Apia is the capital of Samoa, home to around 40,407 people.
Best time
The warmer, drier months for the outdoors
Weather
Mild to tropical, with plenty of sunshine
Robert Louis Stevenson Museum
Falemata'aga - Museum of Samoa
The fish market
Clock tower
Immaculate Conception Cathedral
Apia Samoa Temple
Apia Park
The fish market
Immaculate Conception Cathedral
Apia Samoa Temple
Apia Park
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
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Local favourites
Amanis Restaurant
Delicious local food by the scoop for takeaway or eat-in.
Burger Bills
Serves hefty portions of well seasoned fish and chips, fried chicken and chips and cheeseburgers. It's a challenge to finish the jumbo sized
The Curry House Restaurant
Arguably the most authentic Indian cuisine in Apia.
Kokobanana Bar & Grill
Premier steakhouse with impressive seafood too. Try the lobster.
Italiano Cafe
The Italiano Café on the beach road, halfway between the tourist office and Aggie Grey's has decent pizzas for $18/27/36 (small/med/large).
Marketi Fou
The main produce market in Apia. Operates 6 days a week with a few additional traders on Saturdays. A great selection of local food and exot
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Samoan Outrigger Hotel
A prime choice for medical students doing their electives at the local hospital. Run by a Danish man and his Samoan wife. Clean and friendly
Hotel Elisa
Has a restaurant & bar, a meeting room for business travellers and a swimming pool.
Hotel Millenia Samoa
Very nice, air-conditioned rooms and friendly staff. May be slightly expensive for backpackers but reasonably priced for couples. Inclusive
Hotel Tanoa Tusitala
Completely rebuilt hotel after the former Hotel Tusitala was destroyed by fire. Good quality, spacious rooms in large grounds. Has a main sw
Le Alaimoana Hotel
Somewhat overpriced hotel for what you get. Convenient for visitors to Apia's large UN headquarters but a short taxi ride ($3) to town if yo