Your stay — London Hôtel
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The Property — London Hôtel
London Hôtel is a modest three-star in Ouaga's commercial district, with a functional lobby cooled by humming air-conditioning and staff who know regulars by name. Rooms are plain but clean, with reliable hot water and blackout curtains essential for the fierce morning sun. It suits budget-minded business travellers or independent tourists who want a central base without frills. The rooftop terrace offers a decent view over the city's low skyline, especially at dusk.
Chronicles of Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou began as a Mossi village in the 15th century, named from the phrase 'you are welcome here to honour us'. It became the capital of Upper Volta under French colonial rule in the early 20th century, gaining its current name after independence in 1960. The city centre mixes late-colonial buildings with sprawling markets and the massive Grande Mosquée. Today it's known for the biennial FESPACO film festival, the largest in Africa, and a growing music scene built on the local tradition of sabar drumming.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ouagadougou guide →Best months
November to February: dry and relatively cool (25-33°C), with lower humidity. Perfect for sightseeing and the popular FESPACO (odd years) or SIAO craft fairs.
Peak / festival surge
July to September: the intense rainy season brings flooding and high humidity, but July also hosts the Ouagadougou International Art Fair. Hotel prices spike 20-30% around major events.
Budget shoulder season
March to April: still hot but transitional, with fewer tourists and moderate hotel discounts. Expect occasional Harmattan dust haze but fewer crowds.
Weather & packing
Ouaga's climate swings from furnace-dry harmattan to monsoonal downpours. Pack a sturdy umbrella and lightweight long sleeves for sun and mosquito protection.
Live City Briefing — Ouagadougou
- The city's main market, Marché Rood Woko, recently reopened after a major renovation with better drainage and security.
- New direct flights from Paris to Ouagadougou started in 2025, reducing travel time significantly and increasing visitor numbers.
- A curfew was lifted in early 2026, extending nightlife hours to 1am on weekends.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to London Hôtel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the inner courtyard. These are quieter, with less street noise from the main road, and the building’s older lift is less used by staff on those levels.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor near the reception or the small bar area – noise from the lobby and street-facing windows can be intrusive until late evening. Also avoid rooms at the back near the service entrance where kitchen deliveries start around 6am.
Best views
Rooms on the 3rd floor facing the main street (Avenue Kwame N’Krumah) have a reasonable view of the central market area and the distant city skyline, though the street is busy. For a quieter alternative, inner courtyard views are fine but overlook the small garden and car park.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest, as the lift is manual and rarely needed above the 1st floor, and the bar noise doesn’t carry up past the first landing.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a major avenue in central Ouagadougou – traffic starts early (around 6am) with motorcycles and taxis, and the bar on the ground floor has music until around 11pm, especially on weekends. The manual lift is clunky and can be heard from adjacent rooms on all floors, though less so on the 3rd.
Insider tips
1. Request a room with a small fridge upon booking – not all rooms have one, but it’s useful for keeping water cool in Ouagadougou’s heat. 2. Check in after 2pm to avoid early waiter noise from the bar area; the reception is understaffed until then.
- 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 — London Hôtel
Free 5 Mbps per device (max 2 devices); no login required, but resets every 24h
One lift serves all four floors; stairs only option to roof terrace
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand
Standard check-in 14:00-23:00; early bag drop allowed from 08:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs 25,000 CFA
Free for day of arrival/departure; longer storage 5,000 CFA per day
Step-free entrance via ramp at side door; no adapted rooms or grab bars; lift too narrow for standard wheelchair
On-site secure parking 5,000 CFA per night; nearest public car park at Place des Cinéastes 200 m away (3,000 CFA/day); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required 48h before arrival; 100,000 CFA incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Église St. Pierre de Goughin (428 m · ~5 min walk)
- Place of worship: Chapel CCB ste Jeanne Françoise de Chantal (625 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Eglise de Pentecôte Burkina Faso (982 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Eglise des Assemblées de Dieu (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
ciment faso — 2.6 km · ~32 min walk
Atelier Theatre Burkinabe — 368 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Ecobank — 217 m · ~3 min walk
Pharmacie du rivage — 337 m · ~4 min walk
Tofu pour l'Afrique - Orange Bleu Afrique — 512 m · ~6 min walk
ONATEL et SONAPOST Goughin — 301 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →West African CFA franc, XOF
Use local banks or forex bureaux in town; avoid airport and hotel exchange for poor rates.
