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財産 — Hôtel Résidence
Hôtel Résidence is a mid-range 3-star in the Plateau district, which is Abidjan’s central business area. The lobby is functional and clean, with tiled floors and a small seating area—think no-frills business stopover rather than tropical retreat. It suits solo travellers or short-stay professionals who need a cheap, reliable base near banks and government offices.
Abidjanの歴史
Abidjan was a small fishing village before the French built a rail terminus and port here in the early 20th century, triggering rapid growth. It became Ivory Coast’s economic capital after independence in 1960, and its skyline filled with modernist towers by architects like Henri Chomette. The Plateau district retains colonial-era boulevards and concrete high-rises, while the lagoon-side suburbs like Cocody and Treichville hum with nightlife and markets. Today Abidjan is Francophone West Africa’s most cosmopolitan city, mixing Ivorian pop culture – especially coupé-décalé music – with a fast, business-first pace.
訪れるのに最適な時間
Abidjan完全ガイド →最高の月
December to February: dry season with lower humidity, sunny mornings, and the Harmattan wind keeping temperatures under 35°C. Crowds are manageable as this is the main tourist window without holiday spikes.
ピーク/フェスティバル Surge
July to August: the long dry season’s peak, but also the Festival des Musiques Urbaines d’Anoumabo (FEMUA) in late July, drawing large crowds. Hotel prices rise by 20–30% in August because of Ivorian summer holidays and the city’s beach exodus to Grand-Bassam.
予算肩の季節
June and November: both have lower rainfall than the main wet months (May, October), lighter occupancy, and prices often 10–15% below peak. You’ll dodge the worst humidity and still have decent weather for sightseeing.
天気&パッケージ
Abidjan is humid year-round, but July afternoons can spike to 32°C with sudden rain squalls. Pack a lightweight rain jacket or umbrella alongside cotton shirts and shorts – no heavy jackets needed, but do bring antimalarial tablets.
LIVE CITY BRIEFING — Abidjan
- The new Abidjan Metro Line 1 from Anyama to Port-Bouët partly opened in 2025, but is still not fully running to Plateau stations; check current status before relying on it.
- The Ébrié Lagoon water-taxi service has expanded routes from Plateau to Cocody and Treichville, offering a faster commute during peak road traffic.
- Heavy rainfall in May 2026 caused temporary flooding in low-lying areas of Yopougon and Adjamé; visitors should monitor local weather alerts for July updates.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hôtel Résidence, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the courtyard (if available) — these floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy stair-walking distance if the lift is unreliable, which is common in 3-star Abidjan hotels.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of rooms on the 1st floor facing the street — Abidjan's traffic can be heavy and chaotic, especially during rush hours, and ground-floor rooms pick up every horn and engine rev. Also avoid rooms next to the lift shaft on any floor; the lift's motor and door clatter are audible.
Best views
A rear-facing room offers a view of the courtyard or neighbouring residential blocks rather than the main road — more peaceful, less exhaust fumes. Front-facing rooms at this address give a straight view of the street and are rarely worth the trade-off.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest — they sit above the street noise but below any roof-level service areas (water pumps, air-con units) that may exist on top floors.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a main Abidjan thoroughfare, so expect traffic noise from motorbikes (zemidjans) and shared taxis, particularly from 6-9am and 4-7pm. The lift is old and clanks, and the breakfast room on the ground floor gets busy from 6:30am, with chair scraping and chatter audible in nearby rooms.
Insider tips
1. If you drive, ask if they have off-street parking — many 3-star hotels in Abidjan offer a guarded courtyard spot, but it's limited. 2. Check in after 3pm to avoid the lunch-time rush when cleaners are still turning over rooms; request your courtyard-facing room when booking, as they're the first to go.
