Hostels in SEKONDI TAKORADI, GHANA

City Sekondi Takoradi – The Industrial Hub of Ghana

The fourth largest city and the industrial hub of Ghana, Sekondi Takoradi is famous for its plywood, timber, ship building, rail road repair and cigarette industries. Also known as ‘Twin City’; it is a prominent education centre too. The city holds both cultural as well as historical importance as it has been a major destination for import-export since its inception.

Accommodation Options
There are many accommodation options available in the hotels and lodges of the city which fulfil the requirements of business as well as leisure travellers, budget hotels and hostels are also available. The international level room facilities include air conditioning, mini bar, refrigerator, TV, internet and telephone. Business centres and meeting rooms serve the purpose of corporate travellers. Other facilities provided by the hotels are swimming pool, parking, laundry and city tours.

History
Sekondi became a chief trading centre of Ghana on account of the rail road made here in 1903. It also emerged as a major seaport in 1928. The city was ruled by the Dutch, Swedish and British dynasties respectively. Takoradi acted as an important air-base during the World War II. In 1946, both Sekondi and Takoradi were combined to form a territory and later became a single city in 1963.

Popular Places
The water village Nzulezu attracts the tourists for its amazing structure and endearing hospitality of the village dwellers. Fort St. Sebastian located in Shama was built by Portuguese in 1526. The 17th century Fort Orange, which is one of the largest forts in Ghana, was built by Dutch rulers as a lighthouse for defence purposes. Monkey Hill is the popular name of the tropical forest area, home to several monkeys found here.  

Getting Around
Takoradi Airport and Kotoka International Airport connect the main cities of Ghana to Sekondi Takoradi. Car rentals, STC buses and tro-tro are the other modes popular among the travellers for commuting within the city. Travellers can take the services of a tour guide to explore the city well in time without much inconvenience.

Places of Entertainment
Wildlife enthusiasts can enjoy a trek in the tropical forests or a trip to Monkey Hill. The widely spread restaurants and bars in the city offer a wide variety of Ghanaian specialities with locally made alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Shopping lovers can move around in the small art shops selling the native clothing and handicraft items.

Language(s) Spoken
The main official language of the city is English. Ga, Akan, Awe, Twi and Fante are the other languages spoken widely by the local residents.

Currency
Cedi is the principal currency of Sekondi Takoradi. It equals to 10000 old Cedi and is available as GH 1, 5, 10, 20 and 50 banknote denominations. To avail the currency exchange services, travellers can contact the banks or hotels. Internet, news paper and online news are the useful sources to get the updates of currency exchange rates.

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