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Updated • updatedAug 20, 2025
Updated • updatedAug 20, 2025
Antananarivo in 5 days
If you only have 5 days to spend in Antananarivo, we’ve narrowed down the top places you should check out to get the best experience of your time here.
With favorites like Tsimbazaza Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Les 3 Métis, and L'Arrivage, we’ll make sure you don’t miss out on all the must sees. We even included some of our favorite food spots around the area, like Café du Musée and Sakamanga Hôtel so you can get the best taste of Antananarivo while you’re here. To see our full list of food recommendations, check out our best restaurants post. If you're traveling on a budget, you can check out our cheap eats post.
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Day 1
Most popular attractions
For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Analakely Market, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang. Combining the average time spent at each location and traveling time in between, it should fill up about 7 hours of your day.
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•Vicente S — Google reviewMiguel S — Google reviewRoland G — Google reviewRemer J — Google reviewRubel S — Google reviewGanesh S — Google reviewKokica B — Google review
Queen's Palace
4.0
(574)
3.5
(562)
Heritage museum
Sights & Landmarks
Castles
The Queen's Palace is a historic landmark that was used as the residence of Imerina and Madagascar rulers during the 17th to 19th centuries. It provides breathtaking views of Tana, especially during sunset. Visitors can take a guided one-hour tour of various palaces in the complex, including the church and memorials. The palace's ship-like construction style is an interesting sight to behold.
20,000 Ariary for the entrance and a must visit if you come to Antananarivo to understand the History of the Queen and the Colonization of Madagascar by the French, very impressive and must visit
Abdullah B — Google review
Worth the visit. The building it self tells a story. The exhibits are few and simple. The information in films and digital exhibits tells very simplistic and selective history of Madagascar all the way to its Independence, but is a good introduction for those no familiar with the the last three centuries of Monarchy, Colonial Times, and the struggle for independence of this fascinating Island.
The site offers one of the best views of Antananarivo.
Beautiful palace and place to learn about Malagasy history. However it is a pity that they burned it some years ago so most of the place is renovated. Small museum inside about kings, queens, Madagascar and some nice items. Amazing view from top of Antananarivo as it is at the highest point of the city.
Very nice place to visit, certainly to recommend! Everything described in malgasy, french and English. A guide is good to give you some more background to the things, but not really necessary.
Quite a nice view. And a 20000 entry fee for a short visit is fair enough. A short visit is plenty of time to walk around the recreation of the historic buildings. There are some interesting historic artifacts inside some but there's not much left of original architecture after the fire in 1995. You may find a tour guide helpful if you want a longer tour. Beware. No photos allowed inside buildings- dunno why they don't want people sharing the interesting stuff but whatever.
It was exceptional. I went in 2019 before the renovations, and it was alright. Now, since the renovations, it is SO much better. It's like a museum inside, and the guide was a huge help. Very knowledgeable, and the history of Madagascar really comes together. I recommend going with the two hour tour, because there's so much to see. It's too bad they don't let you take pictures inside, because there is some really beautiful stuff. Although, if we were allowed to take pictures, it would have taken 4 hours.lol
I thoroughly enjoyed visiting this palace. It costed inr 360 rupees. The guide was too good with his explanation about the displays. The views are great as you can see. Worth visiting.
Be careful of non official tour guides!
I can say that museum is one of the highlights of Antananarivo. It shows and gives you more closer picture about political situation in Madagascar. Photos from some reason are not allowed inside of museum. It is easy to visit as it is walking distance from downtown, but you have to go up hill. It was rebuild after the fire, so many things are replica. Entrance is 20 K for two hours visit. Watch out of non official tour guides as we got scammed at the end. We had a tour from 3-5 pm ( at the end of the opening hours) so it was not crowded. Our guide finished a tour in a back yard where his friend join us and they asked 50 euros for a tips. Friendly guide at the beginning of our visit turn out in very unpleasant guy. We gave him 30k (10k was to cover his ticket - locals have reduced price) and we managed to leave the site but we felt unsafe on our way back to hotel as we knew he had a another friend at the entrance of the gate which we met at the first place. Luckily we came to hotel without any issue but that incident left bitter taste of Antananarivo.
101, Queen's Palace, Lalana Ramboatiana, Antananarivo, Madagascar•
9 min · 0.47 mi
2•Michael K — Google reviewGiulio T — Google reviewAgnes P — Google reviewVicente S — Google reviewManuela M — Google reviewDyvie R — Google reviewWissam K — Google review
Madagascar Photography Museum
4.6
(187)
4.6
(63)
Museum
Specialty Museums
The Madagascar Photography Museum in Antananarivo is a must-visit for photography enthusiasts and history lovers. It showcases a remarkable collection of photographs depicting the rich history of Madagascar, from pre-colonial times to independence, as well as daily life scenes and city landmarks. The museum also offers six short documentaries about the country's cultural heritage, presented in three languages. Visitors can explore various themed photo exhibits and enjoy a temporary photo exposition in the garden focused on environmental conservation.
One of the best Museums in Madagaskar.... interesting, creative, Inspiration, wonderful Green garden , great Atmosphäre. A must for echt visitors! And a must for each madagassy!!!! Go!!
Ralf S — Google review
It talks about water purity and transparency, the essential qualities of perfect water, and It is dedicated to preserving Madagascar's photographic heritage and aims to encourage Malagasy people to embrace their history.
The museum features exhibitions of vintage photographs as well as themed video screenings
The gardens of the Museum of Photography offer spectacular views of the city of Antananarivo. There was a guide, she was very helpful and very explicit. Hats off
Lonely planet defines it as the best Museum in town. Probably exaggerated, but a wonderful spot with great views and old architecture, plus some content to understand the history of this country. But is just a small villa, with two rooms for exhibition and three for projections
Small but interesting museum with many videos explaining both the history of Malagasy photography and the temporary exhibition. On the top floor, the exhibition in well designed. I would have liked to have also a permanent space with old photos of Antananarivo and other main cities. Great view of Antananarivo from the top floor.
Changing photographic exhibitions with permanent documentary films about Madagascar in a two floor very interesting building worth visiting.
They have six short documentaries about Madagascar and its cultural heritage, made up of historic photographs in 3 languages.
In addition, there's also a number of photographs on display on the walls with explanations.
A small souvenir shop (beautiful postcards!), a temporary photo exposition in the garden (environment conservation) and a lovely garden restaurant. Great views from the hilltop. Overall worth a visit.
My favorite place in the city. Each and every exhibition is a reflection of the creative and talented team who prepared it. The staff is warm and knowledgeable. It is always a delight to visit.
A nice place for photography lovers with interesting exhibitions. Highly recommended to visit.
Andriamanalina Ravelomanantsoa, Antananarivo 101, Madagascar•
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7 min · 2.4 mi
3•Ivan L — Google reviewRudolph F — Google reviewWael M — Google reviewTim M — Google reviewMartin N — Google reviewKamal K — Google reviewKat Z — Google review
Tsimbazaza Zoo & Botanical Gardens
3.7
(537)
3.1
(243)
Zoo
Outdoor Activities
Arboretum
Tsimbazaza Zoo and Botanical Gardens, established in 1990, is a combined zoo and garden that features a museum showcasing tribal carvings and skeletons. It is an enjoyable destination for those who wish to view animals and the diverse flora of Madagascar without leaving Tana. The zoo houses over 14 lemur species within its premises, which are enclosed. Visitors may choose to roam independently or hire a guide like Bruno, who is knowledgeable about the zoo's offerings.
Great place to know Madagascar in Miniature.
They have many local Animal.
Although unfortunately I wonder why They don't have FUZA. It's so many in Madagascar but they can't capture a couple for Tourists see from close range.
The Zoo Keeper can make the Eagle and the Lemur making noise . Even greeting us. Very funny.
Dr.Onassis ( — Google review
This is a combination of a zoo and a botanical garden. I wouldn't say it's the best place I've ever visited, but if you're already in Antananarivo and want to see some interesting animal and plant species, it's worth a visit. The entrance fee is affordable, but it's important to note that the animals are kept in very small and enclosed spaces. However, if you're looking to take a walk and enjoy beautiful plant species and a scenic lake, you might find this place quite enjoyable.
All zoo's are meant to be education centres for wildlife viewers and Tsimbazaza zoo although poorly maintained does give visitors a close up view of Lemurs and a few other birds and reptiles.Before visiting a National park a visit to this zoo is beneficial.The zoo has a excellent " Natural History Museum " next to it that has original fossils and skeletons of extinct Madagascar species.
Zoo is so small , please support zoo & any one can buy animals and support by adding to zoo or visit
Very dilapidated place, with some very unhappy animals. The level of care is way too low. Also the rubbish and plastic waste is obscene! It's apparent that the team have no incentive or will to care for the animals or the gardens.
Unfortunately, quite poor garden, suffering animals in unsufficient conditions, mess and rubbish all over the garden, damaged plants and trees (marked and scratched by visitors), many empty spaces, dead animals (I saw 1 bird and 1 chameleon). Well, don't expect standards like in developed countries. Artificially created biotopes have a nice idea, but the reality will bring disappointment..
The best about it the guide, check out Bruno he's fun, informative and passionate. The zoo is small but had over 14 types of lemurs. This is a caged zoo, but a good place to start learning about what to expect.
It's a fun place if you don't want to get out to one of the national parks or reserves and just see some animals and the variety of plants Madagascar has right here in Tana! Locals basically go in for free, we opted not to have a guide and just roamed around on our own. We had a fun time on their manual ferris-wheel... it was a person jumping on it and pulling it down by force, so fun!
