A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a park with a gazebo, and a distant view of the city skyline.

Dar es Salaam Hotel Guide. Hotels in Kariakoo, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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Our top choices for Kariakoo hotels

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large columns.

1. City Crown Hotel

City Crown Hotel
4.0 star property
Kariakoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"Very helpful staff. Lovely hotel"
United Kingdom
Dr. Tony
The price is €67
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
City Crown Hotel
A rooftop terrace with a view of a city skyline, featuring modern buildings and a clear sky.

2. Chelsea Hotel

Chelsea Hotel
3.0 star property
Kariakoo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (133 reviews)
"Great staff and hotel rooms "
United States
CARL
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Chelsea Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a curtain.

3. LE GRAND MARIE HOTEL

LE GRAND MARIE HOTEL
3.0 star property
Kariakoo
7.6 out of 10, Good, (7 reviews)
"Fantastic service and very nice people who run the hotel. The manager very helpful"
Sweden
birgitta
The price is €56
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
LE GRAND MARIE HOTEL
A multi-story building with balconies and air conditioning units.

4. Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo

Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo
3.5 star property
Kariakoo
7.2 out of 10, Good, (43 reviews)
"The staff was amazing help "
United States
GREGORY
The price is €41
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Sleep Inn Hotel Kariakoo
A high-rise building with multiple balconies and a view of other buildings in the background.

5. Rungwe Palace Hotel

Rungwe Palace Hotel
3.0 star property
Kariakoo
2.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"They did not accept my payment to you & made me pay again in cash. I need you to refund my money"
Ireland
Peter
The price is €35
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Rungwe Palace Hotel
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with patterned sofas and armchairs, a bar with a variety of bottles, and large windows offering views of the outside.

6. CBD Hotel

CBD Hotel
4.0 star property
Mchafukoge, 0.8 km from Kariakoo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (332 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Enjoyed the spa as well, and the lady was so sweet in the spa! Greta massage as well!"
United States
Audrey
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
CBD Hotel
A hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a logo with a stylized flower, and the name 'Magnolia Suites'.

7. Magnolia Suites B&B

Magnolia Suites B&B
3.0 star property
Kisutu, 1.4 km from Kariakoo
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Exceptional Stay in Tanzania alhamdulillah — Highly Recommended! Our stay at this hotel in Tanzania was absolutely wonderful. From the moment we arrived, we received above-and-beyond hospitality. The entire staff was professional, kind, welcoming, and incredibly attentive to our needs as a family. I truly couldn’t be more grateful for the service we received. The hotel itself is beautiful, exceptionally clean, comfortable, and peaceful, located in a very quiet and welcoming...
United States
Osman
The price is €60
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Magnolia Suites B&B
A buffet table with various fruits and a wicker basket containing fruits.

8. Tanzanite Executive Suites

Tanzanite Executive Suites
3.5 star property
Kisutu, 1 km from Kariakoo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (642 reviews)
"The location was excellent, lots amenities"
Canada
MOHSENALI
The price is €57
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Tanzanite Executive Suites
A rooftop pool with a wooden deck and glass railing, surrounded by outdoor seating and a covered area with a view of the city skyline.

9. Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam

Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam
4.0 star property
Kivukoni, 1.6 km from Kariakoo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (264 reviews)
"Good hotel"
United States
Shekmuon Habib
The price is €57
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Onomo Hotel Dar es Salaam
A set of stairs leading to a building entrance with glass doors and a metal railing.

10. Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG

Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG
3.5 star property
Upanga East, 1.6 km from Kariakoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (216 reviews)
"Great hotel. All the staff was exceptionally helpful, friendly and welcoming. Food was amazing."
South Africa
Geoffrey
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam by IHG
Two modern high-rise buildings with reflective glass facades, one with a curved design and the other with a straight, rectangular shape.

11. Harbour View Suites

Harbour View Suites
4.0 star property
Mchafukoge, 1.2 km from Kariakoo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (254 reviews)
"Nice Rooms Big Hotel. Near ferry to Zanzibar and center of the city. Beautiful sea view and nice staff"
Belgium
roumaissa
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Harbour View Suites
A modern living room with a dining table, sofa, and a large window with a city view.

12. AURA SUITES

AURA SUITES
4.0 star property
Upanga East, 0.8 km from Kariakoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (63 reviews)
"The suite was very spacious, the staff catered to every needs we had. Quickly delivered pots and pans to the room and provided lots of water bottles. The breakfast was also excellent as well as the restaurant on the rooftop."
Canada
Sameer
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
AURA SUITES
A bar with a variety of liquor bottles and a bartender.

