About Antananarivo
Antananarivo is the capital of Madagascar, home to around 1,349,501 people.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Experiences
Things to do in Antananarivo
1
Prime Minister's Palace
2
Lemurs' Park
3
Botanical and Zoological Garden of Tsimbazaza
4
Cathedrale catholique d Andohalo
5
Museum of Art and Archaeology
Budget travel
Free things to do in Antananarivo
Lemurs' Park
Botanical and Zoological Garden of Tsimbazaza
Cathedrale catholique d Andohalo
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Prime Minister's Palace
- Visit Lemurs' Park
- Visit Botanical and Zoological Garden of Tsimbazaza
- Eat at La Table de Mariette
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Cathedrale catholique d Andohalo
- Visit Museum of Art and Archaeology
- Eat at Ile Bourbon
Where to eat
Local favourites
La Table de Mariette
This is a good choice for high quality Malagasy food. More expensive than many other restaurants.
Ile Bourbon
La Brasserie at the France Hotel
Very good and inexpensive. Try the calamari. Also vegetarian (non vegan) dishes, a very cheesy veg lasagne for 13,000 Ar.
Grill De Rova
Small menu. Great Zebu!
KudeTa
A slick setting for excellent French-influenced Malagasy food.
- $
Jasmin
Lovely veg meal with tofu. Perhaps a bit pricey.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Moonlight
Single and double rooms with a TV, Wi-Fi, free coffee. Some rooms have bathrooms outside the room. Two communal terraces.
Hotel Niaouly
22 single/double rooms. with own bathroom free Wi-Fi. some rooms have a balcony overlooking the Ambohijatovo garden. on the ground floor you
Hotel Chez Francis
12 single/double rooms with own bathroom. has free Wi-Fi.
El Mundo Hotel
A clean double room with own hot water bathroom. Friendly owners. Free Wi-Fi.
Aina Hotel
A clean nice size double room with own hot water bathroom. Cable TV. Fast Wi-Fi. Can pay with a mastercard. 10% discount if you stay five ni
Shopping
- Analakely Market
- Super U Supermarkets
- Tana Water Front Mall
- Leader Price hypermarket
- Jumbo Score Hypermarket
- L A City Mall
Museums & culture
- Prime Minister's Palace
- Cathedrale catholique d Andohalo
- Museum of Art and Archaeology
In pictures
Antananarivo gallery
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