L’Escale Travel Guide

Djibouti

Popular places to visit

Port of Djibouti

Explore the waterfront in Djibouti with a trip to Port of Djibouti. Discover the area's desert landscape and casinos.

Port of Djibouti

Camp Lemonier

After visiting Camp Lemonier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Djibouti. Wander the marina or discover the area's desert landscape.

Camp Lemonier

Hamoudi Mosque

Find out about the history of Djibouti when you spend time at Hamoudi Mosque. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's desert landscape.

Hamoudi Mosque

Central Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Central Market during your stay in Djibouti. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's desert landscape.

Central Market

Bawadi Mall

You can do some window-shopping at Bawadi Mall during your trip to Djibouti. Stroll along the marina or visit the casinos while you're in the area.

Bawadi Mall

Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral

You can find out about the history of Djibouti with a stop at Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its casinos.

Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral

Top hotels in L’Escale

Escale International Hotel

Escale International Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Rue de Venise, Djibouti, Djibouti
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Djibouti. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Port of Djibouti and People's ...
7.8/10 Good! (8 reviews)
"Very bad breakfast"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2024

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Djibouti Palace Kempinski

Djibouti Palace Kempinski

5 out of 5
Ilot Du Heron P O Box 1960, Djibouti
The price is £226 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
£226
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Djibouti. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Port of Djibouti and Église Éthiopienne ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (136 reviews)
"The Kempinski Hotel Djibouti is the BEST hotel for every confort one would need. The staff are simply WONDERFUL, the food is WONDERFUL and the area is absolutely Magnificient."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Djibouti Palace Kempinski
Sheraton Djibouti

Sheraton Djibouti

4 out of 5
BP 1924, Plateau du Serpent, Djibouti
The price is £159 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
£159
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Djibouti. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral and ...
6.8/10 (128 reviews)
"Nice view and the room is clean and comfortable. Staff are nice. The only draw is the laundry service, which is very expensive."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

Sheraton Djibouti
Best Western Premier Dj Hotel

Best Western Premier Dj Hotel

4 out of 5
Place La Gare Djibouti, Djibouti
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £118 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
£118
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Djibouti. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Place du 27 Juin and People's Palace are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"excellent"

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2024

Best Western Premier Dj Hotel
Red Sea Hotel Apartment

Red Sea Hotel Apartment

4.5 out of 5
Gabode 3, Djibouti, Djibouti
The price is £79 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
£79
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Djibouti. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Stade du Ville and Central Market ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (20 reviews)
"Top Tier Customer Service. They are always available and looking to help you with anything. They are also very clean. Wi-Fi is pretty spotty and doesn’t seem to work very well, it’s mainly good for phone use but I couldn’t use it for my laptop. Unfortunately, they don’t do refunds. If you book for ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2025

Red Sea Hotel Apartment
Atlantic Hotel

Atlantic Hotel

4 out of 5
Rue de Rome, Djibouti
The price is £105 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
£105
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Djibouti. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Place du 27 Juin and Hamoudi Mosque ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (65 reviews)
"Mohamed the manager went above and beyond and is a valuable resource! Staff great!"

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around L’Escale

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La Plaine

If you're spending some time in La Plaine, Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral and Église Éthiopienne Orthodoxe Tewahido St Gabriel du Soleil are top sights worth seeing.

La Plaine
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European Quarter

Though European Quarter may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hamoudi Mosque and Central Market.

European Quarter
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African Quarter

You'll enjoy the seaside views and casinos in African Quarter. You might want to make time for a stop at Hamoudi Mosque or Central Market.

African Quarter
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Le Plateau du Serpent

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Le Plateau du Serpent and surrounding area, you can visit Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral and Hamoudi Mosque.

Le Plateau du Serpent
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Heron

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Heron and surrounding area, you can visit Port of Djibouti and Hamoudi Mosque.

Heron
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Haramous

While there might not be top attractions in Haramous, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Camp Lemonier and Djibouti Kitesurf.

Haramous

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