Antananarivo, Madagascar
Bijoutier Arthur
📍 ITV 11 bis, Andranonahoatra, Antananarivo, 102
Your stay — Bijoutier Arthur
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Malagasy Ariary, MGA
Use ATMs for the best rate; avoid airport or tourist bureau exchanges, which give poor rates.
Cards accepted at upscale hotels and supermarkets only; cash is king everywhere else.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares, leave 5-10% at nicer restaurants, small tip for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Plastic-bag coffee from a street vendor or market stall: about 500-1000 MGA.
Plate of rice with meat and greens (hotely/restaurant du jour): about 5,000-8,000 MGA.
Main course at a simple local restaurant: about 10,000-15,000 MGA.
Street stalls along main roads and near bus stations sell brochettes, fried dough, and fresh fruit.
Super U or Shoprite are the main supermarket chains in Analakely area.
Analakely market for cheap second-hand clothes and ready-made basics.
Yellow minibus (taxi-be): 600-1,500 MGA per ride; from airport, take the public bus (Navette) for around 10,000 MGA instead of a taxi.
Eat at hotelys for rice-and-garnished plates; carry small bills as change is scarce; negotiate prices in markets.
Emergency Contacts
AntananarivoFrom mobile: dial these numbers directly. Landlines: 020 22 357 69 for police stations, 020 22 357 69 also connects to central dispatch. Consider Gendarmerie Nationale (022 24 69 00) in rural areas. Carry your embassy’s local number too.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Antananarivo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Bijoutier Arthur
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Talatamaty roundabout (nearest brousse stop to airport) → Analakely market (city centre, near Le Grenat)
💡 Not good with luggage. Sit window-side to pay the collector; hand your fare in small bills. Get off at 'Jumbo Score' and walk five minutes east to Ankorondrano.
Ivato Airport arrivals hall door → Le Grenat Hotel
💡 Download 'Beb' (B.e.b) before landing—it's the only ride-hail that works reliably here. Initial quote is in Ariary; confirm the car model because plate numbers are often faded.
Ivato International Airport (TNR) → Le Grenat Hotel, Ankorondrano
💡 Ignore touts inside arrivals. Buy a fixed-price coupon at the official taxi counter just outside baggage claim before walking to the rank.
Ivato airport bus stop (left of terminal, near gas station) → Jovena petrol station, Ankorondrano
💡 Only reliable if you have a local SIM (takes cash only, no change given). Stand at the front to signal the driver. From Jovena it's a 10-minute walk west to Le Grenat.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Bijoutier Arthur?
Check-in at Bijoutier Arthur is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Bijoutier Arthur?
Plate of rice with meat and greens (hotely/restaurant du jour): about 5,000-8,000 MGA.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Bijoutier Arthur?
Yellow minibus (taxi-be): 600-1,500 MGA per ride; from airport, take the public bus (Navette) for around 10,000 MGA instead of a taxi.
Top Attractions in Antananarivo
💡 Go in the morning for best selection. Don't pay more than half the initial price. Bring small notes.
💡 In November the trees bloom purple - spectacular for photos. Avoid dusk when mosquitoes are active.
💡 Go early morning to avoid midday heat and crowds. The path up via Analakely market is steep but scenic.
💡 Entry is about 10000 ariary (£2). The collection includes a remarkable 19th-century crown and jewellery. Quiet on weekday afternoons.
💡 Entry costs about 4000 ariary (under £1). The lemur enclosure is best visited at feeding time, around 10:00.