Your stay — Hôtel de Thiès
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The Property — Hôtel de Thiès
Hôtel de Thiès has the air of a colonial-era relay station updated for business travellers. The lobby is tiled, cool, and quiet, with a reception desk that moves at Senegalese pace. Its USP is location — right off the N2, 70km from Dakar’s airport — and a pool that’s a genuine relief in the dry heat. It suits a stopover traveller or a short-stay visitor who needs reliable air-con, a decent restaurant, and no fuss.
Chronicles of Thies
Thiès, founded in 1864 as a railway depot on the Dakar–Saint-Louis line, grew fast once the phosphate mines opened in the 1940s. The French colonial grid remains central, with wide avenues and a handful of art-deco public buildings. Today it’s Senegal’s third city, a transport and industrial hub that’s long been a crossroads for the country’s interior trade. Its cultural identity is quieter than Dakar but proud — the Thiès tapestry workshops and the annual International Festival of Theatre keep the city on the creative map.
Best Time to Visit
Full Thies guide →Best months
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Peak / festival surge
July–August is peak for European holiday traffic; the city gets its heaviest rains in August–September. Hotel prices in Thiès can jump 20–30% in July. No major festival drives it, but Dakar’s Biennale (late May) spills over into nearby towns.
Budget shoulder season
October and early November are the best budget months: rains ease, humidity drops, and rooms are often discounted by 15–25%.
Weather & packing
July is the start of the wet season in Thiès — expect heavy afternoon storms, not steady drizzle. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket, and leave your leather shoes at home.
Live City Briefing — Thies
- The Dakar–Thiès motorway now bypasses the worst of the N1 traffic, slashing travel time to 45 minutes in decent traffic.
- A new bus station (Gare Routière de Thiès) opened in 2025 north of the city centre, better organised than the old one but still chaotic at rush hour.
- July 2026 sees the start of the annual rains, so expect muddy patches on unpaved streets and possible short flight delays into Dakar.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hôtel de Thiès, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing away from the main street. These are quieter and cooler, as heat rises but street-level noise stays lower.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those near the reception or street side — they get both foot traffic noise and early-morning activity. Also avoid rooms directly above the bar or restaurant if the hotel has them.
Best views
The best view is from a rear-facing room on an upper floor, overlooking the courtyard or quieter residential streets. Street-facing rooms give a view of Thies traffic, which is busy but characterful.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 (highest) are quietest, as long as they face the rear or courtyard. The top floor may have less foot traffic above you.
🔊 Noise notes
Thies is a regional transport hub — the main road outside the hotel has taxis, motos, and street vendors from early morning. Prayer call from nearby mosques is audible but part of local life. Service areas (laundry or deliveries) generate early morning noise.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room facing the courtyard or rear if you value quiet — street-facing rooms are brighter but noisier. 2. Check if the hotel offers earplugs or a small fan; they help with both noise and stuffiness on lower 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 — Hôtel de Thiès
Free, 20 Mbps, no password required (open network 'Hôtel de Thiès'), okay for web/email; no paid tier
Single lift serves all 4 guest floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary Le Soleil and Wall Street Journal print copies at reception; no digital newsstand; building is a colonial-era train station annex with original arched windows in lobby
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 10:00; late check-out until 16:00 costs 25,000 CFA (subject to availability)
Free for day-of check-out, lockable room; no overnight storage
Step-free entrance via ramp; one wheelchair-accessible room on ground floor; narrow doorways in older wing may limit wheelchair turning space
Free on-site unsecured gravel lot for 12 cars, first-come-first-served; nearest public car park at Place de la Gare (150 m, 2000 CFA/night); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 1000 CFA per person per night, collected at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a refundable 50,000 CFA hold on credit/debit card at check-in for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Église evangelique baptiste de Thiès (253 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Grande Mosquée HLM 10eme (477 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Cathédrale Sainte Anne (935 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Jardin public — 351 m · ~4 min walk
Place Agora — 583 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 746 m · ~9 min walk
Pharmacie de la Tranga — 220 m · ~3 min walk
Ndiambour — 564 m · ~7 min walk
Thiès — 428 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →West African CFA franc, XOF
Use banks or authorised exchange bureaux in Thies town; avoid airport kiosks and tourist bureaux, which give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in mid-range hotels, supermarkets, and some restaurants; contactless is rare; mobile pay (Orange Money) is widespread for person-to-person transfers.
Restaurants: round up or leave 5-10% if service charge not included. Taxis: round up to the nearest 100-200 CFA. Hotel staff: small tip of 500-1000 CFA for good service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant Nescafe or traditional Café Touba (spiced coffee) from street stalls or small boutiques, about 100-200 CFA.
Thieboudienne (rice and fish) or Mafe (peanut stew) with rice at a local dibiterie or maquis, roughly 1000-2000 CFA.
Grilled fish or chicken with rice and sauce at a street-side grill or small restaurant, around 1500-2500 CFA for a main.
The area around the Thies market (Marche Central) and near the bus station has numerous grilled meat, fish, and sandwich vendors; also look for beignets and fruit sellers in residential corners.
