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Cotton Avenue 9, Kokomlemle, Accra, Ghana
#7 of 66 hotels in Accra
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 354 hostel reviews
8.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.6
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Comfort
8.6
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Location
8.3
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Facilities
8.6
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Staff
9.0
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Value for money
8.3
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Free Wifi
8.3
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Reviewed: May 5, 2024
Jubera
Ghana1 review9.0“Best hostel - room with a great view”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The lounge seat could do with a update
The room and view
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 28, 2024
Nathalie
Switzerland143 Reviews13 helpful votes8.0“Social place”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The air conditioner wasn't really working the first night I was there (the next time I returned.it was much better). Quite expensive for a hostel.
Very friendly and helpful staff. Food and drinks are nice as well. Easy to meet others
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 20, 2024
Michèle
Sweden19 Reviews10 helpful votes9.0“Great value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The street next to the hotel got pretty loud on Friday/Saturday night (I stayed during the Easter weekend, so I'm not sure if it's the case during other non-holiday periods) and it was a bit hard to find sleep - but that is not something the hotel can necessarily do anything about and I get that. Maybe other rooms were quieter. There were occasionally some tiny cockroaches in the bathroom but I had my own bug spray and it was all fine (none in the bedroom though).
Accra is expensive and this is the only place that I found with value for money. Part of it is a hostel but I got a private room and it worked great for me. The room was very clean, with a private bathroom, and a terrace. The private room is equipped with an AC and a ceiling fan so even if it was very a warm season, I was always very comfortable in my room. Staff was always very friendly and helpful. Breakfasts are great. There's a bar by the pool and it's just nice to chill there on a warm evening. The hotel is located slightly outside the city center but it was perfect for me as I wanted to see more than just the busy center of Accra. Everything is very easily accessible from the hotel with an uber. If you are worried about mosquitoes, I didn't have any issues with them at any point of my stay at the hotel.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Iveta
Slovakia13 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It's a touristic spot which makes it quite expensive place in accra
It's a very nice place, good location, friendly staff, lovely breakfast 😊 everything nice and clean, love the chill area in front of reception
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Ellen
United Kingdom17 Reviews5 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The air-conditioning in the dorm wasn't working and so it was very very hot to sleep. For this price we paid that was disappointing.
The breakfast was fantastic. Lovely social area, the bedrooms have lockers where you can lock up your belongings. Each bed has a plug and a private light. Curtains for privacy. Fresh filtered water.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 30, 2024
Magnus
Sweden26 Reviews5 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Electric shocks when showering.
Air condition. Breakfast with fresh fruits.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 29, 2024
Susanne
Germany1 review8.0“great, we will be back”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Studio
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
no moscito nets, pool was not clean
the rooms, breakfast was great, menu was great
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 20, 2024
Moore
China7 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Somewhere Nice is just super nice!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
All is well and please just enjoy your stay in this awesome place!
A very nice girl's room for 8-person, clean and lovely sharing bathroom, friendly staffs and cozy resting areas! Moreover, this hotel is a super eco-friendly place in Accra! I will highly recommend everyone to stay here and will definitely choose here again! Thank you so much! P.s. Breakfast is fabulous!
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: March 20, 2024
Niall
Ireland7 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great atmosphere, facilities and perfect for meeting other travellers”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Water outage on one day was the only issue
Great atmosphere, facilities and perfect for meeting other travellers
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 9, 2024
Maria
United Kingdom3 Reviews8.0“Vivienne the cleaner was exceptional and very welcoming. She went above and beyond her role”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The board stated ‘afrobeats at 4 on Saturday and Sundays’ there was none whilst we were there - the board needs updating regularly
Breakfast was multicultural - they aimed to please everyone who may have travelled from different countries The room was eco friendly and suited the design they stated it would be The pool was great - there was an incident of a rodent being in the pool however this was resolved quickly.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 13, 2024
Lucia
Colombia16 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Great place”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
It's located in an area that is not very tourist, but you can move around easily on Uber. The breakfast is ok, but I would have appreciated more variety of fruits and a plant-based milk.
