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The Hotel du BOULEVARD is a functional, no-frills 3-star in the centre of Bobo-Dioulasso. Its lobby is tiled and air-conditioned, with a small reception desk and a few plastic chairs; the real asset is the courtyard, where you can sit under a mango tree and hear the city hum. It suits independent travellers and budget-conscious workers who want a clean bed, reliable WiFi and a location within walking distance of the Grand Marché and railway station.
Bobo-Dioulasso编年史
Bobo-Dioulasso was founded in the 15th century as a trading crossroads for the Bobo and Dioula peoples. Its old quarter still shows the mud-brick Sudano-Sahelian architecture, including the Sanké and Masjid al-Qibla mosques, the latter one of West Africa's oldest. The French colonial administration later laid out wide boulevards and a railway line, which today anchors the city as Burkina Faso's economic and cultural second city. Contemporary Bobo is known for its lively music scene, the annual Nuit des Artistes festival, and a relaxed atmosphere that contrasts with the capital, Ouagadougou.
参观的最佳时间
Bobo-Dioulasso完整指南 →最佳月
November to February: cooler and dry, with daytime highs around 30°C and little rain, making it comfortable for walking tours of the old mosques and markets.
峰会 / 节日 Surge
July-August: peak rains hit, roads can become muddy, and the Nuit des Artistes in late July draws crowds; hotel prices rise modestly as performance spaces fill.
预算肩部季节
October and March: showers tail off or haven't started, skies clear, temperatures are bearable, and you'll find quieter streets and lower rates.
天气 & 包装
Bobo has a sharp rainy season: a sudden downpour can flood streets within minutes. Pack a waterproof jacket and plastic bags for electronics, plus sandals that drain easily.
城市简介 — Bobo-Dioulasso
- The city's main market, Grand Marché, is undergoing renovation of its covered section; temporary stalls are set up alongside, but expect dust and noise during the day.
- Bobo-Dioulasso's airport now operates daily flights from Ouagadougou on Air Burkina, making a weekend trip more feasible than last year.
- The Sanké pond, a sacred crocodile site, has been closed to visitors since late 2025 for restoration work; check locally before heading out.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel du BOULEVARD, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the rear of the building, away from the street. These upper floors reduce street-level noise and may catch a breeze. The interior courtyard side is quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Do not take rooms on the ground floor, especially near reception or the stairwell. Street-facing rooms on floors 1-2 get traffic noise from the boulevard. Rooms directly above the bar or restaurant can pick up music and kitchen sounds until late.
Best views
Rooms at the back look onto the inner courtyard or neighbouring rooftops — not spectacular but calmer. Side rooms might catch a glimpse of the boulevard's trees. No grand vista, but the courtyard is preferable.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 (if the lift goes that high) are quietest. The 4th floor may have less foot traffic and better air circulation.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: street traffic from the boulevard (especially motorbikes and trucks during the day), the lift mechanism if your room is adjacent, and the bar/restaurant area on the ground floor. Early morning call to prayer from a nearby mosque may be audible.
Insider tips
1. If you arrive by car, ask at check-in if they have secure parking in the courtyard (common for 3-star hotels in Bobo). 2. Request a room with a fan or air conditioning before arrival — many rooms in this category have one but not both, and December–February nights can cool down.
- 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
酒店设施 — Hotel du BOULEVARD
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed ~15 Mbps, no login – connects directly to the network 'Boulevard_WiFi'. Video streaming can be patchy during peak evening hours.
One passenger lift serves all three guest floors, but the ground-floor restaurant and bar area are step-free open plan.
No digital newsstand. A physical copy of the local newspaper 'L'Observateur Paalga' available in the lobby each morning. (The building has no significant heritage quirk – it's a modern 1990s hotel.)
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 10:00 at reception. Late check-out until 18:00 costs 50% of the nightly room rate; after 18:00, full night charged.
Free for same-day arrivals/departures at reception desk. Multi-day storage not available.
Step-free entrance from the street; one accessible room on the ground floor (with wide doorways and a roll-in shower). The main restaurant and terrace are fully wheelchair-accessible. The lift is wide enough for a standard wheelchair.
Free on-site parking for 15 cars behind the hotel, first-come-first-served. Nearest public car park is Parking de la Gare on Avenue de la Gare, about 1 km away, 500 CFA per day. No EV charging.
收费、税收和存款
City / tourist tax: 500 CFA per person per night, payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; at check-in a 20,000 CFA hold on a credit card for incidentals
信仰与饮食附近
- Mosque: Mosquee de St Etienne (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Place of worship: Paroisse Saint Vincent De Paul (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
五分钟无线电必需品
BIB — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Pharmacie du Boulevard — 604 m · ~8 min walk
Transport Sana Rasmane (TSR) — 889 m · ~11 min walk
货币与货币
Get a travel card →West African CFA franc, XOF
Use bank ATMs in town for the best rates; avoid airport or hotel exchanges which give poor rates.
Cards accepted at upscale hotels and a few supermarkets, but most daily transactions in cash.
