Saint-Denis Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Saint-Denis showing general coastal views, heritage elements and military items
Saint-Denis featuring a house
Saint-Denis
Saint-Denis showing general coastal views and a city
Saint-Denis featuring heritage elements, military items and general coastal views

The capital of Réunion is a place to explore museums and art galleries, admire an architecturally-impressive townscape and dine on superb Creole cuisine.

Saint-Denis is a pretty town with green mountains on one side and the beautiful Indian Ocean on the other. Established by the island’s first governor in the 17th century, Saint-Denis is the capital and cultural center of Réunion. Visit museums, galleries and historical landmarks. Relax in picturesque parks and at lively seafront promenades. Shop in chic boutiques and sample delectable Creole food.

The Centre Ville is Saint-Denis’ heart, where you’ll find many colonial, Creole and religious monuments. Check out Maison Carrère and Maison Kichenin, two fine examples of Creole architecture. Admire the colonial-style Anciens Magasins Aubinais, Ancienne Maison des Notaires and Maison Deramond-Barre. Don’t miss the striking Mosquée Noor E Islam and the Tuscan-style Cathédrale de Saint-Denis.

The town’s museums showcase the art and natural history of Réunion. Spot displays of birds, cats, primates, whales and other animals at the Musée d’Histoire Naturelle. See work by Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso and local painter Léon Dierx at the Musée Léon Dierx. Find changing expositions of work by Réunion artists at L’Artothèque.

Go to Le Barachois, a waterfront park with sweeping coastal views, a battery of cannons and a monument of the world-famous aviator Roland Garros. Stroll along Sentier Littoral Nord, a scenic path that stretches east along the coast. Back in town, unwind amid the tropical plants and ornamental ponds of Jardin de l’Etat. Alternatively, join walkers, joggers and picnickers at Parc de la Trinité.

Experience Saint-Denis’ revered food scene, which blends Asian, Creole, French and Indo-Muslim flavors. Be sure to try cari, which is meat, poultry or seafood made with garlic, ginger, turmeric and abundant tomatoes. Bars, bakeries, cafés and restaurants pack the streets of the town’s Centre Ville and Le Barachois districts.

Reach Saint-Denis by flying to Roland Garros Airport, which is just a 20-minute drive from the Centre Ville, and then get around the atmospheric streets on foot. Often overlooked in favor of Réunion’s natural wonders, those that visit Saint-Denis discover a welcoming town with similarities to a French provincial village.

Radisson Hotel Saint Denis, La Reunion
Radisson Hotel Saint Denis, La Reunion
2, RUE DORET, Saint-Denis
The price is ₹16,709 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
₹16,709
₹17,524 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Saint-Denis. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions La Barachois and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)
fantastic stay
"we were very happy in this hotel. Staff was nice and friendly. Breakfast tasty even for us - vegans/vegetarians, we especially liked the fried beans and daily potatoes in skin. Centraly located in downtown St. Denis just a few steps away from the ocean. Free drinks at the lobby were very much appreciated. ..."

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2025

Radisson Hotel Saint Denis, La Reunion
Dina Morgabine Saint Denis
Dina Morgabine Saint Denis
Rue Issop Ravate, Saint-Denis, Saint-Denis
The price is ₹9,765 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
₹9,765
₹10,435 total
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Saint-Denis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (321 reviews)
Dina
"It was ok. Some staff were great especially Laly. Some not too great."

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2025

Dina Morgabine Saint Denis
Hotel Select
Hotel Select
1 Bis rue des Lataniers, Saint-Denis
The price is ₹7,113 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
₹7,113
₹7,727 total
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Saint-Denis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (287 reviews)
My stay
"The stay was ok but i found the reception staff a bit unfriendly probably because i was not a drench speaking guest. The room was cleaned daily but the bacon was very dirty."

Reviewed on 17 Sep 2023

Hotel Select
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.
Clos de la Rivière
Clos de la Rivière
4 out of 5
54 Rue Militaire, Saint-Denis, Saint-Denis
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Saint-Denis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Grand Marché and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Best Hotel apartment in St Denis
"The best Hotel apartment on St Denis. Very peaceful and clean. Excellent service and they assisted me in Checking in my room earlier after an early flight. I love the breakfast pack which is ideal and quick. Thank you for the great service"

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2025

Clos de la Rivière
Résidence Santa Apolonia
Résidence Santa Apolonia
4 out of 5
2 Boulevard Bonnier, Saint-Leu
Stay at this 4-star beach residence in Saint-Leu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kélonia and Conservatoire ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (78 reviews)
"Very nice property, the staff are very nice and friendly. The only issue was they don't assign the room according to the booking. I booked standard Seaview 1 BR apartment, they assigned handicap unit. The apartment layouts are not the same, so beware what you are booking and will be assigned."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2021

Résidence Santa Apolonia
Residence Tropic Appart'hotel
Residence Tropic Appart'hotel
3 out of 5
102, avenue de Bourbon, L'Ermitage, Saint-Paul
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Saint-Paul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (170 reviews)
"Leider keine Pool-Handtücher."

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2024

Residence Tropic Appart'hotel
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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