Title: Dar es Salaam City Center Travel Guide: Best of Dar es Salaam City Center, Dar es Salaam Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Dar es Salaam City Center](https://expedia.co.uk/Dar-Es-Salaam-City-Center-Hotels.d952322586533060608.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Dar es Salaam](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Dar-Es-Salaam.d978.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Dar es Salaam](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Dar-Es-Salaam.d978.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Dar es Salaam City Center Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Dar-Es-Salaam-City-Center.d952322586533060608.Car-Hire-Guide)[Dar es Salaam City Center Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Dar-Es-Salaam-City-Center.d952322586533060608.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Dar es Salaam City Center Travel Guide ## Dar es Salaam ![Morning hours traffic](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/978/eb86e47d-1001-492d-86e1-9b371e2c9b1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Morning hours traffic](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/978/eb86e47d-1001-492d-86e1-9b371e2c9b1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Dar es Salaam City Center Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Dar es Salaam travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Dar-es-Salaam.dx978) --- ### Popular places to visit ![The Goat Races on The Green, Kenyatta Drive. Only happens once a year, but is a great day, and is all for Charity. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/978/5b491afe-22cd-46e5-b512-79a6a4029937.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Coco Beach 3/5(5 reviews) If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Coco Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Dar es Salaam. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Coco-Beach-Dar-es-Salaam.d553248621532405225.Attraction) #### Mbezi Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mbezi Beach during your trip to Dar es Salaam? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mbezi-Beach-Mbezi-Beach.d553248635977724233.Attraction) #### Port of Dar es Salaam 3.5/5(8 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Dar es Salaam with a trip to Port of Dar es Salaam. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Of-Dar-Es-Salaam-Dar-es-Salaam.d6182532.Attraction) #### Kariakoo Market During your trip to Dar es Salaam, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kariakoo Market. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kariakoo-Market-Kariakoo.d6120042.Attraction) #### Zanzibar Ferry Terminal 3.5/5(3 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Dar es Salaam with a trip to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zanzibar-Ferry-Terminal-Kivukoni.d6165849.Attraction) #### Mlimani City 3.5/5(4 reviews) During your trip to Ubungo, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Mlimani City. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mlimani-City-Dar-es-Salaam.d6200958.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Sinda Island Day Trip with Snorkeling](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3561546/6328c940-a737-4e65-9592-4d01f41c4ef5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sinda Island Day Trip with Snorkeling £148 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sinda-island-day-trip-with-snorkeling.a3561546.activity-details) ![Dar es Salaam History and Architectural Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46545930/6b7fc817-198f-41d2-9d07-105383d692fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dar es Salaam History and Architectural Tours £111 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dar-es-salaam-history-and-architectural-tours.a46545930.activity-details) ![Tarangire National Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49889322/3c9bcbef-2571-45fe-b8ae-9c4601fa0467.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mikumi – Tanzania’s Best-Kept Safari Secret" £333 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mikumi-tanzanias-best-kept-safari-secret.a49889322.activity-details) ![Mikumi Safari Tour: Day Trip Return Flight From Zanzibar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45970240/a28d7565-4230-4808-8f4d-51bdc24dfa2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mikumi Safari Tour: Day Trip Return Flight From Zanzibar £341 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mikumi-safari-tour-day-trip-return-flight-from-zanzibar.a45970240.activity-details) ![Fish market](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3521217/a95dd66d-5637-4e83-9214-1b6cc7d5f591.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dar es Salaam City Tour - Visit all attractive places £116 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dar-es-salaam-city-tour-visit-all-attractive-places.a3521217.activity-details) ![Full Day NAKUPENDA SANDBANK and STONE TOWN](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44824125/c7f1c2c2-e532-4d14-a798-f52be16b859b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day NAKUPENDA SANDBANK and STONE TOWN ( Lunch included ) £121 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-nakupenda-sandbank-and-stone-town-lunch-included.a44824125.activity-details) [See all activities in Dar es Salaam](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Dar-Es-Salaam.d978.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Dar es Salaam City Center ![Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam City Center Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9870000/9861400/9861311/ecb0ff71_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam City Center Hotel City Plaza, Jamhuri Street Dar es Salaam £70 7 Mar - 8 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Askari Monument and Atiman ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=9861311&PinnedHotelID=9861311&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=952322586533060608) ![Hotel Sapphire](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5460000/5459000/5458989/88987e89_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Sapphire Plot No 4 Mtendeni Street Dar es Salaam £62 11 Mar - 12 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Le Grande Casino and Vijana ... 