Dili

The capital of Timor-Leste

About Dili

Dili is the capital of Timor-Leste, home to around 150,000 people.

Best time

November–March for cooler, drier conditions

Weather

Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season

Experiences

Resistance Museum

Dare War Memorial

Motael Church

Budget travel

Dare War Memorial

Motael Church

Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.

Plan your trip

Day 1

Local favourites

New Lili's
Good Indonesian warung. Prices have increased since they became popular.
$
Starco Cafe
Good Indonesian warung.
$
Bebonuk beach BBQs
This is a string of identical BBQs that sets up every evening on the beach, serving excellent chicken, pork and fish skewers for about $1 ea
$
Miaow
Fresly baked French baguettes, develish fillings, mayo "to die for", delicious coffee, evil juices and more!
Castaway
One of the hippest and most reliable western joints. Good food, good staff, good crowd and views over the water.
$
Timor Plaza
Has a food court with western and Asian dishes, at higher prices than elsewhere. Makanan, the Indian-Malay place with roti canai, martabak a

Tourist favourites & top-rated

Central Hotel
Venture Hotel
$$
Beachside Hotel
Nice new hotel and cafe, with beautiful beach and view (across the street). A short walk to Cristo Rei monument. Closes early (19:00), but C
$$
Katua's Hotel
Reliable mid-range hotel downtown.
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Hotel Lecidere
Formerly the Tropical, this is a well-run Chinese-owned hotel with small and sterile (but clean) rooms, in the middle of downtown.
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In pictures

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