3G9H+V46, Antananarivo, Madagascar•
6 min · 2.8 mi
4Marios T — Google reviewSadegh T — Google reviewAmber S — Google reviewMarita K — Google reviewIrene D — Google reviewNoemi S — Google reviewJohanna M — Google review
Lisy Art Gallery
4.5
(204)
Gift shop
Art
Art gallery
Lisy Art Gallery is not your average art gallery. It showcases a wide array of handcrafted items from local artisans in Madagascar, including paintings, wood carvings, woven mats, shopping bags, decorative boxes, and specially designed containers.
Spoilt for choice in all things to remember Madagascar with. From baskets, to aluminum, zebu horn to wood, stone trinkets … they’ve got it all … even the foodstuff vanilla, baobab.
I left with a lot of things and the prices were decent. Highly recommended!!!
Aisha H — Google review
This is more of a tourist shop where you can buy handicrafts of Madagascar, vanilla and other delicacies of the island. Nothing special, plus I found the vanilla and vanilla products too pricey. It's for sure, not a gallery. I would go again but I would buy my vanilla sticks from real groceries or open markets.
Many souvenirs and hand craft could be found here with good quality and price.
I bought many things here at the end of my trip and observations of many shops all around Madagascar.
No need to negotiate about the price.
Probably the best souvenir shop in Tana. Love it!
Big variety of crafted items. All priced and credit cards welcome. No doubt it is cheaper buying in the market but it’s a nice environment and they also support people in rural areas from where they obtain their wares.
All you need to buy in Madagascar & next door there is a spice shop/ rum/ fresh Vanilla pods.
Very friendly n helpful staffs.
We ordered a taxi a whole day to wait for us.
Nice shop that sells beautiful handicraft to good prices. They also had fresh vanilla! The place to go for all your souvenirs and gifts.
Very diverse and good quality gift shop ranging from raphia products (table mats, baskets, bags, boxes etc), through T-shirts (Carambole and Maki brands I guess) and zebu horn products to woodwork, paintings and some metal decoration items. There is even a food section so they practically have everything you might consider as "Malagasy handicraft".
3GPV+P2Q, Lalana Vvs, Antananarivo, Madagascar•
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Where to eat
When you need a food break from visiting all the attractions today, these fan favorite restaurants are about a 1-minute walk away from Madagascar Photography Museum.
Café du Musée
4.6
(143)
4.5
(44)
Restaurant
Cafe
Caterer
Nestled within the picturesque garden of a museum, Café du Musée is a delightful spot that offers an unforgettable dining experience. With its stunning views from the hill and a warm, friendly staff fluent in English, this café is perfect for families—there's ample space for kids to play after lunch. The menu features exquisite French cuisine with standout dishes like gnocchi in blue cheese sauce and delectable desserts, all served in an inviting atmosphere enhanced by live piano music.
Nice place. We had a tartines and a burger. The black burger is not so nice though. Overall food was nice. There was even a promo of burger/tartines and a drink for 15K Ar. The atmosphere is really nice.
Zafeerah L — Google review
Hidden gem! Stumbled upon this small restaurant by chance, and it was a fantastic surprise. The food was fresh and full of flavor, the service was warm and friendly. The Museum itself was also great!
Loved the location cozy place to chill for coffee, the food menu is delicious, friendly staff
Cute café in the garden of the museum. Amazing views from the hill. Extremely nice staff, speaking English. Lovely deserts, there was a piano player. Prices a little high but all meals looked extravagant and worth it.
There's a vegetarian menu but nothing sounded like a full meal. Had the gnocchi starter with blue cheese sauce which was super tasty but small (a starter).
Guests smoke outside which is a little annoying but seems normal in Tana.
Great small cafe in an viewpoint gardens. Cute, clean and elegant. Large and varied menu of drinks, coffee and food. Relaxing atmosphere.
Super
French cousin, fine dining.
The dishes with the coffee are the best.
Staff are nice and very friendly.
Highly recommend.
Prices are on the medium to high but worth it.
Great atmosphere the coffee was good and the Gambas was delicious
The staff is great, the food is out of this world and the historical site is breathtaking.
The place is kids friendly (enough space for them to run around after lunch) and the parking spot is available for an area where you rarely find one.
Antananarivo 101, Madagascar•
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Day 2
South side of town
For day 2, we recommend exploring the south side side of town. Start the day off with Lemurs'Park, then wind down and take it easy by the time you get to Le Rossini. All together, your day would be filled with about 8 hours of non-stop fun.
1•Taylor M — Google reviewMarita K — Google reviewAkiria A — Google reviewMelvyn K — Google reviewDenise C — Google reviewOmer M — Google reviewSANAE I — Google review
Lemurs'Park
4.5
(473)
4.4
(924)
Park
Outdoor Activities
Zoos
Lemur Park is a tranquil botanical garden that features a lemur habitat and offers guided tours, a restaurant, and a gift shop. Many of its lemurs were once pets and are accustomed to humans but still maintain their distance. The park provides ample opportunities for visitors to capture remarkable photographs of these curious animals while they freely move about the grounds. It is recommended that visitors arrive early in the morning when the park opens at 9 am for an optimal experience.
Amazing park with very good guide. You can see a lot of different species of lemurs, Baobab tree, trutles, bamboo, national tree of Madagascar, also their restaurant is so good especially the coffee with the condensed milk and the caramelized banana and also the gift shop have a lot to offer for reasonable prices
Abdullah B — Google review
One of my favourite animal experiences ever! Jonathan was very insightful and a knowledgeable guide. We saw so many different types of lemurs and the biodiversity is incredible. Would definitely recommend! It was cash only when we were there so be prepared to not have any phone service or ability to pay with card.
Our first day I Madagascar and we wanted to take it easy. This was a perfect place to start. Lovely reserve, well kept with great flora and lemurs in the wild.
Our guide was very knowledgeable, not just about Lemurs, and everyone was outstandingly friendly.
Very big portions of tasty food too and a nice gift shop.
Paradise and Hell
+ Beautiful, well-maintained park with 8 different species of lemurs. Competent and friendly staff, and the guides speak English.
There is a café and a souvenir shop.
- The road is HELL!
From Novotel (29 km away) it took us 2.5 hours one way, a total of 5 hours on the road because of traffic jams.
I think if you come to Madagascar / Antanarivo you really should consider coming to this privately owned park where the mission is to look after lemurs (often relinquished from private owners).
The lemurs here are quite habituated to people and can be viewed up close without a cage. In the wild they can be considerably more elusive.
The guides are knowledgeable and conduct tours at your pace.
It's a bit out of town, but spend the time, take on the fresh air and make a day trip.
There is a deck with a restaurant and drinks
Super great experience , the animals, guide, all perfect. Also there is a restaurant there, great food ! and a craft store.
It was an amazing experience, the staff and the guides are very friendly, much recommended
Before coming here, I had already seen some animals in several nature reserves, but this place was still very enjoyable.
The biggest attraction is that you can observe the animals from an incredibly close distance. The guide’s explanations are also very informative.
It is a relatively accessible location from Antananarivo, so if you have time, I highly recommend visiting. You won’t regret it!
26 min · 14.8 mi
2Zafeerah L — Google reviewAnthony T — Google reviewSamir D — Google reviewHugues T — Google reviewNicolas K — Google reviewKaran P — Google reviewCharles F — Google review
Akoor Digue
4.1
(166)
Shopping mall
Akoor Digue is a fantastic destination in Madagascar that offers a wide range of entertainment options for visitors. From video games and rides to bowling and pool, there are plenty of activities to enjoy with family and friends. While it may be considered expensive for the area, the quality of experience makes it worth the visit. Additionally, food enthusiasts will appreciate the diverse culinary offerings available at this location.
Very fun. We didn't do any shopping, but the video games, rides, bowling, pool and food are all fantastic. It's kind of expensive for Madagascar but, if you can afford it, it's definitely worth visiting. It's a good time.
Rubel S — Google review
The shops there are limited. The jumbo supermarket there is ok. The shoes shop is sooo expensive. There is a Mauritian food store there. Lovely dhall puri and mine frire.
Nice Mall with KFC, bowling and many nice shops and restaurant
Great spot to make a quick stop for local chocolates and Rhum on your way to the airport.
You can get what you want there.
À jumbo score supermarket in a shopping center with a food court attached outside.
Spot of fun with family and friends
I like this place
Very good place for foodies lover, you can get all types of foods.
Nice clean place, but quite expansive. Food from the food courts here is not great best to avoid it.
Andohatapenaka, Antananarivo, Madagascar•
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2
Travelers
2
7 min · 3.4 mi
3•Y B — Google reviewRudolph F — Google reviewMichael K — Google reviewMarkus F — Google reviewLisl B — Google reviewChristoph S — Google reviewLui M — Google review
Analakely Market
4.0
(277)
3.8
(76)
Market
Shopping
Flea & Street Markets
The bustling Analakely Market in Antananarivo is a must-visit for both locals and tourists. This vibrant market offers a wide range of everyday essentials such as meats, vegetables, fish, fruits, and spices. Visitors can also explore the market's colorful stalls to find an array of curios, souvenirs, textiles, and trinkets at affordable prices.
