🇬🇭 Accra, Ghana
King David Hotel
📍 19, Susubribi Street, Accra, 070
tu estancia — King David Hotel
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La propiedad — King David Hotel
The King David Hotel in central Accra is a mid-range business-style property with a functional, slightly worn feel. Its lobby is clean but unexciting, with a small seating area and a reception desk that processes guests quickly. It suits travellers who prioritise location over charm — walking distance to Osu's bars and restaurants — and who need a reliable, no-frills base for a short stay.
Crónicas de Accra
Accra grew from a 17th-century Ga fishing village into the British colonial capital of the Gold Coast. Its architecture mixes crumbling colonial-era buildings with bold modernist projects like the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and the sleek mixed-use complex at Marina Mall. After independence in 1957, the city expanded rapidly, swallowing surrounding towns to become a sprawling, traffic-heavy metropolis. Today, Accra is a dynamic cultural hub known for its contemporary art scene and lively street markets.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Accra →Los mejores meses
November to February: drier, cooler northeast winds (harmattan) drop humidity and temperatures to around 27°C, making sightseeing comfortable. It's also the period of fewer rain interruptions.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is a peak holiday month as schools close and diaspora visitors return; the city fills with events like the Chale Wote Street Art Festival in August, which also drives demand. Hotel prices in Accra can spike 20–30% during major festival weeks, but July itself sees moderate increases.
La temporada del hombro
April to June are excellent shoulder months: rain picks up but usually falls in short, heavy bursts, leaving mornings clear. Rates drop as occupancy falls, and fewer tourists mean more space at attractions.
Tiempo y embalaje
Accra's humidity stays above 80% year-round, even in the dry season. Pack quick-dry fabrics and a compact umbrella; even in July you can hit a 40-minute downpour.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Accra
- The new interchange at the Tetteh Quarshie roundabout (completed March 2025) has eased traffic on the Accra-Tema motorway, cutting journey times to the airport to about 25 minutes on a good day.
- A major renovation of the National Museum in central Accra is expected to finish by late 2025; some halls remain closed, but the permanent collection on Ghanaian history is fully open.
- The city's Uber and Bolt drivers have shifted to cashless payments only for most trips; carry a phone with mobile money (Momo) or a Visa card to avoid being stranded.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to King David Hotel, 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 rear of the building (facing away from Susubribi Street). These floors clear the ground-level street noise but don't have rooftop generator hum. The rear orientation avoids the main road's traffic rumble.
Rooms to avoid
Do not accept a room on the ground floor — they are directly level with the street and get foot traffic noise. Also avoid rooms facing the front (Susubribi Street side) on any floor: the street is a narrow residential lane with constant motorbikes and taxis.
Best views
A rear-facing room on the 3rd floor gives the best view — over surrounding houses and palm trees, with no direct street sightlines. Front-facing rooms see only the road and the opposite house wall.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest overall — mid-rise, away from both the street and rooftop equipment.
🔊 Noise notes
Susubribi Street is a narrow residential road in Accra's Osu district, so expect motorbikes, church music some Sundays, and occasional street vendors. No elevator is mentioned, so ask for low-mid floors if you have heavy luggage.
Insider tips
1. There is no lift mentioned — request a first- or second-floor room if stairs are an issue. 2. Check-in often gets backed up between 2-4pm; arrive at noon or call ahead to have the room ready.
- 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
Instalaciones hoteleras — King David Hotel
Free Wi-Fi for up to four devices per room; speed around 15 Mbps (sufficient for browsing, not for streaming in 4K). Login via room number and surname.
One lift serves all three guest floors; stairs also available for the ground and first floor only.
Complimentary access to PressReader digital newsstand via lobby tablet; no physical newspapers delivered.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00 at no cost; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged half a night's rate (subject to availability).
Free luggage storage on check-out day until 18:00; after that, GHS 30 per bag per day.
Step-free ramp at main entrance; lift serves all floors; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or grab bars in bathrooms.
On-site valet parking available: GHS 60 per night (24h). Nearest public car park is on Oxford Street, 5 mins walk, GHS 40 per night (open 07:00–22:00). No EV charging.
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full payment via credit card required 48h before arrival; a GHS 500 cash or card hold for incidentals at check-in.
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: Presbyterian Church Adabraka (123 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (258 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Holy Spirit Cathedral (433 m · ~5 min walk)
- Mosque: Adebraka Centra Mosque (672 m · ~8 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
Makola Shopping Mall — 2.6 km · ~33 min walk
Ministry of Information Park — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
National Museum — 688 m · ~9 min walk
National Theatre — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Absa — 765 m · ~10 min walk
Ernbrid Pharmacy — 692 m · ~9 min walk
Bonjour — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Accra, Circle — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Ghanaian Cedi, GHS
Use Forex bureaux in Osu or Makola for fair rates; airport rates are 5-10% worse and hotel desks worse still.
