East Legon Guide – All You Need To Know

People are tag different if you stay in East Legon. They say it’s a place for the rich and enjoyable. Of course yes, it’s the best place for people looking to have fun and travellers who want to experience Accra.

East Legon is the area where most expats live in Accra. It’s an area with many hotels, restaurants bars and companies. It has everything you could need or want to make your stay in Accra pleasant and enjoyable. East legon is one of the popular places in Accra and Ghana as a whole.
Most of the top restaurants and nightclubs are located in the district. Honestly, a trip to Ghana is incomplete if you don’t tour East Legon.

In this article, I’m going to give you some things you need to know about the district. Listing some of the top areas, restaurants, bars, and popular nightclubs.

If you want to know more about East Legon, read this free guide to help you know more about the district and find the perfect area or things to do for your budget.  And if you find this guide useful you can help this website run by sharing or donating to my Patreon Account. Thank You.

Ghana Travel Restrictions 2022

Ghana is open to most travellers again. I mean travellers from all over the world. However, you do need proof of your COVID-19 vaccination(s) or a negative test result before being allowed entry.

Many hotels, attractions, and private tours are open with new health & safety protocols in place, and you still have to follow certain guidelines. They are all good for our safety.

Read the ultimate travel guide to Ghana to help you plan your trip.

East Legon located

East Legon is a town in the Accra Metropolitan district, a district of the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The district has a total area of 4.95 km2 (1.91 mi2) and a total distance of 9.36 km (5.82 mi). It’s an 11-minute drive from the Kotoka International Airport and a 38-minute drive from the Tema Harbour

Is East Legon A Good Place To stay

of course yes, the district is one of the best places to stay in Accra. For some years now, it has been one of the peaceful places to stay in Accra. It’s a safe place for the rich and also tourists visiting Ghana.


East Legon is a part of Accra that is being increasingly seen as an up-and-coming area for visitors, expats and locals alike. This part of the city’s centre is a haven for those who enjoy exploring the city, with endless attractions and experiences on offer. There are a number of great places to eat and drink in the area, and it’s a great place to explore on foot or by bike. 

It’s a little expensive though. That is why they tag people staying in the district as rich people. But there are still the best places for your budget.

How To Get To East Legon

Find a taxi or car (Trotro) station and ask for the car to East Legon. Getting to the district will depend on where you are or where you stay. If you are looking for the best cheap way to see the district, using the small buses (Trotro) is the cheapest way to see the district.

Using the traditional taxi is another best way to see the region but a little expensive. Online taxis ( Uber or Bolt) are another best way to see the district.

Adjiringanor East Legon

Adjiringanor is one of the most popular places in East Legon. This area has a lot to offer, from food to shopping, and entertainment. Hosting thousands of tourists every year and hosting some of the top and most popular real estate companies in the country.

East legon American House

The district is popular in the country because of this popular area. Arguably, it is the most popular area in the district. The American house is the area that host most of the popular restaurants, bar, and nightclub in the district.

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