Amazing, authentic African market. The sights, sounds, and scents are a feast for the senses. I had a local guide with me who helped to engage with the vendors and offer insights and history of the culture. Everything and anything is sold here...fruits, vegetables, meats, grains, clothes, toys, housewares, souvenirs, etc... No trip to Mada is complete without exploring this market. Pickpockets are part of the adventure - keep your head on a swivel, have someone watch your back, don't bring visible valuables. Check out Erik The Adventure Nerd on YouTube.
Erik W — Google review
Fun African and authentic experience. The market stretch for many blocks and in many different directions. Most vendors do not act aggressively or harass passerby but appreciate and warmly welcome you when you shop or view their shop. Keep your hands on your pockets to be careful that nothing gets taken from you. Market gets extremely crowded.
The largest market in Antananarivo and densely populated with locals .Situated in Antananarivo city centre.
Have a good experience..where you can find something which doesn’t exist anymore
in your country
Lovable people living in the capital of Madagascar. I find the small shops scattered throughout the city particularly charming
I went for the fresh produce and local artifacts. That part was great. Lots of useless stuff from China etc. Probably best to go with a local guide or at least a driver as public transport not easy
Vibrant, happy locals, great sandals deals. Don't bring too much and be careful with your belongings.
Had read all the warnings about thieves and pickpockets, so was super vigilant. Backed up against a wall for security to take a photo - had my small camera literally ripped out of my hands. Don’t take anything but a few notes well hidden.
9 min · 0.48 mi
4Gemma I — Google reviewGiulio T — Google reviewLouise R — Google reviewCamilo M — Google reviewKH L — Google reviewChristian ( — Google reviewCarl — Google review
Sakamanga Restaurant
4.4
(149)
European restaurant
Sakamanga Restaurant, located within the popular Sakamanga Hotel, offers a vibrant and colorful setting to savor traditional Malagasy cuisine. The menu features a variety of options including vegetarian and international dishes to cater to diverse palates. Guests praise the cozy atmosphere and excellent service, with generous portions of delicious food at reasonable prices. Despite occasional delays during busy times, the staff is described as kind and helpful.
You can enjoy high-end French cuisine at a great price. We recommend the foie gras steak and tartare!
Yoshiya N — Google review
Everything was great! The food was really good, the staff was nice. And the place is very beautiful, especially on a sunny day. It's in a nice location and easy to get to, so I'd recommend coming here.
Very good. “European restaurant” is not fair, since there is a fusion with local food. The duck with Foie grass was pretty local, as ingredient and interpretation (in a positive way). The relaxed atmosphere around the pool is also great.
We ate on the first floor restaurant. Nice and cosy. Extensive menu plus specials on the blackboard. Service was excellent, portions generous and extremely tasty. Two courses for 2 people plus water and 3 cocktails came to £23. Only complaint was that I had no room for pudding! If we had more time we’d definitely be back.
The food was really good, but for a restaurant of this reputation the waiters need to learn that the clients are paying customers and not their enemies. Our waiter Alberto was fine and did a good job. But the lady in the bar short hair and glasses. Was incredible rude. I made an allergic reaction to spice and began sneezing uncontrollably, I used the napkin provided by the restaurant. The lady arrived after the factory with paper napkins and yelled at me for sneezing on the other napkin, as if I was a clairvoyant knowing I was going to sneeze. After we told her the irrationality of her argument, she went to their colleagues and mock me by sizing a few times over the dinner. I have never seen that on a restaurant before. Really left us an extremely bad memory of what at that point a good evening.
French cusines with reasonable price.
Is mini museum......
Must visit when you in Madagascar
An institution in Tana! Coming here since many years. Also the hotel is recommended! The food though is consistently delicious, fresh ingredients, creative food design and superb taste. Even great value for money, as you can tell since it's always full, lunch or dinner. Keep up the good work, team Sakamanga! 😋😜✌️
I visited here in 2016 when i was a kid.Food was good and its also best place for me to spend time with parrot in my profile picture(i am not lying) :D
3GRC+PFF, Antananarivo 101, Madagascar•
4 min · 0.22 mi
5•Pritum S — Google reviewVincent O — Google reviewBrian S — Google reviewKevin P — Google reviewAlex — Google reviewMaykel M — Google reviewKoen — Google review
Le Rossini
4.3
(150)
4.0
(261)
French restaurant
Restaurant
Le Rossini is a renowned restaurant offering a sophisticated dining experience with a focus on French and Italian cuisine. It is celebrated for its refined ambiance and exceptional hospitality. The menu showcases a selection of fresh, top-notch ingredients, accompanied by an impressive array of wines. Frequented by both locals and visitors, the restaurant's popularity is evident from the positive recommendations it receives from travelers who appreciate the delicious food and helpful staff.
excellent food, in a beautiful setting, served promptly and with a smile. it was our first taste of zebu and it was great. with complementary starter and rhum to close the meal. very reasonably priced too
Licia C — Google review
Loved their food! I was not ready for the experience as I was thinking of a more casual dine. However, tried their duck and the thin layer of fat was perfectly cooked which is mostly rare in restaurants.
Amazing place! Really good exceptional food at very low prices (for foreigners at least) in a very colonial and classy atmosphere. Very friendly and attentive staff. A very good experience overall
Had an awesome dinner.
The trio of fish carpaccio is amazing.
The service is excellent.
I’ve eaten well all over the world (highlights: Bogota and Tbilisi) but this place put Tana squarely on the map for me! Delicious Magret de Canard the last time I was here, then tonight the tuna and calamari was sublime!
We had diner at this restaurant after trying Varangue and Kudeta, hoping it's pretty close to the others. It was a disappointment though. We had the meron with cheese and lasagna. The meron was old and oily, with a pregnant fish smell and the lasagna was below average, basically tasteless. Besides this, when asking to pay with credit card they insisted a lot of times that they charge an extra 5% for cc fees, something the other restaurants don't charge. Also the prices are pretty much the same as the other 2 restaurants, but the quality is not even close. Besides all this we both were pretty ill after this dining experience, but i can't say for sure it was the food.
The atmosphere is great, feels like old, food quality is great, their specialty is the Soufflé, it is really awesome
Great food. Tartare de poisson is excellent (better than the competition), chocolate mousse amazing, great maigret de canard, shrimps and fries. Four stars because I've had better carpaccio and steak in Tana, ... will come back. Service was great too. Good job!
Lalana Général Gabriel Ramanantsoa, Antananarivo 101, Madagascar•
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Where to eat
Even the most seasoned adventurers need a break to chow down some food. Close to Sakamanga Restaurant, these restaurants are about a 1-minute walk away.
Sakamanga Hôtel
4.3
(649)
4.2
(1039)
Hotel
Outdoor swimming pool
Restaurant
Nestled in the heart of Antananarivo, Sakamanga Hôtel is a vibrant boutique hotel that perfectly blends style and comfort. Guests can unwind in chic rooms while enjoying access to a luxurious spa and an inviting courtyard pool. With three delightful restaurants on-site, there's no shortage of culinary options to explore. The hotel boasts free WiFi, ensuring you stay connected during your travels, along with reliable hot water for those refreshing showers after a day of adventure.
This hotel has a lot of character, very practical rooms, big and includes everything needed. Excellent breakfast and dinner.
It is worth spending time watching the exhibition of the historical artifacts on the walls (although an explanation in English would help).
Very good hotel in the middle of Tana.
דרור ל — Google review
Hotel in the very center of the city. Took 40min to reach the airport on a Sunday. Paid 55 000, while hotel would charge 80 000 (unless you can share). Interior design is gorgeous. Haven't slept in such a good bed since a long time in my trip in Mada, would have loved to stay longer than a night. Loved the little soaps available in the shower. Buffet breakfast for 35 000 Ar, but there's also a delicious bakery next door. The rooms are by the pool but are actually super quiet at night, no noise of people having dinner or drinks right in front!
I have stayed in Sakamanga 3 times until now and I would totally recommend it both for accomodation and for it's breakfast and dinner options.
First of all walking around is like visiting a museum of Malagasy history and an art exhibition.
The open buffet breakfast is worth the price they charge (around 7 euros) as it offers a variety of local and international savory and sweet options. They even prepare omelette on demand and the pool garden is a very relaxing are to have breakfast. There is an in house restaurant also offering local and international cuisine as well as daily specials.
The hotel offers different room categories, smaller and low budget as well as bigger, artistically decorated ones.
Internet WiFi connection is quite good for Madagascar standards, What'sApp video calls are supported with decent quality.
Most important the personel there welcomes you makes you feel like home. Almost everyone speaks good English and those you don't still find a way to provide the best service.
The third time I stayed was during the political unrest and demonstrations of September 2025. Due to that I had to change my schedule repeatedly. The Sakamanga team made me feel like home, feeling safe and comfortable despite traveling alone, renewing my room upon last minute request due to special circumstances. Even the maids were discreet since I had to work remotely from my room and politely adjusted the cleaning schedule to allow me having my meetings.
There is a pharmacy right next door, a bakery, supermarkets 10-12 min walk, ATM near by and taxi area in the next corner.
We had a suite with AC and it was excellent to have a full seating area in air conditioning, to be able to work on the computer and not get bugged by the bugs. We thought that since we had the room shut up since early afternoon, we didn't have to worry about mosquitoes, so didn't use the provided net. Big mistake. I got the most bites overnight that I've had in our whole 3 week stay in the country. The restaurant was overly warm with little air movement, but the food and service were stellar, for dinner. Breakfast was a haphazard affair, as it is usually a buffet around the pool, but this had to be moved inside, due to morning rain. Service was good everywhere, but especially friendly and fast for a late lunch around the pool. Even though there were demonstrations nearby, we didn't hear anything, nor felt unsafe, as we were nicely tucked away from the street.
