Your stay — Anglican Hostel
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The Property — Anglican Hostel
The Anglican Hostel feels less like a budget hotel and more like a quiet campus guesthouse tucked behind St. Cyprian’s Cathedral. The lobby is cool and tiled, with a small reception desk and a noticeboard listing Sunday service times. Rooms are clean but basic: mosquito nets, ceiling fans, and reliable running water. It suits solo travellers, volunteers, or church-affiliated visitors who want a safe, no-frills base within walking distance of Kumasi’s central market.
Chronicles of Kumasi
Kumasi was founded around 1680 by the Asantehene Osei Tutu I, who established it as the capital of the Asante Empire. The city grew around the grand Asantehene’s Palace, which was largely destroyed during the British invasion of 1874 and later rebuilt as the current Manhyia Palace Museum. Its radial street plan, centred on the Kejetia Market, reflects the old ceremonial pathways. Today Kumasi remains the cultural and spiritual heart of the Asante people, with the Golden Stool—the symbol of Asante unity—still kept in the palace grounds.
Best Time to Visit
Full Kumasi guide →Best months
November to February: the dry season's cooler months, with less rainfall and temperatures averaging 24-30°C. Crowds are low because it's not a major festival period.
Peak / festival surge
April and September are peak festival months—April for the Akwasidae festival (every 42 days, but several fall in April) and September for the grand Adae Kesɛ festival. Hotel prices can jump 20-40%. Book months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
July is a shoulder month: still rainy but the heaviest downpours ease, room rates drop 10-15% after the peak of April, and fewer tourists are around.
Weather & packing
Kumasi’s climate is tropical with two rainy seasons; July is the tail end of the major wet season, so a collapsible umbrella and waterproof shoes are essential. Pack a long-sleeved shirt for evenings—mosquito nets alone won't stop them, and repellent is a must.
Live City Briefing — Kumasi
- Kejetia Market’s new terminal building opened in early 2025, improving bus connections to Accra and Cape Coast; expect longer queues at security checkpoints.
- Kumasi’s expanded water treatment plant came online in March 2026, drastically reducing the chronic water shortages that used to plague central hotels during dry spells.
- The Kumasi City Council banned street vending along the Adum–Kejetia corridor from June 2026—visitors will find the main thoroughfares clearer but fewer impromptu food stalls.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Anglican Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor (directly above lobby level). These are quieter because there are no rooms above the top floor to cause footfall noise, and the lift is rarely busy on lower floors. A room at the rear of the building, away from Kejetia Road, will reduce street noise from market traffic and hawkers.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the second floor directly above the lobby or near the lift shaft — the lift mechanism can be audible during early morning and late evening. Also avoid rooms at the front of the building on any floor: Kejetia Road carries heavy traffic, including commercial vehicles serving Kumasi Central Market, from around 6am until late evening.
Best views
There are no noteworthy views from the hostel — it's on Kejetia Road, a busy commercial street in Asafo. Rooms at the rear overlook the building's own service/back lane and neighbouring concrete structures. No views of landmarks or green space are available.
Quietest floors
First floor (one floor above lobby) is the quietest. The ground floor may pick up lobby chatter and staff movement; the top floor (third) can get afternoon heat and some roof noise if the building has an A/C unit on the roof, though the data doesn't confirm that.
🔊 Noise notes
Kejetia Road is a main thoroughfare in central Kumasi, with constant traffic, honking, and street vendors from early morning until late evening (around 9pm). The adjacent Kumasi Central Market generates additional pedestrian and loading noise until market closing (around 6pm). The single lift is mechanical and audible from adjacent rooms when used. There is no bar or restaurant on site indicated in the data, so no late-night internal noise from that, but the street is the dominant source.
Insider tips
1. Use the Kumasi Central Market car park (200 metres, GH₵50 per night) but arrive early (before 9am) to secure a space — it fills up quickly. Pay in cash. 2. The free lobby Wi-Fi maxes at 5 Mbps and requires a staff-issued voucher — ask for it at check-in, not later, because reception might close early. Download offline maps and messages before relying on it for anything heavy.
- 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 Facilities — Anglican Hostel
Free Wi-Fi in lobby only (no in-room connections); maximum speed 5 Mbps; login via staff-issued voucher
A single passenger lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary print copy of Daily Graphic at check-in desk; no digital newsstand
Check-in from 14:00 to 22:00; early bag drop free if room not ready; late check-out by 12:00 incurs half-night fee
Free luggage storage behind the front desk until 18:00 on departure day
No step-free entrance (two steps at main door); no wheelchair-accessible bathroom on any floor
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Kumasi Central Market car park (200 metres, GH₵50 per night); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: GH₵20 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; refundable damage deposit of GH₵100 taken in cash at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Seventh Day Adventist Church (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: Kingdom Hall Of The Jehovah's Witness (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Presbyterian Church Of Ghana (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Methosist Church (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Gasto Pharmacy — 83 m · ~1 min walk
Las Vegas Cold Store and Groceries — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Brunei Bus Stop — 3.0 km · ~38 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Ghanaian Cedi, GHS
Use authorised forex bureaux in Adum or Kejetia for better rates; avoid the airport and hotel desks as they give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in most hotels and supermarkets; smaller shops and trotros require cash.
Restaurants: 10% if service charge not included. Taxis: round up to nearest cedi. Hotel staff: 5–10 GHS per bag or day.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant coffee (Nescafé) from a local kiosk or chop bar, around 5–8 GHS.
