Dein Aufenthalt — Fleurs de lys
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Das Eigentum — Fleurs de lys
Fleurs de lys feels like a small, calm oasis in the middle of Dakar’s Plateau district. The lobby is tiled in cool cream and pale blue, with heavy wooden furniture and a quiet ceiling fan – more functional than flashy. This is a no-nonsense 3-star aimed at business travellers and independent tourists who value a central location and reliable WiFi over frills. The USP is simple: you’re a short walk from the Place de l’Indépendance and the main markets, yet the street noise drops once you’re inside.
Chroniken von Dakar
Dakar grew from a small Lebou fishing village called Ndakaaru into the capital of French West Africa in 1902. Its colonial-era Plateau district was laid out in a grid by the French, with wide boulevards and Art Deco buildings that still stand alongside modernist blocks. After independence in 1960, Dakar became a hub for pan-African politics and culture, hosting the first World Festival of Negro Arts in 1966. Today the city is a vibrant mix of Wolof, French and urban hip-hop energy, with a skyline that mixes glass towers with corrugated-iron shantytowns on the outskirts.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Dakar-Guide →Die besten Monate
November to February – dry, 25–30°C, low humidity, clear skies and fewer mosquitoes. This is the sweet spot for sightseeing and beach visits without the Saharan dust harmattan winds.
Peak / Festival Surge
December and January are the busiest, driven by European winter sun-seekers and the Dakar International Jazz Festival in late May. Hotel prices jump 30–50% in these months. If you come in late December, you’ll also catch the city’s Christmas and New Year festivities.
Budget Schulter Saison
March to May are good shoulder months: still dry, temperatures rising but manageable (28–32°C), and hotel rates drop 20–30% after February. Crowds thin out, and you’ll have more room at restaurants and markets.
Wetter & Verpackung
July 2–3 is the start of the rainy season: expect short, heavy downpours in the late afternoon, but mornings are often humid and sunny. Pack a light waterproof jacket and quick-dry trousers – leave denim at home.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Dakar
- The Corniche expressway widening project is still ongoing near the Hydrobase district; expect lane closures and delays between 8am and 6pm.
- Dakar’s new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line from the city centre to Pikine launched in early 2026; the nearest stop to Fleurs de lys is at Boulevard de la République, a 5-minute walk away.
- Seasonal note: July marks the start of the Senegalese summer holidays, so the city feels slightly quieter as many locals travel inland, but beach resorts near Ngor and Yoff are busier than usual.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Fleurs de lys, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a rear-facing room on floors 3 to 5. These are high enough to reduce street murmur but low enough for fast evacuation. The rear side avoids the busy boulevards that line central Dakar.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (room numbers starting with 0 or 1). Street traffic, car horns, and late-night foot traffic from nearby bars and small shops make these noisy. Also skip rooms directly beside the lift shaft on any floor – you'll hear the mechanical clunk and passenger chatter.
Best views
Ask for a north-facing room on floor 4 or 5. You'll get a clear view over the low-rise Medina district, with the Atlantic glinting in the distance. East-facing rooms face a busy road and wall-to-wall buildings.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 through 5 are the quietest. Far enough from the lobby and street-level noise, but still below roof-level equipment.
🔊 Noise notes
Dakar streets are loud until 1am – motorbikes, talibés chanting, and taxi horns. The address on a main artery means windows must be double-glazed or closed. Weekends are louder; ask for a rear room if booking Friday or Saturday.
Insider tips
1. The lift is slow and often crammed. Request a room on floors 2-3 to skip it entirely – stairs are faster and safer. 2. If you're a light sleeper, pack earplugs or download a white noise app. Even a quiet floor can catch the 5am call to prayer from nearby mosques.