This hotel has a unique atmosphere and an authentic feel about it however it was somewhat confusing to find your way around. The room was small with flying mosquitos everywhere. Yes there is a protecting net over the bed and a ceiling fan. Breakfast and dinner were good. The location is in a very busy street with lots of traffic, but you cannot hear this in your room.
Very mixed feelings about this hotel.
I booked a room for €45 for one night. The bed was comfortable, with thick blankets and good pillows, and I appreciated the mosquito net. However, the room had a strong smell of humidity, which was unpleasant. That said, the water pressure was good, and there was hot water.
One major downside: around 6:30 AM, there was a lot of noise and vibrations in my room, possibly from a pump or machinery above. It made it impossible to sleep in, which was really annoying.
The breakfast was delicious and, in my opinion, worth the price. You can enjoy it by the pool, which creates a cosy atmosphere. However, the pool itself isn’t really usable, it seems more decorative. There are no lounge chairs, and since the restaurant terrace surrounds it, you don’t really can or even want to swim or relax by the pool.
I had a great massage — the masseuse was kind and professional. The only downside was that the massage room is located next to the stairs, so you can hear people walking and talking, which disrupted the experience.
Finally, they didn’t accept Mastercard, only Visa or cash. You really don’t want to be forced to withdraw cash on your last day in the country, which was my situation. The woman at reception, with whom I arranged the payment, was not friendly and quite rude. That’s not how guests should be treated. Thankfully, the rest of the staff were friendly and helpful.
Overall, I have stayed at better hotels in Tana and will not return.
You really do get what you pay for this hotel. It was truly deluxe room and we totally enjoyed our stay. The restaurant service left something to be desired but the pool service was good. All around recommended for the ambiance and beautiful antiques throughout the hotel.
So glad to have found this hidden gem through reddits. The property is beautifully decorated. Clean. And the restaurants serve authentic madagasy food which I think it’s a great plus
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L' Arrivage
4.6
(157)
4.6
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Restaurant
L'Arrivage is a delightful eatery that offers delicious cuisine and excellent service. The delectable dishes are skillfully prepared, with the fish and zebu cooked to perfection. The chocolate dessert is simply superb. This charming spot provides warm hospitality, creating a welcoming atmosphere for all guests. The food is not only tasty but also beautifully presented. Don't miss out on trying their homemade Rhum, which is absolutely flawless.
We had several wonderful meals at L'Arrivage during our stay in Tana. The food & drink are delicious, the staff both friendly and professional and the ambiance is lovely.
Yves, the manager, is a delightful host who will make sure your visit exceeds expectations.
One of our party was sad to leave any sauce at all and debated licking his plate. Thankfully, he came to the right conclusion as he wasn't keen on getting a "terrible guest" review and being banned from returning.
K R — Google review
Ate there twice while staying at the Hotel Palisandre. Greatly enjoyed the delicious fresh seafood. The host makes a special effort to make you feel welcome. Yves even helped us get in touch with the artist who created pieces for the restaurant.
A lovely restaurant specialising in seafood where they carefully curate their own ingredients. Everything looked and tasted fresh.
Great atmosphere and service, and a very knowledgable and inviting owner. We had a great dinner here and the tastes were on point. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone staying in Tana.
(Pictures of the shrimp cocktail and fish tartare, also ordered tagliatelle frutti di mare and chouxdessert, but didn't take pictures)
L’Arrivage was the best restaurant we ate at while in Tana. The staff was extremely nice and the food was incredible! I couldn’t recommend this place more.
Great food and excellent service. Highly recommend!
Very nice and friendly staff. Food quality was excellent with great variety of dishes. Definitely recommend the restaurant if you are around the area.
Nice variety of food. Nice ambience. It was a bit expensive, though, but over all good food and service.
Nice little spot very good hospitality.
Food was very good well presented.
Home made Rhum was absolutely perfect.
If you here go there.
We paid 45 eruo for full dinner for 2 person including drinks.
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Marais Restaurant Madagascar
4.4
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4.6
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Haute French restaurant
Marais Restaurant Madagascar in Madagascar offers a remarkable dining experience, as it stands out among the few restaurants on the island. The establishment's decor exhibits meticulous planning and attention to detail. The staff is exceptional, providing impeccable service. The cuisine boasts fresh and top-notch ingredients, though some culinary techniques could use improvement. One instance of this is overcooking fish, resulting in a rubbery texture. However, the Chocolat dessert comes highly recommended for its exquisite taste.
Absolutely delicious! All the food was amazing. The place is very luminous.
Although the café gourmand is not that great…
Doña E — Google review
Not sure where to start but this restaurant was quiet an experience.
It started with the waiter who barely spoke English. I asked if they have a wine pairing to which I receive a reply: No. I asked a few times more because I knew that there is an option( at that moment they only brought us drinks menu, not food menu for some reason) and he declined it a few times more after which I had to ask him to maybe double check it with other colleagues. He did it and ofc there was an option.
Wine tasting by itself was strange as wines did not really go along the dishes. We even had a funny moment where 2 of us were served the same wine and because bottle finished, the other 2 received completely different wine without any comment.
Food overall is okeish but nothing I would remember or recommend ( we took 6 course menu)
All foods were served without comments which we found a bit strange. They bring menu in the end of the meal before the bill but no one told us about it.
The woman on the reception was very nice and some of the waiters were also helpful and accommodative.
But for prize and food wise I would not recommend it
A truly unexpected surprise during my trip to Madagascar. We chose the chef's tasting menu and it was exquisite! Highly recommend making a reservation and treating yourself to this experience if you're visiting Tana.
A great restaurant located at the top of the building. The chef's choice is a great way to go for the first timers. The wine pairing could be a little better but the last two wines were spot on.
We had a very enjoyable evening with a surprise chef’s menu and wine pairing. The food was flavorful and clearly prepared by a talented chef. However, we only found out the ingredients and wines after the meal, which we personally found a bit disappointing — we would have preferred to know during the dinner. That said, it’s a matter of taste.
While everything was tasty, we felt the price-to-quality ratio didn’t quite match what we’re used to from haute cuisine in Europe. Still, definitely worth a visit — just don’t compare it too strictly to European fine dining.
Truely a wonderful evening to remember.
We ordered the 5 course menu with wines and some cocktails. As part of the experience we were given the „surprise“ menu. So we did not know what we actually got to eat.
In our opinion the kitchen has its own madagassi take on every dish, which we really loved. The staff was extremely attentive and friendly.
If you are into great food and wine the Marais is for you!
You succumb naturally to the Marais Restaurant experience. Malagasy local products deserved to be served this gastronomic way. A wide range of choice in the meat and sides cooked perfectly. Tender octopus is prepared in a creative way... it's almost lovely to have it displayed in a plate. Wine and dishes in a gastromy style service and It's wonderful to taste Malagasy zebu (beef) with matching grands crus. We especially appreciated the red wine selection and half bottles are available. Herbal tea special are just incredible and the choice among natural juice combination reflects the amazing range of seasonal fruits available on the island. Worth the price and the time to appreciate the meals. Fits to many occasions : a lovely dinner date, a formal business lunch, a pleasant family brunch on a sunday.
Seat.. and enjoy !
Taste is soso but nice atmosphere.
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Day 3
Off the beaten path
For day 3, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Tana Water Front. Not quite as popular as Analakely Market, but still highly rated among many travelers. Accounting for getting around and average time spent, today’s activities could take about 7 hours.
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Tana Water Front
4.6
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Shopping mall
Nestled by the tranquil Anosy Lake, Tana Water Front is a delightful oasis that combines relaxation and recreation in the heart of Madagascar's bustling capital. Families can enjoy picnics while children play in landscaped gardens and playgrounds, all under the watchful eyes of parents. This vibrant waterfront area also serves as a shopping haven, featuring an array of authentic eateries and charming boutiques. From local handicrafts to international cuisines like Asian and Mexican delights, there's something for every palate.
Small but nice stores and cinemas
Luis H — Google review
Lovely place to spend a slow day in Tana, there is a cinema, fast food restaurants, supermarket, boutiques and a beautiful view of the lake. This is where Radisson hotels are based.
This is a great place to ship for clothes and shoes. I found a nice coat here. There's also a theatre in the area and some decent places to eat.
good shopping mall and food court
The best hotel with good team work
Small but great place to eat
Lovely place to spend a slow day in Tana, there is a cinemas, restaurants and fast food, boutiques and a nice view of the lake.
There is supermarket also
Prices are more costly
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The place to be for coffee and shopping
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Grand Café de la Gare
4.1
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4.1
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Brasserie
Grand Café de la Gare is a charming restaurant located near the central station in downtown Tana. The interior exudes a vintage café ambiance, and the attentive multilingual waitstaff adds to the pleasant dining experience. The menu features delicious local dishes such as Romazava, pork with lacquered onions, and spicy sausages. Guests can enjoy their meals in the lovely garden or indoors, where they may be treated to live piano music on Sundays.
I ordered the zebu, cooked for 10 hours with potatoes, and I must say it was absolutely delicious and packed with flavor. The meat was tender and rich, making each bite a true pleasure.
The drinks we tried were also fantastic, complementing our meal perfectly. Each sip was refreshing and well-crafted, enhancing the overall dining experience.
However, there was one aspect that could use some improvement: the brownies. Unfortunately, they were quite dry, which was disappointing after such a wonderful meal. A little more moisture or a richer texture would elevate them significantly.
