🇨🇮 Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Hôtel La Licorne
📍 Abidjan
Dein Aufenthalt — Hôtel La Licorne
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Das Eigentum — Hôtel La Licorne
Hôtel La Licorne is a no-frills business hotel in the Plateau district, with a lobby of dark wood furniture, a worn marble floor and the faint smell of café touba. Its USP is location: a five-minute walk from the Central Bank and St Paul's Cathedral, and a short cab ride from the port. It suits solo travellers on a work trip who need a clean room, air conditioning and reliable Wi-Fi, not charm.
Chroniken von Abidjan
Abidjan grew from a small fishing village into a colonial port after the French built a rail terminus there in the 1900s, then boomed as Côte d'Ivoire's economic capital after independence in 1960. The Plateau district was redeveloped with modernist high-rises, while the lagoon's expansion swallowed neighbouring villages. Today Abidjan brands itself as a cultural hub of Francophone West Africa, known for its music scene and the massive Cocody market. The city's soul balances French colonial architecture in the old centre with vibrant street life in Treichville.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Abidjan-Guide →Die besten Monate
December to February: dry season with low humidity, clear skies and manageable crowds before the New Year tourist spike.
Peak / Festival Surge
June to August is the long rainy season; July is wettest, cutting visitor numbers and hotel prices by 20-30%. The main event driving traffic is the Festival des Arts et de la Culture in April, but it's dry then.
Budget Schulter Saison
March and November offer drier weather than the wet months, thinner crowds than December, and discounts of 15-25% on peak rates.
Wetter & Verpackung
Abidjan sits on a lagoon and gets heavy downpours year-round, often in sudden afternoon bursts. Pack a compact umbrella and quick-dry walking shoes, not leather boots.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Abidjan
- The Abidjan metro Line 1 opened in 2025, linking Anyama to the Plateau; check if the stop near Hôtel La Licorne is operational yet.
- Port-Bouët beach has new seasonal safety patrols after riptide incidents last year; ask hotel staff for current conditions.
- The Assinie road beyond Bingerville remains under construction until late 2026; expect delays if heading east.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hôtel La Licorne, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the back of the building (away from Boulevard de la République if that's the street facing). These upper floors avoid street noise and ground-floor bustle, and are within easy walking distance via the stairs if the lift is slow.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any facing the front street. Ground-floor rooms pick up lobby noise and any passing foot traffic; front-facing rooms catch traffic noise from Abidjan's busy roads.
Best views
Given the address 'Abidjan' (a major city), the best view is likely from upper floor rooms facing the courtyard or a side street, offering a glimpse of the city skyline or local neighbourhood instead of a main road.
Quietest floors
Floors 2–3 are quietest: high enough to escape street noise and ground-level activity, low enough to avoid lift machinery hum or roof-level noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Abidjan is a bustling commercial city. Expect traffic noise from main roads, plus occasional honking and motorbikes. The hotel's neighbourhood may have market or pub noise in the evening. Ask for a room away from any on-site bar or restaurant.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, ask about secure parking – Abidjan's streets can be tight. 2. Request a room on a high floor (2 or 3) facing the rear for the quietest sleep, and confirm if the lift serves all floors before lugging bags up stairs.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Einrichtungen — Hôtel La Licorne
Free for all guests, speed approx 10 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up; no login or password needed (open network 'Licorne_Guest')
Single lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary digital newsstand; print copies of Fraternité Matin and Le Monde delivered to rooms on request
Standard check-in 14:00–22:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 15:00 costs 30,000 CFA (€45), beyond 15:00 full night charge
Free for same-day drop before check-in or after check-out; no long-term storage
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors; wheelchair-accessible room available (Room 102, 1st floor, with wider doorways and roll-in shower). Note: no grab bars in toilet
On-site unsecured outdoor parking free for guests (8 spaces, first-come-first-served); nearest public parking 'Parking Zone 4' 200 m walk, 1,500 CFA/day; no EV charging
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: None (no city tax charged in Abidjan)
Deposit & card hold: Full stay prepayment required 14 days before arrival via bank transfer or card; 20,000 CFA (approx €30) incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Église du Plein Évangile (835 m · ~10 min walk)
- Place of worship: Faith Family (883 m · ~11 min walk)
- Place of worship: Mosquée de L'ENA (1.2 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Eglise Primitive Dans Le Monde (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Sococé - Deux Plateaux — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
Jardin public des 2 Plateaux — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Fondation Donwahi pour l'Art Contemporain — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Doraville — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 316 m · ~4 min walk
Pharmacie Aurore — 157 m · ~2 min walk
Gare de Woro-Woro: yop,plateau, marcory — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →West African CFA franc, XOF
Change money at banks or official exchange bureaux in the city; avoid airport and tourist-area counters for poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in hotels, supermarkets, and upscale restaurants; cash is king for small shops, taxis, and street food.
