We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
Free Newsletter

Interested in Dili?

We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for Dili each week.

TripAdvisor

Be the first to create a Dili Traveler List!

Visiting Dili, East Timor


Having endured 20 years of struggle for independence from Indonesia, East Timor's coastal capital, Dili, has made remarkable strides toward reconstruction after innumerable damages and losses. Its former Portuguese colonial flavor can still be found in remaining villas and churches along the waterfront, as well as the 65-foot statue of Jesus overlooking the coast, reminiscent of Cristo Redentor in Rio Di Janeiro. The waterfront parks and white sand beaches are popular for diving and relaxing.

Traveler Advice on Dili

16 Hotels & Accommodations

5 Things to Do

7 Restaurants

Weather

 | 
Extended Forecast
Monday
Jul 20
Hi:
77°F 25°C
Lo:
75°F 23°C
Tuesday
Jul 21
Hi:
80°F 26°C
Lo:
73°F 22°C
Wednesday
Jul 22
Hi:
82°F 27°C
Lo:
75°F 23°C

Traveler Reviews

Hotel Timor

Jun 22, 2009

This is the "luxury" hotel in Dili and it has the basics: housekeeping, room service, pool, wireless internet. This is where dignitaries stay, so it can be an interesting people-watching place. The...more

Esplanada Hotel

Jun 18, 2009

Well located in front of the beach (can't swim there though as the water is not clean in front of the city), with nice views from the bar-restaurant. Nice music at the bar. The food is not very good...more

May 2, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I was over in Dili, East Timor over Christmas. The town itself is pretty basic and easy to cover over a few days. I caught a local bus to Baucau and was able to explore outside of Dili. I stayed at...more

Dili Forum

Ask a Question or Browse the Discussions
Weather in Aileu November 28, 2007, 1 reply
need contact address of hotel in Dili January 16, 2008, 2 replies
it is expensive in Dili January 03, 2009, 4 replies
Entry requirements February 24, 2008, 3 replies
diving east timor June 16, 2008, 10 replies
Current (May 2008) safety, airline, hotel, and tour help. June 13, 2008, 1 reply
Nead to hire small bus in Dili July 31, 2008, 4 replies
transportation March 06, 2009, 1 reply
internet in dilli March 06, 2009, 3 replies
Just returned from Dili May 02, 2009, 6 replies
Search the Dili Forum