How to Find Cheap Hotels in Ghana. Ghana, a West African country that is still in the process of economic development, is sandwiched between Togo and the Côte d'Ivoire. If you're not going on safari, you'll find the best concentration of accommodations near the more populated urban centers of this country including Accra, Ashanti and Kumasi.
Be understood. Go ahead and speak English when visiting Ghana. It is the official language of this country. However, you will also hear Ewe, Ga and Twi languages.
Convert your U.S. dollars to Ghanaian cedi. The exchange rate is about 9 GHC to 1 U.S. dollar.
Seek out adventure at the Mole National Park, where you will be able to see wild elephants, bamboos and more native wildlife.
Land at the best international airport in Ghana. The best international airport in Ghana is the Accra International Airport. This airport is close to the capital city and close to hotels and tourist accommodations.
Find local transportation. To get from the airport to your hotel you can take a taxi, rent a car, take a tro-tros or take a mammy wagon. To get to a different city you can take a Greyhound bus.
Go to the city with the most lodging options. Accra is not only the capital city of Ghana, but it is also a good place to look for cheap accommodations. Here you will find hotels and boarding houses. To book accommodations, contact Ghana Tourism at 011 (+233) 77 5348 or visit their Web site (see Resources, below).
Search for pearls of wisdom in Ashanti. Ashanti is another urban area in Ghana that offers a good selection of cheap accommodations. In this city you will also find African cultural centers, museums and amazing historical points of interest.
Have it all in Kumasi. Kumasi is the former capital of Ghana. It offers a variety of cheap accommodations near major Ghana attractions like the Anokye Sword, the National Cultural Center and the Manhyia Palace.
Search out cheap accommodations near the Aburi Botanic Gardens, located near the city of Aburi. Here you can find a peaceful sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of the capital city.
