Welcome to Accra, Ghana
Neighborhoods
One of the most central areas of downtown Accra. Nearby tourist destinations, events, nightlife, resturaunt’s, and Embassies
41 locals recommend
Osu
One of the most central areas of downtown Accra. Nearby tourist destinations, events, nightlife, resturaunt’s, and Embassies
James Town
Labadi
Labadi beach is nearby, along with Sandbox beach club
City/town information
Cape Coast
Visit the Elmina Slave Dungeons to learn about the painful history of the Transatlantic slave trade in Ghana
Elmina
Visit the Elmina Slave Dungeons to learn about the painful history of the Transatlantic slave trade in Ghana
Kumasi
Visit the Northern region and visit a traditional village, see how Shea butter is made, and visit the National park.
Tamale
Visit the Northern region and visit a traditional village, see how Shea butter is made, and visit the National park.
Sightseeing
Cape Coast Castle
Victoria Road
Elmina Castle
Boti Falls
Mole National Park offers a major draw to nature lovers. Some 94 mammal species, over 300 bird species, nine amphibian species and 33 reptile species have been recorded in Mole. The 4,912 sq km (1,897 sq mile) area is the largest reserve in Ghana, with savannah and forest space, which is home to elephants, buffalo, hippos, leopards and rare birds such as the white-backed vulture.
14 locals recommend
Mole National Park
Mole National Park offers a major draw to nature lovers. Some 94 mammal species, over 300 bird species, nine amphibian species and 33 reptile species have been recorded in Mole. The 4,912 sq km (1,897 sq mile) area is the largest reserve in Ghana, with savannah and forest space, which is home to elephants, buffalo, hippos, leopards and rare birds such as the white-backed vulture.
Known for traditional sea fishing, its white-sand beaches and its lively nightlife. Kokrobite is a popular destination for tourists, backpackers and international volunteers seeking beaches and a break from the busy capital city.
16 locals recommend
Kokrobite
Known for traditional sea fishing, its white-sand beaches and its lively nightlife. Kokrobite is a popular destination for tourists, backpackers and international volunteers seeking beaches and a break from the busy capital city.
The beach is about 20km from west of Accra and is a poplar beach destination for many tourists in Ghana. Bojo Beach is the only beach where you experience the rich "Island" experience on a sand bank with one side being fresh water and the other side being salty.
50 locals recommend
Bojo Beach Resort
The beach is about 20km from west of Accra and is a poplar beach destination for many tourists in Ghana. Bojo Beach is the only beach where you experience the rich "Island" experience on a sand bank with one side being fresh water and the other side being salty.
Entertainment
Live music, dancing, food, drinks. Good spot for entertainment on a Wednesday evening or weekend.
26 locals recommend
Afrikiko
Liberation RoadLive music, dancing, food, drinks. Good spot for entertainment on a Wednesday evening or weekend.
Live jazz music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Drinks and food is also available.
36 locals recommend
+233 Jazz Bar & Grill
Doctor Isert StreetLive jazz music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Drinks and food is also available.
Jamrock Restaurant & Grill
Live band and resturaunt
Food scene
Tatale Vegan Restaurant
18th LaneBest vegan Resturaunt in Osu, Accra
Organic and healthy foods, smoothies, teas, coffee, sweets. Vegan, vegetarian, and meat options.
Gaia organics Cafe and retail
2Organic and healthy foods, smoothies, teas, coffee, sweets. Vegan, vegetarian, and meat options.
The African Regent is a hotel, and also has a resturaunt that is open to the public. They serve great food, offer a buffet, and a-la-carte items, and there is live piano playing in the evening.
The African Regent
237/238 N Airport RdThe African Regent is a hotel, and also has a resturaunt that is open to the public. They serve great food, offer a buffet, and a-la-carte items, and there is live piano playing in the evening.
Centrally located resturaunt that offers local dishes, American cuisine, and has vegetarian options. Good for hosting a group for an entertaining night out to dinner.
Bosphorus
Centrally located resturaunt that offers local dishes, American cuisine, and has vegetarian options. Good for hosting a group for an entertaining night out to dinner.
Buka Restaurant Osu Accra
g7 10th StPopular restaurant serving Ghanaian cuisine
Potbelly shack
91 Adjiringano RdShopping
Large market where you can find anything from fabric, garments, accessories, undergarments, spices, toiletries, fragrance, meat, shoes, and more.
13 locals recommend
Makola Market
a20 Kojo Thompson RdLarge market where you can find anything from fabric, garments, accessories, undergarments, spices, toiletries, fragrance, meat, shoes, and more.
Centre for National Culture
John Evans Atta Mills High StreetAccra Mall
Spintex RoadShopping, food court, electronics, Shoprite
Grocery store that has food, drinks, alcoholic beverages, household goods, and more
10 locals recommend
Shoprite Accra Mall
Tetteh Quarshie AveGrocery store that has food, drinks, alcoholic beverages, household goods, and more
Large supermarket with great variety of foods, household goods, and electronics
20 locals recommend
Palace mall
Large supermarket with great variety of foods, household goods, and electronics
Supermarket that offers groceries, alcoholic beverages, household goods, furniture, cleaning supplies, etc.
Melcom Spintex Shop
81 Spintex RdSupermarket that offers groceries, alcoholic beverages, household goods, furniture, cleaning supplies, etc.
Supermarket that carries groceries, household goods, furniture, and more. Offers a wide variety of international, more difficult to find foods/ingredients.
8 locals recommend
Maxmart 37
37 Liberation RoadSupermarket that carries groceries, household goods, furniture, and more. Offers a wide variety of international, more difficult to find foods/ingredients.
Whole Foods store carrying a wide variety of health foods and organic products, and caters to various types of diets (keto, vegan, low carb, gluten-free, etc).
Thrive Wholefoods
Boundary RoadWhole Foods store carrying a wide variety of health foods and organic products, and caters to various types of diets (keto, vegan, low carb, gluten-free, etc).
Travel Essentials
One of the top telecommunications providers where you can get your Ghana SIM card to call and text other local numbers. Bring your passport along for account creation.
MTN Accra Mall
One of the top telecommunications providers where you can get your Ghana SIM card to call and text other local numbers. Bring your passport along for account creation.
One of the top telecommunications providers where you can get your Ghana SIM card to call and text other local numbers. Ask about opening a Mobile Money (Momo) account as well to enable you to send money electronically where accepted. Bring your passport along for account creation.
Vodafone Shop - Accra Mall
Spintex RoadOne of the top telecommunications providers where you can get your Ghana SIM card to call and text other local numbers. Ask about opening a Mobile Money (Momo) account as well to enable you to send money electronically where accepted. Bring your passport along for account creation.
Fast and cost effective COVID-19 testing for travel. Book test online: https://ledingmedlab.com/
LEDing Medical Laboratory
55 Pawpaw StFast and cost effective COVID-19 testing for travel. Book test online: https://ledingmedlab.com/
COVID-19 testing for travel. They have a location at Burma Camp as well as at the Airport, Terminal 2. https://omni-diagnostics.com/
Omni Diagnostics Ghana
COVID-19 testing for travel. They have a location at Burma Camp as well as at the Airport, Terminal 2. https://omni-diagnostics.com/
Marina Mall
Airport Bypass RoadShopping center. Has Forex bureau to change money at good rates
Yasore FOREX BUREAU
Change money in the Accra mall
Resources for travel or relocation to Ghana, logistics, reputable local companies, points of interest, housing, and more.
African Diaspora Resource Centre
Doctor Esther Ocloo StreetResources for travel or relocation to Ghana, logistics, reputable local companies, points of interest, housing, and more.