Ghana rewards travelers who look beyond the capital: slave trade castles on the coast, rainforest canopy walkways, Ashanti royal history, and some of West Africa's warmest hospitality. Here is how to plan it.
This is nearmeghana.com's tourism guide to Ghana: Accra, the Cape Coast castles, Kakum National Park's canopy walkway, Kumasi and Ashanti culture, and Mole National Park. It includes verified attraction and hotel listings plus practical travel tips.
Ghana's most famous rainforest park, about 30 km north of Cape Coast, known for its 350 metre canopy walkway of seven suspension bridges suspended up to 40 metres above the forest floor. Guided nature walks, birdwatching, and a visitor centre with restaurant and crafts round out the trip.
Historic castle in Cape Coast and UNESCO World Heritage Site, now a museum of the transatlantic slave trade.
The mausoleum and museum of Ghana's first president on the old Polo Grounds where independence was declared in 1957. Redeveloped and reopened in 2023 with landscaped gardens, statues, a museum, and a dancing musical fountain.
The former home of the African-American scholar and civil rights leader who lived in Ghana until his death in 1963. The museum, library, and quiet gardens trace his life and the wider Pan-African movement.
Accra's most popular public beach, a full-day scene of food stalls, live music, souvenir vendors, football games, and horse rides along the shore. Lifeguards patrol the swimming area and a small entrance fee keeps the facilities maintained.
Ghana's national museum, opened in 1957 and fully renovated before reopening in June 2022. Archaeology, ethnography, and art galleries trace the country's story, with a side exhibit of presidential cars; visitor reviews from 2026 confirm it is open and guided tours run daily.
One of the world's largest public squares, built by Kwame Nkrumah in 1961 for Ghana's national celebrations. The Independence Arch, the Black Star Gate, and the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier are free to view in daylight, and the March 6 independence parade is the year's biggest event.
The Forestry Commission's wildlife park in Achimota Forest, created in 1961 and reopened in late 2022 with new security, CCTV, and rebuilt enclosures after a temporary closure. Around 100 animals live there, including lions, monkeys, antelopes, crocodiles, and ostriches.
Three floors of Ghanaian art by the beach, founded by the artist Ablade Glover. Paintings, sculpture, kente, masks, Asafo flags, and even fantasy coffins, all priced and for sale, with a sea breeze and a pool out back.
A full service destination management company running cultural, historical, eco, and adventure tours across Ghana and West Africa, from city tours to multi-country trips. Their own site lists land packages and prices.
An Oxford Street travel company handling West Africa tours, corporate travel, flights, and hotel bookings. Operating since 2006 with partner offices across the region.
Housed in the former residence of Asantehene Agyeman Prempeh I, built in 1925, this is Ghana's most important royal heritage museum with gold regalia, kente collections, and guided tours of Asante history.
A smaller museum inside the Kumasi Cultural Centre dedicated to Otumfuo Sir Osei Agyeman Prempeh II, with his personal belongings, royal regalia, and a replica Golden Stool once given to Lord Baden-Powell.
The city's main arts and crafts complex, home to the Prempeh II Museum, artisan workshops in kente, brass and pottery, a craft market, and traditional dance and drumming performances.
The 1897 fort built by the British on the site of the Asante Aban Palace now houses Ghana's only military museum, with weapons, medals, armoured vehicles, and exhibits on the Anglo-Ashanti Wars and WWII.
The sacred spot where the legendary priest Okomfo Anokye planted his sword in 1695, which no one has ever been able to pull out, on the grounds of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
Ghana's oldest zoo, established in 1951 near Kejetia, home to around 135 animals from over 40 species including lions, monkeys, and reptiles, with education and conservation programmes.
Ghana's only natural lake, formed by a meteorite impact about 1.3 million years ago and sacred to the Ashanti people, with boat cruises, swimming, hiking trails, and lakeside villages.
A 20-room lakeside resort at Abono on Lake Bosomtwe with a restaurant, lake boat cruises, and mountain views about 35km south of Kumasi.
An eco-friendly lakeside guesthouse on the quiet side of Lake Bosomtwe near Kuntanase, with bungalows, canoeing, hiking, and a restaurant right on the shore.
The only butterfly sanctuary in West Africa, a 54.65 sq km protected rainforest about 30km from Kumasi with over 400 butterfly species, 120 bird species, and guided forest trails.
Kumasi's premier urban park on Victoria Opoku Ware Street, with landscaped gardens, a children's playground, a small lake, and Ghana's first dancing fountain.
The legendary birthplace of kente cloth, about 19km from Kumasi, where master weavers work traditional looms and visitors can tour the workshops and buy authentic handwoven pieces.
The historic home of adinkra cloth about 15 to 20km north of Kumasi, where artisans carve calabash stamps and print symbolic patterns with dye made from badie bark, with hands-on workshops for visitors.
A Kumasi-based tour company running Asante culture and heritage tours, Kejetia market tours, kente and adinkra village day trips, and Elmina Castle excursions.
A Kumasi city tour operator offering customized culture, nature and walking tours covering Manhyia Palace, the sword site, Kejetia Market, and the kente and adinkra villages.
A travel agency and tour company with an office at Kumasi City Mall (Suite 63, opposite Compu Ghana), handling tours and travel services.
A travel and tour agency based at Kumasi Airport (Prempeh I International Airport) offering city tours, safaris, and travel packages.
The solemn heritage site about 40 km along the Cape Coast-Kumasi highway where enslaved Africans took their last bath on African soil before the march to the coastal castles. Today it hosts the Memorial Garden of Return and Ghana's annual Emancipation Day ceremony.
