Linda’s guidebook
Sightseeing
James town Café is owned and run by a good friend. There is always an event happening there on weekends. They can organize a safe tour of the James Town Area and Market. 10mins/5km from luna house
12 locals recommend
Jamestown Cafe
James town Café is owned and run by a good friend. There is always an event happening there on weekends. They can organize a safe tour of the James Town Area and Market. 10mins/5km from luna house
Pay homage to the man who opened the doors out of colonial rule. 15min/5km from Luna House
100 locals recommend
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park & Mausoleum
Pay homage to the man who opened the doors out of colonial rule. 15min/5km from Luna House
Black Star Square
The symbol of our freedom from colonial rule.
Also known as Fort Christiansborg or simply the Castle, is a castle located in Osu, Accra, Ghana on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean's Gulf of Guinea. The first substantial fort was built by Denmark-Norway in the 1660s, though the castle has changed hands between Denmark-Norway, Portugal, the Akwamu, Britain, and finally post-Independence Ghana, and was rebuilt numerous times. For most of the castle's history, it has been the seat of government in Ghana with some interruptions, the latest when the John Kufuor administration moved the seat of government to Golden Jubilee House after 6 January 2009, which was quickly reversed by the incoming John Atta Mills administration. It also serves as the place where the late president of Ghana John Atta Mills is buried; in a bird sanctuary, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
22 locals recommend
Osu Castle
Also known as Fort Christiansborg or simply the Castle, is a castle located in Osu, Accra, Ghana on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean's Gulf of Guinea. The first substantial fort was built by Denmark-Norway in the 1660s, though the castle has changed hands between Denmark-Norway, Portugal, the Akwamu, Britain, and finally post-Independence Ghana, and was rebuilt numerous times. For most of the castle's history, it has been the seat of government in Ghana with some interruptions, the latest when the John Kufuor administration moved the seat of government to Golden Jubilee House after 6 January 2009, which was quickly reversed by the incoming John Atta Mills administration. It also serves as the place where the late president of Ghana John Atta Mills is buried; in a bird sanctuary, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
music and food
Every Tuesday from 6pm - 9pm Just Music showcases artists who perform with a live band to soul, afro beats, high life, etc
The space is intimate and the crowd is a colorful mix of local, expat and tourist. Great food and drinks on offer. Don't be late they start on time and nd at 9pm. Great place to pass to time while avoiding rush hour traffic. 20mins/7km from Luna House
Rockstone's Office [Django Bar / AftaWerk]
Osu Avenue ExtensionEvery Tuesday from 6pm - 9pm Just Music showcases artists who perform with a live band to soul, afro beats, high life, etc
The space is intimate and the crowd is a colorful mix of local, expat and tourist. Great food and drinks on offer. Don't be late they start on time and nd at 9pm. Great place to pass to time while avoiding rush hour traffic. 20mins/7km from Luna House
Day Party (Brunch, Art, Music)
This is an affordable yet upscale event held every Sat at fat fish Restaurant by Accra Unplugged. They feature an indigenous artist every month who showcases their art and also performs live paintings.
The menu consists of a marriage of local ingredients with international flavors.
Vegan options are available. Dress smart casual. There is a live Dj on site and be ready to spend close to 4hours there because you will not want to leave. 30mins/15km from Luna House
11 locals recommend
FatFish
North Airport RoadThis is an affordable yet upscale event held every Sat at fat fish Restaurant by Accra Unplugged. They feature an indigenous artist every month who showcases their art and also performs live paintings.
The menu consists of a marriage of local ingredients with international flavors.
Vegan options are available. Dress smart casual. There is a live Dj on site and be ready to spend close to 4hours there because you will not want to leave. 30mins/15km from Luna House
Salsa/ Kizomba/ Food
Afrikiko is a very eclectic venue which boosts of 4 rustic restaurants, Spanish, Thai, Japanese and African Cuisine.
If you would like to see Accra's Salsa Scene, be there every Wednesday from 7pm. Great Vibe.
