Visit Dar es Salaam City Center
Popular places to visit
The Slipway
During your visit to Msasani Peninsula, you can enjoy retail therapy at The Slipway. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Port of Dar es Salaam
Explore the waterfront in Dar es Salaam with a trip to Port of Dar es Salaam. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.
Mbezi Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mbezi Beach during your trip to Dar es Salaam? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Kariakoo Market
During your trip to Dar es Salaam, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kariakoo Market. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Coco Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Coco Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Dar es Salaam. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Dar es Salaam with a trip to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Top hotels in Dar es Salaam City Center
Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam City Center Hotel
Great size room. Centrally located. Great buffet breakfast
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Hotel Sapphire
It’s great
Reviewed on 8 May 2025
Hotel Nikko Tower
Convenient location
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Rainbow Hotel
Needs a good clean down
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
Tanzanite Executive Suites
Best service, definitely coming back. The hotel is close to the airport and all shopping areas.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Tiffany Diamond Hotels
Excellent facility, the decor, cleanliness, furnishing, service by staff all splendid.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Dar es Salaam City Center
Kisutu
Uncover some of the top draws of Kisutu like its restaurants and waterfront views. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, stop by Zanzibar Ferry Terminal or Kariakoo Market.
Mchafukoge
Mchafukoge is noteworthy for its waterfront views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Uhuru Monument and Le Grande Casino.
Upanga East
Visitors to Upanga East like its beaches and restaurants, and Vijana Mall is a sight worth a stop.
Kariakoo
Restaurants and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Kariakoo. A stop by Kariakoo Market is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Kivukoni
Kivukoni is noteworthy for its waterfront views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Nyumba ya Sanaa.
Upanga West
While Upanga West isn't home to many top sights, Nyumba ya Sanaa and Kariakoo Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
Dar es Salaam City Center Travel Guide
- Kariakoo Market
- Coco Beach
- Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
- Mlimani City
- Makumbusho Village
- Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre
- Mwenge Carvers Market
- Wet n Wild Water Park
- Jangwani Beach
- Dar-es-Salaam Zoo
- Ilala Market
- Mbudya Island
- Bongoyo Island
- Pugu Hills Nature Centre
- Lugalo Golf Course
- Askari Monument
