Located near a train station, Hotel Faidherbe is a great choice for a stay in Dakar. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. An indoor pool, a snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights.
Languages
English, French, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
80 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 2 PM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 5:30 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Babysitting*
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Off-site
Area shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Babysitting (surcharge)
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
An outdoor pool
An indoor pool
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: XOF 1000.00 per person, per night
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately XOF 4900 for adults and XOF 4900 for children
Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Cots/infant beds are available for an extra charge
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
Faidherbe Dakar
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Hotel Faidherbe Dakar
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Faidherbe offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Faidherbe does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Faidherbe?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Faidherbe?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Faidherbe?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Faidherbe?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Check-out time is 2 PM.
What is there to do at Hotel Faidherbe and nearby?
Hotel Faidherbe has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Faidherbe?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Faidherbe like?
Hotel Faidherbe is in the heart of Dakar, a short 5-minute walk from Dakar Station and 10 minutes' walk from Sandaga Market.
Hotel Faidherbe Reviews
Reviews
6.6
Good
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Very good
15 Oct 2019
Access to nearby attractions such as the Museum of Black Civilizations.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
27 Jul 2019
Friendly...old and run down.
I stayed here as I wanted to be in the city centre but within reach of the airport but most of all I wanted a good swimming pool. I needed 3 rooms for one night.
It is a very grubby old run down hotel...a bit like an old style 'travelling sales persons' hotel. Not dissimilar to the run down motels in old American movies. But...the staff are lovely friendly and helpful..the pool is great. The beds are clean but very old and basic. It needs a lot of love and investment.
Having said that it's a nice change from the a too common identikit business hotels springing up everywhere. But...it is what it is.
Nigel
Nigel, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Sept 2018
Basic Room
Check in and out is very fast. The size of the room is very good, but it is very basic and a bit old. The room is a little bit dark. There is no power outlet in the room, so you must unplug the refrigerator, table light to plug in. My room has a double bed and a single bed. There is no refrigerator in the room. The Wi-Fi is so bad.
Verified traveller
3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 Jun 2018
Simple & nice
I would like to recommend Hotel Faidherbe to the young guys who have limited ressources as they travel to Dakar. This is a normal hotel with clean room, pool and located in the center of the city.
MS
MS, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Jan 2017
Nice hotel
Close to Market and very accecible .
The service and staff were ok.
The bathroom sink( focet) had an issue. The AC had an issue as well but the maintenance took care of it.
My overall experience was ok.
I liked where the hotel was located, it was easily accessible .
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
26 Dec 2016
Absolutely disgraceful, it is not 3 stars worthy.
It was a run down hotel: dirty brown sheets, dirty blue shower towers, water was dark brown a few times, elevator stopped working a few times.
I was absolutely disappointed. It was a horrible experience and this should not be advertised as a 3 stars hotel.
The cleaning crew didn't even knock on the door. They would just open the doo and catch you in awe.
Abdoul
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
2 May 2016
It was a quite place
It was a quite place, the rooms were not spacious but for the part of the city it surfice
ec
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
14 Dec 2015
Leonardo
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 Aug 2015
Hotel Faidherbe
very clean and comfortable. Staff is very helpful and attentive. I will stay again on my next trip to Dakar.
Nimit
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
17 Jan 2015
Decent hotel in Dakar
The hotel was fairly clean but the shower leaked terribly. Also, room was very dark as well as lobby. Staff was very nice. Very quiet.
nancy
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Apr 2014
Top hotel located in the city center of Dakar
Nice, pleasant, friendly and a very relaxing atmosphere
Gabriel
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
20 Apr 2014
Good value for money.
I stayed at Hotel Faidherbe for 4 nights in April of '14. The staff was helpful, and facilities were decent. The area was nice to walk around. Nothing fancy, but good value for money.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
6 Oct 2013
Its okay, but not really what I expected to see
Pictures I had seen convinced me to stay even, but the hotel is more dated than is made to look. Its clean, but its old. Good thing at least is that they are flexible with reservations. I arrived late so there was no food anywhere, but they were hospitable enough to help me find something in the middle of the night. Staff were helpful for the most part, the issue is the with the age of the building. Its clean, but old. A little bit of modernisation will help greatly. Internet speed was impressive.
Folarin
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
10 Sept 2013
Hotel services
soap needs to be provided in the showers for the room along with hand towels. also the restaurant needs to be upgrade with better services. the bar should also be able to process credit cards.
Pip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Jun 2013
Fantastic Staff
I had a very enjoyable stay I thought the staff very helpful and wanting to make my stay enjoyable. The room was clean if a little basic I managed to arrive with no washing material expecting there would be some in the room, unfortunately there wasn't . I think I was the only Brit in the hotel so found the only english speaking channel to be CNN on the TV a little frustrating.But overall a very pleasant time. The local banks didn't seem to have ATMs so it was a 15 minute walk to the only bank which did, near the centre.
British BoB
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 May 2013
Nice Hotel and Conveniently Located
I stayed in this hotel for more than one week and I enjoyed every moment of it. The rooms are constantly kept clean, the staffs are very nice and helpful, and the restaurant clean and comfortable. I will certainly lodge here the next time I visit Dakar. Don't forget to tip the staff, it raises their morals and you will find that they really deserve it.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
19 May 2012
Close to the ports
Good value, clean, good central location, nice staff.
Falta una reforma en las habitaciones. El personal muy amable. Desayuno limitado.
Verified traveller
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
16 Mar 2018
mau
O Hotel não possui condições concernente ao custo beneficio. Precisa de remodelação geral.
João
João, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
9 Jan 2018
Melanie
Melanie, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 Nov 2017
Bon rapport qualité prix
Très central établissement bien tenu qui offre un bon rapport qualité prix. Même si une petite rénovation serait la bienvenue les chambres sont spacieuses et calmes.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
24 Oct 2017
Hotel bem simples mas em boa localização
Hotel simples porém está situado proximo à estaçao de trem, à estaçao marítima e a facilidades como lojas de conveniência e supermercados. Os funcionários limitam-se ao atendimento básico. Elevador único e pequeno para movimentaçao intensa do estabelecimento, causando congestionamento para utilizaçao em horários de pico. Nao possui cofre nos apartamentos, nem frigobar, necessidades essenciais na cidade de Dakar. Vale somente pelo custo e localização.