About Accra
Accra is the capital of Ghana, home to around 1,963,264 people.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Experiences
Things to do in Accra
1
National Museum
2
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
3
Independence Square
4
W.E.B. DuBois Memorial Centre
5
Kane Kwei Carpentry Workshop
6
The National Archives of Ghana
7
Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences
8
Artists Alliance Gallery
Budget travel
Free things to do in Accra
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
Independence Square
W.E.B. DuBois Memorial Centre
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit National Museum
- Visit Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
- Visit Independence Square
- Eat at Tatale Vegan Restaurant
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit W.E.B. DuBois Memorial Centre
- Visit Kane Kwei Carpentry Workshop
- Visit The National Archives of Ghana
- Eat at Coco Vanilla
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Visit Artists Alliance Gallery
- Visit Bojo Beach
- Eat at Eddys Pizza
Where to eat
Tatale Vegan Restaurant
Coco Vanilla
Eddys Pizza
50 50 Special Dish
Fantastic
Where to stay
- The Post Lodge
- YMCA
- Dot's Inn
- Christianborg Hotel
- Aplaku guesthouse
Shopping
- Makola Market
- National Cultural Centre
- Madina Market
Nightlife
- Bloom Bar
Museums & culture
- National Museum
- Artists Alliance Gallery
In pictures
Accra gallery
Keep exploring
