Accra is a busy modern city, where the streets smell of delicious foods and the beach waits to cool you down.
You'll find a thriving local cultural scene, with everything from traditional song and dance to modern clubs with the latest live music. There are traditional crafts and cutting-edge contemporary fashions to be explored. The city's Dutch, British, and Danish influences blend with West African roots to create an unmissable destination.
Check out the National Museum of Ghana, artisan crafts at the Accra Art Centre, and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum.
Bojo Beach and Labadi Beach are just two options around Accra offering sparkling waters, along with activities like horseback riding and surfing.
From the busy Makola Market to the sleek Marina Mall and Accra Mall, you'll find bargains and good prices on everything from fashions to souvenirs and jewelry.
From street food to fine dining, there is a thriving foodie scene waiting to be explored in the city, including international influences on the busy trading port.
Accra boasts a hopping nightlife scene, whether your taste runs to dance clubs, live music, chic cocktail lounges, or good time bars.
There are two rainy seasons in Accra, with hot, humid temperatures year round. Most tourists visit during the cooler, drier periods between July and August, and December and April, when temperatures range between 77 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Kotoka International Airport (ACC) is located about 6 miles from the city center. A taxi from the airport to the city should cost about GH₵7.
Accra is a hub of the Ghana Railway Corporation, with connections to Kumasi and beyond.
The Accra-Winneba Highway links Accra and Winneba in the Central region, along with most major centers in Ghana.
Intercity bus service run by the State Transportation Corporation, with connections to most major centers in the country, and stops throughout the city center, which makes it an alternative to the tro tro system.
Afia Beach Hotel offers waterside comfort, a great central location, and your choice of room or bungalow. You can experience the stylish, modern side of Accra at the mid-priced Soriania Hotel.
The Beach - the Labadi beach area is lined with bars, restaurants, and nightclubs.
Central Accra - this includes the historic heart of the city and many of its hotels. You'll find the National Museum, Independence Square, and other attractions here.
Accra West - this modern area of town is where you'll find a lively business district, including the new West Hills Mall.
There is no public transit system per se, but there is a private network of tro tro, or minibuses. Standard fare is between GH₵1-5. Ask a local to show you how to flag one down.
Most taxis in the city are not metered, so be sure to negotiate a price before you set off. A typical fare within town is GH₵3-5.
A car rental will let you explore Mole National Park and other attractions nearby. You can rent a car with a driver for about GH₵41.50 per hour or GH₵345 per day.
You'll find a wealth of shopping options on Lokko Road or Cantonments Road in the Osu neighborhood. The Makola Market is the largest of the traditional markets, located in the central part of the city.
Lara Mart and MaxMart 37 are good-sized supermarkets, while Saagar Supermarket is a cheap alternative. A quart of milk will cost about GH₵2.30 and a dozen eggs GH₵2.50.
Enjoy superb Indian cuisine outdoors at Khana Khazana, with mains starting at GH₵20. For classic West African cuisine, choose Chez Clarisse Mama Africa, where dishes start at GH₵30.