Built in 1820 as a lookout post and converted to a working lighthouse before 1838, this square stone tower on Dawson's Hill is maintained by the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board. Visitors can explore the lighthouse exterior, nearby cannons, and panoramic views over Cape Coast town and harbour.
Built in 1821 on the site of the earlier Phipps Tower, this small hilltop fort was a signalling and outlook post and was later renamed for Queen Victoria. One of the UNESCO-listed Forts and Castles of Ghana, kept in respectable condition by the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board.
Beachfront resort at 42 Victoria Park, a short walk from Cape Coast Castle, built by a German-Turkish couple in 2000. Offers a private sand beach, on-site restaurant and bars, catering to budget travellers, families, and business visitors.
Lakeside eco attraction carved out of forest near Kakum, famous for its crocodile ponds where visitors can watch and even touch crocodiles under staff supervision. Also has boat rides, a swimming pool, gift shop, and a Ghanaian restaurant with the Hans Seafood Tray.
Cape Coast based local guide with a 5.00 rating on GuruWalk, running private tours from Elmina Castle to Kakum's canopy walk and Takoradi shore excursions. Bookable on GuruWalk, Viator, GetYourGuide, and TripAdvisor.
A 1,365-hectare protected wetland along the Sakumono beach road in the Tema Metropolis, designated a Ramsar site on 14 August 1992 and managed by the Forestry Commission's Wildlife Division. It acts as a storm-water buffer and stopover for migratory birds, though parts are threatened by encroachment.
A travel agency incorporated in 2005 with its head office in Tema Community 6. It sells airline tickets and handles corporate and leisure travel, domestic tours, car rentals and education-abroad advisory.
A Dutch-built fort from 1642 in Sekondi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that served as a trading post and later a lighthouse; now a naval base managed under the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board.
A 1656 Dutch fort on a hill above Butre village near Takoradi, where the Treaty of Butre was signed; a UNESCO World Heritage Site with guided tours arranged by the town's tourism committee and panoramic Atlantic views.
A named beach on the Sekondi coast in Sekondi-Takoradi, an active swimming and relaxation spot.
A quiet, less commercialized beach near Takoradi known for clean sands and calm waters, good for swimming and relaxing.
A Takoradi-based tour guide outfit offering bike tours around the city, with a public website and listed hours.
A Ghanaian tour operator based in Sekondi-Takoradi specializing in cultural heritage and regional tours, listed on TripAdvisor with reviews.
A Takoradi travel and tour agency near Daavi Ama Accra Station offering ticketing, hotel booking and tour services.
A Takoradi-based tour operator offering tour packages, holiday packages, hotel booking and car rental.
The Tamale Cultural Centre in the city's central business district, a vibrant crafts village with leather goods, beads, smocks, batik and tie-dye, plus a resident cultural troupe. It is the main public showcase of Northern Region heritage.
A licensed and locally operated travel and tour company based in Tamale, offering guided tours to Mole National Park, the Mognori eco-village and Larabanga Mosque, plus car rental. It is consistently reviewed by travellers on major tour platforms.
An art and cultural space founded by internationally acclaimed artist Ibrahim Mahama in Tamale, featuring old airplanes and trains converted into classrooms and galleries. It is admission free and open all week to the public.
A contemporary art space founded by Ibrahim Mahama near the SSNIT Junction in Tamale, adjacent to St. John of the Cross School. It hosts exhibitions and art projects focused on northern Ghana.
An iconic landmark of Tamale with striking Sahelian-style architecture and tall minarets, reflecting the city's deep Islamic heritage. Visitors are welcome outside prayer times with respectful dress.
The palace of the Gulkpe Naa, a senior Dagomba chief, and a noted historical site in Tamale. It offers visitors insight into the deep-rooted chieftaincy traditions of the Dagbon kingdom.
A Sunyani-based travel and tourism company at the Knight of St. John Building on Cocoa Board Road. Arranges tours and travel services for visitors exploring the Bono Region.
The Sunyani terminal of O.A. Travel and Tours, a Ghanaian-owned coach company on the Kumasi-Sunyani Road. Runs scheduled intercity bus services connecting Sunyani to Accra, Kumasi and beyond.
Sunyani's main public park and open green space, listed among the city's top things to do. Used for recreation, gatherings and outdoor events in the town centre.
Established in 1973 and run by the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board, the museum preserves the history and ethnographic heritage of the Volta Region, including Ewe artifacts and colonial-era relics.
A Ho-based tour operator offering travel and tours in the Volta Region, located opposite the vulcanizer at the Dome Total filling station.
A travel and tours company in Ho, near the Tarso Hotel, organizing trips and events in the Volta Region.
A travel and tours company based in Bankoe, Ho, serving the Volta Region.
Koforidua Jackson Park is the town's historic community and public service park, hosting funerals, weddings, concerts and government events including the 2026 national May Day parade. It was redeveloped and commissioned in November 2024 with a GHc8 million-plus facelift adding event centres, a gym, courts, stands and lockable stores.
The Koforidua Sports Stadium, upgraded and recommissioned in December 2023 as a multi-purpose Youth Resource Centre, is the only sports stadium in the Eastern Region with a 5,000-seat capacity. The facility has a FIFA-standard pitch, an eight-lane tartan track, a gymnasium and courts for basketball, volleyball, tennis, badminton and taekwondo.
Seat of the Omanhene of Techiman and the Techiman Traditional Council on Akumfi Ameyaw Avenue; its courtyard hosts traditional durbars and cultural events.
Hiking and caving expedition site about 12 miles from Techiman, marketed as a Techiman day trip by Visit Ghana, with a sacred grove, guesthouse and guided hikes open daily from dawn to dusk.
Cave and mountain tourist attraction about 4.5 miles from Techiman on the Techiman-Nkoranza road, listed as active.
