Accra is one of Africa’s largest and fast-growing cities. With growing urbanization coupled with local and foreign investment, individuals and organizations are increasingly attracted to the city’s allure. The need for living space has assumed a more important role as a result.
With data compiled by our team and research conducted, below is a list of the most popular neighborhoods in Ghana’s capital and why you should consider staying or renting a house in these areas
1.Labone, Accra
Labone is bounded to the south by Labadi Road and is to the south of Cantonments with no clear border in between. The Ring road separates Labone from the southern district of Osu. Most middle-class nationals and Lebanese Ghanaians live here with their friends and families. Apart from guesthouses, there are a few serviced apartments and hotels. Housing agents can help you in your search for a suitable 1-4-bedroom home for a minimum rental period of two years. Like Cantonments, you will have to travel 7-9 minutes to Osu to shop, eat, etc
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2.Airport Residential Area, Accra
Airport Residential Area is 5 minutes’ drive west of the Kotoka International Airport and one of the finest places to live in Accra. It’s quiet, serene, clean and very secure. Also, prominent Ghanaians like the former President John Kuffour and many foreign nationals reside here. Most of Ghana’s top hotels and serviced apartments are also available for you to choose from. Public transportation is affordable but not as efficient so most residents traverse in their cars. There are also lots of shopping malls, schools, banking halls and ATMs, pharmacies, hospitals, restaurants, embassies, airline offices and many more are all located in this neighbourhood. A section of high-rise buildings like Airport City offers this area a promising future. Acquiring property in the Airport Residential area is extremely pricey, the cost of living is expensive to the middle-income class.
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3.Cantonments, Accra
Cantonments is also one of the finest places to live in Accra. It is located 4.3km from Independence Square and is a 16 minutes’ drive to the airport. The same caliber of people above live here. There are many beautifully designed and ultramodern buildings here, there are lots of 1-4-bedroom gated community estate houses to choose from. You might decide to live in Cantonments with your family because there are some of Ghana’s best schools located here. Transportation is affordable but this area has a high cost of living. You will have to travel 7-10 minutes to Osu which is a nearby area when you wish to visit the supermarket, ATM, etc.
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4.Osu,Accra
Located about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) east of the central business district. Osu is known for its busy commercial, restaurant and nightlife activity. Osu might not be a planned residential area but has service apartments for middle-income class and foreign nationals who enjoy the nightlife. This area is built in the midst of century-old buildings, the popular Oxford Street is a hub of activity 24 hours a day. Many of Accra’s best bars, restaurants and shops are in Osu. Stalls line the street and hawkers hound tourists selling personalized wristbands, fake Rolexes and football shirts and many more. Osu boasts of some of the best restaurants, cafés and brisk 24/7 businesses in ghana. There are also joints for Chinese, Italian, Thai and Mexican food if you enjoy these. Like Airport Residential, you can find just about anything in Osu.
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5.Roman Ridge, Accra
Roman Ridge is also one of the finest places to live in Accra, west of Airport Residential and is 9- 13 minutes from the Airport. This area has several excellent hotels and serviced apartments for rent. It is a serene area with a few offices here and there. If you will need anything you will have to traverse to any of the nearby neighbouring areas.
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6.East Legon, Accra
East Legon is approximately 14km northeast of the city center and is 15-20 minutes from the Airport area. This neighborhood one of the most sought-after areas in prime Accra. Some of the best features in this area is its location. It has superb transportation links to the University of Ghana, Tetteh Quarshie Interchange, Accra Mall, Accra – Tema motorway, Kotoka International Airport, Spintex, Madina, Adenta and Trasacco. This neighborhood is a vibrant neighborhood which offers a wide range of shopping and dining facilities, hospitals, banks, kids play areas, leisure centres and international schools.. Housing and real estate agents can help you find suitable accommodation in this area.
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7.West Legon, Accra
West Legon is 13km north from the city centre. This residential area is also home to wealthy Ghanaians who have returned from abroad. This area possesses Housing, dating from the mid-1990s, the properties there are mostly in 3/4-bedroom detached houses. There are not many shops, although some residents, especially the caretakers of buildings under construction, run kiosks selling food and toiletries around. The serviced apartments and estate housing in this area are suitable for business owners and international students studying at the University of Ghana (Legon). There are also a few schools and a handful of offices in this area. Transportation is expensing in this area but taxis and trotros run along the main roads
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8.Dzorwulu, Accra
Dzorwulu Residential Area is 30 minutes’ drive southwest of the airport and 6.5km southeast of the city center. This area also hosts some of the most popular nightlife in Accra, some of which are Aphrodisiac Nite Club, Peter Pan Restaurant, Royal Fiesta Hotel, Palace Chinese Restaurant and more. This area also has some of the best government schools in Accra. There are fewer serviced apartments and estate housing in Dzorwulu.
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