The best accommodations Saint-Louis

A little jewel of a hotel with colonial architecture, tastefully rebuilt in the South district: a marvel of colours, with warm Provencal tones. A total of 16 pretty rooms, including 2 mini-suites, with cable TV, telephone, air conditioning, tastefully decorated and arranged around a green patio with a fountain. The superior rooms have a balcony with a view of the river and the mini-suites offer a spacious and comfortable space for families. The setting is also really pleasant and peaceful, perfect for a restful stay!

Ranch de Bango offers beautiful air-conditioned rooms, set around a large tropical garden, with swimming pool, tennis court and horseback riding. It's an oasis of greenery in a lush setting just a few kilometers from Saint Louis. Over more than a hundred hectares, a pack of 6 Land rovers takes you to a unique animal reserve where buffalo, giraffe, gazelle, oryx, jonas, fassa cobes, antelopes, zebras, turtles and ostriches have been reintroduced. Last but not least, Ranch de Bango has an excellent restaurant, and owner René will make you feel right at home.

Between river and ocean, and close to downtown, this hostel offers both dormitories and rooms, all well maintained. The setting is very nice and the welcome is warm. One can have a drink or breakfast on the roof terrace with a breathtaking view of the small arm of the river and the Langue de Barbarie fishermen's canoes. The rooms are simple, clean with mosquito net and fan. It is also possible to taste Senegalese dishes, on order. Very good value for money.

The Siki Hotel Rio enjoys a privileged location on the North Wharf, in the beautifully renovated former house of the French Consul. The 21 cool and comfortable rooms are spread between a pleasant patio and the second floor of the building, offering a breathtaking view of the river. As for the restaurant, it didn't take long to build a good reputation on the island: tapas, local specialties and suggestions are deliciously prepared with quality products. Small store with Maam Samba's fair trade products.

Marie-Caroline Camara welcomes you in her house combining traditional materials and contemporary design. On the ground floor, the living room, half-open on the patio, half-closed, imposes its volume and delights art lovers. The three bedrooms, unique, very comfortable, each have their own character. The furniture, all designed by Marie-Caroline and made by Saint-Louisian craftsmen, is worth the detour on its own. Marie-Caroline connects her guests, according to their desires, with key figures of the city. A real "coup de coeur"!

One of Saint-Louis' legendary hotels, with a breathtaking view of the river. The hotel's decor remains associated with l'Aéropostale, but also with the name of Mermoz: the fetish room, 219, can be visited, appropriately adorned with relics and articles about the great aviator. The other rooms and suites, set around a large flower-filled patio, have been lovingly decorated and gradually renovated. The swimming pool and the restaurant in the annex, the Flamingo, are reached by crossing the street to the river. The hotel bar has a pleasant, shaded terrace.

This pretty, really cheap and cosy hostel has spacious, clean rooms and a quiet, flowery garden. A pleasant terrace offers the possibility to relax while sipping a drink. The tastefully decorated rooms Noémie and Marie-Alphonse are large and can accommodate up to 4 people. All rooms have a private bathroom and some have a balcony. The area is not far from the centre of Saint-Louis, which can be reached on foot, and the staff are always ready to listen and offer good advice.

This small, modern hotel is located in a secluded spot on the northern tip of the island, where its undeniable asset is its position and its vast terrace with a restaurant and swimming pool. Sixteen comfortable and well-equipped air-conditioned rooms and suites welcome travellers. All of them are personalized and named after a jazz singer. Food is delicious at the Keur Dada, where you can taste Saint-Louis specialties such as stuffed fish. There is also a pizza oven and all the staff is at your service. What more could you ask for!

Musicians, this artists' residence is just the place for you! Nestled at the northern tip of Saint-Louis, in a calm environment conducive to creation, it features a recording studio with state-of-the-art equipment, as well as cosy rooms in an early ^20th-century building. The inner courtyard features an open-air stage for rehearsals and private concerts. There's also a private club open only to guests of the Résidence, where they can discover the best in African music.

This camp, in the Plein National Park, offers warm bungalows in idyllic surroundings. On site you can relax on the beach, enjoy swimming and canoeing on the River Senegal, or take percussion lessons.

Right in the city centre, this small, clean and friendly hostel offers dormitory beds and a few air-conditioned and ventilated rooms, with or without indoor bathroom. The terrace on the first floor is a peaceful place to have breakfast or to relax during the day. The staff is pleasant and available, and the hostel is well secured. It is a good starting point to visit the city, but also the surroundings, as you can organize your various excursions from here. Good value for money.

In the heart of the Nord district, a guest house in a colonial building, superbly renovated in the purest tradition, offers very comfortable rooms, with subtle decoration, made of wood and old objects. Everything is done to make you feel good and the spa, on the ground floor, accentuates this feeling of well-being a little more, with a whirlpool bath and a massage room. The owner, Yves Lamour, will share with you his daily life and his in-depth knowledge of the region. His welcome is most pleasant, as is that of his small team.

The very first hotel in Saint-Louis, opened in 1839! This ochre building with blue shutters is ideally located in the heart of the city. It offers clean but old-fashioned rooms, either ventilated or air-conditioned, on the second floor around a pretty flower-filled patio. The smaller, air-conditioned rooms on the first floor are ideal for less demanding backpackers. In the restaurant, you can enjoy Senegalese dishes, as well as fish and seafood. In fact, this is the only establishment to offer Saint-Louis razor clams in season - a real delicacy!

The Sindoné hotel has two annexes, on the Henry Jay quay. The Sindoné Jardin Hotel offers impeccable rooms and suites, equipped with all the necessary comforts. Some rooms overlook the river. On the ground floor, two rooms are adapted for people with reduced mobility. As for the Residence, the 5 rooms are located in a renovated building of Saint-Louisian architecture. They are simple, modern and equipped with beautiful period furniture and a balcony. You will have there all your freedom with the common kitchen, fully equipped.