One of the largest known gold deposits on Earth and one of the largest underground gold mines in the world, operated by AngloGold Ashanti. Gold has been mined at the site since the late 19th century and the town grew around the 1897 discovery.
Statue in Obuasi built by the mining company and popular with visitors as a symbol of the town's gold mining heritage.
Anglican cathedral in Obuasi noted as an architectural gem offering a glimpse into the religious life of the town.
Golf club associated with AngloGold Ashanti, listed among Obuasi's major entertainment centers alongside the AGA clubhouse and the Len Clay Sports Stadium.
Ghanaian travel agency founded in Obuasi in 2013, now operating from Accra with an Obuasi presence at Petro Afrique, Bogobri. Offers packaged tours, leisure and business travel, airline ticketing and inbound Ghana tour packages.
19th-century Sudanese-style mud-brick palace, the residence of the Wa Naa, paramount chief of the Waala people. It stands as a symbol of Wa tradition and royalty, with pointed buttresses and Y-shaped wooden columns.
Historic Sudano-Sahelian mud mosque in the Dondoli area of Wa, a landmark of the region's Islamic heritage and a stop on heritage tours.
The main central mosque of Wa, an active place of worship and a notable religious landmark in the city.
Ancient Sudanese-style mosque at Nakore on the outskirts of Wa, featured as a stop on heritage tours of the Upper West Region alongside the Wa Naa's Palace.
Regional museum in Bolgatanga established in 1972 and installed in its current location in 1991 by the Ghana National Commission on Culture. Exhibits include local pottery, musical instruments, jewellery, weaponry and chiefs' possessions, and it organises tours to regional sites including the Tongo-Tengzuk Hills and the Paga Crocodile Pond.
Art centre built in 2003 by the municipal assembly to promote Ghanaian and African cultural heritage, selling woven baskets, smocks, hats, leather works, beads, figurine dolls, sculptures, ceramics and drums. Listed among the Municipality's tourist attractions in the Assembly's official composite budget.
Tour operator based in Bolgatanga offering multi-day, cultural, historical and heritage tours, day trips and private tours of Bolgatanga and surrounding areas of northern Ghana.
Traditional shrine listed among the tourist attractions of the Bolgatanga Municipality in the Assembly's official composite budget.
Multi-use stadium in Tarkwa and home ground of Ghana Premier League side Medeama SC. The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation rebuilt it for US$16.2 million and handed it to the National Sports Authority in August 2024 as an 8,000-plus seater world-class stadium.
One of the largest gold mines in Ghana and in the world, operated by Gold Fields, with estimated reserves of about 15.1 million ounces of gold. The mine and its foundation are central to Tarkwa's mining heritage and community infrastructure.
Public university at Tarkwa in the Western Region, founded in 1952 as the Tarkwa Technical Institute and a fully fledged university since November 2004 (Act 677), specializing in mining, petroleum and engineering education.
The Aflao Border Post is the busiest border crossing in Ghana and a main gateway to francophone West Africa. Travelers clear Ghana Immigration here and cross on foot or by car toward Lome. Currency exchange booths for cedi to CFA conversions operate near the border.
Ghana's first and largest national park, established in 1971, covering about 4,840 square kilometres of savannah. It is home to elephants, buffalo, antelope and over 300 bird species, with guided walking safaris from the park headquarters near Larabanga.
One of the oldest mosques in Ghana and West Africa, built in Sudanic mud-and-stick style, with local legend dating its founding to 1421. It stands in Larabanga, about 15 kilometres north of Damongo, and is a major pilgrimage site often called the Mecca of West Africa.
Community-run eco-village on the eastern edge of Mole National Park offering canoe safaris on the Mole River, village tours, shea butter production demonstrations and drumming performances.
Traditional seat and official residence of the Yagbonwura, Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom, in Damongo. A new modern palace complex was commissioned in December 2024.
Revered sacred stone about one kilometre from Larabanga, linked to the founding legend of the Larabanga Mosque and a stop for visitors to the area.
Tented safari lodge near Mole National Park offering overnight stays for park visitors.
The traditional seat of the Nayiri, Overlord of Mamprugu, located in central Nalerigu just southeast of the bus station. It is the focal point of cultural celebrations including the Damba Festival and the Fire Festival, and its layout has remained consistent since the 1960s.
Ruins of a defensive wall built in the mid-1700s by Mamprusi king NaJeringa to protect the capital of Nalerigu, standing about 6 feet at its highest point today. Located off the main road on the west side of town, it is free to visit.
Annual cultural festival celebrated by Mamprusi, Dagomba and related peoples, with the largest Nalerigu observance held at the Nayiri Palace. The 2025 edition took place on September 9 and 10 with processions, drumming and the Na'akyimma Damma.
A group of rock outcrops a short hike from Nalerigu that is good for bouldering and exploring, listed among the area's natural wonders.
The Dambai ferry (pontoon) landing is the lakeside crossing point on the Volta Lake at Dambai, used by ferries and boats before and alongside the new bridge.
The Dambai Bridge is the Volta Lake crossing at Dambai built under the Big Push programme, cutting travel time across the lake and already a local landmark for visitors.
Accra has the country's widest choice of hotels, from five star landmarks to beachfront resorts. Book early for Detty December and festival weekends.
One of Accra's best known five star hotels, set in the Ministries area with restaurants, pools, and conference facilities.
Upscale hotel on Independence Avenue in Ridge, Accra, known for its large pool and business facilities.
Beachfront resort hotel in La, Accra, with direct access to Labadi Beach and a well known restaurant scene.
Modern international hotel in Accra's Airport City district, popular with business travelers.
