About Bissau
Bissau is the capital of Guinea-Bissau, home to around 439,704 people.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Experiences
Things to do in Bissau
1
Presidential Palace
2
São José de Amura fort
3
National Ethnographic Museum
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Presidential Palace
- Visit São José de Amura fort
- Visit National Ethnographic Museum
- Eat at Hotel Malaika
Where to eat
Local favourites
Hotel Malaika
Has a nice restaurant inside, but also a roof top restaurant for drinks and fast food style meals.
Bijados
Good restaurant, and excellent service, but somewhat overpriced.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel-Residência Proquil
In Bissau-Velho. All rooms with own bathroom, partly air-condition, ventilator, some rooms with freezer, all rooms with own veranda, best co
Hotel Kalliste
Set in an old Portuguese colonial style building, that is repuditly under renovation. If that is not the case, you'll be pleased to know tha
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Hala Hotel & Aqua Park
Outdoor pool and hotel tower.
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Hotel CEIBA
Outdoor pool and sleek lines.
Hotel Ancar
This hotel was renovated in 2009. Has air conditioning, free breakfast and free wireless Internet (Wi-Fi).
Museums & culture
- Presidential Palace
- National Ethnographic Museum
In pictures
Bissau gallery
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