Dar es Salaam Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam
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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 Nyumba ya Sanaa.

Oyster Bay
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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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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 Jangwani Beach while you're exploring the area.

Mbezi Beach
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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 Zanzibar Ferry Terminal are a few top sights nearby.

Upanga East
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Mikocheni

1/5(1 area review)

Travellers enjoy Mikocheni for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Nafasi Art Space while you're in the area.

Mikocheni
Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG

Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG

3.5 out of 5
Magore St, Dar es Salaam
The price is ₹6,152 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹6,152
₹7,518 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 beach bars and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Askari Monument and Dar es Salaam ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (100 reviews)
"Everything was so good."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG
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 ₹19,015 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
₹19,015
₹22,438 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (329 reviews)
"Excellent service ."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
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 ₹9,244 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
₹9,244
₹11,370 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (231 reviews)
"Excellent services"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa
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

2.5 out of 5
39 Chole Road, Masaki, Dar es Salaam
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions The Slipway and Coco Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (19 reviews)
"Great location in Masaki and safe area. 5 minute walk to Slipway."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Tanzanite Serviced Apartment
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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 Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kariakoo Market ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

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Blackwood Hotel and Apartments

Blackwood Hotel and Apartments

2.5 out of 5
14 Kongombili St, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Makumbusho Village and Nafasi Art Space ...
Great Hotel
"My experience was great. I only stayed for 2 nights, but I really enjoyed. I never used the pool, but it did look to a good standard. The breakfast included was also tasty, not much to select from, but still tasty."

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2025

Blackwood Hotel and Apartments
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
4
5 - Excellent 24%
4 - Good
7
4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 29%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 6%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

I didn’t go into

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

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

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

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

People were friendly and polite

5/5 - Excellent

Yassin

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

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

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