- 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
ホテル施設 — Hôtel Résidence
Free for all guests; speed around 20 Mbps down; login via room number and surname
Single lift serves all 6 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital access to Jeune Afrique and Le Monde on iPads in lobby; no physical papers
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop from 08:00 free if room not ready; late check-out until 18:00 costs 30,000 XOF
Free storage at reception; luggage room open 07:00–22:00
Step-free entrance via side ramp; lift to all floors; no adapted bathrooms or grab rails in rooms
Paid on-site parking: 5,000 XOF per night, limited to 20 cars; nearest public car park (Parking Plateau) 800 m away, 3,000 XOF per night; no EV charging
税金、税金、預金
City / tourist tax: 1000 XOF per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full amount due at booking; 50,000 XOF hold on card at check-in for incidentals
Faith & Dietary 近く
- Mosque: Mosquée Kenya (227 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Eglise nouvelle Alliance Wassakara (355 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Foursquare (365 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Eglise Nouvelle Alliance (369 m · ~5 min walk)
地元のライフスタイル&レクリエーション
Centre commercial Attie — 366 m · ~5 min walk
5分間のRadio Essentials
Coopérative d'Epargne Et De Crédit — 178 m · ~2 min walk
Pharmacie Keneya — 270 m · ~3 min walk
Superette Aziz — 628 m · ~8 min walk
Gare routière KS — 147 m · ~2 min walk
お金 & 通貨
Get a travel card →West African CFA franc, XOF
Use bank ATMs for the best rate; avoid airport exchange bureaux and hotel desks which give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in larger hotels and supermarkets; cash is king for taxis, markets, and small shops. Contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares, leave 5-10% at better restaurants, and tip hotel staff 500-1000 XOF for good service.
食事、ショッピング、旅行 予算
Cheap car hire →Street-side coffee from a 'maquis' or cart: 200-400 XOF for a small Nescafé or instant coffee with condensed milk.
Plate of 'attiéké' with grilled fish or chicken from a local 'maquis' (open-air café) — about 1,500-2,500 XOF.
Simple 'garba' (fried fish with attiéké) at a roadside stand — around 1,000-2,000 XOF for a generous portion.
Yopougon and Treichville have the best street-food areas: grilled fish, alloco (fried plantain), and 'dibiterie' (grilled mutton) stalls.
Supermarche in Plateau and nearby Marcory; also 'Cote d'Ivoire' chain markets for basics.
Grand Marché in Treichville or the Adjamé market for affordable second-hand (fripes) and local patterns.
Shared taxi (woro-woro) along fixed routes: 200-500 XOF per trip. From the airport, take an official taxi to Plateau or Treichville for about 3,000-5,000 XOF after negotiating.
Eat at 'maquis' not tourist restaurants; negotiate taxi fares before getting in; buy drinks at a boutique (small shop) rather than a bar.
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 Résidence
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Coopérative d'Epargne Et De Crédit — 178 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Keneya — 270 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →回り回る
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.
よくある質問
What are the best rooms at Hôtel Résidence?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the courtyard (if available) — these floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy stair-walking distance if the lift is unreliable, which is common in 3-star Abidjan hotels.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hôtel Résidence?
Steer clear of rooms on the 1st floor facing the street — Abidjan's traffic can be heavy and chaotic, especially during rush hours, and ground-floor rooms pick up every horn and engine rev. Also avoid rooms next to the lift shaft on any floor; the lift's motor and door clatter are audible.
Is Hôtel Résidence noisy?
The hotel is on a main Abidjan thoroughfare, so expect traffic noise from motorbikes (zemidjans) and shared taxis, particularly from 6-9am and 4-7pm. The lift is old and clanks, and the breakfast room on the ground floor gets busy from 6:30am, with chair scraping and chatter audible in nearby rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Hôtel Résidence?
A rear-facing room offers a view of the courtyard or neighbouring residential blocks rather than the main road — more peaceful, less exhaust fumes. Front-facing rooms at this address give a straight view of the street and are rarely worth the trade-off.
What are insider tips for staying at Hôtel Résidence?
1. If you drive, ask if they have off-street parking — many 3-star hotels in Abidjan offer a guarded courtyard spot, but it's limited. 2. Check in after 3pm to avoid the lunch-time rush when cleaners are still turning over rooms; request your courtyard-facing room when booking, as they're the first to go.
What time is check-in at Hôtel Résidence?
Check-in at Hôtel Résidence is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hôtel Résidence have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; speed around 20 Mbps down; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hôtel Résidence?
1000 XOF per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Hôtel Résidence?
Plate of 'attiéké' with grilled fish or chicken from a local 'maquis' (open-air café) — about 1,500-2,500 XOF.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hôtel Résidence?
Shared taxi (woro-woro) along fixed routes: 200-500 XOF per trip. From the airport, take an official taxi to Plateau or Treichville for about 3,000-5,000 XOF after negotiating.
When is the best time to visit Abidjan?
December to February: dry season with lower humidity, sunny mornings, and the Harmattan wind keeping temperatures under 35°C. Crowds are manageable as this is the main tourist window without holiday spikes.
Abidjanのトップ観光スポット
💡 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.