Iris M — Google review
Great atmosphere with a perfect setup
A staff very professional serving a very large range of top quality food joining the brasserie parisienne with the spices of Madagascar
Definitely a must in Tana!
Well done! Will go back !
We enjoyed our diner at Grand Café de la Gare, with live piano music in the background and under the charm of the location itself! Highly recommend when in Tana!
Nice environment, colonial style. There is also a nice bar. Good amount of green in the open air area.
Well...I had expectations as I came from the Princess Bora on Sainte Marie. But...
It's a nice place, they did a great restauration job and created a good, relaxing atmosphere. The service did a good job, too.
But the food disappointed me. The waiter recommended the zebu steak and so I did. The redwine-onion sauce was delicious, but just too less for a sauce lover like me. Half of the steak and it was already gone. I ordered mayonnaise and got remoulade, which is not a bad thing as it was also delicious. But the steak...the meat quality was bad, several tendons and hard in some places, too. The experience of eating a great steak got destroyed, I gave approx a third of the meat to the cat next to me. Very sad as it was my last Dinner before I need to attend my flight back to Europe.
And yes, I totally agree to one of the other opinions here: you should add information about possible food allergies on menu.
Fifou, the owner, manages several Restaurants/Hotels in Europe, he usually has to know and take care as with the price point here, this restaurant definitely aims to tourists, business people and wealthy Madagassi.
So here is big room for development.
Food quality is good but it's now quite overpriced, service can be slow, waiters don't check on tables often enough. Fruit juices and cocktails are extortionate. I had catch of the day, fries and vegetables and it was all very nice except the tartar sauce which was not good.
Wonderful restaurant in the old train station! Excellent food, great service.
Atmosphere I could give 1000000000! The food gourmet. Some plates are better than others but in general a very nice gastronomic experience. Super good prices for what they offer . We visited five times during our stay
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Fondation H – Antananarivo
4.7
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5.0
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Art museum
Fondation H in Antananarivo, Madagascar is a new addition to the city's art scene, joining the pre-existing Hakanto Contemporary. The foundation is part of the country's efforts to establish a national academy dedicated to arts and culture. Visitors are impressed by the modern exhibition architecture and the display of Madame Zo's artworks, which include woven tapestries made from locally sourced materials like film cassette tape and metal.
Incredible. Sublime. Great space, gorgeous art, extremely helpful, multi lingual team on site.
An absolute must visit for anyone living in or visiting Tana. Refreshing.
Exhibit perfectly curated. It's simply a pleasure spending time there
Gert K — Google review
World class, this contemporary art museum is a model for how to present art in a contemporary & relevant way. It’s in a beautifully restored historic building, right in the middle of the city, doors open to invite people in. The art is bright, bold & African, well curated but also clearly enjoyed by the stream of young people all enjoying it, posing for photos, chilling in the gardens. The staff are inviting & explain things nicely. I wish more African cities had museums like this!
Fantastic small modern African art gallery. Interesting and beautiful exhibits in a stunning, refurbished historic building. It has a lovely garden behind it where you can rest after touring the art. There's also a cafe and gift shop. It's free. Very friendly staff.
Impressive artistically and architecturally. A meeting point for youngsters, despite most of them they take it more as a background for selfies, or even dancing videos. These is the reason of so many guards watching
A beautiful exhibition from mostly Malagassy artists in a nice, modern museum! Helpful and friendly staff: explanation of the art is in Malagasy and French but there was staff available to explain the meaning of the art in English. Superb experience and it helped us to get a better understanding of Malagassy culture
Beautiful art gallery with incredible unique exhibitions and a very reasonable cafe/shop.
Incredible gallery. Such great art and environment.
A must do if you’re a modern art lover. We saw an exhibit of Madame Zo’s woven tapestries using all responsibly sourced local materials including saws, film cassette tape, bones, metal, etc. Beautiful facility and common areas to enjoy as well.
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Under a 1-minute walk from Fondation H – Antananarivo, here are a few close by recommendations for when you get hungry exploring around.
Restaurant Les Artistes
4.0
(177)
3.6
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Restaurant
Restaurant Les Artistes is a charming bistro that offers a delightful selection of snack-style dishes, including sandwiches and entrees, all reasonably priced. While the menu may be limited to just one page, each visit can bring surprises in flavor and presentation. The ambiance transports you to Paris with its cozy vibe, attracting many long-term expats and French tourists who appreciate the culinary offerings. Although the atmosphere could benefit from some updates in decor, the warm service always shines through with friendly smiles.
The food Is great!Every plate Is a Surprise.The service Is really food,ready in Every Moment.The only problem Is the atmposphere,I would reccomend to do a restiring to the furniture because it's a Little in the obscurity.Anither problem Is of the parking.
Every day I don't wait to go to eat here!
PACO P — Google review
Going there many times. Food can be excellent or mediocre - depending on cook's mood. Service lovely with a smile. Many long term expats as guests. Ambiance bistrot . But what makes my dinner always a sucess is watching the jealous Birkenstock tourists when I show up there with my well-dressed, young companion. Instead of complaining about it, they should try to understand Madagascar.
The food was flavorful, and the meal was cooked to perfection.
The food was fresh and delicious, and the service was quick and professional.
Excellent ambiance and situated near Analakely market. You feel you are in a Paridian restaurant as it has mostly French tourists.
The food was amazing, and the service was quick and attentive.
Portion is big but food is greasy. It can get very busy so service is slow. It also seems to be a popular venue where hefty old white dudes bring their young Malagasy girlfriends.
The food was fresh, and the service was exceptional
Les 3 Métis
4.2
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4.3
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Hotel
Bar
Restaurant
Les 3 Metis, a bed and breakfast housed in the former US embassy, offers guests a chance to experience traditional lodging with the added charm of a French restaurant featuring a terrace. The rooms, although compact, accurately reflect the images displayed on their website. While there may not be much space to move around, each room is equipped with a safe for added convenience.
Excellent, very comfortable and beautiful boutique hotel in an interesting part of town. Location is quite central, rooms are great, tastefully appointed, and have views. The restaurant serves a very sophisticated and delicious menu, and staff are very welcoming, friendly and professional. I was very happy here.
Jochen — Google review
Rooms look the same as the pic in their website. They are pretty small
Not much room to move. There is a safe in the room which is pluse.
A little bit noisy as it on a busy road but at night it is very quiet there is not much traffic because of the neighborhood.
Across the street there is gas station wich have a small shop that have all you need including small bakery.
Also as you stepout from the Hotel there is a taxi station.
Location is central and very easy to acsses.
Good value for the money.
Take under consideration there is no AC in the rooms.
Staff are nice and helpful.
We’ve stayed here twice now on our visit to Madagascar and can not fault it. The hotel is very clean, safe, comfortable (in fact the comfiest beds we’ve slept in while here) and the staff are welcoming and friendly. It’s a good comfortable spot to base yourself for a night or 2. The restaurant is really good and without a doubt some of the best food we’ve experienced while here too.
A very comfortable place to stay. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Super food. I really enjoyed my stay here and was made to feel very welcome.
Great location to explore Tana from. Market is within walking distance with good supermakets and a Maki shop close by. The hotel restaurant is fantastic with great specials and live music at night
The lunch we had here was good and the portions were generous. The rum selection also offered some entertainment while we waited to head back to the airport.
Comfortable stay with everything we needed. The food was excellent!
Nice, charming rooms, very comfortable beds, and great service. Excellent wifi coverage throughout!
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Day 4
Proximity is everything
For day 4, we bundled attractions like Rovan' Ambohimanga and Croc Farm Ivato and other places within a close range, so that the time it takes to travel between all of them is less than one hour. Combined with the average time people spend there, your day should take about 8 hours.
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Rovan' Ambohimanga
4.3
(258)
4.5
(2)
Castle
Historical place
Rovan' Ambohimanga is a captivating historical site nestled about 24 kilometers northeast of Antananarivo, Madagascar's capital. This centuries-old fortified royal settlement stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Merina people. The hill features well-preserved remnants of precolonial homes and tombs of significant monarchs, making it an essential symbol of Madagascar's past.
A must visit if you are near the capital. UNESCO heritage protected. Traditional kings building next to more modern (18c) queens palace. Still favourite with the followers of the old traditional religion where one wants to talk to ancestors and offer a sacrifice! Amazing experience. The entry gate to the sacred hill is worth a visit too
Irina S — Google review
Although very far from Antananarivo city centre if you have to visit one historical site in Antananarivo then make this Rovan' Amohimanga Palace a priority visit.Declared a UNESCO Heritage site this Palace complex has most of its original structure intact.Also the view of Antananarivo from this Palace Watchtower is breathtaking.
It is a UNESCO world heritage. It is the king's palace from 1800s and has queen's summer house from 1900s. The summer house has gifts from different countries such as mirrors from Queen Victoria of England, french cristal ware and wallpaper from Japan. The ticket for foreigners costs 10000 and for local costs 400. I recommend visiting the place with a guide as there are not many written explanation. Has nice panoramik view at the top.
A surprisingly simple Palace, in tact from before the French Colonozation and thankfully kept. UNESCO sites are always great. No pics allowed inside buildings
One of my favorite place in Tana
A UNESCO Heritage Site. Comprises a royal city and burial site, and an ensemble of sacred places. The Royal Hill was the burial ground for its sovereigns; built in the 15th century and was set up as a fortified political capital and royal palace during the reign of King Andriantsimitoviaminandriana in the 18th century.