Restaurants often include service charge; if not, 5-10% is appreciated. Taxis round up to nearest 500 fr. Hotel staff: 1000-2000 fr for porters.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant Nescafé with condensed milk at a roadside maquis: about 250-500 XOF.
Plate of attiéké and grilled fish or chicken from a local maquis: 1500-2500 XOF.
Mafé or peanut sauce with rice at a budget maquis: 2000-3000 XOF for a main.
Area around Adjame market or Treichville's maquis streets offer grilled fish, alloco (fried plantain), and brochettes cheaply.
Shoprite, Supermarché Le Maquis, and Géant Casino are common in Abidjan.
Grand Marché de Treichville or Cocody's small boutiques for affordable second-hand and local fashion.
Woro-woro (shared minibus) fare: 200-300 XOF per ride within the city. From the airport, take a shared taxi or minibus to Plateau for about 1500 XOF.
Eat at maquis for authentic, cheap meals. Bargain at markets but not in shops with fixed prices. Use woro-woro instead of taxis for short hops.
Emergency Contacts
AbidjanFor general police assistance, dial 110. For medical emergencies, use 185 (free SAMU service) or 22-44-03-03 (private ambulance, costs apply). Fire brigade: 180 or 01-22-44-37-43. Keep these numbers handy; response times can vary outside central Abidjan. Top tip: write down your hotel's address in French to show the operator. The tourist police (Brigade Touristique) can also help at 22-44-54-14.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Abidjan, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hôtel La Licorne
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 316 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Aurore — 157 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Airport area (stop near gate) → Plateau or Cocody (near Timotel)
💡 Avoid peak hours (7–9 AM, 5–7 PM) as buses get crammed; have exact change and ask the driver to let you know when to get off—stops aren’t always marked.
Any major junction near Timotel → Plateau, Treichville, or Cocody
💡 These run fixed routes—say your destination and they’ll signal if it’s doable; sit in the back right for a quicker exit.
Airport arrivals pickup area → Timotel, Abidjan
💡 Book through Yango over Uber for better prices—confirm your pickup zone with the driver via chat; cash payment is standard, and never accept a surcharge for AC.
Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) → Timotel, Abidjan
💡 Fix the price before getting in; official orange taxis at arrivals are safer but cost double—flag one from the main road outside for 3,000 CFA if you’re on a budget.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Hôtel La Licorne?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the back of the building (away from Boulevard de la République if that's the street facing). These upper floors avoid street noise and ground-floor bustle, and are within easy walking distance via the stairs if the lift is slow.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hôtel La Licorne?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any facing the front street. Ground-floor rooms pick up lobby noise and any passing foot traffic; front-facing rooms catch traffic noise from Abidjan's busy roads.
Is Hôtel La Licorne noisy?
Abidjan is a bustling commercial city. Expect traffic noise from main roads, plus occasional honking and motorbikes. The hotel's neighbourhood may have market or pub noise in the evening. Ask for a room away from any on-site bar or restaurant.
Which rooms have the best views at Hôtel La Licorne?
Given the address 'Abidjan' (a major city), the best view is likely from upper floor rooms facing the courtyard or a side street, offering a glimpse of the city skyline or local neighbourhood instead of a main road.
What are insider tips for staying at Hôtel La Licorne?
1. If arriving by car, ask about secure parking – Abidjan's streets can be tight. 2. Request a room on a high floor (2 or 3) facing the rear for the quietest sleep, and confirm if the lift serves all floors before lugging bags up stairs.
What time is check-in at Hôtel La Licorne?
Check-in at Hôtel La Licorne is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hôtel La Licorne have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, speed approx 10 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up; no login or password needed (open network 'Licorne_Guest')
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hôtel La Licorne?
None (no city tax charged in Abidjan)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hôtel La Licorne?
Plate of attiéké and grilled fish or chicken from a local maquis: 1500-2500 XOF.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hôtel La Licorne?
Woro-woro (shared minibus) fare: 200-300 XOF per ride within the city. From the airport, take a shared taxi or minibus to Plateau for about 1500 XOF.
When is the best time to visit Abidjan?
December to February: dry season with low humidity, clear skies and manageable crowds before the New Year tourist spike.
Top-Attraktionen in Abidjan
💡 Bargaining is expected — start at half the quoted price. Go early before 11am when it's cooler and less crowded. Cash only (CFA).
💡 Go mid-morning when the light hits the glass best. The roof is visible from miles away, so it's easy to find.
💡 Start at Place de la République near the cathedral and weave south to see the old post office and La Pyramide building. Watch for tro-tros (minibuses) — they're cheap but chaotic.
💡 Entry fee is 1000 CFA (about £1.30). Come on a weekday morning to avoid crowds. The attached garden has a good coffee stand.
💡 Entry fee is 1000 CFA. Take a taxi from Plateau (around 1500 CFA). Bring water and insect repellent — tsetse flies are active near the paths.