Hostels in KUMASI, GHANA

City Kumasi – The Garden City of Ghana

A major city of Ashanti region in Ghana; Kumasi is surrounded by dense rain forests and Lake Bosomtwe. This place is occupied by the indigenous Ashanti tribe, which gives Kumasi, a historical importance. According to a famous native fable, Okomfo Anokye received a golden stool containing the soul of Ashanti Nation, in Kumasi. Popular as ‘The Garden City’ or ‘Heart Beat’ of Ghana, the town is home to several rare floral and plant species.

Accommodation Options
A large number of resort hotels, budget hotels, guesthouse and garden restaurants are available in Kumasi. The guest rooms of hotels are quite spacious featuring air conditioning, en-suite bathroom and mini-bar. Spa, swimming pool, parking places, newspaper, broadband internet, guest lounge and multi-cuisine restaurant are other facilities provided by these hotels. Rest houses give economic accommodation with restaurant, salon, games, pool table, bar and live band.

History
The history of Kumasi dates back to 1695 when it acquired the position of Ashanti Confederacy capital under the rule of Osei Tutu. In 1701, Asantehene made Ashanti Confederacy, a principal state of Akan tribe, speaking Twi. The British Empire invaded the city in 1874 and ruled till 1957, when the city got free with the independence of Ghana.

Popular Places
Fort Kumasi was built in 1896 by the Britons which is now a museum. It exhibits many royal Asante possessions like a reproduction of golden stool and sword of Okomfo Anokye. Kumasi Hat Museum, Prempeh II Jubilee Museum, Kumasi National Cultural Centre, Tafo Kumasi, Asantehene's Palace, Manhiya Palace, St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica, Kumasi Zoo and Kumasi Central Market are the other popular tourist places in the city. 

Getting Around
The Kumasi airport provides regular and frequent flights to almost every major city of Ghana. Mini-buses, tro-tro, metered taxis and STC buses are other available modes to commute in the city. Metro buses have become quite popular among the tourists due to their comfortable and timely services. 

Places of Entertainment
Kejetia Central Market is one of the largest African markets where the shopping buffs can have some good bargains. The craft villages near Kumasi are the best hangouts of tourists willing to buy Kente cloth, Adinkra cloth, pottery, gold jewellery, weaved clothes and wood carvings.

The travellers can quench their taste buds with some delicious local preparations made from yarn, corn and cassava. These Ghanaian delicacies come in different varieties (kenke, fufu and banku) served with meat/fish and palm nut soup. Vegetarians too have a vast choice as the cuisines include fruits, rice and large variety of beans. Tasting the locally grown oranges, plantains and pineapples is also quite delightful.

Language(s) Spoken
English is widely spoken language for official purposes and Twi language is used by the residents for daily routine conversation.

Currency
Cedi, the currency of Cape Coast is equal to 10000 old Cedi. GH 1, 5, 10, 20 and 50 banknote denominations are available for commercial transactions. The currency exchange services are given by all the hotels and banks. Latest currency exchange rates can be obtained from news or internet.

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