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ViaVia Senegal Dakar - Hostel

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Shared Dormitory (1 bed in a 7 persons shared room) | Free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Shared Dormitory (1 bed in a 7 persons shared room) | Free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Seydina Issa Rohou Laye, Yoff, Dakar
  • Stade Leopold Senghor
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Village des Arts
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ngor Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Dakar (DKR-Leopold Sedar Senghor Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Single Room | Bathroom sink

Single Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Shared Dormitory (1 bed in a 7 persons shared room) | Free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (1 bed in a 7 persons shared room)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

ViaVia Senegal Dakar - Hostel

Hostel in Dakar with free breakfast and restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and concierge services are available at this hostel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a library, tour/ticket assistance and barbecues are on-site.
ViaVia Senegal Dakar - Hostel offers 13 accommodations with portable fans. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at ViaVia Senegal Dakar - Hostel, you'll be within walking distance of Layen Mausoleum. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Layen Mausoleum and a few minutes from Stade Leopold Senghor
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at ViaVia Senegal Dakar - Hostel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Dakar hostel.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.68 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 7.50 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts cash
ViaVia Senegal Dakar - Hostel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.

Property is also known as

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ViaVia Senegal Dakar - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Debjeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Basic no-frills place near bus stations
Accommodation in Dakar can be quite expensive and this place fulfills a niche that is rather lacking. It is located close to the major bus stations and is super convenient for those staying for the night between long-distance bus trips. It is located close enough to the sights in town that it might also be suitable as a base for exploring Dakar itself. The rooms are clean, the electricity and water work, the staff speak some English, wifi works in the common area, and there are a few decent restaurants in the neighborhood. All in all, a good budget option for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

CVTraveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is nice little oasis inside of the city of Dakar. The rooms are basic but clean except the cleaner does need to look up sometimes to clean the cobwebs that I saw in my bathroom by the mirror. Food was good & breakfast was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Abu, Juba, South Sudan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice place! Taxi drivers I asked seemed to know the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Ok for one night.
Stayed in group room for one night. Bathroom area was less than desirable. Staff is very nice. Breakfast was ok, bread and spreads. Easy to get a taxi in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Ke

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

G, Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Good location- great transportation in the area. If you are a non-smoker do not sit in the courtyard too long- many people smoke. However, there is no smoking in the bedrooms which is great. Rooms sometimes get hot even with an oscillating fan. Flies during meals can be a nuisance, but the staff is very accommodating and the turtles are super friendly.
Stayed 26 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Max, Marrakesh, Morocco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great location and place
I stayed here on a few day trip to Senegal. I was quite impressed with the entire place. The neighborhood of Yoff is a nice and special place, and it is not too far from the city center. The room was nice, and had western appliances. Additionally, there are mosquito nets and a good and working fan. The included breakfast is good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Staff & service
Easy location, affordable and friendly
Via is a good option for a budget traveler in Dakar, where lodging is rather expensive. Far from the center of town, it is is still easy to get a taxi right in front of the hotel at any time. They give you a nice breakfast and the courtyard area is a nice place to sit, although cushions are in need of an upgrade. The room was fine, slightly damp and humid but clean and with a bathroom in the room. Nothing fancy but a pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

patrick, brooklyn,new york

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice hotel wonderful and very helpful staff
just wish the shower had hot water and the room should have had a fan because the room does get a little hot.But other than that I really enjoyed my stay at this really nice hotel.The staff was great!

10/10 Excellent

Max , Marrakesh, Morocco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is perfectly located in a great neighborhood.
I was looking around on hostel world for a good, cheap place to stay, but came across this hotel/hostel online. It is amazing. I can not recommend it enough. The staff was great and helped with organizing three great tours, I highly recommend them. They helped with airport pickup as well, and always negotiated a good taxi rate for me in the city as well.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unclean refused to stay. It smells bad lights were off. They wanted more if I had company to stay over

8/10 Good

Luis, Poole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clase enough
First experience in Senegal,OK.., and as expected

10/10 Excellent

Alessia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comme à la maison!
L'hotel est mignon et agréable. Les chambres sont simples, joliment décorés et on s'y sent bien, la literie est correcte. Les chambres ont des mousticaires et aussi un ventilateur. Il n'y a pas d'eau chaude comme beaucoup d'endroits au Senegal, si vous voulez on peut vous réchauffer un seau d'eau à la reception, experience 100% made in Senegal car les maisons, (du moins celles que j'ai vues) n'ont pas d'eau chaude (vous êtes dans un pays chaud). La terrasse est un endroit convivial où rencontrer les autres voyageurs. Je remercie le staff de l'hôtel et la patronne car ils sont vraiment très gentils et m'ont très bien accueillie, ils m'ont renseignée sur les lieux touristiques, sur les transferts aeroport et ils sont à l'écoute de leurs clients. On se sent comme à la maison!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Alessia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find walking down the street. Enough space to relax. comfortable staff and guest.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Inger-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cosy and very nice
I had a very pleasent stay at Via Via. I was in the single room. It was simple but it had what I needed. The breakfast was really good and the staff very nice and helpfull. Yoff is a nice and safe neighbourhood, wich was important for me, since I travel alone. It was easy to get around and the beach is 10 min walk away. The Hotel is nice and clean and surprisingly quiet, when you think of Dakar. The room was a little hot, but the fan was working.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Edwige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
j'ai plus apprécié le personnel que le lieu.
C'est une petite auberge agréable mais au confort minimal : Pas d'eau chaude, les chambres sont très faiblement éclairées, pas de lampe de chevet, les repas sont plutôt chers pour l'endroit et les mouches s'invitent à table même au petit déjeuner. Le personnel est affable, disponible et à l'écoute: des professionnels!. Mon séjour a été correct et l'ambiance conviviale

8/10 Good

Pascal

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Rapport qualité-prix: bon
C'est peu cher, mais la qualité vient en conséquence. Ce n'est pas le summum du confort, mais c'est suffisant, surtout pour des courts séjours.C'est bien que le wi-fi et le petit-déjeuner soient inclus. Et ajouter du papier de toilette et une serviette serait encore mieux.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

jacqueline, toulouse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
auberge proche de toutes les commodités
auberge déjà connue! peu de choses à changer dans cet établissement! suis satisfaite!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

CLAUDINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hôtel correct.
Accueil chaleureux, transfert depuis l'aéroport très pratique surtout à 1 h du matin. Pas assez de lumière dans la chambre, le néon de la salle de bain ne fonctionnait pas. Joli petit jardin, cuisine très correcte.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

pepita, france

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Really nice and the breakfast us Just huge ! Nice people out there , it's not far from the airport, so convenient !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Matti, Finland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place near the Yoff Beach
Recommended for a stay in Dakar. Friendly staff and services are good for the price with food and drinks served. 5 minutes from the airport by taxi. Inner yard offers an escape from chaos of Dakar. Beach, markets and ATM nearby

8/10 Good

Alioune

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel vraiment accessible
C'est un endroit vraiment convivial