13. Zimbo Golden Hotel

Zimbo Golden Hotel
3.5 star property
0.5 km from Kariakoo
7.6 out of 10, Good, (35 reviews)
"So-so hotel, but very friendly staff! Thank you for the hospitality!"
Singapore
Cliff
The price is €40
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Zimbo Golden Hotel
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a city view.

14. Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam City Center Hotel

Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam City Center Hotel
4.0 star property
Kisutu, 1.4 km from Kariakoo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (288 reviews)
"Clean room, welcoming and attentive/helpfull staff. Location is good and breakfast also good."
Australia
Shac A
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Golden Tulip Dar Es Salaam City Center Hotel
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of a tall building with large windows.

15. Johari Rotana

Johari Rotana
5.0 star property
Kivukoni, 1.4 km from Kariakoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (143 reviews)
"Great stay"
United Kingdom
Bahar
The price is €180
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Johari Rotana
A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a glass table, and a large window with curtains.

16. Econo Lodge

Econo Lodge
3.5 star property
Dar es Salaam City Center, 0.8 km from Kariakoo
7.6 out of 10, Good, (43 reviews)
"Nice stay in the Econo Lodge."
Germany
Christof
The price is €43
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Econo Lodge
A beach with thatched umbrellas and tables, a sandy shore, and the ocean in the background.

17. Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa

Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa
4.0 star property
Kivukoni, 1.7 km from Kariakoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (293 reviews)
"Location helpful staff nice view."
United States
khalid
The price is €123
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa
A view from a balcony with a glass railing overlooking a cityscape with modern buildings.

18. Hotel Nikko Tower

Hotel Nikko Tower
3.5 star property
Dar es Salaam City Center, 0.8 km from Kariakoo
7.4 out of 10, Good, (111 reviews)
"Convenient location "
Canada
Fateh
The price is €47
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hotel Nikko Tower
A hotel lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and an elevator.

19. Sleep Inn Hotel City Centre

Sleep Inn Hotel City Centre
3.0 star property
Kisutu, 1 km from Kariakoo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (17 reviews)
"Clean, close to numerous dining options, right in the city center. A no frills hotel ( Bed & Breakfast) but clean, safe and friendly staff."
United States
Samir
The price is €61
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Sleep Inn Hotel City Centre
A hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, a reception desk, a fire extinguisher, and a large potted plant.

20. Tiffany Diamond Hotels

Tiffany Diamond Hotels
3.5 star property
Kisutu, 1.1 km from Kariakoo
7.6 out of 10, Good, (89 reviews)
"The hotel is good and offers good services"
United States
Patrick
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Tiffany Diamond Hotels
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Where to stay in Kariakoo

Find the best Kariakoo areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A sunset over a body of water with boats, a tree, and a building with a balcony.
Photo by Ellie L
Open Photo by Ellie L

Masaki

Unique features of Masaki include the seaside views and bars. Make a stop by The Slipway or Sea Cliff Casino while you're exploring the area.

A coastal city with a mix of modern and traditional architecture, a sandy beach, and a marina with boats.

Mbezi Beach

Unique features of Mbezi Beach include the restaurants and seaside views. Make a stop by Mbezi Beach or Jangwani Beach while you're exploring the area.

A beach with thatched umbrellas, wooden benches, and palm trees.

Oyster Bay

Oyster Bay is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Coco Beach and Little Theatre.

A sailboat on turquoise waters with a sandy beach and a clear sky.

Kigamboni

If you're spending some time in Kigamboni, Kijiji Beach and Kipepeo Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A busy urban street with multiple vehicles, including cars and an auto-rickshaw, and tall buildings with glass facades.
Photo by ‎‎Gervas Mkinga
Open Photo by ‎‎Gervas Mkinga

Dar es Salaam City Center

While Dar es Salaam City Center isn't home to many top sights, Zanzibar Ferry Terminal and Kariakoo Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top Kariakoo Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro

Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro

10/10 Excellent
"No complains. All was in order"
Stefan 6-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro

Frequently asked questions

What is Kariakoo like?
Kariakoo is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its shopping and restaurants. Consider a visit to Kariakoo Market as part of your Kariakoo travel plans.
What's a favourite place to stay in Kariakoo?
Based on our traveller data, City Crown Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Kariakoo. This hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Another good choice for your stay in the area is Chelsea Hotel.
How many hotels are there in the Kariakoo area?
Book one of Expedia's 9 hotels and other accommodation options in Kariakoo and start exploring everything Dar es Salaam has to offer.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kariakoo, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Kariakoo.
What are the top things to see and do in Kariakoo?
Kariakoo Market is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Kariakoo. While you're out sightseeing, Vijana Mall and Uhuru Monument are a couple of additional sights to visit in Dar es Salaam.