Hôtel Niaouly

Top choice in Antananarivo


Between the beautiful Haute-Ville and the trendy bars and restaurants of Isoraka, the Niaouly punches well above its weight for the price. The rooms are pretty with polished wooden floors, Malagasy crafts and modern bathroom (the cheaper rooms are very dark, however) – the more you pay, the better the room and view. There's a panoramic terrace and good restaurant.


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Nearby Antananarivo attractions

1. Presidential Palace

0.37 MILES

This beautiful 19th-century manor was an official French residence for many years. It became the Malagasy presidential palace in 1975 and remained so…

2. Musée de la Photo

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Opened in early 2018, this fabulous photography museum is Antananarivo's best museum. There are four small rooms showing films (in French, English or…

3. Monument aux Morts

0.51 MILES

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4. Musée Andafivaratra

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5. Analakely Market

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6. Lac Anosy

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7. Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie

0.57 MILES

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8. Rova

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