Best Areas to Stay in Ho: A Neighborhood Guide for Travelers

Ho, capital of Ghana''s Volta Region, sits in a cooler, hillier part of the country built around Ewe culture and some of Ghana''s best eco-tourism and hiking -- Wli Falls (Ghana''s highest waterfall) near Hohoe, the mountain village of Amedzofe in the Avatime hills, and the Tafi Atome monkey sanctuary are all within reach of a Ho base. It''s a smaller, more relaxed city than Accra or Kumasi, serving both regional administration and a steady trickle of weekend-getaway travelers from the capital. For the wider country picture, our Ghana travel guide covers how a Ho stop fits alongside Ghana''s other regions.

Ho town center

The central district, built around the main market and government offices, is the most convenient base for regional administration, business, and anything tied to the city itself -- Ho''s established hotel stock concentrates here, within easy reach of transport links onward to the rest of the Volta Region.

Staging for Wli Falls and Hohoe

Wli Falls, Ghana''s highest waterfall, sits near Hohoe, roughly 1-1.5 hours from Ho -- close enough for a day trip, though some travelers prefer to overnight closer to Hohoe itself if the falls are the main focus of the trip. Either way, Ho makes a reasonable base if you''re combining the falls with other Volta Region stops.

Staging for Amedzofe and the Avatime hills

Amedzofe, a mountain village in the Avatime hills known for hiking and some of the best views in the region, sits closer to Ho than Hohoe does -- a popular day trip or overnight for travelers prioritizing hiking and mountain scenery over the waterfall itself.

Matching the area to your trip

The town center suits regional business and administration, or as a general base for exploring the wider Volta Region. If Wli Falls specifically is your priority, weigh staying closer to Hohoe against the convenience of a central Ho base. And if hiking in the Avatime hills is the goal, Amedzofe itself is worth considering as an overnight rather than just a day trip.

Booking a stay in Ho

Once you''ve settled on an area, search hotels in Ho or search apartments in Ho on Tripvia to see current listings and availability.

The bottom line

Ho works well as a central base for the whole Volta Region, but if one specific site -- Wli Falls or Amedzofe -- is the real reason for your trip, it''s worth weighing an overnight closer to that site against the convenience of staying centrally.