Jamestown Travel Guide

Accra

A coastal scene with waves crashing onto the shore, a pier extending into the water, and a rocky cliff with buildings on top.
Several old fishing boats on a sandy beach with a cloudy sky.
A colorful patterned ceiling with a purple drape.
Several old, weathered boats on a sandy beach with American flags and a cloudy sky.

Stay near popular Jamestown attractions

Jamestown Lighthouse

9.0/10 (4 reviews)
Find out about the history of Accra when you spend time at Jamestown Lighthouse. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
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Things to do

Cape Coast

Cape Coast Historical Day Tour

฿5,674
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cape Coast Historical Day Tour
Aburi Botanic Gardens

Aburi Botanic Gardens, Boti Falls,Umbrella Rock & Cocoa Farm Tour

฿5,021
per adult
Aburi Botanic Gardens, Boti Falls,Umbrella Rock & Cocoa Farm Tour
Accra Explored: A Full-Day Private City Tour for Culture Seekers

Accra Explored: A Full-Day Private City Tour for Culture Seekers

฿3,012
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Accra Explored: A Full-Day Private City Tour for Culture Seekers
Picture 9 for Activity Accra Street Food Tour: Makola Market Tour With Full Lunch

Accra Street Food Tour: Makola Market Tour With Full Lunch

฿2,465
per adult
Accra Street Food Tour: Makola Market Tour With Full Lunch
Accra Nightlife Tour: VIP Pub Crawl, Great Vibes & Free Cocktails

Accra Nightlife Tour: Experience Great Vibes & 2 Free drinks

฿2,008
per adult
Accra Nightlife Tour: Experience Great Vibes & 2 Free drinks
Makola Market Walking Tour

Makola Market Walking Tour

฿1,941
per adult
Makola Market Walking Tour
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Where to stay in Jamestown

Find the best Jamestown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape at night with illuminated roads and buildings.

East Legon

Visitors to East Legon like its restaurants and shopping, and A&C Mall is a sight worth a stop.

An aerial view of a large open plaza with a central monument, surrounded by trees and buildings.

Cantonments

Cantonments is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like W.E.B. DuBois Center and El Wak Stadium.

A coastal cityscape with historic buildings on a cliff overlooking the ocean.

Osu

Restaurants and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Osu. A stop by Oxford Street is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

A cityscape with a prominent tall building, a parking lot, and a unique architectural structure with a green roof.
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Airport Residential Area

Though Airport Residential Area may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Accra Mall and Oxford Street.

A modern sculpture with a reflective surface, a pool, and a statue in the background.

North Ridge

North Ridge is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Oxford Street and Ghana State House.

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