Dar es Salaam

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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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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 National Museum of Tanzania are a few top sights nearby.

Upanga East
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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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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
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Kivukoni

4/5(4 area reviews)

Kivukoni is noteworthy for its waterfront views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and National Museum of Tanzania.

Kivukoni
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 S$111 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
S$111
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 beach bars, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Askari Monument and Dar es Salaam ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (98 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 S$306 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
S$306
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (325 reviews)
"It was wonderfull"

Reviewed on 15 Jun, 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 S$168 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
S$168
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (229 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
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions The Slipway and Coco ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
"The location of TSA on the Msasani Peninsula is ideal for exploring Slipway, taking the ferry to Mongoyo Island, dive trips, Coco Beach, restaurants, shopping. All walkable during the day, and easy access by Poa at night. The apt was perfect. Had everything I needed. Very clean and comfortable. The ..."

Reviewed on 10 Mar, 2025

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 (surcharge). Popular attractions Kariakoo Market ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 20 Jun, 2025

AURA SUITES
Blackwood Hotel and Apartments
Blackwood Hotel and Apartments
2.5 out of 5
14 Kongombili St, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Makumbusho Village and Nafasi Art ...
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
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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.