🇬🇭 Ghana

10 best places in Accra

Accra is Ghana's high-energy capital on the Gulf of Guinea, where the fishing lanes of colonial-era Jamestown meet one of West Africa's liveliest restaurant and art scenes.

Sight

Black Star Square

Independence Square, with its monumental arches and Black Star, is the stage for state parades and Ghana's enduring symbol of independence.

Park

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

The mausoleum and gardens of Ghana's first president, paired with a museum on the country's independence struggle and Pan-Africanism.

Museum

National Museum of Ghana

The country's flagship museum houses archaeological finds, Ashanti royal regalia, and art from across Ghana's peoples.

District

Jamestown

The city's oldest quarter, with its fishing harbour, lighthouse, and bold street-art murals - Accra without the polish.

Market

Makola Market

The huge central market, the beating heart of the capital's fabric, food, and everyday commerce.

Sight

Labadi Beach

The city's most popular beach, alive with drummers, street food, and Atlantic waves on weekends.

Sight

W.E.B. Du Bois Centre

The former home and grave of Pan-Africanist W.E.B. Du Bois, now a memorial to the ties of the African diaspora.

Restaurant

Buka Restaurant

An Osu institution serving Ghanaian classics like jollof, banku, and stew in an authentic setting.

Restaurant

Republic Bar & Grill

A trendy Osu grill spot with live music, a magnet for Accra's young crowd after dark.

Café

Cafe Kwae

A stylish café serving locally roasted specialty coffee and breakfast, popular with digital nomads and creatives.

FAQ

Is Accra safe?

By regional standards Accra is calm: the main risks are petty theft, pushy vendors and money scams rather than violence. After dark, skip solo walks around areas like Jamestown and order a taxi through an app. Keep your phone and valuables close in the crowds at Makola Market.

When is the best time to visit Accra?

The dry season, roughly November to March, is the easiest window. In December and January the harmattan blows dust down from the north, so skies turn hazy, but it stays rain-free. The heaviest rains fall in late spring and early summer, and it is hot and humid all year.

How expensive is living in Accra?

It splits in two: local food, transport and markets are very cheap, while expat-standard housing in areas like Airport Residential or Cantonments is expensive and often demands a year of rent upfront. Imported goods, electronics and good healthcare cost more than you would expect. The cedi and inflation move a lot, so budget with a buffer.

How do you move to Ghana?

The usual routes are an employer-sponsored work permit, a residence permit for investors and business owners, or study. Separately, Ghana has diaspora-focused schemes that grew out of the Year of Return campaign, offering easier long-stay rights. Terms and processing practice change, and things take longer on the ground than promised, so verify current requirements.