Central Region · Ghana
Where to stay in Cape Coast
Cape Coast is a city in Central Region, Ghana, home to about 190,000 people.
- Best months
- August and September
- Nearest airport
- TKD62 km · Takoradi Airport
- Currency
- GHSGhana cedi
- Time zone
- Africa/Accra
- Language
- English
Things to do
What to see and do in Cape Coast
See
- Cape Coast Castle
- Fort Victoria
- Cape Coast Centre for National Culture
Do
Hang out on the beautiful beach under the Palm trees and watch the locals pulling in fishing nets and traditional boats.
- The Haven Workspace
Wikivoyage contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; excerpted.
Where to stay
Which part of Cape Coast to stay in
Hostels/Guest Houses towards the beach are good quality and some have lovely roof bars also.
Wikivoyage contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; excerpted.
Where to stay
Hotels in Cape Coast
10 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta's Palace Beach Resort | 21.7 km | |
| Charlestina Beach Resort | 21.5 km | |
| Coconut Grove Beach Resort | 13.6 km | |
| Elmina Bay Resort | 14.5 km | |
| Golden Hill Parker Hotel | 12.5 km | |
| Hans Cottage Botel | 0.6 km | |
| Hotel Loreto | 7.9 km | |
| Ko-Sa Beach Resort | 21.7 km | |
| Kokodo Guest House | 2.4 km | |
| Ridge Royal Hotel | 2.5 km |
All 10 hotels in Cape Coast, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Cape Coast
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Cape Coast are August and September. February is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; June is the wettest, with about 257 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Cape Coast: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Takoradi Airport (TKD), about 62 km from the city centre in a straight line; Kotoka International Airport (ACC, 132 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
From Accra the easiest and most reliable means of transport to Cape Coast is to charter a 4-wheel drive, a mini van, or a smaller car that suits the number of people involved in the trip. Arrange this with Moses specialist tourism personal in Ghana. Be warned that there is only one road from Accra, it is not in great condition, and is often very congested with traffic. A 4h trip is not unusual. An affordable and efficient option is to take the "Ford vans" which operate daily and depart when full (±10 passengers). In 2025 the fare 100 cedis per person one-way.
Getting around
Taxi is the best way and is very cheap by western standards. Especially commercial taxis are very common in Cape Coast. Shared three-wheeled taxi called Pragya is also available from Pedu Junction to the city centre. You can charter a vehicle in Accra with a driver who will take you to where you want to go.
Wikivoyage contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; excerpted.
TKD · Takoradi Airport
ACC · Kotoka International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Cape Coast
Eat
The main street has many good eateries. Cape Cafe on Commercial Road has great cheap food. With a friendly atmosphere, quick service, full bar, and a menu of both Western and Ghanaian food, it is a favorite of both tourists and locals. Walk in the alley way next to the right of Malcom. Then make your first right into the smaller alley. Then your first left past the fruit stand. And you will find a hidden local market. In here you'll find the best fou fou lady in town.
Drink
Excellent Outdoor Bar with traditional dancing and fire eating up the hill along the beach. Traditional drinks such palm wine and 'pitoo' are normally found there.
Wikivoyage contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; excerpted.
Questions
Cape Coast: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Cape Coast?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Cape Coast are August and September. February is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; June is the wettest, with about 257 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Cape Coast?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Takoradi Airport (TKD), about 62 km from the city centre in a straight line; Kotoka International Airport (ACC, 132 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Cape Coast?
Ghana cedi (GHS).
Nearby
Destinations near Cape Coast
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.