Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Bama Heric

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부동산 — Bama Heric

Bama Heric is a functional 3-star in Ouagadougou’s commercial centre, with clean tiled floors, air-conditioned rooms and a small courtyard pool. The lobby feels like a working transit hub: staff at a wide counter, vinyl sofas, a TV playing local news. It suits budget-conscious travellers needing reliable wifi and a central base for city business or quick stopovers.

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Ouagadougou 연대기

Ouagadougou began as a Mossi village in the 15th century, later becoming capital of the Mossi Empire. French colonials arrived in the 1890s, laying out wide boulevards and colonial villas still visible today. Independence saw rapid urban growth, with the Grand Marché and national monuments defining the modern skyline. Contemporary Ouaga is known for its street art scene, the biennial FESPACO film festival, and a rhythm set by motos weaving past mango stalls.

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최고의 달

November to February: dry and relatively cool, with daytime highs around 30°C and clear skies. Perfect for city walks and festival-going without the furnace heat.

Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리

July is part of the wet season, with heavy afternoon downpours and high humidity. No major festivals drive prices; hotel occupancy stays moderate as business travel dips. Expect occasional flight delays due to storms.

Budget Shoulder 시즌

March and October offer lower rates and fewer tourists. March is hot but dry; October sees rains easing. Both months still have okay outdoor conditions before or after the wet season proper.

날씨 & 포장

In early July, expect daily thunderstorms that can flood streets – bring a lightweight waterproof jacket and closed-toe shoes that can handle mud. The main climate quirk: rain often falls in short, intense bursts around 4pm to 6pm.

City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Ouagadougou

  • The refurbished Ouagadougou Cathedral reopened in late 2025 after structural repairs, now a landmark for city tours.
  • New traffic lights installed at Avenue de l'Indépendance roundabout may cause minor delays; moto drivers often ignore them, so walk with care.
  • July is the height of mango season – expect cheap, sweet fruit at roadside stalls, but wash thoroughly before eating.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Bama Heric, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, at the rear of the building. These floors are above street-level noise but still low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy, and the rear side faces the courtyard, away from the main road.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid ground-floor rooms and rooms at the front of the hotel facing the main street. The ground floor picks up lobby and foot traffic noise, and the front side gets direct street noise from Ouagadougou’s motorbikes and taxis.

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Best views

Rooms at the rear offer a view of the courtyard (likely with some greenery or shaded seating), a more peaceful outlook than the dusty street scene out front.

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Quietest floors

Floors 3 and 4 are quietest, as they're set back from street level and above the lobby activity.

🔊 Noise notes

Ouagadougou's main streets carry heavy motorbike traffic from early morning until late evening. The hotel's entrance faces a straight road, so front-facing rooms will hear horns and engines. Also, expect some generator hum if there are power cuts, but rear rooms will be buffered somewhat.

Insider tips

1. If you need to park, arrive early: the small lot fills quickly, and street parking is common but can be dusty and insecure. 2. At check-in, kindly ask for a room facing the courtyard and on floor 3 or 4—this is often accommodated if available, especially if you mention light sleep.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

호텔 시설 — Bama Heric

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Wi-Fi

Free basic WiFi (5 Mbps, one device); premium tier 10 GBP/day (20 Mbps, up to 3 devices) – no login, just select network and accept terms

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Lift / Elevator

Single elevator serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections

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Media & Newspapers

Digital newsstand via PressReader available at business centre; no physical newspapers. The building is a modern low-rise (2000s), no notable historical quirks

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Check-in / Check-out

Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00 (free if room ready). Late check-out until 18:00 for 15,000 XOF; after 18:00 charges full night

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Baggage Storage

Free storage at reception before check-in and after check-out; secure luggage room accessible 24h

Accessibility

Step-free entry at main entrance (ramp); one wheelchair-accessible room on ground floor (Room 104). No lift access to roof terrace (stairs only below ground-level pool area)

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Parking

On-site guarded parking: 1,500 XOF/night. Nearest public car park is Parking Place Nations Unies (2 mins walk, 300 XOF/hr, no overnight rate). No EV charging

수수료, 세금 & 예금

City / tourist tax: Municipal tourist tax: 500 XOF per person per night, collected at check-in

Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; incidental hold of 50,000 XOF on credit card at check-in (cash hold of same amount accepted)

Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리

  • Place of worship: Eglise Internationale Évangélique Armée Du Salut-Poste de Ouagadougou. (553 m · ~7 min walk)
  • Church: Eglise protestante (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)

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Local currency

West African CFA franc, XOF

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Where to exchange

Change money at banks or licensed exchange bureaux in the city centre; avoid airport and hotel kiosks for poor rates.

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Cards & contactless

Cards accepted at upscale hotels and some supermarkets, but most daily transactions are cash-based; contactless is rare.

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Tipping etiquette

Round up taxi fares or leave 5-10% at restaurants if service charge not included; small tips for hotel porters (500-1000 XOF).

식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산

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Cheap coffee

Instant Nescafé at a street-side café or stall, about 200-300 XOF.

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Best-value lunch

Plate of riz gras (rice with tomato sauce and vegetables) or grilled fish with attiéké at a local maquis, around 1500-2500 XOF.

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Affordable dinner

Brochettes (grilled meat skewers) with alloco (fried plantains) at a night stall, roughly 2000-3000 XOF for a main.

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Street food & cheap eats

Area around the Grand Marché and Rood Woko market have many stalls for grilled meat, beignets, and fried plantains from late afternoon.