- 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 Einrichtungen — Fleurs de lys
Complimentary Wi-Fi in rooms and lobby; speed 10 Mbps down/5 Mbps up typical; no login—just accept terms on browser
Single lift serves ground and upper floors; no stairs-only sections
Digital PressReader access via lobby tablet; no physical newspapers delivered
Check-in 14:00–22:00, early bag-drop from 10:00 at front desk free; late check-out until 18:00 on request for 15,000 XOF (weekdays) or 20,000 XOF (weekends)
Free luggage storage at reception on day of arrival/departure; no left-luggage service overnight
Step-free access from street via ramp at side entrance; ground-floor rooms available but no wheelchair-adapted bathrooms; lift cabin 80 cm wide, fits standard wheelchair
On-site unstaffed lot with 8 spaces, 5,000 XOF per night; nearest public car park at Place de l'Indépendance (200 m) for 3,000 XOF per night; no EV charging
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: 1500 XOF per person per night, payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: First night non-refundable deposit via credit card within 48 hours of booking; 50,000 XOF incidental hold on check-in credit/debit card
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Mosque: Grande Mosquée de Dakar (971 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Cathédrale du Souvenir africain (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Mosque: Mosquée du Port (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
- Mosque: Mosquée El Hadji Oumar Kane (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Centre commercial Touba Sandaga — 660 m · ~8 min walk
Place de l’Indépendance — 996 m · ~12 min walk
Musée des Civilisations Noires — 400 m · ~5 min walk
Grand Théâtre National de Dakar — 631 m · ~8 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 624 m · ~8 min walk
Pharmacie Avicenne — 110 m · ~1 min walk
dakar express — 689 m · ~9 min walk
Gare de Dakar — 426 m · ~5 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →West African CFA franc, XOF
Use bank ATMs or official exchange bureaux in the city centre; avoid the airport and tourist hotels where rates are poor.
Cards accepted in major hotels, supermarkets and upmarket restaurants, but cash is essential for markets, taxis and small shops.
Not expected but appreciated: leave small change (5–10%) in restaurants, round up for taxis, and tip hotel staff 500–2000 CFA for helpful service.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Nescafé with condensed milk at a street-side stall or small café: about 300–500 CFA.
Plate of rice and fish (ceebu jen) from a casual restaurant or ‘dibiterie’: 1500–2500 CFA.
Grilled chicken or fish with rice and sauce at a local ‘dibiterie’: 2000–3500 CFA for a main.
Street-food areas near the Marché Sandaga or along the Corniche sell brochettes, fried fish and sandwiches (1000–2000 CFA).
Budget supermarkets like City Dumas, Auchan and Casino are common in Dakar.
The Sandaga and Tilène markets for cheap second-hand and new clothes; also the big market at Cœur de Ville.
Shared taxi (‘car rapide’) or minibus: 100–300 CFA per ride. From the airport, take the Dakar Dem Dikk bus (300 CFA) or a shared sept-place taxi (about 1500–2000 CFA per person).
Eat at 'dibiteries' and market stalls; use shared taxis and minibuses instead of private taxis; buy produce at local markets rather than supermarkets.
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 Fleurs de lys
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 624 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Avicenne — 110 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
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.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Fleurs de lys?
Request a rear-facing room on floors 3 to 5. These are high enough to reduce street murmur but low enough for fast evacuation. The rear side avoids the busy boulevards that line central Dakar.
Which rooms should I avoid at Fleurs de lys?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (room numbers starting with 0 or 1). Street traffic, car horns, and late-night foot traffic from nearby bars and small shops make these noisy. Also skip rooms directly beside the lift shaft on any floor – you'll hear the mechanical clunk and passenger chatter.
Is Fleurs de lys noisy?
Dakar streets are loud until 1am – motorbikes, talibés chanting, and taxi horns. The address on a main artery means windows must be double-glazed or closed. Weekends are louder; ask for a rear room if booking Friday or Saturday.
Which rooms have the best views at Fleurs de lys?
Ask for a north-facing room on floor 4 or 5. You'll get a clear view over the low-rise Medina district, with the Atlantic glinting in the distance. East-facing rooms face a busy road and wall-to-wall buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Fleurs de lys?
1. The lift is slow and often crammed. Request a room on floors 2-3 to skip it entirely – stairs are faster and safer. 2. If you're a light sleeper, pack earplugs or download a white noise app. Even a quiet floor can catch the 5am call to prayer from nearby mosques.
What time is check-in at Fleurs de lys?
Check-in at Fleurs de lys is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Fleurs de lys have Wi-Fi?
Complimentary Wi-Fi in rooms and lobby; speed 10 Mbps down/5 Mbps up typical; no login—just accept terms on browser
Is there a city or tourist tax at Fleurs de lys?
1500 XOF per person per night, payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Fleurs de lys?
Plate of rice and fish (ceebu jen) from a casual restaurant or ‘dibiterie’: 1500–2500 CFA.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Fleurs de lys?
Shared taxi (‘car rapide’) or minibus: 100–300 CFA per ride. From the airport, take the Dakar Dem Dikk bus (300 CFA) or a shared sept-place taxi (about 1500–2000 CFA per person).
When is the best time to visit Dakar?
November to February – dry, 25–30°C, low humidity, clear skies and fewer mosquitoes. This is the sweet spot for sightseeing and beach visits without the Saharan dust harmattan winds.
Top-Attraktionen 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.