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Food scene
You can find good street food on Lagos Avenue in East Legon and Oxford Street in Oxford Street, Osu. There are also some nice restaurants on Lagos Avenue and Jungle Avenue in East Legon.
If you’re willing to travel further out, there are some nice restaurants in Osu Oxford Street.
East Legon
Oxford Street
Oxford StreetLagos Avenue
Lagos AvenueJungle Avenue
Jungle AvenueThe neighbourhood
There's loads to do in and around Accra and we always have lots of fun there as a family when we visit.
27 locals recommend
Accra
There's loads to do in and around Accra and we always have lots of fun there as a family when we visit.
Shopping
The local market is Madina Market where you can get almost everything you want at a reasonable price - but you must be prepared to haggle!
You can also visit the Makola Market in Central Accra, one of the biggest markets in Ghana. Ghanaians love haggling at the market.
The local supermarket, gym and shops where you can buy African wear and local artifacts can be found at the A&C Mall in East Legon.
You could also visit Accra Mall, if you’re looking for grocery shopping, personal and fashion accessories, small electric appliances, jewellery and fabrics.
Market Drive
Market DriveMakola Market
a20 Kojo Thompson RdA&C Mall Jungle Ave
A&C Mall Jungle AvenueAccra Mall
Spintex RoadPalace Hypermarket
Personal favourites
We've been to House Party as a family and always had a lovely time and eaten great food!
12 locals recommend
House Party Go-Karts
We've been to House Party as a family and always had a lovely time and eaten great food!
Starbites Food & Drink, East Legon
2 Jungle AveJamrock Restaurant & Grill
Lord of the wings express
La-Bawaleshi RoadBeaches
Labadi beach (closest to HOME-from-HOME in East Legon)
Kokrobite beach
Bojo beach (good for kids, there is the House Party Arcade Games and Go-Kart racing track with great food along the way to Bojo)
If you’re travelling outside Accra, we would recommend Aquasafari or Treasure Island in Ada (by the River Volta).
Labadi Beach Hotel
La RoadKokrobite
Bojo Beach Resort
Aqua Safari Resort
10 Agorkpo StreetTreasure island ghana
Traveler advice
Getting around
Travel
We provide a dedicated airport pick up and drop off service. Uber and BOLT are also operational in Ghana. You can pay using your credit/debit card in the usual way or by selecting CASH payment before confirming your booking.
Taxis operate everywhere, but can be expensive - we recommend you always check and agree a fare to your destination before entering the taxi and starting your journey.
If you want to travel in a really local-style/rough and ready then try the “trotro service”
Cross country buses to other cities using State Transport corporation buses is the best way to travel safely .
Customs and culture
Tipping culture
Just so you’re aware when you’re out and about, Ghana does have a ‘tipping’ culture. It is usual to make discretionary tips of between five to ten Ghana Cedis depending on the type, and if relevant, depending on the extent of service - and of course, if there is exceptional support then this is taken into account and tippes accordingly.
What to pack
Plugs/adapters
UK-style 3-pin plugs 220-230 Volts are in use throughout the house. If you do not have UK-fitted appliances, then it will be good to bring your own otherwise plug converters/adapters are available at any of the main supermarkets, such as the A&C Mall in East Legon or at Accra Mall but can be expensive.
Customs and culture
Glass bottles
In Ghana, all glass bottles get recycled and reused by the manufacturer. Please leave any empty bottles under the water tank for Patrick to collect.