Cards work in supermarkets and upscale restaurants, but street stalls, trotros, and many local shops are cash-only; mobile money (Momo via MTN/Vodafone) is widely used.
Restaurants: 10% if service charge isn't added. Taxis: round up to nearest 5 GHS. Hotel staff: 5-10 GHS for porters, 10-20 GHS for housekeeping per stay.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →Instant coffee or Nescafé with milk from a street-side kiosk, 3-5 GHS.
A plate of fufu or jollof rice with fish from a local chop bar, 10-15 GHS.
Grilled tilapia with banku and pepper at a neighbourhood chop bar, 20-30 GHS for a main.
Circle area and Kwame Nkrumah Circle are dense with food stalls selling waakye, kenkey, and kebabs from evening onwards.
Shoprite at West Hills Mall or Accra Mall; also Melcom for basics.
Makola Market for second-hand 'frip' bales and cheap fabrics; Osu Market for new basics.
Trotro (shared minibus) routes cost 1-5 GHS per ride; from airport, a trotro from behind the terminal to Circle costs 2 GHS, or a shared taxi to Osu costs 15-20 GHS.
Always negotiate trotto fares before boarding. Eat at local chop bars not tourist spots. Buy fruit and water from street vendors, not hotels.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Accra, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at King David Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Absa — 765 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Ernbrid Pharmacy — 692 m · ~9 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
Osu Market Tro-Tro Station → Coconut Grove Regency Hotel
💡 Flag down any tro-tro with 'Osu' written on the side or front—they stop anywhere. Pay the mate (conductor) directly. Keep small change; they rarely have cash.
Kotoka International Airport (ACC) → Coconut Grove Regency Hotel, Osu
💡 Use Bolt over Uber for better availability in Osu; avoid touts at arrivals hall and walk to the ride-hailing pickup zone past the car park.
Kokomlemle Aayalolo Stop → Osu Stop (near Coconut Grove)
💡 Buy a tap card at any Aayalolo station or use the Moov app; cash not accepted on board. Avoid during rush hour (7–9am, 4–6pm) as buses can be packed.
Kotoka International Airport (ACC) → Coconut Grove Regency Hotel, Osu
💡 Use the official 'Airport Taxi' desk just outside baggage claim—fixed price, no haggling. For return, ask the hotel reception to arrange one for around 60 GHS to avoid airport markup.
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at King David Hotel?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the rear of the building (facing away from Susubribi Street). These floors clear the ground-level street noise but don't have rooftop generator hum. The rear orientation avoids the main road's traffic rumble.
Which rooms should I avoid at King David Hotel?
Do not accept a room on the ground floor — they are directly level with the street and get foot traffic noise. Also avoid rooms facing the front (Susubribi Street side) on any floor: the street is a narrow residential lane with constant motorbikes and taxis.
Is King David Hotel noisy?
Susubribi Street is a narrow residential road in Accra's Osu district, so expect motorbikes, church music some Sundays, and occasional street vendors. No elevator is mentioned, so ask for low-mid floors if you have heavy luggage.
Which rooms have the best views at King David Hotel?
A rear-facing room on the 3rd floor gives the best view — over surrounding houses and palm trees, with no direct street sightlines. Front-facing rooms see only the road and the opposite house wall.
What are insider tips for staying at King David Hotel?
1. There is no lift mentioned — request a first- or second-floor room if stairs are an issue. 2. Check-in often gets backed up between 2-4pm; arrive at noon or call ahead to have the room ready.
What time is check-in at King David Hotel?
Check-in at King David Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does King David Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for up to four devices per room; speed around 15 Mbps (sufficient for browsing, not for streaming in 4K). Login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at King David Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near King David Hotel?
A plate of fufu or jollof rice with fish from a local chop bar, 10-15 GHS.
What is the cheapest way to get around from King David Hotel?
Trotro (shared minibus) routes cost 1-5 GHS per ride; from airport, a trotro from behind the terminal to Circle costs 2 GHS, or a shared taxi to Osu costs 15-20 GHS.
When is the best time to visit Accra?
November to February: drier, cooler northeast winds (harmattan) drop humidity and temperatures to around 27°C, making sightseeing comfortable. It's also the period of fewer rain interruptions.
Principales atracciones en Accra
💡 Go early, around 7am, when it’s cooler and less crowded. Keep valuables hidden and haggle politely—half the starting price is a fair target.
💡 Visit on a weekday morning when the square is mostly empty. The monument is unguarded, so just walk up—no ticket needed.
💡 Focus on the basement—it has the best displays on pre-colonial life. Plan for 45 minutes max; the air conditioning is a bonus.
💡 Arrive before noon to avoid the heat. Bring a hat and water, and skip the guided tour if you’re short on cash—the exhibits are self-explanatory.
💡 Avoid Sundays unless you want a packed crowd. Go on a weekday for a serene experience, and buy fresh coconut from the vendors for 2 GHS.