Swan Hotel

Accra


It may be a little out of the way, but this is great value, with spotless, spacious rooms, a lovely garden and a good restaurant.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Accra attractions

1. National Museum

2.5 MILES

Set in pleasant grounds, the national museum features excellent displays on various aspects of Ghanaian culture and history. The displays on local crafts,…

2. British Council

3.03 MILES

Organises cultural events and lectures. Also has an air-con library with English newspapers and magazines.

3. Makola Market

3.11 MILES

There is no front door or welcoming sign to the Makola Market. Before you know it, you've been sucked in by the human undertow from the usual pavements…

4. Flagstaff House

3.17 MILES

This dramatic structure was completed in 2008 amid huge controversy around the tens of millions of dollars it cost to construct. Built to resemble an…

5. Kwame Nkrumah Park and Mausoleum

3.47 MILES

This tranquil park is full of bronze statues, fountains and wandering peacocks, with the mausoleum of Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's first leader, at its heart…

7. Independence Arch

3.73 MILES

This imposing arch adjacent to Independence Sq is crowned by a large black star, Ghana's national symbol. Note: taking photos is forbidden.

8. Jamestown

3.74 MILES

Jamestown originated as a community that emerged around the 17th-century British James Fort, merging with Accra as the city grew. These days, Jamestown is…