Not expected, but small change appreciated; 5-10% at nicer restaurants, round up taxi fares, and a few hundred CFA for hotel staff.
吃,购物和旅行在一个预算
Cheap car hire →Nescafé from a street vendor or small café; around 200–300 XOF.
Plate of rice and sauce with fish or meat at a local maquis; about 1,000–1,500 XOF.
Grilled chicken or brochettes with alloco (fried plantain) at a evening food stall; main around 1,500–2,500 XOF.
Central market area and the Grand Marché have many stalls for brochettes, fried yam, and beignets.
Supermarche (a small chain) and Marche de la Gare have basic supplies; no big hypermarkets here.
Grand Marché and the textile market near the old railway station for second-hand clothes and local fabric.
Shared taxi or moto-taxi (zemidjan) for 200–500 XOF per ride within town; from the airport to central Bobo, take a zemidjan for about 1,000–1,500 XOF or a taxi for 3,000–5,000 XOF.
Pay with cash to avoid card surcharges; eat at street stalls rather than sit-down restaurants; use zemidjans for short trips instead of taxis.
Emergency Contacts
Bobo-DioulassoCall 112 from a mobile for any emergency (may redirect to local services). For police, dial 17; ambulance, dial 15; fire, dial 18. English-speaking operators are rare—try to have a French speaker assist. Numbers are national but work in Bobo-Dioulasso.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bobo-Dioulasso, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel du BOULEVARD
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BIB — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie du Boulevard — 604 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →围绕
Gare SOTRACOB (near Marché Central) → Hôtel Entente stop (Avenue de la République)
💡 Catch line 2 or 3 from the market. Buses are crowded but cheap. The stop is just past the hotel entrance.
Any central point → Any central destination
💡 These are shared green-and-white Peugeots. You ride until the taxi fills up for a fixed route—flag one down, say your destination, then pay when you get out.
City centre → Hôtel Entente
💡 Fastest way through traffic. Always agree the price before climbing on, and hand the driver your helmet if they offer one. Tip: 200 CFA for short trips, 500 CFA for longer ones.
Bobo-Dioulasso Airport (BOY) → Hôtel Entente, Avenue de la République
💡 Negotiate the fare before getting in; locals pay 3000–5000 CFA. The hotel is about 6 km east of the airport.
常见问题
What are the best rooms at Hotel du BOULEVARD?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the rear of the building, away from the street. These upper floors reduce street-level noise and may catch a breeze. The interior courtyard side is quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel du BOULEVARD?
Do not take rooms on the ground floor, especially near reception or the stairwell. Street-facing rooms on floors 1-2 get traffic noise from the boulevard. Rooms directly above the bar or restaurant can pick up music and kitchen sounds until late.
Is Hotel du BOULEVARD noisy?
Main noise sources: street traffic from the boulevard (especially motorbikes and trucks during the day), the lift mechanism if your room is adjacent, and the bar/restaurant area on the ground floor. Early morning call to prayer from a nearby mosque may be audible.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel du BOULEVARD?
Rooms at the back look onto the inner courtyard or neighbouring rooftops — not spectacular but calmer. Side rooms might catch a glimpse of the boulevard's trees. No grand vista, but the courtyard is preferable.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel du BOULEVARD?
1. If you arrive by car, ask at check-in if they have secure parking in the courtyard (common for 3-star hotels in Bobo). 2. Request a room with a fan or air conditioning before arrival — many rooms in this category have one but not both, and December–February nights can cool down.
What time is check-in at Hotel du BOULEVARD?
Check-in at Hotel du BOULEVARD is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel du BOULEVARD have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed ~15 Mbps, no login – connects directly to the network 'Boulevard_WiFi'. Video streaming can be patchy during peak evening hours.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel du BOULEVARD?
500 CFA per person per night, payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel du BOULEVARD?
Plate of rice and sauce with fish or meat at a local maquis; about 1,000–1,500 XOF.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel du BOULEVARD?
Shared taxi or moto-taxi (zemidjan) for 200–500 XOF per ride within town; from the airport to central Bobo, take a zemidjan for about 1,000–1,500 XOF or a taxi for 3,000–5,000 XOF.
When is the best time to visit Bobo-Dioulasso?
November to February: cooler and dry, with daytime highs around 30°C and little rain, making it comfortable for walking tours of the old mosques and markets.
Bobo-Dioulasso热门景点
💡 Go early in the morning, around 7am, when the light is soft and fewer people are about. Ask a local guide (often available nearby) for a brief history in exchange for a few francs.
💡 Head here in the early evening when the light turns golden and vendors sell grilled corn and beignets from carts nearby. No crowds, just a local hangout.
💡 Entry is technically free, but the caretaker will appreciate a small tip. The courtyard has a few old trees—good for a shady break. Allow 30–45 minutes.
💡 Bring small change and be ready to haggle politely. The covered section near the cotton cloth sellers has the best prices for fabric. Watch your phone and bag in the crowded aisles.
💡 Come late afternoon around 4pm to catch the shade and see families out. Bring your own water—there are no kiosks inside. Good for a picnic if you pack snacks.