Your stay — Hotel Sol-Mar
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Catedral Católica de Nossa Senhora da Candelária (109 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Bethel Central Seventh-Day Adventist Church (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: Igreja do Carmo (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Praça dos Heróis Nacionais — 585 m · ~7 min walk
Museu Etnográfico — 679 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 204 m · ~3 min walk
Rama II — 338 m · ~4 min walk
Mini-Mercado Gatinha — 310 m · ~4 min walk
Emergency Contacts
BissauGuinea-Bissau uses a single emergency number (118) for police, ambulance and fire services. It can be unreliable outside the capital. For consular help, contact your embassy in Bissau.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bissau, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Sol-Mar
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 204 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Rama II — 338 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Avenida dos Combatentes (near airport turn-off) → Apart-Hotel Jordani (stop near Hospital Nacional Simão Mendes)
💡 Buses are old yellow minibuses with no schedule. Wave them down. Sit by the window—the A/C rarely works. From the hospital stop, it's 10 mins walk to the hotel. Carry small bills; drivers rarely have change for CFA 1,000.
Oswaldo Vieira International Airport → Bissau central market (near Apart-Hotel Jordani)
💡 Toca-tocas are minibuses that run fixed routes. Wait at the airport road, not inside the terminal. They cram passengers—fine for light luggage only. Drop-off is near the market, a 5-min walk from the hotel.
Apart-Hotel Jordani → Anywhere in Bissau
💡 Ask the reception to call a driver. safer than flagging one. Negotiate a half-day rate (around CFA 12,000) for multiple stops. Drivers expect cash. Tip CFA 500-1,000 for longer trips.
Oswaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) → Apart-Hotel Jordani, Bissau centre
💡 Agree the fare before getting in—drivers often quote CFA 10,000. The ride takes about 15-25 minutes depending on road condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Hotel Sol-Mar?
Check-in at Hotel Sol-Mar is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Bissau
💡 Visit late afternoon for golden light through the baobabs. It's quiet and uncrowded—bring mosquito repellent. Avoid touching unstable stonework.
💡 Wander the back alleys for handwoven baskets and djambadon (traditional drums). Haggle gently—prices are low already. Watch your pockets in crowds.
💡 Bring water and avoid swimming—currents and pollution make it unsafe. Best at 17:00 when locals gather for informal capoeira sessions.
💡 Entry costs about 500 CFA (under £1). Go early morning before it gets hot, and ask the guard to unlock the roof for harbour views.
💡 Entry is 300 CFA—donations help maintenance. Ask for the guide Abdoulaye; he speaks English and can explain the ritual meaning of each mask.