Call the tourism board (Office National du Tourisme) at 011 (+224) 455-163 for information on booking accommodations.
Stay at the Camayenne Hotel for deluxe rooms and great ocean views from the city center. Rates are relatively inexpensive by Western standards. Call 011 (+224) 414-089 to book reservations.
Lodge in the Dixinn district, which houses the University of Conakry as well as several embassies.
Choose a hotel right on the water, and take in the beauty of the ocean and the history of this ancient port city.
Stay and play in the Ratoma district, known for its exciting nightlife.
Fly into Gbessia International Airport, located on the west side of the city.
Rent a vehicle with a driver. This is the safest way to travel in a city with minimal public transportation.
Know that the city of Conakry is made up of 5 districts: Matoto, Matam, Ratoma, Dixinn and Kaloum. Matoto and Matam are located in the western portion of the city, Kaloum is in the center. Ratoma is known for its nightlife, Dixinn for its university.
Understand the limits of the infrastructure. Be prepared for a large part of the city to be without electricity from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Obtain a tourist visa from the Republic of Guinea's embassy in Washington. Call the embassy at (202) 986 4300 for information. Expect it to take at least two to three working days for your visa application to be processed and approved.