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Budget groceries

Supermarche Marina and Citydia are common budget supermarkets in the area.

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Affordable clothes

The large Rood Woko market offers cheap new and second-hand clothing; bargains are expected.

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Cheapest way around

Shared taxi (collectif) for 200-300 XOF per ride within town; from airport, a taxi to city centre costs about 2000-3000 XOF.

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Money-saving tips

Eat at local maquis not tourist spots; buy bottled water at supermarkets not hotels; negotiate prices at markets.

Emergency Contacts

Ouagadougou
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Police
17
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Ambulance / Medical
15 or 112
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Fire Department
18

Dial 17 for police, 15 or 112 for ambulance, 18 for fire. For international assistance, contact your embassy. Local SIM cards help; French may be needed for operators.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

1
Le P'tit Bazar pizza
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
2
Jardin de l'Amitié Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
3
Café de Vienne Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
4
Foyer du Sapeur Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
5
AMPO Restaurant Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
6
Chez Simon Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
7
Moulin Rouge Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Veranda international;pizza;burger;sandwich;steak_house
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ouagadougou, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Bama Heric

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

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Shared Taxi (Woro-Woro) 150 CFA per person per trip

Hotel Zamdogo → Centre-ville (city centre)

10 min · Constant - flag down on main roads · Roughly 06:00 to 21:00, scarce after dark

💡 These are the blue-and-white collective taxis along Avenue Kwame Nkrumah. Hand your cash to the driver's assistant, not the driver - common scam is driver pretending he didn't receive it.

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Ouaga Bus (SOTRACO) 200 CFA

Hotel Zamdogo (stop near Hôtel de Ville) → Gare Routière (main bus station)

25 min · Every 30 minutes on weekdays, less frequent weekends · 06:00 - 19:30

💡 Buses are overcrowded and have no AC. Try boarding at the terminus (near the Grand Marché) for a seat. SOTRACO route 1 runs closest to Hotel Zamdogo.

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Airport Taxi 3500 CFA (reliable fixed rate)

Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA) → Hotel Zamdogo (Avenue Kwame Nkrumah)

15 min · On arrival - taxis wait outside arrivals · 24 hours with negotiable night surcharge

💡 Agree the price before getting in. The walk from baggage claim to taxi rank is short but ignore touts inside terminal - head straight out to the official line.

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Hotel Zamdogo's Private Transfer 5000 CFA per hour

Hotel Zamdogo → Any city destination (pre-arranged)

💡 Use this for early airport departures - the hotel driver will wait inside while you check out. Saves haggling and the car is reliable. Tips not required but 500 CFA is polite.

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What are the best rooms at Bama Heric?

Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, at the rear of the building. These floors are above street-level noise but still low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy, and the rear side faces the courtyard, away from the main road.

Which rooms should I avoid at Bama Heric?

Avoid ground-floor rooms and rooms at the front of the hotel facing the main street. The ground floor picks up lobby and foot traffic noise, and the front side gets direct street noise from Ouagadougou’s motorbikes and taxis.

Is Bama Heric noisy?

Ouagadougou's main streets carry heavy motorbike traffic from early morning until late evening. The hotel's entrance faces a straight road, so front-facing rooms will hear horns and engines. Also, expect some generator hum if there are power cuts, but rear rooms will be buffered somewhat.

Which rooms have the best views at Bama Heric?

Rooms at the rear offer a view of the courtyard (likely with some greenery or shaded seating), a more peaceful outlook than the dusty street scene out front.

What are insider tips for staying at Bama Heric?

1. If you need to park, arrive early: the small lot fills quickly, and street parking is common but can be dusty and insecure. 2. At check-in, kindly ask for a room facing the courtyard and on floor 3 or 4—this is often accommodated if available, especially if you mention light sleep.

What time is check-in at Bama Heric?

Check-in at Bama Heric is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Bama Heric have Wi-Fi?

Free basic WiFi (5 Mbps, one device); premium tier 10 GBP/day (20 Mbps, up to 3 devices) – no login, just select network and accept terms

Is there a city or tourist tax at Bama Heric?

Municipal tourist tax: 500 XOF per person per night, collected at check-in

Where can I eat cheaply near Bama Heric?

Plate of riz gras (rice with tomato sauce and vegetables) or grilled fish with attiéké at a local maquis, around 1500-2500 XOF.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Bama Heric?

Shared taxi (collectif) for 200-300 XOF per ride within town; from airport, a taxi to city centre costs about 2000-3000 XOF.

When is the best time to visit Ouagadougou?

November to February: dry and relatively cool, with daytime highs around 30°C and clear skies. Perfect for city walks and festival-going without the furnace heat.

Ouagadougou 주요 관광지

La Place du Grand Lyon Free

💡 No cost, but watch for traffic. Best visited as part of a walk through the city centre; nearby stalls sell cold drinks cheaply.

Cathédrale de l'Immaculée Conception Free

💡 Free entry. Services run on Sundays; you may be welcome to sit quietly during the week. Dress modestly.

Parc Urbain Bangr-Weoogo Free

💡 Free entry but a 200 CFA fee for bicycles. Best visited at dawn or dusk; bring water and insect repellent.

Marché de Sankariaré Free

💡 Free to wander; bargain hard for souvenirs. Go in the morning when it's cooler and less crowded. Watch your belongings.

Musée National de Ouagadougou

💡 Entry costs about 1000 CFA (roughly £1.30). Go early in the morning to avoid heat; guides can be tipped 500-1000 CFA for a tour.

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