Il tuo soggiorno — Les 4 Fleurs
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La proprietà — Les 4 Fleurs
Les 4 Fleurs is a mid-century, three-story hotel in the Fann district, just back from the corniche. The lobby is tiled in cool white with rattan furniture, ceiling fans, and a small bar that looks onto a courtyard pool. It feels practical and unfussy—aimed at budget-conscious travellers, visiting academics, or anyone needing a clean, quiet base close to the university and Cheikh Anta Diop Hospital. You wouldn't come here for glamour, but for solid comfort and a local pulse.
Cronache di Dakar
Dakar grew out of the 19th-century French colonial port on the Cap-Vert peninsula, supplanting Gorée Island as the region's administrative and economic hub. The original Ville district still shows late-1800s colonial arcades and iron balconies, while the Plateau holds Art Deco and modernist public buildings from the 1930s-50s. Independence in 1960 spurred rapid expansion north and east, creating the crowded, vibrant suburbs of Médina and Parcelles Assainies. Today Dakar is a West African cultural crossroads—home to the Dakar Biennale, a thriving hip-hop scene, and a mix of Wolof, French, and immigrant communities that shape its distinct, fast-moving character.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Dakar →I migliori mesi
November to February—the dry, cooler season with blue skies, average highs around 26-28°C, and very little rain. This is also the main tourist period, so hotel occupancy is high but still manageable in a three-star like Les 4 Fleurs.
Peak / Festival Surge
December and January are the absolute peak, driven by the Dakar Rally (historically a big draw) and European winter sun-seekers. Hotel prices in this category can jump 30-50% over baseline. The city is also especially lively for Tabaski (Eid al-Adha, dates vary), which fills Dakar with a festival atmosphere.
Stagione di spalla
March, April and October offer the best budget-friendly trade-off: still dry (except a few late-October showers), temperatures pushing 30°C, but far fewer visitors and lower rates. The Harmattan dust haze can lower visibility in March, but it's rarely heavy.
Meteo e imballaggio
Dakar's climate is defined by the cool Canary Current, which keeps humidity lower than other West African coasts even in the rainy season (June-October). You'll be fine with lightweight long trousers and cotton shirts; a thin rain jacket is useful for sudden downpours in July.
Briefing della città — Dakar
- The Dakar Express regional train (TER) has now fully connected the city centre with the new Blaise Diagne Airport and the suburb of Diamniadio, offering a fast, cheap alternative to traffic-clogged roads. Check the schedule as frequencies vary on Fridays.
- Several new mid-range restaurants and cafés have opened in the Mermoz and Fann districts in 2024-25, notably 'La Table de N'Dakarou' near the IFAN Museum, serving modern Senegalese cuisine. Reservations are wise for dinner.
- Dakar's rainy season (hivernage) typically begins in late June or early July. Note that downpours are short but can cause localized flooding in lower-lying areas, particularly near the coast. Avoid driving during heavy rain if possible.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Les 4 Fleurs, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor, facing the rear courtyard. These are quieter and get more natural light, avoiding street-facing units that pick up Dakar's constant traffic and shop noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and those fronting the street. Ground floors suffer from foot traffic and possible kitchen/service noise; street-facing rooms take heavy noise from Dakar's busy roads, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
Best views
Rooms at the rear offer a quiet courtyard view, which is the best available. Street-facing rooms look out onto Dakar's lively but often chaotic streets.
Quietest floors
Third and fourth floors. With no lift, these require climbing stairs, which deters casual noise from lobby or street level.
🔊 Noise notes
Dakar street noise is persistent: honking, taxi horns, street vendors, and muezzin calls from nearby mosques. A rear-facing room is essential for sleep quality.
Insider tips
1. Check in early to secure a rear courtyard room—these go first. 2. Bring earplugs for street-facing rooms regardless of floor.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — Les 4 Fleurs
Free, open network (no password). Speed adequate for email and browsing; video calls may have occasional drops.
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary Le Soleil print newspaper in the lobby during breakfast. No digital newsstand. Building is a 1970s modernist structure with exposed concrete facade.
Check-in from 14:00; baggage drop from 08:00. Check-out by 12:00. Late check-out fee of 15,000 CFA until 18:00 (subject to availability).
Free at reception during your stay; no charge for early drop or late collection.
