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Where to stay in Sierra Leone

Hotels in Sierra Leone

Hotels: 

There are a number of hotels in Sierra Leone of international standard with air conditioning and swimming pools, based in Freetown and its suburbs. It is always advisable to make reservations in advance. Additionally, there are luxury hotels located on the peninsula at Lakka and Tokay. Hotels in the interior are rare, although in Bo there is now a hotel which is of international standard. There are also government rest houses, for which application must be made to the Ministry of the Interior; guests must bring their own linen.
The YMCA in Freetown offers clean, cheap accommodation with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities at a reasonable rate.

Bed and breakfast: 

A number of guest houses can be found in Sierra Leone, with many located in and around Freetown, particularly in the Aberdeen neighbourhood.

Other accommodation: 

Wildlife-centred retreats and eco-tourism options are more limited than in some of Sierra Leone's neighbouring countries, but accommodation is available in lodges at Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary or in camping grounds at Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary.

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