Thursday is Kizomba night.
Friday is highlife band
20mins/6km from Luna House
26 locals recommend
Afrikiko
Liberation RoadAfrikiko is a very eclectic venue which boosts of 4 rustic restaurants, Spanish, Thai, Japanese and African Cuisine.
If you would like to see Accra's Salsa Scene, be there every Wednesday from 7pm. Great Vibe.
Thursday is Kizomba night.
Friday is highlife band
20mins/6km from Luna House
Want to feel like you have stepped into a little Cuban neighborhood? This is the place to be with great Cuban street food and award winning cocktails. On fridays mix your dinner with some salsa dancing or just sit back and enjoy the atmosphere.
27mins/8km from Luna House
6 locals recommend
Little Havana
Oshie RoadWant to feel like you have stepped into a little Cuban neighborhood? This is the place to be with great Cuban street food and award winning cocktails. On fridays mix your dinner with some salsa dancing or just sit back and enjoy the atmosphere.
27mins/8km from Luna House
lounge and nightlife
Want to listen to good music, drink, eat, smoke shisha? My favorite nights here are Wednesdays with their live music performances and Friday when their dj dishes out great afrobeat tracks. Its a good place to start your night out and you can head there at 7pm. 20km from Luna house
17 locals recommend
Exhale lounge
25-35 Garden RdWant to listen to good music, drink, eat, smoke shisha? My favorite nights here are Wednesdays with their live music performances and Friday when their dj dishes out great afrobeat tracks. Its a good place to start your night out and you can head there at 7pm. 20km from Luna house
For those looking for a long night out you can kill 3 birds with one stone here. Have dinner, move to drinks then move a few stairs down to their new club called LUX to dance off all the food and alcohol. Friday is the night to go there.
Coco Vanilla AnC Mall
1st Christian Centre LinkFor those looking for a long night out you can kill 3 birds with one stone here. Have dinner, move to drinks then move a few stairs down to their new club called LUX to dance off all the food and alcohol. Friday is the night to go there.
On Thursday enjoy live music on their outdoor indoor terrace which transforms into a club scene after midnight.
Fridays are the club nights and the building hosts 2 restaurants downstairs ie Coco lounge and Urban Grill. You can have dinner downstairs and head upstairs to dance the night away.
18 locals recommend
Carbon Nightclub
On Thursday enjoy live music on their outdoor indoor terrace which transforms into a club scene after midnight.
Fridays are the club nights and the building hosts 2 restaurants downstairs ie Coco lounge and Urban Grill. You can have dinner downstairs and head upstairs to dance the night away.
Art and Craft
Get all your Ghanaian and African art, beads, fabric and wood works from here. Be ready to bargain hard with a stern face. Everything you will need is here.
15mins/5km from Luna House
22 locals recommend
Accra Arts Centre
John Evans Atta Mills High StreetGet all your Ghanaian and African art, beads, fabric and wood works from here. Be ready to bargain hard with a stern face. Everything you will need is here.
15mins/5km from Luna House
The hugely respected Ghanaian artist Ablade Glover established this renowned arts venue, which has become one of the most important of its kind in Ghana. There are three expansive floors of art displayed in cool marble galleries. Some are by established artists, such as Owusu Ankomah and George Hughes, whose paintings are reminiscent of Jean Michel Basquiat and Willem De Kooning, while others are by new and upcoming artists like Ebenezer Borlabie. There are collectors’ pieces too: Asafo flags, ancient strip-woven Kente cloths by the Akan and Ewe; African masks of the type that inspired Picasso; and intricately carved furniture. Also on show are full-sized coffins in the shapes of crabs, running shoes and eagles. Everything is for sale. Free Entry. 30min/12km from LUNA HOUSE
18 locals recommend
Artists Alliance Gallery
La RoadThe hugely respected Ghanaian artist Ablade Glover established this renowned arts venue, which has become one of the most important of its kind in Ghana. There are three expansive floors of art displayed in cool marble galleries. Some are by established artists, such as Owusu Ankomah and George Hughes, whose paintings are reminiscent of Jean Michel Basquiat and Willem De Kooning, while others are by new and upcoming artists like Ebenezer Borlabie. There are collectors’ pieces too: Asafo flags, ancient strip-woven Kente cloths by the Akan and Ewe; African masks of the type that inspired Picasso; and intricately carved furniture. Also on show are full-sized coffins in the shapes of crabs, running shoes and eagles. Everything is for sale. Free Entry. 30min/12km from LUNA HOUSE
Upscale art pieces not too similar to the art center. They produce mostly for exports but have a sizable rustic store for their pieces. Price point $ 20 and up.
