Hotels in Cameroon

Hotels in Cameroon: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Cameroon cost?

The price depends on the standard, the city and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. The cheapest month is usually November, while August is the priciest. Booking ahead usually brings better rates.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Cameroon: most popular cities

Cameroon splits into big cities and the coast. These are the destinations travellers choose most often:

• Douala. The largest city and economic capital with the main airport. The most searched destination and the widest choice of hotels.
• Yaounde. The national capital, with a second international airport and bus and train links. Stays here are among the cheapest.
• Limbe. A coastal town with black volcanic beaches at the foot of Mount Cameroon.
• Kribi. A beach resort with pale sand, the priciest stays among the popular cities.

Nightly rates vary between cities. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Cameroon

Cameroon combines wild nature, mountains and the coast, so it is easy to match a trip to the region.

• Campo-Maan Park. A protected rainforest where, with some luck, you can spot elephants, gorillas and leopards. Best with a guide.
• Ekom-Nkam Falls. Mighty cascades known from film, one of the most spectacular sights in the country.
• Mount Cameroon (Mount Fako). An active volcano over 4,000 m, home to the annual Mount Cameroon Race of Hope. Climbed with a guide.
• Fon's Palace. The seat of a dynasty over 700 years old, a window onto the country's traditional culture.
• Nguon Festival. Held every two years in December, a celebration of Bamum culture with centuries of tradition.

How much does a trip to Cameroon cost

Beyond the room, daily costs are low. A week of groceries is about XAF 10,000 (approx. USD 17) and a transport ticket about XAF 250. The currency is the CFA franc. Cash is the basis for payments, ATMs are in the larger cities and cards are mainly taken by big hotels. It is worth carrying cash.

When is the best time to visit Cameroon

The most comfortable time is the dry season, roughly November to February, when roads are easier to use. November tends to be the cheapest month for stays and August the most expensive. The rainy season makes travel harder, especially inland.

Getting to and around Cameroon

The country has two international airports, in Douala and Yaounde (Nsimalen). Most flights from Europe land in Douala, including from Paris and Brussels. Camrail trains run on the Yaounde-Douala, Yaounde-N'Gaoundere and Douala-Kumba routes. City public transport relies on shared taxis, where the fare is agreed with the driver before the ride. Entry requires a visa and a yellow fever vaccination certificate.

Example hotels in Cameroon

A few recognisable properties for reference:

• Hilton Yaounde and Hotel La Falaise in Yaounde (from approx. XAF 75,000).
• ibis Douala and Lewat Hotel in Douala (from approx. XAF 35,000).
• Sky Kenako Hotel in Kribi (by the beach, from approx. XAF 40,000).