ocean views from upper floors facing west or south-west. Dakar's skyline is a mix of low-rise buildings and the Atlantic; a south-west orientation catches sea breezes. Lower floors or courtyard views are mostly of walls or neighbouring buildings.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors are the quietest here – they're above street noise, below any roof-level equipment, and the lift rarely stops on every floor, so foot traffic is lighter.
🔊 Noise notes
This is a 3-star in central Dakar – expect traffic noise, especially on main roads. Mopeds and taxis (claxons) are constant. Nearby mosques broadcast calls to prayer (loudspeaker, 5 times daily). The hotel's own bar or restaurant may have evening music. Weekends can be noisier with local events.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the courtyard side during booking – it's noticeably quieter than the street side. 2. Pack earplugs for prayer calls and early morning traffic. The lift can be slow; a room on floor 2-4 means stairs are easy. 3. If you need reliable Wi-Fi, request a room close to the common areas (lobby or ground floor) – 3-star hotel routers can struggle on upper floors.
- 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 — PNS Hébergement
Free WiFi in all rooms and public areas. Typical download speed 15–25 Mbps, reliable for video calls. No login required – open network (SSID: PNS_Hotel).
One lift serves all three floors of the main building. No stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. There is a small newsagent two doors down selling French newspapers (Le Soleil, Le Monde).
Check-in from 14:00 (front desk open 07:00–23:00). Early bag drop allowed from 10:00 without charge. Late check-out until 18:00 costs 50% of the night rate; after 18:00 a full night applies.
Free storage for same-day arrivals and departures until 23:00. Long-term storage not offered.
Step-free access at the main entrance via a ramp. One accessible room on the ground floor. No wheelchair-accessible bathroom bars – only grab rail by toilet. Lift to all floors but door width 75 cm (tight for larger wheelchairs).
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parking Place de l'Indépendance (1.2 km walk, 1,500 CFA/night, 24h). Street parking available nearby (free after 18:00, metered 200 CFA/hour until 20:00). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None – no local tourist tax is charged in Dakar for this class
Deposit & card hold: Full amount due at booking for most online channels; at check-in a card hold of 50,000 CFA (approx. EUR 76) for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Mosquée Zone A (381 m · ~5 min walk)
- Mosque: Mosquée Grand-Dakar (382 m · ~5 min walk)
- Place of worship: Rrt (676 m · ~8 min walk)
- Mosque: Mosquée Marché Grand-Dakar (775 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
SENTRADE — 109 m · ~1 min walk
Raw Material Company — 576 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 910 m · ~11 min walk
Pharmacie Mame Fatou Ba — 140 m · ~2 min walk
Easy boutique — 231 m · ~3 min walk
Gare Routière de Colobane — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →West African CFA franc, XOF
Use ATMs for best rates; avoid currency exchange at the airport or tourist bureaux where rates and fees are poor.
Cards are accepted in upscale hotels, supermarkets, and some restaurants, but cash is king in markets and for taxis; contactless is rare.
Restaurants: 5-10% if no service charge. Taxis: round up the fare. Hotel staff: 500-1000 XOF for porters or housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant Nescafé or espresso from a street café or bakery, around 300-500 XOF.
Thieboudienne (national dish of fish and rice) from a local ‘dibiterie’ or street vendor, about 2000 XOF.
Grilled fish or chicken with rice and sauce at a modest restaurant, main dish around 3000 XOF.
Marché Kermel or along Boulevard de la République offer grilled fish, brochettes, and fataya (fried pastries); evening food stalls pop up near the Plateau and Ouakam.
Auchan and City Dia are common supermarkets in Dakar; for cheaper bulk goods, try local open markets like Marché Kermel.
Terrou-Bi market or HLM market for second-hand and affordable new clothing; also the Sandaga market, though haggle hard.
Cheapest way is by ‘car rapide’ (minibus) fare 100-200 XOF per ride. From the airport, take the Dakar Dem Dikk bus (line 6 or 7) to the city centre for about 350 XOF, or a shared taxi for 1500-2000 XOF.
1. Eat at street stalls or local ‘dibiteries’ instead of tourist restaurants. 2. Use public transport (car rapide or bus) rather than taxis. 3. Buy water in bulk from supermarkets, not hotel minibars.
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 PNS Hébergement
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 910 m · ~11 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Mame Fatou Ba — 140 m · ~2 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.
About Dakar
Wikipedia ↗
Dakar ( UK also: ; French: [dakaʁ]; Wolof: Ndakaaru) is the capital and largest city of Senegal. The department of Dakar has a population of 1,278,469, and the population of the Dakar metropolitan area was at 4.0 million in 2023. Dakar is situated on the Cap-Vert peninsula, the westernmost point of ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at PNS Hébergement?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the inner courtyard (away from the street). These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is slow. The courtyard side tends to be quieter than the front.
Which rooms should I avoid at PNS Hébergement?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (street-level noise from Dakar traffic, pedestrians, and possible market activity) and rooms directly above the main entrance or near the lift shaft. Also skip rooms facing the street side, as Dakar's main roads can be busy at all hours.
Is PNS Hébergement noisy?
This is a 3-star in central Dakar – expect traffic noise, especially on main roads. Mopeds and taxis (claxons) are constant. Nearby mosques broadcast calls to prayer (loudspeaker, 5 times daily). The hotel's own bar or restaurant may have evening music. Weekends can be noisier with local events.
Which rooms have the best views at PNS Hébergement?
City or partial ocean views from upper floors facing west or south-west. Dakar's skyline is a mix of low-rise buildings and the Atlantic; a south-west orientation catches sea breezes. Lower floors or courtyard views are mostly of walls or neighbouring buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at PNS Hébergement?
1. Ask for a room on the courtyard side during booking – it's noticeably quieter than the street side. 2. Pack earplugs for prayer calls and early morning traffic. The lift can be slow; a room on floor 2-4 means stairs are easy. 3. If you need reliable Wi-Fi, request a room close to the common areas (lobby or ground floor) – 3-star hotel routers can struggle on upper floors.
What time is check-in at PNS Hébergement?
Check-in at PNS Hébergement is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does PNS Hébergement have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in all rooms and public areas. Typical download speed 15–25 Mbps, reliable for video calls. No login required – open network (SSID: PNS_Hotel).
Is there a city or tourist tax at PNS Hébergement?
None – no local tourist tax is charged in Dakar for this class
Where can I eat cheaply near PNS Hébergement?
Thieboudienne (national dish of fish and rice) from a local ‘dibiterie’ or street vendor, about 2000 XOF.
What is the cheapest way to get around from PNS Hébergement?
Cheapest way is by ‘car rapide’ (minibus) fare 100-200 XOF per ride. From the airport, take the Dakar Dem Dikk bus (line 6 or 7) to the city centre for about 350 XOF, or a shared taxi for 1500-2000 XOF.
When is the best time to visit Dakar?
November to February: dry season with temperatures in the mid-20s °C, low humidity and clear skies. The city is calm after the holiday rush but before the heat returns.
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.