Dar es Salaam City Center Travel Guide

Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam City Center
Dar es Salaam City Center
Photo by ‎‎Gervas Mkinga
Photo by ‎‎Gervas Mkinga

Popular places to visit

The Slipway

The Slipway

5/5(2 reviews)

During your visit to Msasani Peninsula, you can enjoy retail therapy at The Slipway. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

The Slipway

Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

3.5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Dar es Salaam with a trip to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Zanzibar Ferry Terminal

Port of Dar es Salaam

3.5/5(8 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Dar es Salaam with a trip to Port of Dar es Salaam. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.

Port of Dar es Salaam

Coco Beach

3/5(5 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Coco Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Dar es Salaam. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Coco Beach

Kariakoo Market

During your trip to Dar es Salaam, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kariakoo Market. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Kariakoo Market

Mbezi Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mbezi Beach during your trip to Dar es Salaam? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Mbezi Beach

Things to do

Mikumi National Park Game viewing

Private Mikumi Multi-Day Tour

Rp7.499.250
per adult
Private Mikumi Multi-Day Tour
Sinda Island Day Trip with Snorkeling

Sinda Island Day Trip with Snorkeling

Rp3.333.000
per adult
Sinda Island Day Trip with Snorkeling
Full day trip in saadani national park

Full day trip in saadani national park

Rp12.548.745
per adult
Full day trip in saadani national park
Darslums Swahili

Darslums Swahili

Rp1.499.850
per adult
Darslums Swahili
Mikumi national park full day tour

Mikumi national park full day tour

Rp6.666.000
per adult
Mikumi national park full day tour
Dar es Salaam City

Dar es Salaam Guided City Experience (Shared Group)

Rp2.166.450
per adult
Dar es Salaam Guided City Experience (Shared Group)
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Top hotels in Dar es Salaam City Center

Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam City Center Hotel

Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam City Center Hotel

4 out of 5
City Plaza, Jamhuri Street, Dar es Salaam
The price is Rp1.227.981 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp1.227.981
Rp1.511.002 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Askari Monument and ...
8/10 Very Good! (259 reviews)
"Good breakfast options. Great service."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam City Center Hotel
Hotel Sapphire

Hotel Sapphire

3 out of 5
Plot No 4 Mtendeni Street, Dar es Salaam
The price is Rp1.183.429 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
Rp1.183.429
Rp1.458.315 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Le Grande Casino and ...
7.6/10 Good! (66 reviews)
"It’s great"

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

Hotel Sapphire
Rainbow Hotel

Rainbow Hotel

3 out of 5
1900/59 Morogoro Road, City Centre, Dar es Salaam
The price is Rp751.825 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
Rp751.825
Rp944.376 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Le Grande Casino and Zanzibar ...
7/10 Good! (79 reviews)
"Needs a good clean down"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Rainbow Hotel
Hotel Nikko Tower

Hotel Nikko Tower

3.5 out of 5
Plot 1485/148, Aggrey/Jamhuri Street, Dar es Salaam
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Uhuru Monument and Le Grande ...
7.4/10 Good! (108 reviews)
"Convenient location"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

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Hotel Nikko Tower
Tanzanite Executive Suites

Tanzanite Executive Suites

3.5 out of 5
Mali Street, Morogoro road, Dar es Salaam
The price is Rp1.011.831 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
Rp1.011.831
Rp1.253.783 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Le Grande Casino and ...
8/10 Very Good! (633 reviews)
A Wonderful Place
"A very comfortable and clean place to stay at while in Dar Es Salaam. Being in the business area it is ideally located. Both management and staff are extremely responsive and helpful providing overall an excellent service. The warmth, friendliness and professionalism of this establishment will convince ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Tanzanite Executive Suites
Econo Lodge

Econo Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Libya Street, Dar es Salaam, Kisutu
The price is Rp626.521 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
Rp626.521
Rp795.264 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Le Grande Casino and Uhuru Monument are ...
7.6/10 Good! (41 reviews)
"In the first room I was given, AC was not working. The tap was broken in the washroom. I was moved to a new room whose AC remote was not powered by batteries."

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2024

Econo Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Dar es Salaam City Center

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Kisutu

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Uncover some of the top draws of Kisutu like its restaurants and waterfront views. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, stop by Zanzibar Ferry Terminal or Kariakoo Market.

Kisutu
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Mchafukoge

5/5(1 area review)

Mchafukoge is noteworthy for its waterfront views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Uhuru Monument and Le Grande Casino.

Mchafukoge
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Upanga East

1/5(1 area review)

Visitors to Upanga East like its beaches and restaurants, and Vijana Mall is a sight worth a stop.

Upanga East
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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
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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
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Upanga West

While Upanga West isn't home to many top sights, Nyumba ya Sanaa and Kariakoo Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

Upanga West

Dar es Salaam City Center Travel Guide