Senegal · Dakar

Short-stay apartments in Dakar, Senegal.

The teranga capital. Dakar is West Africa's most culturally vibrant city — birthplace of mbalax, home to the continent's finest contemporary art scene (Dak'Art Biennial), and a city of extraordinary food, beaches and warm Senegalese hospitality.

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Almadiesbeach & upscale
Gorée IslandUNESCO heritage
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Dakar: where to stay

Almadies — Dakar's most upscale neighbourhood. Beaches, international restaurants, best nightlife.
Plateau — historic city centre. Government buildings, markets, the Medina.
Ngor — beach village feel within the city. Surf, seafood, relaxed pace.
Mermoz & Ouakam — good mid-range residential, near the beach.

Dakar's culture

Dakar is arguably Africa's arts capital. The Dak'Art Biennial is one of the continent's major contemporary art events. Youssou N'Dour's Thiossane nightclub is the heartbeat of mbalax music. The African Renaissance Monument (tallest statue in Africa) overlooks the Atlantic. Gorée Island — UNESCO World Heritage slave trading site — is a 20-minute ferry from Dakar.

Studio
CFA 25,000–50,000 / night
Plateau and Medina
1 Bedroom
CFA 40,000–80,000 / night
Almadies and Ouakam
Villa
CFA 80,000–200,000 / night
Beach villas, Ngor and Almadies

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Dakar: frequently asked

What is Dakar known for?
West Africa's cultural capital — mbalax music, the Dak'Art Biennial, the African Renaissance Monument, and extraordinary food (thiéboudienne — Senegal's national rice dish — is one of the world's great dishes).
Is Dakar safe?
Generally safe for visitors. Almadies, Ngor and Plateau are particularly secure. Standard urban precautions apply.
What language is spoken in Dakar?
French (official) and Wolof (most widely spoken). English is increasingly understood in tourist and business areas.

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