Taylor Ville Guide Book
City/town information
Accra, Ghana's capital, is an extremely vibrant city. With good beaches, excellent nightlife, colorful markets and inspirational art galleries there is plenty to see and do to suit everyone's tastes. Getting around is easy, too, whether you choose to travel by private taxi or public tro-tro. If you'd rather walk, make sure to stay hydrated with the help of the city's numerous coconut stands. A tour guide is not a necessity, but can be a good idea for first time visitors or women traveling alone.
27 locals recommend
Accra
Accra, Ghana's capital, is an extremely vibrant city. With good beaches, excellent nightlife, colorful markets and inspirational art galleries there is plenty to see and do to suit everyone's tastes. Getting around is easy, too, whether you choose to travel by private taxi or public tro-tro. If you'd rather walk, make sure to stay hydrated with the help of the city's numerous coconut stands. A tour guide is not a necessity, but can be a good idea for first time visitors or women traveling alone.
Sightseeing
It is the most popular beach in Ghana, with a spacious shoreline lined with sparse coconut trees and plenty of activities on offer.
106 locals recommend
Labadi Beach Hotel
La RoadIt is the most popular beach in Ghana, with a spacious shoreline lined with sparse coconut trees and plenty of activities on offer.
A warren of stalls selling arts and crafts, known simply as the Arts Centre. Where good-quality handicrafts from all over Ghana are available.
22 locals recommend
Accra Arts Centre
John Evans Atta Mills High StreetA warren of stalls selling arts and crafts, known simply as the Arts Centre. Where good-quality handicrafts from all over Ghana are available.
Dedicated to the memory of the late Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the memorial park was built on a former British Polo field where Ghana's independence was declared in 1957. The Mausoleum is a magnificent Marble Monument and the last resting place of the first President of Ghana and his wife, Fathia Nkrumah.
100 locals recommend
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park & Mausoleum
Dedicated to the memory of the late Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the memorial park was built on a former British Polo field where Ghana's independence was declared in 1957. The Mausoleum is a magnificent Marble Monument and the last resting place of the first President of Ghana and his wife, Fathia Nkrumah.
It's the heart of all commercial activity in the city, with tons of manufactured products, imported clothing, farm produce, specialized services and millions of cedis in revenue flowing through the expansive market every day.
13 locals recommend
Makola Market
a20 Kojo Thompson RdIt's the heart of all commercial activity in the city, with tons of manufactured products, imported clothing, farm produce, specialized services and millions of cedis in revenue flowing through the expansive market every day.
Neighborhoods
Located about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) east of the central business district, Osu is a neighborhood in central Accra, Ghana, known for its busy commercial, restaurant and nightlife activity. It is locally known as the "West End" of Accra. A great percentage of nightlife activities happen in Osu (Nightclubs, Bars, restaurants, Casinos, 24hr gas stations, 24hr pharmacies, etc
41 locals recommend
Osu
Located about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) east of the central business district, Osu is a neighborhood in central Accra, Ghana, known for its busy commercial, restaurant and nightlife activity. It is locally known as the "West End" of Accra. A great percentage of nightlife activities happen in Osu (Nightclubs, Bars, restaurants, Casinos, 24hr gas stations, 24hr pharmacies, etc
Food scene
Shoprite Osu
Oxford StreetShop for your groceries here
Osu Night Market
I125 Basel StBest place for night street food in Accra
A laid-back outdoor complex is known for its collection of restaurants and Wednesday-night kizomba sessions. Located opposite the French embassy, it has a live band that will make you feel as though you were transported to Accra in the 1970s.
26 locals recommend
Afrikiko
Liberation RoadA laid-back outdoor complex is known for its collection of restaurants and Wednesday-night kizomba sessions. Located opposite the French embassy, it has a live band that will make you feel as though you were transported to Accra in the 1970s.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
There's A Special Event Almost Everyday
~ Monday Stars (community soccer match every Monday at La McDan Astroturf Park.
~ Tuesday Karaoke at Republic Bar
~ Wednesday Salsa Night at Afrikiko
~ Thursday Kizomba Night at Afrikiko
~ Friday Nights in Osu
~ Saturday/ Sunday Beach days at Bojo Beach/
Kokrobite Beaches
~ Late afternoon weekend chilling at The Sandbox
~ Pool Swimming at the Golden Tulip, Movenpick, Labadi Beach, Kempenski Hotels and many more