Goree Island

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Infamous fortifications on Gorée Island, used to retain slaves before shipment to the Americas, Dakar, Senegal, West Africa
Aerial view of Goree Island. Gorée. Dakar, Senegal. Africa. Photo made by drone from above. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Traditional architecture at Goree island, Dakar, Senegal. West Africa.
Senegal, Dakar. French colonial buildings, Goree Island
Goree Island
Noom Hotel Dakar Sea Plaza, a member of Radisson Individuals

Noom Hotel Dakar Sea Plaza, a member of Radisson Individuals

5 out of 5
Route De La Corniche Ouest Dakar
The price is ￥44,950 per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
￥44,950
￥50,068 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Dakar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (527 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on May 25, 2026

Noom Hotel Dakar Sea Plaza, a member of Radisson Individuals
Azalai Hotel Dakar

Azalai Hotel Dakar

4.5 out of 5
Dakar Dakar Dakar Region
The price is ￥26,097 per night from Jul 4 to Jul 5
￥26,097
￥29,331 total
Jul 4 - Jul 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Dakar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Magic Land and Soumbédioune Fish Market are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (122 reviews)
"This is the best trip I’ve had this year and I’m already looking forward to coming back. Also, for those who are celiacs, it’s the best. I’ve had zero crossed contamination. 👍"

Reviewed on May 1, 2026

Azalai Hotel Dakar
Terrou-Bi Resort

Terrou-Bi Resort

5 out of 5
Corniche ouest Boulevard Dakar
The price is ￥45,593 per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
￥45,593
￥50,775 total
Jun 25 - Jun 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Dakar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (332 reviews)
"it was good"

Reviewed on May 24, 2026

Terrou-Bi Resort
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Lighthouse Signature Suites

Lighthouse Signature Suites

4 out of 5
Renaissance Dakar Dakar Region
Stay at this aparthotel in Dakar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions African Renaissance Statue and Mamelles Lighthouse ...
Lighthouse Signature Suites
Oasis Seaside by Barok

Oasis Seaside by Barok

4 out of 5
35 Diamalaye Dakar Région de Dakar
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Dakar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Stade Leopold Senghor and Village des ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (40 reviews)
"magnifique"

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

Oasis Seaside by Barok
FASA RESIDENCE DAKAR

FASA RESIDENCE DAKAR

3 out of 5
Rue 2, Angle C, Point E Dakar Dakar Region
Stay at this vacation home in Dakar. Enjoy free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Marché Fass and African Remembrance Square are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
"Some customers was smoking inside the corridors and kitchen. Horribly bad cigarettes smelling."

Reviewed on May 29, 2026

FASA RESIDENCE DAKAR
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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.

Popular places to visit

île de Gorée, Insel, Senegal

Ile de Goree Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Ile de Goree Beach during your travels in Goree Island? Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Ile de Goree Beach
Sandaga market, Dakar, Senegal, West Africa

Sandaga Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Sandaga Market during your trip to Dakar-Plateau. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its monuments.

Sandaga Market
Statue called Monument of the African Renaissance located in Dakar, Senegal

African Renaissance Statue

Find out about the history of Dakar when you spend time at African Renaissance Statue. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape.

African Renaissance Statue
Distant view of the Presidential Palace Dakar, Senegal, West Africa

Presidential Palace

After visiting Presidential Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dakar-Plateau. Discover the area's desert landscape and monuments.

Presidential Palace
Exterior view to Grand Mosque in Dakar, Senegal

Dakar Grand Mosque

After visiting Dakar Grand Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dakar-Plateau. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its monuments.

Dakar Grand Mosque

Cheikh Anta Diop University

Explore the campus of Cheikh Anta Diop University, during your trip to Fann. While you're in the area, wander around the rainforest.

Cheikh Anta Diop University

Things to do

Dakar: Private custom tour with a local guide

Dakar: Private custom tour with a local guide

￥8,646
per adult
Dakar: Private custom tour with a local guide
Dakar City Tour

Dakar City Tour and Goree Island

￥25,437
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Dakar City Tour and Goree Island
Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar

Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar

￥13,061
per adult
Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar
Half Day Dakar City Tour

Half Day Dakar City Tour (Minimum 2 Participants)

￥16,500
per adult
Half Day Dakar City Tour (Minimum 2 Participants)
Maison des esclavages, Gorée Island

Explore Dakar and Gorée Island full day

￥24,320
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Explore Dakar and Gorée Island full day
African memory square Dakar

Dakar city highlights tour

￥19,456
per adult
Dakar city highlights tour
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Cities near Goree Island

Stunning ocean views from the Corniche promenade, Dakar, Senegal, West Africa

Dakar

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