Established Accra hotel in North Ridge, long popular for conferences, events, and weekend dining.
Four star hotel on Rain Tree Road in the Nhyiaeso district with an outdoor pool, kids pool, tennis courts, on site casino and conference facilities. It previously traded as the Golden Tulip Kumasi City; hotel management confirmed the change from Golden Tulip to Lancaster on its TripAdvisor page, where 2026 reviews are current.
Registered two star hotel on Major Kobbina Drive in Danyame estates near the Army Officers Mess, a member of the Ghana Hotels Association. It has 60 rooms, an outdoor pool, fitness centre, restaurant and conference facilities, about 22 minutes from Prempeh I International Airport.
Hotel on Club Street off Accra Road with two pool areas, a restaurant, bar, conference rooms and 24 hour reception. Check in from 12:00, check out by 12:00.
Hotel at 19 Harper Road, Nhyiaeso with 51 rooms, an outdoor pool, restaurant, bar and fitness facilities. Convenient to Kumasi Sports Stadium and Saint Peter's Cathedral Basilica.
Hotel at 32 Volta Avenue, Nhyiaeso with an outdoor pool, restaurant, bar and conference rooms, plus an airport shuttle and laundry service. Check in from 8:00, check out by 13:00.
Hotel at Ahodwo Roundabout known for its award winning Indian and Chinese restaurant, with free airport transport on prearrangement, free breakfast, fitness centre and two meeting rooms.
Three star resort opposite St. Louis Secondary School in Oduom with 21 rooms, an outdoor pool, restaurant, three bars, a jazz hut and conference hall, about a 10 minute drive from KNUST.
Three star hotel on Circular Road, Ridge Danyame with 25 air conditioned rooms, an outdoor pool, spa services and a restaurant serving local and international cuisine. Free continental breakfast daily from 7 to 9 AM.
Centrally located hotel on Sagoe Lane in Adum town with 21 rooms plus a suite, a bar, restaurant, 24 hour reception and laundry services. A few minutes walk from the city centre and close to Prempeh Assembly Hall.
Hotel on Prempeh II Street in Adum, in the heart of Kumasi's central business district near Prempeh Assembly Hall. Listed in the Kumasi hotels directories with 63 Google reviews.
Guesthouse style hotel at 3B Club Street, Fumesua with a restaurant, bar and garden, offering free breakfast, free parking and airport transfer. Bookable on Hotels.com and TripAdvisor with 2026 reviews.
Hotel in Bremang, Kontwima, Kumasi with an active operating listing and 54 reviews.
Hotel at 80 Obei Nkwantabisa Avenue, Kumasi with an outdoor and indoor pool and bar lounge, bookable via KAYAK.
Guesthouse on the KNUST campus near the university poolside run by the International Programmes Office, with nine rooms in a serene setting and complimentary breakfast. Single occupancy GHC350 per night, double occupancy GHC450 per night.
Six room guesthouse near the Vice Chancellor's Lodge on the KNUST campus run by the International Programmes Office, with breakfast included. Single occupancy GHC250 per night, double occupancy GHC350 per night.
Guesthouse in Oduom near KNUST offering elegant rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi, a restaurant serving local and international dishes, free on site parking and a 24/7 front desk.
Three star guesthouse in Oduom near KNUST aimed at business travellers, bookable via KAYAK with room service, free WiFi and flat screen TVs.
Established beachfront resort at Mmoframa Akyinim, Elmina, set in lush grounds with a private beach, outdoor pool, golf course and restaurant. Family-friendly with horse riding, animal ponds and gardens, a few minutes from Elmina Castle.
Oceanfront resort in Elmina with 32 rooms, a restaurant and bar, outdoor and children's pools, and jogging trails. About 3 km from Elmina Castle, popular with families and tour groups.
Hotel on the hills of Cape Coast at No. 1 Second Ridge, with air-conditioned rooms, some with balconies, an outdoor pool, fitness center, restaurant and bar. Hosts conferences and events; about 6 km from Cape Coast Castle.
4-star hotel at Park Springs Close near the University of Cape Coast, with 36 air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor pool, garden, restaurant and bar. Serves a complimentary English breakfast daily and sits about 1.5 km from Cape Coast Castle.
4-star beachfront resort on 11 JJ Rawlings High Street, Elmina, with an African-shaped pool, private beach, restaurant serving African, American and British cuisine, spa and tennis. Guest ratings around 9.0; about 3.5 km from Elmina Castle.
Beachfront resort on Victoria Road about 500 m from Cape Coast Castle, with a restaurant, bar and grill, rooftop terrace with ocean views and free WiFi. A relaxed mid-range option for castle-area visitors.
The 50-room Tema property of the indigenous Alisa Hotels group, with an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, garden, full-service spa and conference and banqueting facilities, including a new 400-seater pavilion. 4 stars, 4.5 from 800+ Google reviews.
Modern luxury hotel on Ike City Street in Community 25, behind EMEFs Estate, with 54 air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, two bars, outdoor pools, spa, gym and conference centre. Opened in 2024; rooms from about US$99.
Hotel on Halcrow Road in Community 2, adjacent to the GPHA Club House, with active listings on major booking platforms. Confirmed operating status: Active.
Wellness-focused resort off Beach Road on the Tema Harbour Road side in Community 3, bookable on major hotel platforms with live availability.
3.5-star hotel opposite Rama Down in Community 11 on Old Medass Road, with a restaurant, bar, fitness centre, spa and meeting rooms, near Tema Port and the Golden Dragon Casino. Has its own website.
Hotel on Lumumba Loop in Tema with food and beverage facilities. Confirmed operating status: Active, open now.
