Best Hostels for International Students in the University of Ghana, Legon

As an international student who is thinking about, or has even already applied to the University of Ghana to study, accommodation issues may be on top of your mind. You are at the right place for such information.

We did some digging so that you won’t have to. There are a few hostels that house students like you.

You may be looking for a hostel that’s affordable, clean, has the relevant facilities to make your stay comfortable and more importantly, a walking distance to the school. We have a list of such luxurious yet affordable hostels at Legon.

Check them out below;

Bani Hostel

Bani hostel is a prestigious world-class hostel fitted with modern furniture, air conditioning, spare generator, football park, spacious parking space and 24 hour security. All the self-contained rooms are available for four in a room, two in a room and one in a room, at affordable prices that you will have to pay in dollars as an international student.

Below are prices of the rooms;

4 in a room

• 4 in a room self-contained with balcony kitchenette – GHS 6,100 per student

Two in a room

• Two in a room self-contained with balcony kitchenette (Block A, B and C) – GHS 11,300 per student
• Two in a room self-contained with kitchen and porch (Block A Annex) – GHS 10,500 per student

One in a room

• One in a room self-contained with kitchen (Block C and D only) – GHS 13,900
• One in a room self-contained with kitchen (Block A and B only) – GHS 12,200
• One in a room self-contained with shared kitchen (Block D only) – GHS 12,200
• One in a room self-contained with shared kitchen (Administration Block) – GHS 12,200
• One in a room self-contained with balcony kitchenette (A110, B110, C110, and D110) – GHS 12,200
• One in a room with air conditioning and shared kitchen – GHS 15,700
• One in a room with kitchen, fridge and stove – GHS 20,900

Other Additions

• Two in a room self-contained (chamber and hall) with kitchen – GHS 11,900 per student
• Four in a room self-contained with kitchen and porch – GHS 6,100 per student
• One in a room self-contained with shared kitchen – GHS 13,100

Pentagon Hostel

Pentagon houses international students from all over the world. The hostel has excellent security, affordable and air-conditioned rooms, water and electricity. The hostel has two main blocks for both international and national students. Check out the prices of the rooms below;

• Single room with air conditioning at New Pent – GHS 7,600
• Single room without air conditioning at New Pent – GHS 5,900
• Two in a room with air conditioning at New Pent – GHS 4,700 per student
• Two in a room without air conditioning at New Pent – GHS 3,700 per student
• Four in a room without air conditioning at New Pent – GHS 2,000 per student
• Two in a room without air conditioning at Old Pent – GHS 3,400 per student
• Four in a room at Old Pent – GHS 1,800

James Topp Nelson Yankah Hostel

JT is also another private hostel like Bani. Located on the boundary off the main atomic road, the hostel consists of four blocks knit together by a funnel. It is within a walking distance to the lecture facilities. There is 24-hour security, the rooms are spacious, 24 hour water supply, multipurpose court, library, gym, spacious car park, furnished rooms and many more.

Check out the prices of rooms at James Topp Nelson Hostel below;

• Two in one self-contained facility – GHS 8,700 per student
• Two in one shared facility – GHS 8,500 per student
• Four in one self-contained facility – GHS 5,200 per student
• Four in one shared facility – GHS 4,400 per student

Call 030 701 0952 / 038 222 5271 for more information or send an email to [email protected]

Takeaway

The above are some of the best hostels for students like you. As stated above, these hostels have spacious rooms, some are already furnished with kitchenettes, there is 24-hour security for the safety of students, there are also many other essential facilities like sports court, swimming pools, gym, 24-hour water supply among others.

You can’t go wrong with any of these hostel facilities. Apart from the fact that you have everything at your convenience to make your stay enjoyable, you also have the company of other international students and perhaps a few national students.

Visit the websites of these hostels, or call the numbers attached for more information.