Book a hotel near Place de l'Indépendance, Dakar

History is everywhere, not just in schools or encyclopedias. You'll be able to enjoy a glimpse into the area's days of yore when you visit Place de l'Indépendance.

It's located in Dakar, the capital of the country and a city that is worth checking out in its own right.

The right hotel can mean the difference between an okay vacation and an incredible one. There are 12 accommodations to choose from within 2 miles (3 kilometers) of Place de l'Indépendance, so it shouldn't be a problem to locate one that suits your needs. Just 0.3 miles (0.5 kilometers) away, you'll be able to get some rest at the Hotel Lagon. Two others are the Pullman Dakar Teranga, 0.1 miles (0.2 kilometers) away, and the Novotel Dakar, 0.4 miles (0.6 kilometers) away.

A memorable vacation doesn't always have to send you to the poorhouse. Stay at the Café de Rome, 0.4 miles (0.6 kilometers) away, to make your dollar last.

At the end of a day of sightseeing, you can relax in luxurious surrounds at one of the handful of upmarket hotels that are a few minutes away. An easy choice is the Hotel La Villa Racine, 0.3 miles (0.5 kilometers) away, or you can try the Hôtel Fleur de Lys Plateau, 0.3 miles (0.5 kilometers) away.

If you're the kind of person who does a large amount of their traveling from a cafe stool, you've come to the right place. Within a short stroll, Le Rond Point offers all the delicious drinks and snacks you could desire. Still feeling peckish? Impérial Bar, brasserie et restaurent is also not far away and offers guests a more comprehensive eating experience. If you're hungry for more, consider stopping for a drink at Events Cafe.

Other Things to Do Near Place de l'Indépendance

• If you're hoping to find a local civic building and an example of historic architecture, head over to Chambre de Commerce.
• Go and enjoy underwater activities at Oceanium Dakar.
• Devote an hour or two to viewing art at La Galerie Antenna, a local art gallery.
• Responsible for the protection and display of important artworks, Musée Théodore Monod is the perfect attraction for art lovers.
• A tour of IFAN Museum of African Arts, a popular history museum, is certain to be both fun and educational.

When you want an easy way to visit Place de l'Indépendance, just hop on the train until you get to Dakar Railway Station, the stop that's only 0.4 miles (0.6 kilometers) from your destination.