Hardly a Palace as most people would think of it. A collection of a few huts with some basic items inside. Lovely views of the surrounding countryside though. 10,000 Ary entrance fee for foreigners plus 600 Ary for taking photos (outside only)
A major step in Madagascar's History. Nicely preserved.
Would deserve a full reconstitution [live performance maybe?] and an historian to develop the landmark history
Be prepared to pay restrooms...
Rova, Ambohimanga Rova, Antananarivo 103, Madagascar•
25 min · 9.7 mi
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Croc Farm Ivato
4.3
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3.8
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Agricultural
Sights & Landmarks
Farms
Croc Farm Ivato is a commercial farm in Madagascar that offers a unique experience for visitors. It features numerous Nile crocodiles on display, along with lemurs, fossa, and various endemic wildlife such as frogs, snakes, chameleons, and tortoises. The park is set in beautiful country surroundings with tree-lined paths and plants native to Madagascar. Visitors can get up close to the magnificent crocodiles in their open habitat where they swim and sunbathe freely.
Well worth a visit if you're in Antananarivo
Will L — Google review
One of the big crocodile farm in Madagascar ivato you can enjoy with crocodile meat and any kind of crocodile dishes. There is some special frogs and lizards you can see those frogs and lizards only in Madagascar. It’s very nice place but foods price little bit expencive and weekends are crowded if you can go with week days it’s calm and silent place for you. Enjoy with crocodile meat with Madagascar croc farm
25.000 Ariary the entrance fees + food (crocodile meal).
The park is neatly maintained.
You can find crocodiles, of course, and cameleons, snakes, frogs.
The shop store is near the reception desk. Very expensive.
Free parking lot.
One of the enormous crocodile ranch in Madagascar ivato you can appreciate with crocodile meat and any sort of crocodile dishes. There is a few extraordinary frogs and reptiles you can see those frogs and reptiles just in Madagascar. It's exceptionally pleasant spot yet food varieties cost tad expencive and ends of the week are packed on the off chance that you can go with week days it's quiet and quiet spot for you. Appreciate with crocodile meat with Madagascar croc ranch.
25000Ar per person tickets
Neat little dive into the culture and wildlife of Madagascar: fosa, lemurs, snakes, chameleons, tortoises, crocs and more. The staff are friendly, good price, and the food is decent.
Very decent, a lot of crocs and other animals
That’s for sure. Tiny recommendation would be a map of the park/suggested walking route?
Clean and well managed place to see the Nile Crocodiles, Cameleons, Frogs, Snakes and other endemic plants found in madagascar in captivity. Close to Ivato airport.
Just amazing. Real wildlife. So many crocodiles. You can even feed a lemur.
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Tsarasaotra Park
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3.9
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Park
Nature & Parks
Nature & Wildlife Areas
Bodies of Water
Tsarasaotra Park, also known as Parc de Tsarasaotra, is a hidden gem located in the industrial zone of Antananarivo. Despite its urban surroundings, this wildlife reserve is a vital sanctuary for endangered bird species such as the Madagascar little grebe, Mellers duck, and Malagasy pond heron. The park's name translates to 'a good place to live,' particularly for birds.
Well worth a visit if you're in Antananarivo.
Will L — Google review
Birds park in the capital of Madagascar. Needs a little cleaning. You can visit in half hour.
A beautiful park with a lot of birds and wold nature, the big issues are that there are no indicators in park for alleys, and in a portion of the park people build up their houses, so while admiring the nature and birds you can end up on someones property
Lots of birds including the rare Meller's Duck. Nice little place
Pleasant walk around this park - visit early in the morning or late afternoon and bring a long lens for the many, many birds that live here. The northwest corner of the park has homes, but the rest is an oasis of nature in the middle of a crowded city. You have to buy your ticket in advance (i.e. the day before) but you can show up as early as 6 am and have the whole park to yourself.
They took 20,000 Ariary to let me enter the park and after 50 minutes they ordered us to leave the park and the payment they charge was not recorded
An oasis right within the city. Unfortunately you have to buy tickets in advance @Tana Waterfront. Many birds and also some chameleons.
Happy day
4GJ9+WP8, Antananarivo, Madagascar•
9 min · 4.4 mi
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Monument de l’Ange Noir
3.8
(75)
3.1
(49)
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Monuments & Statues
The best corner view of Antananarivo, suddenly looks like Europe in this corner.
Jeams Y — Google review
Have to pay 5,000 (about $1 or 1€) to enter park but can't go to monument. There's a sign that says 'tsy azo alweha" or "can't walk" and men there guarding it. You can't see it before they charge the entrance though Nothing else to see but there's play and workout equipment if interested.
Sunday, it was closed, but I could see it from outside. It was very beautiful.
From a distance it looks grand. But the nearer you get the greater the smell of human waste. We spent 2 days in the capital, a lively friendly place that potentially has a lot going for it.
But judging by the way the lake and Memorial have been neglected things are not going in the right direction.
Good place, but many beggars asking for money
GG.
Great tribute to the WWI Malagasy troops who died fighting alongside the French. Fireworks on Independence Day (June 26th).
I will never forget that island !!
3GMC+QMV, Antananarivo 101, Madagascar•
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Where to eat
When you need a food break from visiting all the attractions today, these fan favorite restaurants are about a 15-minute walk away from Monument de l’Ange Noir.
Hotel Restaurant La Varangue
4.5
(325)
4.4
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Hotel
Hotel Restaurant La Varangue is a tranquil lodging option that showcases a garden-facing eatery and accommodations equipped with complimentary internet access. The dining establishment, known for its refined ambiance and broad wine variety, serves a fusion of French and Malagasy dishes. Housed within a beautifully restored colonial property, the restaurant exudes elegance. In addition to this, it displays an assortment of antiques, including vintage cars. Guests appreciate the delectable cuisine and attentive service provided at this hidden gem.
Outstanding! The Interior of the restaurant is one of the most striking i have ever seen, even outside of Madagascar. The food was great too.
Erik P — Google review
When we checked out of the hotel, we settled our bill. On the way to the airport, we got a call that they hadn’t charged us for dinner and asked us to return. It is impossible to turn around and go back to the hotel and still make it to the airport if you’ve ever been in the city. We offered credit card numbers, we offered them to send us an email with a payment link, we offered to wire. They finally told us they would email us with wiring instructions. We thought it was behind us until we were sitting in the business lounge and two police officers came up to take one of us downstairs. The lady from the hotel had come all the way to the airport to get cash for the bill. It would have meant none of us could have left the country. Complete incompetence on the part of the hotel. Do not recommend coming to the city or to that hotel.
La Varangue was incredibly tranquil right in the heart of Tana. The hotel itself has amazing decor, beautiful rooms, and the sun trap garden is an incredible place to simply rest. The restaurant offers easily the best food we had during our time in Madagascar... Plus there is an excellent doggo! But what really set the hotel apart was the service. It combines luxury service both in the restaurant and hotel, with the classic Malagasy welcome and kindness. For example, our flight was extremely early (0100 arrival at Nosy Be airport for a flight landing in Tana at 0505), and so I'd messaged to ask for an early check-in if possible. La Varangue (in particular Sandra) said they'd do all they could to facilitate. When we pulled in at 0600 (having had an extremely smooth transfer from the airport) we did not even need to step foot in reception as we were greeted by a porter with our room's key and seamlessly taken to our room for some rest. They even made the room up when we went out in the afternoon... And did this all for free! Thanks to Sandra, Stan and the whole team for a wonderful stay!
Enjoyed the antique collection in the hotel with beautiful terrace. However in the rooms we had no water on our last day and the shower dispenser was also empty. Curtains a bit dusty. Food beautifully presented. Recommended to those who want to explore the very busy town, but be aware difficult to get there during the day due to traffic jam. Be aware, staff has limited English so it hinders the service.
We had dinner and breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant. The food was excellent. The ambiance, décor, and atmosphere were great as well. The service was fantastic. Very high quality of food.
The best place in Madagascar’s capital. Additionally, it is very clean
Eaten by mosquitoes. There were maybe 20/30 inside the room at check in. No mosquito net in the windows, so we couldn’t open any of the windows between room and toilet. Very loud music until late.
Just wonderful. The best place to stay in Antananarivo! The food, the service, the eclectic hotel & restaurant. A unique place to always remember.
Like staying in a cabinet of curiosities or a beautiful antique store in the middle of Paris. Fantastic service, delicious food and very centrally located.
La Rhumerie Madagascar
4.3
(127)
4.0
(65)
Restaurant
Bar
Dzama Cocktail Café Antananarivo is a well-appointed establishment offering an inviting atmosphere, ideal for both group gatherings and business meals. The cuisine served is delectable, with options such as steak and big shrimps that are expertly presented and flavorful. While prices may be slightly higher, the quality justifies the expenditure. A distinguishing feature of this restaurant is their ownership of Rhum, a popular local beverage.
Just opened - delicious dessert and amazing drinks. Gorgeous interior and good off-street parking. Staff was fast and helpful. There is a smoking bar area, dinner/non-smoking area, outside seating, and a rum boutique. Will be coming back often. Kitchen super clean & fast.
Meg B — Google review
Fancy restaurant with very good standing. We spent good time there and food was excellent and tasty. Not really for all budgets - a little expensive. But worth a visit on special events.
Amazing salad!
Amazing meat!
Amazing desserts!
Amazing cocktails!
