Best hotels and hostels in Senegal

Perched over a wave-battered stretch of coastline, Sobo Badè has the wondrous look of a Gaudì creation, with its imaginative brickwork, shell-lined archways, steeply pitched thatched roofs, and mosaic-covered...

Around 22km south of Saint-Louis, this peaceful spot makes a great base for excursions into the Parc National de la Langue de Barbarie. Accommodation is available in simple huts and spacious bungalows spread...

Set on the north shore of the lake, the Gîte du Lac makes a great base when you want to get away from it all. It has attractive cabins that open onto a sandy, palm-filled yard, with hammocks strewn about and only...

This small, Italian-run place on Yoff beach has a bohemian vibe that draws a mix of surfers, aspiring surfers and those just wanting to enjoy the beach. Rooms are basic, but there's a small courtyard strung with...

Created by the Senegalese musician Youssouph Cissoko, this sprawling, high-end property is the go-to destination for music lovers, with weekend concerts held on the open-air stage throughout the year. Rooms here...

Tucked behind the Quicksilver shop is this appealing guesthouse, which has the hip-but-laid-back surfer vibe you'd expect from the well-known clothing brand. Rooms are clean and well-kept, if minimally furnished,...

One of Senegal's most original campements lies in a pristine setting on the edge of a lagoon. You can sleep in atmospheric tree houses that cling to the mighty branches of baobabs, in elegant bungalows perched on...

Step back in time at this elegant 36-room hotel, which first opened its doors back in 1850 and was a favourite with aviator Jean Mermoz and other Aéropostale pilots. Old photos adorn the walls of the dapper guest...

In the southern half of Saint-Louis, this grand 19th-century merchant's house has been transformed into a lovely boutique B&B, with three unique rooms, each displaying works by a different African artist, and a...

Managed by local villagers on the island of Sipo, Keur Bamboung sits in a stunning location in the heart of a 68-sq-km protected marine reserve. Things are simple and green, with lodging in wooden bungalows near...

Offers clean, simple rooms with fan and mosquito nets set around a courtyard. The welcoming staff is great here, and in season (November to March) they whip up tasty traditional meals, serve cocktails (a rarity...

On a peaceful street by the beach, this friendly, Swiss-owned guesthouse offers attractively furnished rooms decorated with touches of African textiles. Three of the seven rooms have ocean views. There's ample...

Tucked along waterfront Corniche Est, this place feels like a nautical hideway, with modern, nicely set rooms, all with balconies perched right over the ocean. After dining next door at the good seafood...

Oozing laid-back elegance, this little guesthouse offers pleasant rooms (all with balconies) in a rambling, well-maintained house filled with a clutch of tasteful art collected by its engaging owner. It boasts a...

This Belgian-run lodge offers quality accommodation in attractive bungalows, nicely outfitted and set amid lush grounds. But it's all the extras that have earned Keur Saloum such a solid reputation over the...

The traveller favourite in town, Emanye offers lodging in a striking, two-storey mud dwelling, a traditional architectural style typical of the region. The kindhearted family that runs the place cooks up tasty...

A charming guesthouse with five bright, cheerfully painted rooms and a terrace with sea views. The restaurant is also a draw, with a deck perched out over the water and good seafood and Italian plates (mains...

This attractive and welcoming guesthouse has 10 cheerfully painted rooms, a book-filled lounge, and a restaurant with seats in a small courtyard. The rooftop deck, though, is the best feature, and a fine spot for...

A fairly new addition to the Plateau, this 12-storey hotel offers well-designed rooms and suites with all the essentials, plus extras like rain showers and balconies with views in the pricier chambers. There's a...

Located in Edioungou, 1½ km east of Oussouye, Les Bolongs has a peaceful setting with a spacious, open-sided restaurant perched right over a mangrove-studded waterway. Good cooking, pleasant all-wood rooms and...