Dar es Salaam Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Dar es Salaam

Where to stay in Dar es Salaam

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Masaki

5/5(4 area reviews)

Unique features of Masaki include the seaside views and bars. Make a stop by The Slipway or Sea Cliff Casino while you're exploring the area.

Masaki
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Oyster Bay

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Oyster Bay is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Coco Beach and Little Theatre.

Oyster Bay
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Upanga East

1/5(1 area review)

The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travellers visit Upanga East. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Kariakoo Market and Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre are a few top sights nearby.

Upanga East
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Mbezi Beach

5/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Mbezi Beach include the restaurants and seaside views. Make a stop by Mbezi Beach or Msasani Bay Beach while you're exploring the area.

Mbezi Beach
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Kigamboni

If you're spending some time in Kigamboni, Kijiji Beach and Kipepeo Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Kigamboni
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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.

Kariakoo
Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa
Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa
4 out of 5
Azikiwe Street, Dar es Salaam
The price is ₹8,944 per night from 17 May to 18 May
₹8,944
per night
17 May - 18 May
Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (147 reviews)
"Central location and quiet."

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2024

Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa
Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
5 out of 5
Kivukoni Street, P O Box 9574, Dar es Salaam
The price is ₹16,841 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
₹16,841
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the room service in their reviews.
9/10 Wonderful! (258 reviews)
"The property was amazing. The staff was amazing. Breakfast was always good. I love it. This will be the only hotel i stay at when visiting Dar es Salaam"

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2024

Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
Johari Rotana
Johari Rotana
5 out of 5
Sokine Drive/Morogoro Road, MNF Square, Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam
The price is ₹13,942 per night from 19 May to 20 May
₹13,942
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)
"All staff at the hotel were extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms are very spacious and well-designed, and service was outstanding."

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2024

Johari Rotana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Tanzanite Serviced Apartment
Tanzanite Serviced Apartment
5 out of 5
39 Chole Road, Masaki, Dar es Salaam
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and The ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Everything about the properly was phenomenon."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Tanzanite Serviced Apartment
AURA SUITES
AURA SUITES
4 out of 5
Morogoro Road, Upanga East., Plot No.1081/1, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and breakfast. Popular attractions Kariakoo Market and Uhuru ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Aura Suites— great stay
"Aura suites was a great respite from the noise, congestion and heat of Dar es Salaam. Great shower, bed, wi-Fi, tv, space. There was a safe in the room— very convenient. Nice supermarket next door. Really enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2024

AURA SUITES
Luxury Residence with Ocean View in Masaki
Luxury Residence with Ocean View in Masaki
4 out of 5
Plot No.266, A, Chole Road/Haile Selassie Road, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Zanzibar Ferry Terminal ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (16 reviews)
"Safe neighborhood, cleanliness, communications and staff, staff members are awesome. Laundry is in place that's great and if possible dishwasher please."

Reviewed on 19 Sep 2023

Luxury Residence with Ocean View in Masaki
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Dar es Salaam

3.8
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
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" "5 - Excellent 23.529411764705884%
4 - Good
7
" "4 - Good 41.1764705882353%
3 - Okay
5
" "3 - Okay 29.41176470588235%
2 - Disappointing
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" "2 - Disappointing 5.882352941176471%
1 - Terrible
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" "1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
8 Jan 2020

I didn’t go into

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller
19 Oct 2019

Really not much to do in Dar es Salaam, just use it as a means to getting to Zanzibar and stay as little time as possible

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
28 Sep 2019

Dar is typically busy and bustling but there are also oases of tranquility.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
14 Sep 2019

People were friendly and polite

5/5 - Excellent

Yassin
16 Mar 2019

Dar is a safe city with a lot to offer to new and seasoned visitors, for business and leisure. Hospitality is the culture not only for business. Please visit and see for your self the unexplainable phenomena...

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
26 Feb 2019

Surprisingly happy town always greeting 'kariboo' . The people are friendly. The city is clean.

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