30mins/15KM from LUNA HOUSE
15 locals recommend
Wild Gecko Handicrafts
Gulf StreetUpscale art pieces not too similar to the art center. They produce mostly for exports but have a sizable rustic store for their pieces. Price point $ 20 and up.
30mins/15KM from LUNA HOUSE
They engage local fair trade artisans especially women. Their items are unique and a great place to buy gifts. You will find items here that you will see at the art center.
Global Mamas
Adjoate StreetThey engage local fair trade artisans especially women. Their items are unique and a great place to buy gifts. You will find items here that you will see at the art center.
End your art and craft tour here. They curate pieces from various known vendors. While you decide on what to buy, sit back and order a calabash of palm wine.
14 locals recommend
The Shop Accra
6 Omanye StEnd your art and craft tour here. They curate pieces from various known vendors. While you decide on what to buy, sit back and order a calabash of palm wine.
Fine Dining
Upscale dining may spend $35 dollars and above on meals per person
This is one of my favorite restaurants. I love that they are open all afternoon and evening. Serve French and Italian cuisine. My favorite dishes are their salmon pasta and prawns. Try their apple crumble pie.
20mins/10km from LUNA HOUSE
30 locals recommend
Bistro 22
48 Ndabaningi Sithole RdThis is one of my favorite restaurants. I love that they are open all afternoon and evening. Serve French and Italian cuisine. My favorite dishes are their salmon pasta and prawns. Try their apple crumble pie.
20mins/10km from LUNA HOUSE
Choose location at airport residential area. They have the best Chinese food in Accra. I will recommend the Mongolian lamb and whole fish. Open 12- 3pm and 6- 11pm. 40mins/17km from LUNA HOUSE
13 locals recommend
Imperial Peking Chinese Restaurant
Mankata CloseChoose location at airport residential area. They have the best Chinese food in Accra. I will recommend the Mongolian lamb and whole fish. Open 12- 3pm and 6- 11pm. 40mins/17km from LUNA HOUSE
Great place for date night. Japanese food and great cocktails. They have a reasonably priced lunch menu of 80- 150cedis which comes with a 3set starter, main and dessert. Combine it with a trip to Wild Geeko (close by). 40mins/15km from LUNA HOUSE
41 locals recommend
Santoku
16 N Airport RdGreat place for date night. Japanese food and great cocktails. They have a reasonably priced lunch menu of 80- 150cedis which comes with a 3set starter, main and dessert. Combine it with a trip to Wild Geeko (close by). 40mins/15km from LUNA HOUSE
This is my favorite French restaurant in Accra. The owner is always there to recommend the daily specials and he can assist you in choosing a good bottle of wine.
Cozy interior with an art deco feel. I will recommend his snail and squid starters, and for main its always the duck confit or lamb shank for me. Dinner for 2 may amount to about $90 and above depending on your wine choice.
Le Tandem
6 Mankralo StThis is my favorite French restaurant in Accra. The owner is always there to recommend the daily specials and he can assist you in choosing a good bottle of wine.
Cozy interior with an art deco feel. I will recommend his snail and squid starters, and for main its always the duck confit or lamb shank for me. Dinner for 2 may amount to about $90 and above depending on your wine choice.
Sky Bar 25
N 16 N Airport RdThis place boosts the best rooftop view of Accra.
Urban Grill
North Liberation LinkGreat location, good food and cocktails.