Dakar
Senegal · Price calendar
Dorm beds in Dakar, Senegal range from $14 to $17/night over the next 3 months. HostelHawk tracks 4 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Jul 4, Jul 5, Jul 6.
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Hostel prices in Dakar, Senegal
A typical dorm night in Dakar runs about $14.
Hostels we track in Dakar
Local knowledge for Dakar
Where to stay
Budget travelers cluster in the Plateau and Medina. The Plateau puts you a short walk from Place de l'Indépendance and the COSAMA ferry to Gorée Island, while Medina runs cheaper, keeps you near Marché Sandaga, and has good Dem Dikk bus coverage toward the airport corridor.
Getting around
- Use the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit), which opened in 2024 and runs from Guediawaye in the northern suburbs to Petersen downtown. At a few hundred CFA it skips the traffic that turns a taxi ride into a 90-minute crawl.
- Buy Gorée Island ferry tickets directly at the Port de Dakar terminal window, not through your hostel. The COSAMA counter price is fixed; the hostel markup is often two to three times that.
- Eat thiéboudienne at Marché Kermel at lunch. The same stalls charge more at dinner when foot traffic shifts toward tourists, and the rice and fish is fresher midday anyway.
When to go
Rates are lowest July through September during the rainy season, though expect real humidity and occasional street flooding in Medina. December through February is when hostels fill up, as northern Europeans arrive for the dry, cooler weather.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hostel in Dakar cost per night?
Dorm beds in Dakar currently range from $14 to $17/night based on the next 3 months of availability.
When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in Dakar?
Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in Dakar are July 4, July 5, July 6.
How many hostels does HostelHawk track in Dakar?
HostelHawk currently tracks 4 hostels in Dakar, Senegal.
Where do backpackers stay in Dakar?
Budget travelers cluster in the Plateau and Medina. The Plateau puts you a short walk from Place de l'Indépendance and the COSAMA ferry to Gorée Island, while Medina runs cheaper, keeps you near Marché Sandaga, and has good Dem Dikk bus coverage toward the airport corridor.
What is the best time of year to visit Dakar?
Rates are lowest July through September during the rainy season, though expect real humidity and occasional street flooding in Medina. December through February is when hostels fill up, as northern Europeans arrive for the dry, cooler weather.