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Osu
hotelsLively district - Oxford Street with restaurants, bars, shops. Where tourists and young Ghanaians hang out. Osu Castle (former slave fort) nearby. Nightlife hub. Most tourist-friendly area.
Jamestown
hotelsHistoric fishing community - colonial forts, lighthouse, authentic Ga culture. James Fort and Ussher Fort (slave history). Raw, real Accra. Boxing gyms famous. Best with local guide.
Labadi / La
hotelsBeach district - Labadi Beach Resort most famous. Weekend parties, live music. Coconut sellers, horse rides. Where Accra relaxes. Can be crowded weekends. Beach culture African style.
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faq.subtitle Accra
Most need visa - apply at embassy or e-visa online ($150, 30 days). ECOWAS citizens visa-free. African Union passport holders too. Process straightforward but not cheap. 'Year of Return' made Ghana popular for diaspora.
YES! Often called 'Africa for beginners'. English-speaking, friendly, safe, politically stable. Good tourist infrastructure. Less overwhelming than some African cities. Ghanaian hospitality famous. Perfect introduction to West Africa.
Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle - UNESCO sites, 2-3 hours from Accra. Where millions were shipped to Americas. Emotionally heavy but important. Door of No Return. Essential historical experience. Many diaspora visitors find deeply moving.
2019 initiative inviting African diaspora 'home' - 400 years since first slaves to Americas. Ghana offers right of abode to diaspora. Many African Americans relocating. 'Beyond the Return' continues. Pan-African spirit strong.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Accra
Day trip to Cape Coast - slave castles (UNESCO), Door of No Return. 2-3 hours from Accra. Emotionally powerful but essential history. Combine with Kakum National Park (canopy walkway). Book tour or rent car.
Explore Makola Market - chaotic, colorful, authentic. Everything sold. Go morning, watch belongings. Fabric section famous (African prints). Overwhelming but essential Accra experience. Haggle expected.
Labadi Beach on weekends - Ghanaian beach party culture. Live music, dancing, food vendors. Locals and tourists mix. Entry fee at Labadi Beach Hotel section. Most fun on Saturday afternoons.
Try jollof rice (national pride!), banku with tilapia, kelewele (spiced plantains), waakye, fresh coconut. Ghanaian-Nigerian jollof rivalry serious! Food cheap and delicious. Street food safe at busy spots.
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
20 - 50 GHS
~35.0 $
Mid-range
80 - 200 GHS
~140 $
Fine dining
300 - 800 GHS
~550 $
Street Food
Local dish
10 - 30 GHS
~20.0 $
Drinks
Coffee
20 - 60 GHS
~40.0 $
Local beer
15 - 40 GHS
~27.5 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
3 - 8 GHS
~5.5 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
80 - 180 GHS / night
~130 $
Guesthouse
200 - 400 GHS / night
~300 $
Hotel 3★
500 - 1,200 GHS / night
~850 $
Hotel 5★
1,500 - 4,000 GHS / night
~2,750 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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VisaMastercard
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widespread
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MTN Mobile MoneyVodafone CashAirtelTigo Money
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Cash still dominates despite mobile money growth. Essential for taxis, street food, and smaller shops. Carry small denominations (1-20 GHS). Supermarkets and upscale hotels accept digital payments. MTN MoMo most popular mobile wallet (15M+ users).
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Licensed forex bureaux (Afriswap on Osu Oxford Street, Airport City Forex, Albrim Forex). First National Bank offers daily rates. Check Bank of Ghana license. Avoid airport and hotel exchanges.
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10%
Tipping appreciated but not mandatory. 10% in upscale restaurants. Hotel staff 5-10 GHS. Guides 20-50 GHS per day.
Safety
High safety level
Tourist area with low crime rate
Accra is one of Africa's safest capitals. Ghanaians famously friendly. Petty theft exists but rare. Watch belongings at beaches. Traffic chaotic but not dangerous. Political stability. 'Akwaaba' (welcome) spirit genuine.