James Beard Publication of the Year 2017
With a historical legacy that inspires pride in the African diaspora and a cultural footprint that reaches the entire continent, Accra is the place to begin any worthy expedition into the multilayered tapestry of West Africa. What stays with you may be the beat of hiplife music, the complex spices of its culinary repertoire, or the pockets of lush greenery. Regardless of what makes this gritty city of chaos and joy get under your skin, the capital of the first African nation to be free of colonization is unforgettable. Jump in.
This hotel lives up to its name: located in the central Osu District, Urbano is a new property with solid rates, helpful staff, and a short walk to everywhere.
Not just the service, pool, bar, or location; it’s also the art. Kempinski’s 1957 Art Gallery of contemporary West African art is food for the mind and spirit.