Ashanti Region · Ghana
Where to stay in Kumasi
Kumasi is a city in Ashanti Region, Ghana, home to about 3,903,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- KMS4 km · Prempeh I International Airport
- Currency
- GHSGhana cedi
- Time zone
- Africa/Accra
- Language
- English
About
About Kumasi
Kumasi is a city and the capital of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly and the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It is the second largest city in the country, with a population of 443,981 as of the 2021 census.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Kumasi
See
- Kumasi Zoological Garden
- Kejetia Market
- Okomfo Anokye Sword Site
- St. Peter's Cathedral
- Wesley Methodist Cathedral
- Rattray Park
- Knust Botanical Garden
- Manhyia Palace Museum
- Prempeh II Jubilee Museum
- Ghana Armed Forces Museum
- Nurom Hat Museum
Do
- Lake Bosumtwi
- Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary
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Where to stay
Hotels in Kumasi
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-B Lodge | 9.4 km | |
| Adu Boafa Lodge | 3.1 km | |
| Afabof Hotel | 8.5 km | |
| Anita Hotel | 18.5 km | |
| Asantewaa Premier Guesthouse | 10.7 km | |
| Frederick's Lodge | 4.2 km | |
| Golden Tulip Kumasi City | 2.0 km | |
| Okumah Hotel | 5.5 km | |
| Vienna City Roses | 2.5 km | |
| Wadoma Royale Hotel | 10.5 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Kumasi
Kumasi has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. February is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; June is the wettest, with about 182 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 Kumasi: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Prempeh I International Airport (KMS), about 4.1 km from the city centre in a straight line; Sunyani Airport (NYI, 107 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
Kumasi is a cosmopolitan city with a good road network and one can travel on local buses which ply predetermined routes or charter/hire taxis to take one to his preferred destination. Flights from Accra to Kumasi are about 45 minutes long, limited on luggage allowance. Small planes, yet short trip. To travel by road to Kumasi from Accra you will need to allow 6 hours travel time. The STC bus service does not seem to be running anymore, or very sporadically; however private bus companies like VIP Jeoun (a Korean company) have taken over this route.
Getting around
The tro-tro station in the city centre offers the widest range of destinations. The disadvantage of this tro-tro station is that it is extremely chaotic and that it is right in the city centre: getting out of the city is often problematic due to a plethora of traffic jams. If you can't find your tro-tro, ask one of the tro-tro mates or one of the ticket sellers. The destinations are posted on signs above the bus station. Another alternative is to catch a tro-tro from the ring road instead. This saves you the hassle of navigating through the Kumasi traffic jams.
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KMS · Prempeh I International Airport
NYI · Sunyani Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Kumasi
Eat
The Noble House Hotel serves excellent Indian and Chinese food. Prices are higher than the average Ghanaian restaurant: expect to pay GH₵30–40 for a curry, some rice and a drink. Noble House has the same owners as the Heritage Restaurant in Osu, Accra. Other options with local cuisine include: African Pot and Grill and Mukyia Delight Cafe & Restaurant.
Drink
Vic Baboo's (Prempeh II Rd) is not the most atmospheric place in town, but it had an impressive cocktail menu. It is a place to meet backpackers, expats and volunteers. The menu features a variety of different Indian, Chinese, Continental, and fast food dishes. The lassi and milkshakes are especially good, staff are friendly and it has a homely atmosphere.
Stay safe
There are safe guides in hotels. Be mindful of pickpockets at the Kejetia Market.
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Questions
Kumasi: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Kumasi?
Kumasi has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. February is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; June is the wettest, with about 182 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Kumasi?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Prempeh I International Airport (KMS), about 4.1 km from the city centre in a straight line; Sunyani Airport (NYI, 107 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Kumasi?
Ghana cedi (GHS).
Nearby
Destinations near Kumasi
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.