Well decorated and setup restaurants for groups and business luncheon and dinner. They have a very delicious food. I ate steak and my colleagues ate big shrimps. The presentation of the foods and taste was excellent and tasty. The prices are mid expensive but you get the value for the amounts you paid. One unique thing about this restaurant is that they are the owner and producers of local drink very popular called “Rhum”.
Beautiful restaurant.
Separate bar and rum shop.
Great atmosphere.
The food is great.
The service is quite slow but it makes for a relaxing evening.
This is a restaurant that one must eat in when in Antananarivo. The dishes are succulent and tasty. The deserts are great. I always enjoy the live band. A must for all visitors
Awesome cocktail bar in Antananarivo and excellent tapas. The best rhum and cocktails on the island. Drink responsibly!
Lovely modern restaurant.
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Day 5
Keep it simple
For day 5, these 6 places should be enough to fill your day with something exciting to do in Antananarivo. Start the day with Réserve Peyrieras Madagascar Exotic and make your way through the city to get to Pirates Museum. This should take about 9 hours of your day.
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Réserve Peyrieras Madagascar Exotic
4.3
(254)
4.0
(83)
Park
Nature & Parks
Zoo
Nature & Wildlife Areas
Réserve Peyrieras Madagascar Exotic is a tropical zoo renowned for its diverse collection of native animal species. The park is particularly famous for its chameleons, lemurs, and geckos. Visitors can also observe snakes, frogs and other animals housed in cages throughout the park. While some may question the appropriateness of housing these creatures in captivity, it's undeniably fascinating to witness such exotic wildlife up close.
Amazing !! The tour guides are very patient with letting you take all your photos. The lemurs are close walking distance in the woods and they bring them bananas to make them come close to you. There is also a lot of beautiful neon colored frogs, geckos, snakes, and chameleons of all colors and sizes
Giovanna P — Google review
Mixed feelings about this one. Lovely because you have plenty of chameleons, geckos, snakes, frogs, butterflies… But they are locked in places, some of them are there for release (at least we were told that). So beautiful but sad for that.
They keep and feed lemurs and some reptiles in enclosures here. Which may rub some people the wrong way. I’m generally fine with the concept of zoos especially as a gateway to funnel people to be aware of and to contribute to conservation efforts.
Anyway, saw a family of sifakas feeding(and got to feed them myself), and enjoyed a little lecture on the endemic chameleons of Madagascar while getting an up close look.
Recommended.
Very interesting reptile "zoo". It is not a reserve where you watch animals in the wild, but you get to see a lot of reptiles you can easily miss.
Ouuuu what a place? One can't miss this place while visiting Madagascar. It is a well maintained place where visitors can get a good glimpse of the exotic and unique chameleon species found only in Madagascar. What's more? Snake, frogs, geco, lemurs, butterflies, moths, unique vegetation. Don't hurry just give ample time to enjoy, gather information of the species as you won't be able to find one else where - it's MADAGASCAR. Just go for it!!!
The highlight here is definitely the lemurs, they are free, interactive, and you can even feed them. This part was truly special and worth experiencing.
Unfortunately, everything else was disappointing. The chameleons and other reptiles live most (or all) of their lives in cages, even those born at the reserve. Considering the short lifespan of many chameleons, this means they spend nearly their entire life in captivity. The crocodile is kept alone in an enclosure, and frogs are also permanently caged.
In reality this is more of a small private zoo than a conservation reserve, and visitors are not told this clearly before paying, except for the lemurs, which were the one part that truly felt free and joyful.
This place is truly special and not to be missed. The lemur, chameleon and other encounters are spectacular. Having said that, you need to understand that these animals are managed and not wild. The lemurs have been relocated there. The chameleons are in big open cages where they are allowed to roam and breed with the eggs being returned to the wild. It seems a positive trade-off to me.
It is a zoo for reptiles, some frogs, and some habituated lemurs, 1 of which has lost an arm.
On arrival I thought the reptiles had free access to a large aviary. This is not the case, they are kept in small cages within the aviary so they can get them out for tourists. It would be far more interesting if you had to find them in the aviary. The chameleons do have a large space, which was much nicer and fun trying to find them.
There are also some fruit bats, which I think need releasing, because they don't have enough room to fly
Knowledgeable guides
Interesting to see and learn about reptiles which may be too hard to see in the wild. They say they release the ones they breed into the wild.
However, the guides need to be more assertive to stop tourists handling or scaring the animals. One tourist threw leaves, I think they were trying to attract a lemur, but could see they were scaring it, they were also touching the lemurs for their photos. Another kept picking chameleons off branches to have her photo taken with them. On entry it clearly said tourists should not touch the animals, but the guides said nothing. The guides need to stop this.
Marozevo, RN2, Madagascar•
1 hr 18 min · 42.6 mi
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Is´art Galerie
4.6
(38)
4.2
(26)
Permanently Closed
Art gallery
Museums
Immerse yourself in Tanas contemporary art scene at Is'art Galerie, the capital's premier destination for modern artistic expression. Since its establishment in 1999, this gallery has served as a hub for local children to learn various creative disciplines while also providing a platform for artists to showcase their work. Visitors can admire an impressive collection of Malagasy painting, photography, sculpture and design alongside international masterpieces.
A good place, i realy love Is'art galerie ! You Can see many stuffs there.
STEPHANO M — Google review
A whole artistic experience. I wish there were better lighting in the yard.
Walked for hours. Its closed on saturday while Google says it should be open
It's a cafe, with good ambience and no food. Only drinks. Can enjoy the music with drinks, that's it!!
International and local friendly atmosphere! 😎🔥
Lots of choice, reasonable prices and no hassle.
The place to go...
(Translated by Google) There is a restaurant and bar well-decorated with artwork, and a separate space for art gallery exhibitions. It seems like a place where art and tradition come together well.
It's perfect with a small glass of wine and pizza. There are also regular performances every Friday evening.
(Original)
아트작품들로 잘 꾸며져 있는 레스토랑과 Bar가 있고 아트갤러리 전시가 가능한 공간도 별도로 있네요..웬지 Art와 전통이 잘 어우럳러진 곳인듯..
작은 와인과 피자를 함께 하면 딱이네요..매주 금요일 저녁에는 정기공연도 있다고 합니다
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Andafiavaratra Palace
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2.9
(27)
Museum
Sights & Landmarks
Architectural Buildings
Government Buildings
The Andafiavaratra Palace is a historical museum that was once the residence of the Prime Minister in the 19th century. It is located on a hilltop and displays various national relics. The museum showcases artifacts of great cultural and historical significance to Madagascar, including artwork, jewelry, and other precious items. Visitors can explore the palace's rich history while admiring its impressive architecture and stunning views from atop the hill.
Majestic and great view a lot to know about history of this island
Eissa R — Google review
This place is a trap. Scam guides in front of the building. Don't go! The building is nice from the outside, just go for a quick look if you really want to see it.
Don't mistake this palace with the restored Queen's Palace further uphill. This place is a total rip-off, with nothing inside. It's just a messy, empty hull with a few placards on Madagascar's independence that you can read about online.
Interesting place. We were talked into using a guide but we found it really wasn't necessary. Enough signs to tell a story. Worth the visit.
Really cool Malagasy building with informative displays and knowledgeable guide. 40,000 to get in. They said you need an official guide. He will look for a tip and a chance to guide you around the other palace past the post office up the hill. I used another guide for that to spread the tip money around.
Very few artifacts on display inside a couple of small room, really not much to see, not well preserved, no organization. As soon as you arrive, there are a lot of local "tour guides" who are not actually licensed guides who swarm up to the car who then try to coerce money out of you however they can.
They'll keep telling you that they need to split the money between them and they need to save the money, wants euros or US dollars instead of the local currency (ariary) so they can get more, and it's not easy to leave until you pay them A LOT more than what they should guide (based on what the hotel and local driver told me). The driver was scared to tell me that they were asking for too much since these fake local "guided" would get mad at him later.
The whole country is full of people who try to trick, beg, or coerce money out of you. Beware. I won't be going back and will let my friends/family know not to visit. The lemurs are not worth with dealing with the humans there.
Well, the place has been restored and it's great to see it in real... Actually, it's like the palaces we see in movies... :-) and it's would be awesome to visit the rooms upstairs but it's not yet possible for now
The Palace interior was being renovated when I was there. There are a limited number of exhibits but they are made fascinating if you have the right guide. My guide was "Tahina" who expertly explained the artifacts in excellent english (he speaks 5 languages). The weirdest exhibit was a small diorama of monkeys dressed in victorian guide at a party to represent the Malagasy people. It was presented by Napoleon to the Malagasy people as some sort of joke but they kept it all this time.
You are asked to give the guide something after the tour. I asked my guide if he could help arrange a car and driver. He ended being my guide on a 12 day trip through southern Madagascar and did a great job. Ask for Tahina as your guide. I had a different guide at the Queen's Palace and he wasn't half as good.
9 Lalana Printsy Ratsimamanga, Antananarivo 101, Madagascar•
22 min · 1.1 mi
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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Andohalo
4.4
(82)
4.2
(28)
Catholic cathedral
Sights & Landmarks
Churches & Cathedrals
Nestled in the heart of Antananarivo, Madagascar, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Andohalo stands as a remarkable testament to history and architecture. Built during the French colonial period between 1873 and 1890, this stunning cathedral is often likened to a smaller version of Notre Dame.
Giant virgin mary statue amazed me.
Entry ticket for foreigner 5k mga, for local 1k mga. Nice view to enjoy also take memorable pic. Must visit.