Small hotel at 11 Rama Street in Tema with a 24-hour front desk, on-site restaurant and free parking, holding a live Tripadvisor listing.
Google-listed Tema hotel with an active presence and 50+ reviews, appearing in current Tema hotel rankings.
2-star hotel in Tema West with 18 rooms, free WiFi, airport shuttle, on-site restaurant and lounge bar, bookable on major travel platforms.
Four-star beachfront hotel on Beach Road with two outdoor pools, a tennis court, fitness centre and on-site restaurant. Check-in 14:00, check-out 12:00.
Three-star hotel on Beach Road with 45 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes, free WiFi and balconies. Named Most Accommodating Hotel in Ghana at the Hospitality Awards Ghana.
Hotel on Plot 7 Ama Akroma Rd with pool, breakfast and parking, rated 3.9 across 1,600 reviews.
Historic 44-room boutique hotel set on over seven acres, built in 1934 by the British Air Force for flying officers. Now operated by the Eagles group with spa and outdoor pool.
Four-star hotel on Beach Road at Whale Avenue, formerly the Protea Hotel Takoradi Select by Marriott. Rated 4.2 across 1,000 reviews.
Eagles-group hotel at No.2 Eagles Lane, rated 4.4 across 1,100 reviews.
Three-star hotel at 9 Shippers Road, Chapel Hill with 42 rooms, an outdoor pool, on-site bar and free WiFi. Rated 3.9 across 422 reviews.
Bed and breakfast inn at No. 200B Beach Rd that also hosts functions and entertainment, with a restaurant and outdoor pool. Rated 4.3 across 367 reviews.
Apartment hotel on Shippers Road, Chapel Hill (Plot 22) with outdoor pool and restaurant. Takoradi's top-rated hotel at 4.5 across 466 reviews.
Hotel in Takoradi rated 3.9 across 367 reviews.
Hotel in Takoradi rated 4.2 across 705 reviews.
Beach resort in Essipong, rated 4.5 across 110 reviews.
Eagles-group lodge in Takoradi rated 4.0 across 281 reviews.
Hotel at No. 8 Lefeber Street, Chapel Hill, close to pubs and clubs including Vienna.
Guest inn on Starfish Loop near Beach Road rated 3.8 across 180 reviews.
Three-star hotel at 50E Akuffo Addo Road, Anaji.
3-star hotel on Lamashegu-Builpela Road with 68 air-conditioned rooms, a large outdoor pool, restaurant, free breakfast and extensive conference facilities. A premier events venue in the Northern Region, bookable via major hotel platforms.
Four-star hotel on Mariam Road in Agric with a swimming pool, fitness center and on-site restaurant serving local and international cuisine. Room rates reported around $80 per night; its own site takes bookings.
22-room modern hotel on Picorna Road with a restaurant, snack bar, night club and conference centre. One of Tamale's most reviewed hotels at 3.7 from 391 reviews.
Upscale 3.5-star hotel on Nobisco Road with about 130 rooms, an indoor pool, garden, terrace, airport shuttle and free breakfast. Rated 8.8 Excellent from 60 reviews on Hotels.com, from about $43 a night.
53-room hotel on 4th Road, Russian Bungalows, billed as the region's first premium hotel, with an indoor pool, modern restaurant, conference facility and free breakfast. Tripadvisor reviewers praise its staff and cuisine.
Budget-friendly guesthouse in central Tamale with clean air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi and a simple breakfast, starting around $40 a night. Tripadvisor business travelers rate it Tamale's best-value stay, noting a new pool.
2-star lodge on the quieter side of Tamale with air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, restaurant and room service, rated 9.1 Excellent from 14 reviews on Wego. Guests praise the personal care and peaceful nights.
Lodge on Salaga Road near the Vittin Police Barrier, behind Naagamni, listed on booking platforms from about $59 a night. Tripadvisor reviewers recommend it as a base for Mole National Park trips.
Lodge on Clinton Street in the Target area with a restaurant and a big clean pool, rated 4.7 from 15 reviews. Tripadvisor lists it among Tamale's specialty lodgings.
Hotel on the Bolgatanga-Tamale Road with breakfast included, listed on booking platforms from about $30 a night. Tripadvisor reviewers call it relaxing and peaceful.
Lodge in the North Kanvilli residential area, listed on booking platforms from about $30 a night.
Well-known Sunyani hotel on the Sunyani-Berekum Road with an outdoor pool, restaurant, gym, bar and free airport shuttle. Its own site describes 250 rooms, 10 meeting venues and multiple national hospitality awards including CIMG Hospitality Facility of the Year.
3.5-star hotel on Catholic University Avenue with a full-service spa, outdoor pool and business facilities. Expedia lists it as a spa-themed getaway with elegant decor and meeting rooms.
3-star hotel near Fofie Junction in Abesim with an outdoor pool, spa, restaurant, bar and airport shuttle. Trivago rates it 7.7 Good from 520 guest ratings.
Hotel on the Abesim-Sunyani Road, about five minutes from Sunyani centre and the airport. Its own site notes air-conditioned rooms, minibars, kitchenettes and jacuzzis in the suites, plus indoor and outdoor pools and conference rooms.
A 4-star hotel atop Kabakaba Hill with 72 rooms and apartments, conference halls for 25 to 300 guests, a poolside, a rooftop restaurant and a nightclub with panoramic views over Ho. Its own site describes the cuisines as local and continental, prepared by some of the country's best chefs.
An established Ho hotel billed by its own site as an excellent base for discovering the Volta Region and a stopover for business travelers, with a conference facility for 200+ guests, a restaurant, a swimming pool and in-house entertainment. Listed active on major travel directories with 700+ reviews.
