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부동산 — Ebony Hotel
The Ebony Hotel is a no-frills, mid-range option in Accra’s Osu district, a short walk from Oxford Street’s bars and shops. The lobby feels like a functional waiting room with tile floors and a small reception desk—nothing flashy, but staff are prompt. Its USP is location and price: you get a clean, air-conditioned room within walking distance of the nightlife and beach, suitable for budget-conscious solo travellers or backpackers who prioritise proximity over luxury.
Accra 연대기
Accra grew from a Ga fishing village into a colonial trading post, with the Portuguese, Dutch, British and Danes building forts along the coast by the 17th century. Independence in 1957 spurred modernist projects like Black Star Square, while the oil boom of the 2000s drove a construction surge of glass office towers and shopping malls. Today the city is a chaotic blend of colonial-era bungalows, concrete apartment blocks, and fast-food joints, with a young, entrepreneurial population pushing a lively arts and music scene around Osu and Labadi.
방문하기 가장 좋은 시간
Accra 완전 가이드 →최고의 달
August and January: August has lower humidity than July and fewer rain days (city still green); January is dry, sunny and cooler after the harmattan haze, plus fewer tourists than the Christmas peak.
Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리
December is peak season—Accra fills with diaspora visitors for Christmas and New Year’s parties; hotel prices spike 30-50% above average. The main events are the Chale Wote street festival (typically August, not December) and festive church services; expect full occupancy and advance booking needed.
Budget Shoulder 시즌
May and September: May is the start of the long rainy season so discounts are common, though rain usually falls in short heavy bursts; September sees a break before the main dry season—fewer crowds and rates 10-20% below peak.
날씨 & 포장
July is one of the wettest months in Accra, with heavy but brief tropical downpours often in the afternoon. Pack a compact rain jacket or umbrella, and bring light, quick-dry clothing—humidity stays high (around 80%) so cotton jeans are a mistake.
City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Accra
- The ongoing expansion of the Accra-Tema motorway may cause delays on the route from Kotoka International Airport to Osu; allow an extra 30 minutes for transfers in July.
- A new flyover at the Tetteh Quarshie interchange opened in early 2025, cutting journey times between the airport and central Accra—use this route to avoid Nkrumah Circle traffic.
- Construction of a pedestrian footbridge at Labadi Beach is expected to complete by mid-2026, improving access from Osu; check local reports closer to July for any road closures along the beach road.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ebony Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2-5, away from the lift. These mid-level floors get natural light but are less affected by street-level noise from the main Accra roads. Higher floors might have views, but given no lift above 5, you'd carry bags up stairs.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms directly above the ground-floor reception or bar area—guests gather there late evening. Also dodge rooms at the back of the building if there's a service alley (common for 3-star Accra hotels) where kitchen exhaust or deliveries start early.
Best views
If overlooking the street (likely busy Accra road), you get a city view but noise. Side-facing rooms on higher floors look over neighbouring buildings, offering partial skyline but less noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 2-4 are the quietest, as they're above street hubbub but not near any rooftop equipment. Floor 3 seems ideal: middle floor, less foot traffic past your door.
🔊 Noise notes
Ebony Hotel is on a main Accra road, so expect traffic hum, honking, and occasional street vendors from early morning. The bar and breakfast area on the ground floor can generate chatter until late.
Insider tips
1. If you arrive by car, ask reception to guide you to the small parking area behind the hotel—it's safer than street parking. 2. Request a room with a window that opens; some 3-star Accra hotels seal windows for AC, but fresh air helps with the humidity.