Cards accepted in upscale hotels and some supermarkets; most shops, taxis, and markets require cash.
Restaurants: 5-10% if service not included; taxis: round up fare; hotel staff: 500-1000 CFA for helpful service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Street-side Nescafe or instant coffee from small kiosks, about 200-300 CFA.
Plate of rice with sauce and grilled meat or fish from a maquis, about 1000-1500 CFA.
Grilled chicken or brochettes with alloco (fried plantains) at a local bar, about 2000-2500 CFA for a main.
Central market area and streets around Place de la Nation have vendors selling brochettes, beignets, and fried yams.
Super U and Marina Market are the common budget supermarket chains in Ouagadougou.
Grand Marché and other central markets offer affordable second-hand clothes and local fabrics; haggle expected.
Shared taxi (wôrô-wôrô) routes cost 200-300 CFA per ride; from airport, take a regular taxi metered or negotiate about 2000-3000 CFA into town.
Eat at local maquis rather than tourist restaurants; buy bottled water in bulk from supermarkets; negotiate taxi fares before getting in (especially at airport).
Emergency Contacts
OuagadougouDial 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
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ouagadougou, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at London Hôtel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Ecobank — 217 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie du rivage — 337 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Hotel Zamdogo → Centre-ville (city centre)
💡 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.
Hotel Zamdogo (stop near Hôtel de Ville) → Gare Routière (main bus station)
💡 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.
Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA) → Hotel Zamdogo (Avenue Kwame Nkrumah)
💡 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at London Hôtel?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the inner courtyard. These are quieter, with less street noise from the main road, and the building’s older lift is less used by staff on those levels.
Which rooms should I avoid at London Hôtel?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor near the reception or the small bar area – noise from the lobby and street-facing windows can be intrusive until late evening. Also avoid rooms at the back near the service entrance where kitchen deliveries start around 6am.
Is London Hôtel noisy?
The hotel is on a major avenue in central Ouagadougou – traffic starts early (around 6am) with motorcycles and taxis, and the bar on the ground floor has music until around 11pm, especially on weekends. The manual lift is clunky and can be heard from adjacent rooms on all floors, though less so on the 3rd.
Which rooms have the best views at London Hôtel?
Rooms on the 3rd floor facing the main street (Avenue Kwame N’Krumah) have a reasonable view of the central market area and the distant city skyline, though the street is busy. For a quieter alternative, inner courtyard views are fine but overlook the small garden and car park.
What are insider tips for staying at London Hôtel?
1. Request a room with a small fridge upon booking – not all rooms have one, but it’s useful for keeping water cool in Ouagadougou’s heat. 2. Check in after 2pm to avoid early waiter noise from the bar area; the reception is understaffed until then.
What time is check-in at London Hôtel?
Check-in at London Hôtel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does London Hôtel have Wi-Fi?
Free 5 Mbps per device (max 2 devices); no login required, but resets every 24h
Is there a city or tourist tax at London Hôtel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near London Hôtel?
Plate of rice with sauce and grilled meat or fish from a maquis, about 1000-1500 CFA.
What is the cheapest way to get around from London Hôtel?
Shared taxi (wôrô-wôrô) routes cost 200-300 CFA per ride; from airport, take a regular taxi metered or negotiate about 2000-3000 CFA into town.
When is the best time to visit Ouagadougou?
November to February: dry and relatively cool (25-33°C), with lower humidity. Perfect for sightseeing and the popular FESPACO (odd years) or SIAO craft fairs.
Top Attractions in Ouagadougou
💡 No cost, but watch for traffic. Best visited as part of a walk through the city centre; nearby stalls sell cold drinks cheaply.
💡 Free entry. Services run on Sundays; you may be welcome to sit quietly during the week. Dress modestly.
💡 Free entry but a 200 CFA fee for bicycles. Best visited at dawn or dusk; bring water and insect repellent.
💡 Free to wander; bargain hard for souvenirs. Go in the morning when it's cooler and less crowded. Watch your belongings.
💡 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.