Le M — Google review
A church with a beautiful interior, located in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar.
For me is the first cathedral with the arcades in timber. It is on the path of every touristic visit of Tana. There are even some saints relics exposed inside
Was closed, only a lot of begging people around but a nice view from the top.
I believe this is the largest cathedral in the city. It's a very beautiful structure and the interior was nice. I did not manage to inside the cathedral as there was a wedding ceremony ongoing. Looking from outside it did look well maintained. There's a very large statue of Mary but to get a good shot you'll need to get it from the bottom of the stairs leading up to the church. The neighborhood seems safe to walk about. It's on the way to the Rova Palace.
Nice stained glass. Good respite from the tumult of Antsirabe
As a staunch catholic Christian, this was a climax of my trip...visiting the cathedral of Antananarivo. Most especially was the visit to the tomb of an African saint...Blessed Victoire. I was able to pray in the cathedral, though wasnt fortunate to attend Holy Mass.
Nice small Cathedral in Antananarivo, Capital of Madagascar.
3GJJ+V72, Lalana Justin Rajoro, Antananarivo 101, Madagascar•
19 min · 0.99 mi
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Kianja Barea Mahamasina
4.2
(144)
4.0
(1)
Stadium
Nestled in the vibrant Mahamasina district of Antananarivo, the Barea Mahamasina Stadium is a stunning venue that can accommodate up to 40,260 spectators. Recently renovated, this national stadium boasts modern turf and tracks, making it an ideal spot for both football matches and athletic events. During my visit, I stumbled upon a practice session for an exciting match between Madagascar and Ghana. The stadium's architecture is impressive, reminiscent of world-class venues found in places like Doha.
Totally renovated. This is the national stadium of Madagascar right in the heart of Antananarivo. Looking fabulous. New turf and tracks. Very spacious and gorgeous. Also has training field just by it. There are basketball courts outside of the stadium. Clean environment and a good place to watch a game or come play basketball.
Hamba V — Google review
Cool place. There are some odd choices regarding the structure and architecture tho
Market very fresh fruit and vegetables price not expensive, I recommend every one to buy and support sellers
This a beautiful stadium with an amazing architecture in Antananarivo, Madagascar
Nice Place For sporty people
Beautiful city
Really nice soccer stadium. Like something out of Doha, Qatar!
Not everyone can enter there
5 min · 2 mi
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Pirates Museum
3.8
(51)
3.3
(34)
Museum
Specialty Museums
The Pirates Museum is a private museum that showcases the history of piracy in the region through original and replica artifacts. Visitors can also explore other attractions such as Queens palace and UNESCO World Heritage Site at Ambohimanga. It's advised to plan for traffic before transferring to the airport if staying in the city. The Relais des Plateaux offers comfortable accommodation with an excellent spa facility, perfect for couples massage.
The reviews for this place had us worried, but overall we enjoyed it and think it was well worth the visit. The posters are all in French but a nice lady came around with us and provided verbal interpretation and additional stories and explanation. Small but interesting. Would go again
Brigida N — Google review
It was a poster display of the history of pirates generally and in Madagascar. It's all in French but some nice photos. There are some models that were sweet. A very modest 3 rooms in a side street of Tana.
I am not satisfied with the museum. It is a pirates pictures museum. I saw just very few items that can belong to previous eras. Even the other available items are newly made.
I loved my visit to this place. Very educating history about pirates. I liked the effort to translate the documents to English but there is some inconsistency and wrong captioning in the some of the translated texts. I will give 5 stars if the documents are corrected.
It's a tourist trap. It has some interesting panels on Malagasy pirates, but don't come here expecting to get a very good understanding of piracy in the Indian ocean or to see artifacts. You will find neither. But, for 10,000AR (3USD), I guess I can't complain.
King Julien was not there. Wish i'd seen him. Ive never been here. Was very fun. 10/10
Good for an hour to walk through. It is mostly in French, but they gave us an English version to read by ourselves as we went through.
Nice idea, but not really convinced of the pirate history of Madagascar. Only one artifact to been see, a cannon.
103 Rue de Liège, PRIORI travels, BP-273 4th, Antananarivo 101, Madagascar•
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Where to eat
Even the most seasoned adventurers need a break to chow down some food. Close to Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Andohalo, these restaurants are about a 14-minute walk away.
Hotel restaurant Niaouly
4.1
(158)
4.1
(34)
Hotel
Restaurant
Nestled in the heart of Antananarivo, Hotel Niaouly offers a charming and unpretentious retreat for travelers seeking comfort and authenticity. With 22 well-appointed rooms, some featuring delightful balconies, guests can enjoy stunning views of the city. The hotel boasts a cozy restaurant named "La terrasse d'Ambohijatovo," where you can savor delicious meals at reasonable prices.
A comfortable and lovely hotel with an incredible view! The rooms in the lower part are dark (good for sleeping) but charming. The rooms above are airy and bright. Beautiful decor and lovely sitting areas on the terrace and by the tv. The staff was attentive and kind. Fetra, at the bar, was kind and made everyone feel welcome. Would definitely stay here again in Tana.
Shelby B — Google review
Very good budget hotel halfway between the Basse Ville and the Haute Ville, so it's a bit of a climb to get here. Views from terrace are spectacular though. My room was basic but very clean, and, considering the unbeatably competitive price, the place is extremely good value.
Best thing about the hotel may be the fantastic restaurant, which serves sophisticated creations in a French/Malagasy fusion style, and is also extremely good value. Recommended.
Manager smoked inside at 08:00 am during breakfast. Had to eat with sigarette smells. Horrible! Other than that a nice hotel with friendly staff and great view over the city.
Great rooms - comfortable and with decent wifi. Good location and reasonably priced. We loved the rooftop terrace overlooking the city.
I didn't like the hotel. From the rooms that were old, shower almost didn't work to the struggles with breakfast that we must pay twice. The only advantage is really nice view. Isn't worth the money.
Stayed here twice. Both times no hot water/barely a trickle of cold water in the shower. Restaurant has huge menu which suggests nothing is fresh. For food, go down the road to Le Petit Verdot. Which was delicious.
Really enjoyed our stay here. View from balcony over Trana lovely. Staff helpful and most speak some English. We stayed in one of the cheapest rooms, satisfactory and great price for those of us travelling on a budget. Loved the location, walking distance to most things (even if up and down a very steep hill)
Great value for Tana. Clean and decent rooms. The food is good and fairly priced too. The location isn't too central but it shouldn't take you too long to reach the main sights.
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Le Chalet des Roses
3.9
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3.7
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Restaurant
Hotel
My spouse and I lodged at the hotel and dined at Le Chalet des Roses. The hotel was satisfactory, although during our stay we had a room with a view of the elevator shaft, which we found to be quite fascinating! However, the food at the restaurant was exceptional. While there may have been one side dish that didn't appeal to my taste, my wife enjoyed it. We noticed some negative comments about the service, but personally, we were pleased with it.
Rooms are comfortable with kitchenette and good bathrooms. Despite being in the city it is on a quiet street. Staff are friendly and very helpful (even helping exchange currency when we missed the closing time for the exchange office). There is an adjoining restaurant that has a nice atmosphere and good food.
Louise L — Google review
Classic hotel in Antananarivo that has a lot of French feeling to it. The room is lovely and feels homey with little balcony looking over street life below. The restaurant and bar are pretty iconic with lots of greenery serving traditional Malagasy and French cuisine.
Seems to be a popular hotel among Europeans. Good location and nice staff. Very efficient breakfast serving. The restaurant was great. Very cozy interior and the food was tasty. They helped out creating a vegetarian dish based on the meat alternatives on the menu.
First hotel we stayed in after travelling to Madagascar. Had a huge room on the 6th floor, with a balcony overlooking the city. Fortunately they had a small lift to get my luggage up!
Left too early for breakfast but ate in the restaurant in the evening. Enjoyed the Italian menu, and it was good value and much nicer than the next 2 hotels. Safe to explore the area ( at the time), although recent riots have changed that for the moment. Disappointed our plans had to change and we're not going back. Staff were very helpful
Wife and I stayed at the hotel and ate here. Hotel was plenty good (at the end of our trip when we stayed here we had a room with a window to the elevator shaft... how cool is that!?) But the food was great I thought. Think there may have been a side dish I didn't like but that's on me, wife thought it was good. Seen some people have a gripe about the service. Wife and I really liked it. They leave you alone till you get there attention, usually just by eye contact. And there was always someone out there ready to help. On the topic of the servers we usually had Cedra (?), really hope that's how you spell his name. I liked him! Seriously no complaints.
We booked through GASY'CAR's discount, so the offer to price ratio is very decent in my opinion. We've read that Wi-Fi quality was an issue. But, in our experience, the Wi-Fi signal is very steady throughout our visit. (We stayed in 505 room, close to the central stairs.)
The service is good, and the room has nothing to complain about really. Probably would not stay again as this hotel is above our usual price range (budget) for hotels, but was a good experience.
Nice and well located hotel!
The staff was always friendly and helpful! The rooms are clean, but you can hear noises through the wall.
The restaurant was tasty (pizza), the breakfast very basic.
Amazing hotel with amazing restaurant. The rooms are complete (bathroom with towels, table/office, chair, window, very comfortable beds…)
The vibe is very good.
I recommend the “stracciatella ice cream” in this restaurant of Italian specialities.
13 Rue de l’Auximad, Antananarivo, Madagascar•
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