Djibouti Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Djibouti
Djibouti
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Where to stay in Djibouti

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L’Escale

Though L’Escale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Port of Djibouti and Hamoudi Mosque.

L’Escale
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La Plaine

If you're spending some time in La Plaine, Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral and Église Éthiopienne Orthodoxe Tewahido St Gabriel du Soleil are top sights worth seeing.

La Plaine
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Le Plateau du Serpent

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Le Plateau du Serpent and surrounding area, you can visit Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral and Hamoudi Mosque.

Le Plateau du Serpent
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African Quarter

You'll enjoy the seaside views and casinos in African Quarter. You might want to make time for a stop at Hamoudi Mosque or Central Market.

African Quarter
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Haramous

While there might not be top attractions in Haramous, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Camp Lemonier and Djibouti Kitesurf.

Haramous
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European Quarter

Though European Quarter may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hamoudi Mosque and Central Market.

European Quarter
Djibouti Palace Kempinski

Djibouti Palace Kempinski

5 out of 5
Ilot Du Heron P O Box 1960, Djibouti
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$488 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$488
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Djibouti. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Port of Djibouti and Église Éthiopienne ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (136 reviews)
"The Kempinski Hotel Djibouti is the BEST hotel for every confort one would need. The staff are simply WONDERFUL, the food is WONDERFUL and the area is absolutely Magnificient."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Djibouti Palace Kempinski
Sheraton Djibouti

Sheraton Djibouti

4 out of 5
BP 1924, Plateau du Serpent, Djibouti
The price is NZ$363 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$363
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Djibouti. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral and ...
6.8/10 (128 reviews)
"Nice view and the room is clean and comfortable. Staff are nice. The only draw is the laundry service, which is very expensive."

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2025

Sheraton Djibouti
Best Western Premier Dj Hotel

Best Western Premier Dj Hotel

4 out of 5
Place La Gare Djibouti, Djibouti
The price is NZ$270 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
NZ$270
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Djibouti. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Place du 27 Juin and People's Palace are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"excellent"

Reviewed on 23 Oct. 2024

Best Western Premier Dj Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Red Sea Hotel Apartment

Red Sea Hotel Apartment

4.5 out of 5
Gabode 3, Djibouti, Djibouti
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Djibouti. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Stade du Ville and Central Market ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (20 reviews)
"Top Tier Customer Service. They are always available and looking to help you with anything. They are also very clean. Wi-Fi is pretty spotty and doesn’t seem to work very well, it’s mainly good for phone use but I couldn’t use it for my laptop. Unfortunately, they don’t do refunds. If you book for ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2025

Red Sea Hotel Apartment
WAAFI CITY CENTER RESIDENCE

WAAFI CITY CENTER RESIDENCE

5 out of 5
Route de l'Aéroport, 98, Djibouti
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Djibouti. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Stade du Ville and Central Market are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews)
"This an ideally located residence , safe quiet and has the best proximity to the airport"

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

WAAFI CITY CENTER RESIDENCE
JANOHOUSE Appart-Hôtel

JANOHOUSE Appart-Hôtel

4 out of 5
26 avenue de guelleh batal, Ambouli, Djibouti
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Djibouti. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Stade du Ville and Central Market are ...
JANOHOUSE Appart-Hôtel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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