Accra cityscape near ESP Hotel in Labone

Destination guide

Things to do in Accra, from your base in Labone.

A local's guide to the best things to do in Accra — beaches, museums, markets, galleries, and nightlife. ESP Hotel sits in Labone, minutes from Oxford Street and the coast, so every Accra attraction is a short ride away. Here is where our concierge sends guests, from a quick afternoon out to a full day trip across Greater Accra.

Culture & history

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

~10 min

The mausoleum and museum of Ghana's founding president, set in landscaped gardens and fountains.

W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre

~5 min

The Pan-Africanist scholar's home and resting place in neighbouring Cantonments.

Black Star Square & Independence Arch

~10 min

Ghana's vast ceremonial square on the Atlantic seafront — the backdrop to national celebrations.

Jamestown

~20 min

Historic fishing quarter with a colonial lighthouse, Ga heritage, and some of Accra's boldest street art.

Beaches & the outdoors

Labadi (La) Pleasure Beach

~10 min

Accra's liveliest beach — drumming, horse rides, and easy weekend energy.

Legon Botanical Gardens

~30 min

Canopy walk, paddle boats, and shaded trails on the edge of the university campus.

Aburi Botanical Gardens

~1 hr

Cool hilltop gardens above the city — a calm half-day escape into the Akuapem hills.

Eat, drink & shop

Oxford Street, Osu

~5 min

The city's after-dark heart, minutes from Labone — restaurants, rooftop bars, and live music.

Accra Arts Centre

~15 min

Ghana's largest craft market for kente, carvings, beads, and contemporary art.

Accra Mall & Marina Mall

~10–20 min

Modern shopping for essentials, brands, a cinema, and a quick respite from the heat.

Day trips

Cape Coast & Elmina Castles

~3 hr

UNESCO World Heritage sites and a moving, essential chapter of Atlantic history.

Ada & the Volta Estuary

~2 hr

Where the Volta meets the sea — boat rides, riverside lunches, and slow water days.

Driving times are approximate and depend on Accra traffic. Our concierge can arrange private transfers, guides, and reservations — just ask at the desk.