A long-running Ho hotel (established 1994) on the Ho-Nyive road near the Police Training Depot, about five minutes from the central market, with 80 rooms across chalets and executive blocks, two restaurants, three bars, three conference halls, a pool and a business centre. It keeps an active Instagram and its own site with room categories and rates.
A hilltop hotel on Weta Hills off Klefe Road overlooking the Ho township, with 60 rooms, a restaurant, bar, outdoor pool and free breakfast, registered in the GhanaYello directory since 2011 with establishment year 2008. Reviewers call out its peaceful hilltop setting and views of Ho lit up at night.
A nature resort on Kabakaba Hill near the TV pole road with 26 rooms, two outdoor pools, two restaurants, a spa, a coffee shop and its own tour/dining packages covering Wli Falls and Volta Lake cruises. Rooms are listed on its own site from GHC 450 a night.
A six-room executive hotel on Stadium Road near Miracle Life Clinic, with individually designed ensuite rooms including one with a jacuzzi, a restaurant serving African, continental and Chinese cuisine, a stocked bar and a conference facility for weddings and events. Rated 5 of 5 on TripAdvisor.
A hotel at 30 Gbalava Street in Ho with an active website and booking presence, rated 4.3 of 5 on TripAdvisor and 3.7 from over 300 Google reviews. It is one of the smaller, well-reviewed independent hotels in town.
3-star hotel at Mile 50 on the Accra-Koforidua road with an outdoor pool, restaurant, bar, gym and conference rooms. It hosted the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League launch and draws about 1,600 Google reviews.
160-room hotel on the Koforidua-Nsutam road with an informal restaurant, outdoor pool, fitness center and meeting rooms. Confirmed spelling is Capital View, not Capitol View.
Budget-friendly 3-star hotel on the Koforidua-Nsutam road with a pool, restaurant, gym and free breakfast, popular with conference and training groups. 714 Google reviews, active.
3-star hotel in Medical Village with 40 rooms, an outdoor pool, spa, fitness center and two restaurants, with views toward Obuo Tabiri mountain. Active with 618 Google reviews.
Hotel on the Koforidua-Nsutam road with a restaurant, bar, 24-hour room service and free breakfast. 557 Google reviews, active.
13-room hotel opposite Dankese Road with an outdoor pool, restaurant, bar and complimentary breakfast, listed on Booking.com, Trip.com and Traveloka. Active.
Guest hotel in Koforidua with 565 Google reviews at 3.9, listed as active and open.
Suburban 3-star hotel opposite the Ministries, close to the Electoral Commission, with 28 rooms, a restaurant and free English breakfast 8 to 10 AM. Bookable on Hotels.com, active.
Hotel rated 4.8 with 63 reviews, listed with a pool and free breakfast on Hotels.com. Active.
3-star apartment hotel in Two Streams with a restaurant, bar, room service and 24-hour front desk, rated 8.6 on Booking.com with 40 reviews. Active.
Boutique hotel on Villa Kam Avenue near Mount Carmel Girls Senior High School with 17 rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, on-site restaurant and bar, free WiFi and free private parking. TripAdvisor rates it 4.8 as the top specialty lodging in Techiman; the hotel hosts conferences and private events.
4-star hotel in Techiman with restaurant, bar, shared lounge, room service and 24-hour front desk. All rooms have air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, fridges and private bathrooms; continental or full English breakfast available. Prices start around $45 per night.
3-star mid-range hotel off the Techiman-Sunyani road near Valley View University with 330 Google reviews. Facilities include an on-site restaurant, bar, free WiFi, private parking, meeting and banquet facilities, laundry and 24-hour front desk.
One of Techiman's most-reviewed hotels with 311 Google reviews, located on the Kumasi-Techiman road. Amenities include a swimming pool, on-site restaurant, bar, WiFi, parking, laundry and 24-hour reception. TripAdvisor reviewers note the affordable rooms and good breakfast.
Hotel on the Kumasi-Techiman road in Hansua with 24 rooms, an on-site restaurant and bar, 24-hour front desk and free parking. Rated 3.8 with 165 Google reviews; has hosted events such as the Glam Style Awards.
3.5-star hotel in Hansua-Brigade near the SDA church off the Techiman-Kumasi road, with a bar and restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Rated 4.0 with 40 Google reviews, around $44 per night.
Hotel on the Techiman-Nkoranza road rated 3.6 with 117 Google reviews. A TripAdvisor reviewer gave it 5/5, praising its cleanliness, breakfast served in the room, hot shower and air conditioning.
Lodging off the Techiman-Wenchi road with 229 Google reviews. TripAdvisor lists Dery Hotel Limited with a 5/5 review, noting its restaurant, bar/lounge and family-friendly setup.
Hotel on the Sunyani-Wenchi road in Techiman rated 3.5 on TripAdvisor. A reviewer praised its clean swimming pool, friendly service and local stews in the simple restaurant.
Hotel in Techiman rated 3.7 with 202 Google reviews; also listed on TripAdvisor with 18 reviews.
Budget-friendly hotel in the Techiman township with 128 Google reviews. Listed on Jumia Travel with free WiFi, a bar and restaurant.
Lodge in Techiman rated 3.8 with 102 Google reviews.
Hotel in Techiman rated 3.6 with 91 Google reviews.
TripAdvisor's number 1 of 2 hotels in Obuasi with a 4.3 rating from 12 reviews. Hotels.com lists it as a 4.5-star property with an outdoor and children's pool, spa, restaurant and bar/lounge.
Lodge at Gausu, Obuasi, five minutes from the historic township, rated among the Ashanti Region's competitive options on TripAdvisor. It offers a pool, gym, free WiFi, free breakfast and a restaurant/bar per Hotels.com and TripAdvisor.
