Hostels In Senegal

Budget accommodation in Senegal is served mainly by cheap hotels and guesthouses that are tending to configure their service around the needs of backpackers and budget travellers. Senegal is not geared particularly towards shoestring travellers which is evidenced by a skyline replete with rated establishments and high prices to match. However there are a handful of low end accommodation options that are neither sleazy or unclean.

In Dakar the best value prize currently goes to Hôtel Cap Quest, with a high rating for staff friendliness and accommodation standard, with the best feature being a private beach. Look out also for Hôtel Continental, Hôtel Mamelles, Hôtel Farid, Kingz Plaza Guesthouse and Auberge Keur Mouna.

Similarly in the outlying towns and resorts a growing list of clean and functional budget establishments are catering to the needs of back travellers. The best, safest and easiest way to get into the loop when travelling outside the capital is to ask around and follow the advice of fellow travellers. Quite a few of the good options on offer are not listed, and this is often the only way to go.