About Monrovia
Monrovia is the capital of Liberia, home to around 1,542,549 people.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Where to eat
Local favourites
Diana
Great lunch spot. Great Lebanese sandwiches and falafel.
The Living Room Sushi Restaurant
Expensive, especially for the mediocre sushi. Very nice, sleek atmosphere, and one could almost be in New York. The Royal Hotel also has ano
The Barracuda Seafood and Sushi Bar
The city's second sushi restaurant. Food is comparable to sushi at the Royal.
P.A.'s Rib House
Pretty good American-style barbecued ribs. Like most restaurants in Monrovia, service is a bit slow, and items on the menu are not always av
Sajj House Restaurant
Venerable Lebanese establishment with outdoor dining, a big screen TV, and wi-fi internet along with a wide-range of menu options.
Rangoli Restaurant
Indian food.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Corina Hotel
Former Peace Corps HQ, now hotel and conference center, on edge of Congo Town. Single rooms advertised at US$65 + tax at airport, actual pri
Hotel Provident
Simple, clean rooms. Popular for workshops - good catering, nice conference spaces.
Royal Hotel
Kendeja Resorts and Villas
Built by the owner of the US cable channel, Black Entertainment Television, is a luxury resort with spa and beach access. A bit outside the
The Cape Hotel
Posh hotel with African-inspired décor at Mambo Point, close to the US Embassy.
Shopping
- Waterside Market
Nightlife
- Paddy’s Sports Bar
Museums & culture
- National Museum of Liberia
In pictures
Monrovia gallery
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