Hotel off the Obuasi-Dunkwa Road with 51 rooms, an outdoor pool, restaurant and two bars per Traveloka. The hotel's own site is mawulihotel.com.
Hotel behind Monipee Gold, Obuasi, listed as active with a stated phone number and Google business site. Hotels.com lists it as a 3.0-star property with an outdoor pool, onsite restaurant, coffee shop and complimentary breakfast.
3-star hotel on Google behind Len Clay Stadium at Abompe New Site, Obuasi. Listings describe 30 rooms, a garden and bar, 24-hour front desk, free WiFi, parking and a daily continental breakfast.
Guest house in Brahabebome, Obuasi East, listed as an active hotel on Google with a stated phone number.
Guesthouse on Mine Road, Obuasi, listed on TripAdvisor's Obuasi lodging page with 4 bubbles from 4 reviews. Its Google listing confirms it is active as hotel and lodging.
Hotel and lodge at Mangoase, Obuasi, listed as active on Google. It carries 359 reviews with a 3.5 rating on top-rated.online.
Hotel on the Obuasi-Kumasi Road at New Baakoyeden, listed as active on Google. It appears on top-rated.online with a 3.9 rating from 135 reviews.
A long-established 2-star hotel in Wa on a large tree-filled compound, with air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, parking, a bar and an on-site restaurant serving fresh Ghanaian food. Around 182 Google reviews at a 3.5 average.
A 3-star hotel in Wa with air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi throughout, a restaurant, a lounge bar, room service and an outdoor swimming pool, about 10 minutes by car from Wa central market.
A hotel near the UDS campus in Wa's Sombo area with air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, free parking, a restaurant and bar, room service, 24-hour front desk and a hot tub; no swimming pool. The most-reviewed hotel in Wa with 525 Google reviews at 4.0.
A hotel behind Wa Senior High School with a swimming pool, restaurant, bar, free Wi-Fi and a garden; continental or buffet breakfast served. Around 362 Google reviews at 3.8.
An active hotel in Wa with 75 Google reviews at a 3.7 average.
A 29-room guest house on Kpaguri Chakor Road with air-conditioned rooms, an on-site restaurant, free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour front desk. Around 281 Google reviews at 3.8.
A lodge near the airstrip in Dokong, Wa, listed with 167 Google reviews at a 3.4 average and amenities including laundry service.
A guesthouse in Kpaguri, Wa, described by reviewers as a serene, affordable place to rest with breakfast available; 72 Google reviews at 3.6.
30-room 3-star hotel at Plot 93, Bolga Soe (Bongo Road) with an outdoor pool and children's pool, free breakfast and WiFi, restaurant, and a 24-hour front desk.
Family-owned 1-star hotel opened in 1987 with 10 guestrooms, an open-air restaurant seating 100, bar, and event grounds for up to 500. Rated 4.0 from 313 reviews.
62-room hotel in Yikene with an outdoor pool, complimentary breakfast buffet, on-site restaurant and bar, and free WiFi throughout. Rated 3.0 as a property.
3-star hotel on the south side of Bolgatanga with a swimming pool, bar and a wide-menu restaurant. Rated 3.0 as a property.
Indigenous Ghanaian 1-star hotel established in 2017 with 23 rooms, a 500-capacity restaurant and bar, swimming pool with pool bar, nightclub and conference rooms. Rated 3.8 from 495 reviews.
2-star budget lodge with restaurant, bar, free WiFi and air conditioning. Rated 2.8 from 9 TripAdvisor reviews and 3.6 from 344 Google reviews.
Hotel near Soe with a restaurant, hot tub, 24-hour reception and room service. Rated 4.4 from 271 reviews.
44-room hotel off the Bolgatanga-Tamale Road with a swimming pool, international and local restaurants, pub, pool bar, conference room and free WiFi throughout. Rated 4.1 from 240 reviews.
Modern hotel on the Bolgatanga-Zebilla Road in Zuarungu offering hospitality services, listed as a verified GhanaYello listing.
Hotel in Yoroko, Bolgatanga with a restaurant, bar, room service, free WiFi and 24-hour front desk. Rated 4.0 from 181 reviews.
Hotel on the Bolgatanga-Tamale Road, listed in the Wikitravel Bolgatanga guide. Rated 3.8 from 150 reviews.
3 star independent hotel on the Bogosso-Tarkwa Road at Efuanta with an outdoor pool, restaurant, hotel bar, conference rooms and 24 hour reception. Rated 4.0 with 490 reviews.
Hotel at Market Circle in central Tarkwa with its own website. Rated 4.3 with 151 reviews and listed at about $34 per night.
Hotel in Tarkwa rated 4.2 with 174 reviews.
Hotel in Tarkwa rated 3.8 with 299 reviews.
Hotel near New Hospital Road at Tarkwa Main Station. Rated 3.8 with 110 reviews.
Lodge in Tarkwa rated 3.6 with 108 reviews.
Hotel in Tarkwa with its own website. Rated 3.7 with 24 reviews.
Hotel in the heart of Tarkwa at New Layout, describing itself as comfortable and secure. Rated 3.7 with 23 reviews.
Bed and breakfast inn in Aflao, rated 4 out of 5 by travelers on Tripadvisor and listed as the top B&B in Aflao.
Ocean-side bed and breakfast in Aflao with a restaurant and two beach bars. Offers free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and free parking; rated Very Good (8.0) on Hotels.com.
Beach hotel at 2nd Low Cost Beach in Aflao, rated 3.90 from 189 reviews. Amenities include a pool, Wi-Fi, free parking, restaurant and bar.
Hotel off the Accra-Aflao road, rated 3.60 from 465 reviews. Guests note a large pool, nightclub and restaurant, and ocean views.
