Dakar
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How much do hostels in Dakar cost?
Available dorm-bed prices in Dakar, Senegal range from $15 to $27/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 4 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Jan 1, Jan 2, Jan 3.
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $15.
How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 2 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-07T09:19:50.544Z.
Cheaper dates to stay
The lower-priced dates currently available include January 1 (one night),January 2 (one night),January 3 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.
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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 do hostels in Dakar cost?
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $15. Dorm beds currently range from $15 to $27/night across the next 3 months of availability.
What are cheaper dates to stay in Dakar?
Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Dakar include January 1, January 2, January 3.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in Dakar?
HostelHound 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.