I hadn't stayed in a hostel dorm for over a decade. Doing it in Somewhere Nice was a great decision. The rooms are clean, the staff is friendly, and the best is to go to the common areas to meet new people. I would go back again.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: January 27, 2024
Sokratis
Cyprus67 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Very nice stay, beautiful court yard with a swimming pool. Overall vibes were great, friendly staff and good food/drink options. Breakfast was also very good. Rooms were spacious and clean. Overall great stay.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 21, 2024
Andrew
United Kingdom2 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
Nothing I can recall....
Dormitories at comfortable temperature; excellent food for breakfast and dinner; good selection of drinks; very friendly and helpful staff; pool is a welcome facility....Good to see redecorating in progress – before absolutely necessary....!
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 19, 2024
Belle
Netherlands31 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Comfortable & clean”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Prices for accommodation are quite high in Accra in general, we splurged for a night in Somewhere Nice and unfortunately had a room with malfunctioning air con. Lounge beds at the pool would be very welcome!
Very comfortable beds and showers. Clean linen and African black soap provided. Good coffee & nice breakfast.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 6, 2024
Rachel
United Kingdom3 Reviews8.0“Enjoyable”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
As abovr
Sometimes took quite a while to replenish bowls of fruit or the hot water flask
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: December 27, 2023
Maria
Denmark1 review8.0“Great energy”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Too bad the bar was out of some of the stuff they needed for the drinks. Also upon arrival it took 2,5 hours to cook lunch for us :( there were some bugs in my room- They were everywhere. Also the pool wasn’t too clean either.
Loved the atmosphere and the staff. Very kind and helpful. Great breakfast.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 26, 2023
Cedric
France7 Reviews9.0“All good !”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
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The breakfast is really good and it's included so very good thing in my opinion. People are really friendly, nice and helpful. I'll definitely go back if I'm around Accra
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: December 19, 2023
Magnus
Sweden62 Reviews7 helpful votes9.0“Great place in Accra”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was in a nice neighbourhood, but a bit far from the older parts of Accra.
I really enjoyed my time at this hostel in Accra. Great WiFi, friendly staff, good food, breakfast included, filtered drinking water from a tap, and a nice swimming pool with a bar.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 16, 2023
Steffen
Germany93 Reviews5 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
good breakfast, restaurant and bar
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: December 3, 2023
Amanda
Brazil5 Reviews7.0“For ghanaian standards, the hostel is pretty okay but also a bit pricey.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The common areas are not that big and specially during weekends becomes too small with so many guests. I also didnt like that you have to pay for the towel. You pay 40 cedis in advance and at the checkout, you get 30 cedis back. Be attentive to get it back by the end of your stay ;)
Breakfast and beds are quite okay.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: November 30, 2023
Camilla
Denmark5 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I did write it already - great flexibility in identifying other options, when the AC was not working in the female dorm. Breakfast always nice... Even I miss porridge and brown bread, as healthy options. Homemade marmelade is great.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 14, 2023
Katarzyna
Poland212 Reviews42 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
The location is not very interesting, not much to see and do within walking distance (apart from local daily life;). You need to take a cab/uber to get anywhere. But we just stayed there for one night after arrival and it was perfect for this purpose.
This is a great hostel, it has a bar with a big choice of alco drinks and also there's a lady cook who can prepare various meals. There's a swimming pool and people hang out around it. Staff was very helpful with any questions we had, the room was spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was good with quite a good choice for Ghana (pancakes, eggs, fruit, peanut butter etc)
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: November 8, 2023
Astrid
Germany25 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Super Cillout Area
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 4, 2023
Tomas
United Kingdom13 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice breakfast with fresh fruits! Refreshing pool and very cute rooms. Totally recommend
Stayed in October 2023