Hotel in the Aflao border beach area at Kpasakope, rated 4.00 from 49 reviews. Amenities include a bar, restaurant and beach access.
Hotel on the Accra-Aflao road in Ketu South, rated 3.50 from 147 reviews.
Active hotel on Viepe Beach Road, Viepe, Aflao.
Hotel on Diamond Cement Road in Ketu South, with its own booking website.
Active hotel near the Aflao-Togo border crossing.
Hotel near the Aflao Post Office and Aflao Lorry Station in Ketu South.
Guest house in Ketu South near the Aflao Post Office and Aflao Lorry Station.
Budget motel inside Mole National Park, about 20km from Damongo, with a restaurant serving local and international dishes. Named 1-star Hotel of the Year at the 2026 Savannah Regional Tourism Awards.
Luxury safari lodge in Mole National Park, about 24km from Damongo, with an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant, bar, free WiFi and private parking. Named 2-star Ecolodge of the Year at the 2026 Savannah Regional Tourism Awards.
Established hotel inside Mole National Park, about 20km from Damongo, listed on TripAdvisor with 268 reviews.
Boutique lodge in Larabanga, about 17km from Damongo, with an on-site restaurant, continental breakfast, shared lounge and bicycle hire. Rated 4.8 on TripAdvisor.
Hostel and bar in Larabanga, about 17km from Damongo, with a restaurant guests praise for quality food at affordable prices. Named Hostel of the Year at the 2026 Savannah Regional Tourism Awards and rated 4.8 on TripAdvisor.
Lodge about 15km from Damongo on the Mole National Park road, with breakfast included.
Budget guest house in Damongo named Budget Hotel of the Year at the 2026 Savannah Regional Tourism Awards.
Budget guest house in Damongo listed in BusinessGhana's hotel directory with a postal address of P.O. Box 27, Damongo.
Guest house in Damongo with a 24-hour front desk, room service, luggage storage and a shared lounge, with some units offering lake views and a vegetarian breakfast served daily.
15-bedroom guest house in Damongo, about 15 minutes drive from the town centre opposite Larabanga Junior High School, with private attached bathrooms and a rooftop relaxation space. Rated 4.0 on Airbnb.
Chesterfield Lodge is a lodge listed in Nalerigu, North East Region, on the GhanaTRVL accommodation directory, which shows the listing as updated in September 2026 with a contact phone number.
Shisha Guest House is a bed and breakfast on Constitution Highway in Nalerigu with a 4.4 rating across five reviews. Reviewers describe six fully air-conditioned bedrooms, a homely feel, and a location close to the chief's palace, the market, and the hospital.
Norrip Guest House is an active hotel and lodging listing in East Mamprusi Municipal District, near Nalerigu, with its own Google business site and a stated phone number.
Mma Bugri Memorial Lodge is an active hotel and lodging listing in East Mamprusi Municipal District, North East Region, with a stated phone number.
Saliyam Royal Hotel is an active hotel listing in Nalerigu, North East Region, with a stated phone number.
Bosatsu Hotel is a hotel just outside Dambai near the Krachi East Municipal Assembly. It hosts Oti Regional Coordinating Council and GIPC events, has an active TripAdvisor listing, and runs an on-site restaurant.
Krachi East District Assembly Guest House is an active lodging listing in Krachi East District, Oti Region, associated with the district assembly.
Ritzy Hotel is a newly built three-star hotel commissioned in October 2026 at Sefwi-Asawinso in the Wiawso Municipality, praised by the Western North Regional Minister and the Ghana Tourism Authority for boosting regional hospitality.
Minado Hotel is a hotel in the heart of Wiawso surrounded by lush greenery, serving as a base for exploring local culture and natural beauty.
Milly Jay Hotel an Event Center is a hotel in Punikrom, Sefwi Wiawso, listed on Trip.com with guest rooms and event facilities.
Queen Elizabeth Hotel is a one-star hotel with a restaurant in the Wiawso Municipality, cited in the municipal development plan as a private hospitality facility.
De Capital Hotels & Restaurants is a hotel in Goaso with 9 guestrooms, an on-site restaurant and bar/lounge, complimentary breakfast served daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, and a hair salon.
Big Astom Hotel is a 50-room hotel in Goaso with 2 on-site restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, a coffee shop, free English breakfast 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM, and a 24-hour front desk.
Africa Hotel and Guest House is a hotel and guest house at BU-0027, 9904 Goaso Mim Rd in Goaso with a stated phone number.
Frienship Hotel is a hotel at Grey Lane 4 in Goaso with a stated phone number.
Most trips begin in the capital. Beyond the dining scene, visit the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, the Arts Centre for crafts, and Jamestown's lighthouse and fishing harbor. Our Accra guide covers the practical side.
Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle are essential, sobering visits and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Pair them with Kakum National Park, where a canopy walkway hangs high above the rainforest. Our Cape Coast Castle guide and Kakum guide go deeper.
Kumasi is the cultural heart of the Ashanti kingdom, with the Manhyia Palace Museum, craft villages, and the Akwasidae festival every 40 days. See the Kumasi guide.
Mole National Park in the Northern Region offers Ghana's best wildlife viewing, with elephants often visible on guided walks. In the Volta Region, Wli Falls and the mountain town of Amedzofe make for excellent hiking country.
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The only dedicated Ghana guidebook, written by Africa specialist Philip Briggs. Look for the latest edition before you fly.
Ghana uses the UK style three pin (Type G) plug. This compact adapter is listed as compatible with Ghana and covers US plugs.
A short, practical guide to Ghanaian customs, etiquette, and everyday life. Useful reading before your first visit.