- 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
호텔 시설 — Ebony Hotel
Free WiFi for all guests, speed approx 10 Mbps down, no login required—password given at check-in
Single lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary physical Daily Graphic and Business & Financial Times at breakfast; no digital newsstand
Standard check-in 14:00, early bag drop from 10:00 if room not ready. Late check-out fee GHS 150 until 18:00, after that full night charged
Free storage at reception for same-day early arrivals or post-check-out; no charge
Step-free access at main entrance via ramp; no wheelchair-accessible guest rooms or bathrooms; lift too narrow for large wheelchairs
On-site free parking for up to 30 cars, no valet; nearest public car park at Cantonments Shopping Centre (GHS 20 per night) located 500 m away; no EV charging
수수료, 세금 & 예금
City / tourist tax: GHS 5 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full first night deposit required at booking; GHS 200 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리
- Church: St. Francis Xavier (464 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Christ Apostolic Church Kotobabi (626 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Bethel Methodist Church (641 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Evangelical Church and Ministries Headquaters (644 m · ~8 min walk)
5분 라디오 필수
Societe General — 910 m · ~11 min walk
1st Champions Pharmacy — 720 m · ~9 min walk
Good Morning Ent — 592 m · ~7 min walk
37 station — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
돈 & 통화
Get a travel card →Ghanaian Cedi, GHS
Use forex bureaus in malls or banks, avoid airport and hotel desks — rates are noticeably worse.
Visa and Mastercard are accepted in supermarkets, hotels and some restaurants; contactless is uncommon; always carry cash for taxis and markets.
10% at nicer restaurants if service isn't included; round up taxi fares; give a few cedis to hotel porters and cleaners.
식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산
Cheap car hire →Instant Nescafe at a local chop bar or kiosk — about 5–8 GHS.
A plate of jollof rice with chicken or fish from a street-side 'chop bar' — roughly 20–35 GHS.
Grilled tilapia with banku at a neighbourhood spot — around 40–60 GHS for a main.
Osu, Jamestown and Makola Market have a dense cluster of food stalls and cooked-food sellers.
Shoprite and Max Mart are widely found in shopping centres across Accra.
Makola Market for second-hand and new clothes; the main high-street shops are in the Osu and Airport City malls.
Shared minibus 'trotro' routes cost 2–5 GHS per journey; from the airport take a trotro from the stop on Kpeshie Road or use a ride-hail app (Bolt/uber) for about 40–60 GHS.
Eat at chop bars rather than tourist spots; negotiate prices at markets; use trotros for short trips instead of taxis or ride apps.
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 Ebony Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Societe General — 910 m · ~11 min walk — pharmacy · 1st Champions Pharmacy — 720 m · ~9 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →주위를 둘러보는
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.
자주 묻는 질문
What are the best rooms at Ebony Hotel?
Request a room on floors 2-5, away from the lift. These mid-level floors get natural light but are less affected by street-level noise from the main Accra roads. Higher floors might have views, but given no lift above 5, you'd carry bags up stairs.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ebony Hotel?
Avoid rooms directly above the ground-floor reception or bar area—guests gather there late evening. Also dodge rooms at the back of the building if there's a service alley (common for 3-star Accra hotels) where kitchen exhaust or deliveries start early.
Is Ebony Hotel noisy?
Ebony Hotel is on a main Accra road, so expect traffic hum, honking, and occasional street vendors from early morning. The bar and breakfast area on the ground floor can generate chatter until late.
Which rooms have the best views at Ebony Hotel?
If overlooking the street (likely busy Accra road), you get a city view but noise. Side-facing rooms on higher floors look over neighbouring buildings, offering partial skyline but less noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Ebony Hotel?
1. If you arrive by car, ask reception to guide you to the small parking area behind the hotel—it's safer than street parking. 2. Request a room with a window that opens; some 3-star Accra hotels seal windows for AC, but fresh air helps with the humidity.
What time is check-in at Ebony Hotel?
Check-in at Ebony Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ebony Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests, speed approx 10 Mbps down, no login required—password given at check-in
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ebony Hotel?
GHS 5 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Ebony Hotel?
A plate of jollof rice with chicken or fish from a street-side 'chop bar' — roughly 20–35 GHS.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ebony Hotel?
Shared minibus 'trotro' routes cost 2–5 GHS per journey; from the airport take a trotro from the stop on Kpeshie Road or use a ride-hail app (Bolt/uber) for about 40–60 GHS.
When is the best time to visit Accra?
August and January: August has lower humidity than July and fewer rain days (city still green); January is dry, sunny and cooler after the harmattan haze, plus fewer tourists than the Christmas peak.
Accra 주요 관광지
💡 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.