Accra, the vibrant capital of Ghana is packed to the brim and has a lot going for it: art, fashion, tourist sites, food and entertainment are a few of the city’s delights. It is no news that Ghana ranked as the 2nd most peaceful country in Africa according to the 2021 global peace report. 

One may agree that hospitality and peace is not enough reason for the constant visits by people in the diaspora; global celebrities; and our amiable neighbours.

If you have ever wondered why Accra is on the check list of many or, better still, if you have Accra on your checklist, sit back and take in more information on why these neighbourhoods are the most sought-after.

EAST LEGON

This neighbourhood can be considered as the “Beverly Hills” of Ghana. It has beautiful modern homes, majority of roads are fixed and with access to the supply of water and electricity. It is the ideal location for most elites, celebrities, diaspora and politicians.

This neighbourhood boasts of furnished apartments, restaurants, supermarkets and a wild night life. East Legon has quite a number of exotic and foreign owned establishments. Make sure to visit some bars or lounges for smooth cocktails and jam to the DJs’ hot mixes in the clubs at night.

There is absolutely no doubt that East Legon has ‘coded locations’: making it the ideal place for celebrities. This modern neighbourhood gives its residents access to state of the art gyms, art galleries and event centers to make one’s stay here a homely and memorable one.

OSU

The famous Osu Oxford Street (the street that never sleeps) is definitely comparable in exuberance to the streets of New York City, USA. Oxford Street houses many businesses. It is equally popular for its bars, lounges, restaurants and has a lot of supermarkets with Ghanaian made products such as beads, cloths, African-made slippers and bags attracting diaspora and foreigners.

Due to the fact that Osu hosts a lot of business, developers and investors have made use of this opportunity and put up apartments and high rise buildings to host the Oxford Street visitors catering to diverse international tastes and needs.

About movement and transportation, there are very convenient commercial and private vehicles that make movement from one place to the other relatively easy.

At night, the Osu Oxford Street is not left out as well. Night life is incredible with numerous activities, excitements and fun at every turn of the neck. Places such as Republic bar, Bloom bar, Seralio and Yeba are just a few to mention. Not forgetting the advantage of the beautiful beach view from the No. 1 Oxford Street apartment.

Osu is one of the most popular places in Ghana with diverse culture, lifestyle and certainly a place to visit in Accra, Ghana.

AIRPORT RESIDENTIAL AREA

Airport Residential area neighbours the 37 Military hospital to the south, Dzorwulu and the Accra Mall to the north and is considered a very serene and residential environment in Accra.

This area is surrounded by hotels of high renown such as the Holiday Inn, the Marriott, to mention a few. High rise commercial properties and residential properties also form part of this serene environment.

The commercial properties house banks, restaurants and malls making it very easy and convenient for one’s stay. Airport Residential Area can be named as one of the popular places in Ghana amongst foreigners and diaspora as well. It is very accessible: for instance, you can easily reach the Spintex Road (which is also the home of decor and furniture companies in Ghana) in approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

Whether you live in Ghana or are looking to visit, these neighbourhoods should definitely be part of the places you look out for when choosing your residential properties, leisure go tos, and the like. We hope you have fun. Let us know if we left out other neighbourhoods worthy of this list.