7.8/10 Good! (68 reviews) Clean hotel great service. Rooms are much more up to date than other hotels around. Breakfast is definitely geared towards Indian clients, however that didn't put us off. Staff in the restaurant were amazing! We had a small hiccup when we first arrived, but was rectified immediately. Great place ... Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=5458989&PinnedHotelID=5458989&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=952322586533060608) ![Rainbow Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11070000/11064600/11064591/16432b4b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rainbow Hotel 1900/59 Morogoro Road Dar es Salaam £39 6 Mar - 7 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Le Grande Casino and ... 7.2/10 Good! (82 reviews) Needs a good clean down Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=11064591&PinnedHotelID=11064591&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=952322586533060608) ![Hotel Nikko Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5390000/5389000/5388913/4036be98_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Nikko Tower Plot 1485/148, Aggrey/Jamhuri Street Dar es Salaam Stay at this beach hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Uhuru Monument and Le Grande Casino ... 7.4/10 Good! (110 reviews) No TV, not proper WiFi, no proper hot water, if anything happens to the guest not any attention at all. Check out receptionist don’t care at all. This is the worst hotel I’ve ever been stayed. AVOID THIS SH\*T COMPLETELY. Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F03%2F2026&endDate=20%2F03%2F2026&selected=5388913&PinnedHotelID=5388913&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=952322586533060608) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F03%2F2026&endDate=20%2F03%2F2026&selected=5388913&PinnedHotelID=5388913&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=952322586533060608) ![Durban Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106550000/106541800/106541777/f04bff31_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Durban Hotel 149 Uhuru Street Dar es Salaam Dar es Salam Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Uhuru Monument and Le Grande ... 7.4/10 Good! (6 reviews) Cleanliness is terrible. The area very dirty and noisy. Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F03%2F2026&endDate=20%2F03%2F2026&selected=106541777&PinnedHotelID=106541777&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=952322586533060608) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F03%2F2026&endDate=20%2F03%2F2026&selected=106541777&PinnedHotelID=106541777&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=952322586533060608) ![Tiffany Diamond Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31530000/31528000/31527991/a1f77e23_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tiffany Diamond Hotels Makunganya St Dar es Salaam £79 12 Mar - 13 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dar es Salaam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Askari Monument and Atiman House ... 7.6/10 Good! (14 reviews) Beautiful. Clean. Well worth the price. 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If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, stop by Zanzibar Ferry Terminal or Kariakoo Market. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dar-Es-Salaam-Kisutu.dx553248633981729078) ![Morning hours traffic](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/978/eb86e47d-1001-492d-86e1-9b371e2c9b1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mchafukoge 5/5(1 area review) Mchafukoge is noteworthy for its waterfront views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Uhuru Monument and Le Grande Casino. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dar-Es-Salaam-Mchafukoge.dx553248633981702630) ![Panorama of Dar Es Salaam](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981729084/d211ba51-4e5b-48d5-bf81-e06de0aa4cac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kivukoni 4/5(4 area reviews) Kivukoni is noteworthy for its waterfront views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dar-Es-Salaam-Kivukoni.dx553248633981729084) ![One of the larger game preserves in Tanzania, and well worth a visit. Close enough to see Kilimanjaro in the distance.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/978/b8489995-c764-46f1-84a9-d30f084eb91c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kariakoo Restaurants and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Kariakoo. A stop by Kariakoo Market is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dar-Es-Salaam-Kariakoo.dx553248633981717860) ![A magic spot !](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/978/9b7619f2-7068-4d9f-9aa3-fe71f89300f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Upanga East 1/5(1 area review) Visitors to Upanga East like its beaches and restaurants, and Vijana Mall is a sight worth a stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dar-Es-Salaam-Upanga-East.dx553248633981691871) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Upanga West While Upanga West isn't home to many top sights, Nyumba ya Sanaa and Kariakoo Market are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dar-Es-Salaam-Upanga-West.dx553248633981691865) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Dar es Salaam City Center Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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