Step-free entrance from street level. Lift to all floors, but no dedicated wheelchair-accessible rooms or grab bars in standard bathrooms.
On-site unsecured courtyard parking for 10 cars – free but first-come, first-served. Nearest public car park (Parking Madinat Al Moustaqbal) 400 m away, 1,500 CFA per night. No EV charging.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: 1,500 CFA per person per night, paid on arrival
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit by bank transfer or credit card; 20,000 CFA incidental hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Mosque: Mosquée Sicap Foire (352 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Mosquée Serigne Fallou Abdou Kadre (419 m · ~5 min walk)
- Mosque: Mosquée Scat Urbam (515 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Église protestante Jhon Wesley (805 m · ~10 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
EURO PLUS — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Jardin de la Cité Mixta — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Chez Abdou — 2.4 km · ~30 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Nearest — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Pharmacie Maodo Malick — 108 m · ~1 min walk
Porokhane Keur Mame Diarra — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Terminus bus 121 — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →West African CFA Franc, XOF
Use official bureaux de change in town; avoid airport and hotel desks — rates are poor. Banks and some hotels also exchange at fair rates.
Cards accepted in supermarkets, hotels, and mid-range restaurants in central Dakar; street markets, small eateries and taxis expect cash. Contactless is rare.
Restaurants: 10% if no service charge added. Taxis: round up or leave 500–1,000 XOF. Hotel staff: 1,000–2,000 XOF for service.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Local coffee (Nescafé) from street vendors, about 200–300 XOF.
Plate of thieboudienne or yassa from a roadside maquis, around 1,500–2,500 XOF.
Grilled fish with rice at a local dibiterie, main about 2,000–3,000 XOF.
Head to the Marché Kermel area or the streets around Place de l'Indépendance for cheap cooked meals and grilled meat brochettes.
Supermarkets like City Dia, Score, or Auchan are common in the Dakar area.
Marché Sandaga (but watch your belongings) and smaller street stalls near the Corniche for cheap clothing and second-hand items.
Shared taxi or 'car rapide' routes, 200–500 XOF per ride; from the airport, take a local bus (100–200 XOF) to the city centre, then connect by taxi or minibus.
Eat where locals eat — street food and maquis are half the price of tourist spots. Negotiate prices at markets and with street vendors. Use shared taxis or walking for short trips rather than private taxis.
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 Les 4 Fleurs
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Maodo Malick — 108 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
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.
Informazioni su 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 ...
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Les 4 Fleurs?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor, facing the rear courtyard. These are quieter and get more natural light, avoiding street-facing units that pick up Dakar's constant traffic and shop noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Les 4 Fleurs?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and those fronting the street. Ground floors suffer from foot traffic and possible kitchen/service noise; street-facing rooms take heavy noise from Dakar's busy roads, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
Is Les 4 Fleurs noisy?
Dakar street noise is persistent: honking, taxi horns, street vendors, and muezzin calls from nearby mosques. A rear-facing room is essential for sleep quality.
Which rooms have the best views at Les 4 Fleurs?
Rooms at the rear offer a quiet courtyard view, which is the best available. Street-facing rooms look out onto Dakar's lively but often chaotic streets.
What are insider tips for staying at Les 4 Fleurs?
1. Check in early to secure a rear courtyard room—these go first. 2. Bring earplugs for street-facing rooms regardless of floor.
What time is check-in at Les 4 Fleurs?
Check-in at Les 4 Fleurs is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Les 4 Fleurs have Wi-Fi?
Free, open network (no password). Speed adequate for email and browsing; video calls may have occasional drops.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Les 4 Fleurs?
1,500 CFA per person per night, paid on arrival
Where can I eat cheaply near Les 4 Fleurs?
Plate of thieboudienne or yassa from a roadside maquis, around 1,500–2,500 XOF.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Les 4 Fleurs?
Shared taxi or 'car rapide' routes, 200–500 XOF per ride; from the airport, take a local bus (100–200 XOF) to the city centre, then connect by taxi or minibus.
When is the best time to visit Dakar?
November to February—the dry, cooler season with blue skies, average highs around 26-28°C, and very little rain. This is also the main tourist period, so hotel occupancy is high but still manageable in a three-star like Les 4 Fleurs.
Principali attrazioni a 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.