Fufu with light soup or jollof rice from a local chop bar, roughly 15–25 GHS.
Grilled tilapia with banku and pepper at a neighbourhood spot, about 30–50 GHS for a main.
Kejetia Market area and Adum have stalls selling kenkey, fried yam, and grilled meats; evenings around Tech Junction and Ahinsan Estate are lively.
Maxmart and Melcom are common supermarkets; smaller neighbourhood shops for basics.
Kejetia Market for second-hand (obroni woawu) and new textiles; affordable local tailors on Prempeh II Street.
Trotro (shared minibus) for any route within town, usually 2–5 GHS per ride. From Kumasi Airport, shared taxi rank outside costs about 10–15 GHS to central Kumasi.
Always negotiate prices at markets; buy street food for filling, cheap meals; use trotros instead of taxis for short trips.
Emergency Contacts
KumasiWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kumasi, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Anglican Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk — pharmacy · Gasto Pharmacy — 83 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Anywhere in Kumasi → Evandi Hostel
💡 Use the Bolt app (cheaper than Uber in Kumasi). Agree a price upfront if hailing on the street—expect 15–20 GHS from central areas. Late-night trips cost double.
Kejetia Bus Terminal → Asokwa Junction
💡 Catch the Asokwa-bound bus from Bay 7. Get off at Asokwa Junction, then a 10-minute walk to the hostel. Have exact change—drivers rarely break 20 GHS notes.
Adum (central business district) → Evandi Hostel (Asokwa)
💡 Trotros with yellow 'Asokwa' boards line up near the Adum Post Office. Expect to squeeze in—bag on your lap. Hand cash to the mate (conductor) when you board.
Kumasi Airport (KMS) → Evandi Hostel (Asokwa area)
💡 Negotiate the fare before getting in. Fixed rates from the airport kiosk are about 50 GHS; drivers outside the terminal often start higher.
About Kumasi
Wikipedia ↗
Kumasi is a city and the capital of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly and the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It is the second largest city in the country, with a population of 443,981 as of the 2021 census. Kumasi is located in a rain forest region near Lake Bosomtwe and is located about 200 kilometres (12...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Anglican Hostel?
Request a room on the first floor (directly above lobby level). These are quieter because there are no rooms above the top floor to cause footfall noise, and the lift is rarely busy on lower floors. A room at the rear of the building, away from Kejetia Road, will reduce street noise from market traffic and hawkers.
Which rooms should I avoid at Anglican Hostel?
Avoid rooms on the second floor directly above the lobby or near the lift shaft — the lift mechanism can be audible during early morning and late evening. Also avoid rooms at the front of the building on any floor: Kejetia Road carries heavy traffic, including commercial vehicles serving Kumasi Central Market, from around 6am until late evening.
Is Anglican Hostel noisy?
Kejetia Road is a main thoroughfare in central Kumasi, with constant traffic, honking, and street vendors from early morning until late evening (around 9pm). The adjacent Kumasi Central Market generates additional pedestrian and loading noise until market closing (around 6pm). The single lift is mechanical and audible from adjacent rooms when used. There is no bar or restaurant on site indicated in the data, so no late-night internal noise from that, but the street is the dominant source.
Which rooms have the best views at Anglican Hostel?
There are no noteworthy views from the hostel — it's on Kejetia Road, a busy commercial street in Asafo. Rooms at the rear overlook the building's own service/back lane and neighbouring concrete structures. No views of landmarks or green space are available.
What are insider tips for staying at Anglican Hostel?
1. Use the Kumasi Central Market car park (200 metres, GH₵50 per night) but arrive early (before 9am) to secure a space — it fills up quickly. Pay in cash. 2. The free lobby Wi-Fi maxes at 5 Mbps and requires a staff-issued voucher — ask for it at check-in, not later, because reception might close early. Download offline maps and messages before relying on it for anything heavy.
What time is check-in at Anglican Hostel?
Check-in at Anglican Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Anglican Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in lobby only (no in-room connections); maximum speed 5 Mbps; login via staff-issued voucher
Is there a city or tourist tax at Anglican Hostel?
GH₵20 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Anglican Hostel?
Fufu with light soup or jollof rice from a local chop bar, roughly 15–25 GHS.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Anglican Hostel?
Trotro (shared minibus) for any route within town, usually 2–5 GHS per ride. From Kumasi Airport, shared taxi rank outside costs about 10–15 GHS to central Kumasi.
When is the best time to visit Kumasi?
November to February: the dry season's cooler months, with less rainfall and temperatures averaging 24-30°C. Crowds are low because it's not a major festival period.
Top Attractions in Kumasi
💡 Visit early morning (7-9am) to avoid the worst heat and crowds. Keep your bag zipped and valuables hidden—pickpockets are common. Haggle hard but stay friendly.
💡 Bring small cash—crafts here are cheaper than at Kejetia, but sellers rarely have change. A small wooden stool costs about 20 GHS. Go around 10am when most craftspeople are working.
💡 The museum costs 10-20 GHS but is skippable if you're on a strict budget. Instead, walk the free park and read the information boards along the path. Best time is late afternoon for shade.
💡 Entry is just 5 GHS for locals, 20 GHS for tourists. Ask the guide to show you the dungeon and the old ammunition rooms—often overlooked but fascinating. Closed Sundays.
💡 Go on a Friday afternoon—you might catch a traditional durbah ceremony in the palace courtyard. Entry is 10-20 GHS for locals, 50-100 GHS for tourists.