Is Pedu / Aboom a good area to stay in Cape Coast?

A sprawling, slightly elevated residential area just east of the castle, popular with locals and visitors alike. Aboom is the older sub-area closer to the coast. Budget to mid-range lodging, couples, and solo travellers who want to be out of the tourist crush but within reach of the castle.

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Where to Stay in Pedu / Aboom, Cape Coast

A sprawling, slightly elevated residential area just east of the castle, popular with locals and visitors alike. Aboom is the older sub-area closer to the coast.

✦ The vibe

Lived-in, mixed residential-commercial along the main roads. Can be quiet or lively depending on the street.

👤 Best for

Budget to mid-range lodging, couples, and solo travellers who want to be out of the tourist crush but within reach of the castle.

🏨 Where to stay

A handful of guesthouses and small hotels (150–400 GHS per night). Basic but clean.

🚇 Getting around

Walk to the castle (15–20 min) or quick tro-tro ride. Taxis to Kotokuraba cost 10–15 GHS. Same Accra connection.

📍 Nearby

Cape Coast Castle (eastern access), Aboom cemetery

Best hotels in Pedu / Aboom

24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Pedu / Aboom

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AB Guesthouse

Cape Coast

Where to Stay in Pedu / Aboom, Cape Coast

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Best hotels in Pedu / Aboom

AB Guesthouse

AKB Hostel

Abandze Beach Resort

Adehye Hall

Adwoa Dufie Hostel

Almond Tree Guesthouse

Alpha E Hostel

Alumni Hostel

Anne’s Home

Anomabo Beach Resort

Aseda Hostel

Authentic

Balance Sheet Hotel

Bamboo village

Beduwaa

Bird Rock Hotels

Biriwa Beach Hotel

C-Lotte

Cape Coast Hotel

Casely Hayford Hall

Coconut Grove Bridge House

Coconut Grove beach resort

Comfort Beach Resort

Davies Villa Hotel

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