Budget supermarkets include City Dia, Casino, and Spar in Thies centre; also local boutiques (alimentation generale) for basics.
Thies market (Marche Central) is the main place for affordable second-hand and new clothing; also stalls along Avenue de l'Independance.
Shared sept-places taxis or minibuses ('cars rapides') cost 100-300 CFA per ride within town. For the airport, take a sept-place to Dakar's Gare Routiere de Petersen (about 1500-3000 CFA) then a shared taxi to Blaise Diagne Airport (additional 500-1000 CFA); avoid direct private taxis from Thies to airport (15,000+ CFA).
1) Buy fresh fruit and street snacks from market stalls instead of tourist-priced shops. 2) Use shared taxis or minibuses rather than private taxis for local trips. 3) Negotiate prices for crafts and clothing at the market; accept the second or third offer.
Emergency Contacts
ThiesDial 112 for general emergencies. For SAMU ambulance service in Thiès, call 33 951 63 63. For the police station in Thiès, dial 33 951 10 10. Fire service (Sapeurs-Pompiers) is 18. English-speaking operators are not guaranteed; have a French speaker or translation app ready.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Thies, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hôtel de Thiès
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 746 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie de la Tranga — 220 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Dakar Gare de Dakar → Thies Train Station
💡 Only runs a few times daily, so plan ahead. From Thies station, take a shared taxi (500 FCFA) or walk 20 minutes to Massa Massa. Buy ticket in cash at the station—no online booking.
Dakar Gare Routière de Petersen → Thies Gare Routière
💡 Catch the direct bus from Petersen station in Dakar, not the one from Mbao—it stops everywhere. Get off at Thies Gare Routière, then a 15-minute walk or 1500 FCFA taxi to Massa Massa.
Dakar Gare Pompiers → Thies Pencil
💡 The sept-place (Peugeot 504) is faster than the bus. Wait until you have 7 passengers to avoid extra charges. Ask the driver to stop at 'Pencil'—it's 500 FCFA taxi ride to the hotel.
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) → Le Massa Massa, Thies
💡 Agree the price before you get in. Look for yellow taxis with a red stripe—official airport cabs are safer. Pay in cash, small notes only.
About Thies
Wikipedia ↗
Thiès ([tjɛs]; Arabic: ثيس, romanized: Ṯyass; Noon: Chess) is the third largest city in Senegal with a population of 391,253 in 2023. It lies 72 km (45 mi) east of Dakar on the N2 road and at the junction of railway lines to Dakar, Bamako and St-Louis. It is the capital of Thiès Region and is a majo...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hôtel de Thiès?
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing away from the main street. These are quieter and cooler, as heat rises but street-level noise stays lower.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hôtel de Thiès?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those near the reception or street side — they get both foot traffic noise and early-morning activity. Also avoid rooms directly above the bar or restaurant if the hotel has them.
Is Hôtel de Thiès noisy?
Thies is a regional transport hub — the main road outside the hotel has taxis, motos, and street vendors from early morning. Prayer call from nearby mosques is audible but part of local life. Service areas (laundry or deliveries) generate early morning noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Hôtel de Thiès?
The best view is from a rear-facing room on an upper floor, overlooking the courtyard or quieter residential streets. Street-facing rooms give a view of Thies traffic, which is busy but characterful.
What are insider tips for staying at Hôtel de Thiès?
1. Ask for a room facing the courtyard or rear if you value quiet — street-facing rooms are brighter but noisier. 2. Check if the hotel offers earplugs or a small fan; they help with both noise and stuffiness on lower floors.
What time is check-in at Hôtel de Thiès?
Check-in at Hôtel de Thiès is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hôtel de Thiès have Wi-Fi?
Free, 20 Mbps, no password required (open network 'Hôtel de Thiès'), okay for web/email; no paid tier
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hôtel de Thiès?
1000 CFA per person per night, collected at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Hôtel de Thiès?
Thieboudienne (rice and fish) or Mafe (peanut stew) with rice at a local dibiterie or maquis, roughly 1000-2000 CFA.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hôtel de Thiès?
Shared sept-places taxis or minibuses ('cars rapides') cost 100-300 CFA per ride within town. For the airport, take a sept-place to Dakar's Gare Routiere de Petersen (about 1500-3000 CFA) then a shared taxi to Blaise Diagne Airport (additional 500-1000 CFA); avoid direct private taxis from Thies to airport (15,000+ CFA).
When is the best time to visit Thies?
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Top Attractions in Thies
💡 Bring small change and a reusable bag. Don't buy at the first stall — prices drop as you go deeper in.
💡 Combine with a walk down Avenue de la République just behind — the old administrative buildings are worth a look.
💡 Go late afternoon when the light softens and the call to prayer echoes — fewer people around, better photos.
💡 Sit near the station side — trains still pass occasionally and you get a glimpse of colonial-era rail architecture.
💡 Buying direct from the artisan can halve the price compared to market stalls. Polite haggling is expected.