Osvaldo Vieira International Airport: where to stay, areas and…

Bissau is a small city and Osvaldo Vieira Airport is never far from any point in the capital: the choice of hotel depends more on the type of stay than on distance. A few minutes from the terminal there is a handful of properties designed for those with a short layover or an early departure; in the historic centre, around Bissau Velho and the Presidential Palace, are instead the city's most carefully kept hotels, convenient for those who want to walk between markets and colonial architecture.

Near the airport

Airport area · About 2.7-10 km from the terminal, 8-10 minutes by car depending on the property.

Best for: Short layovers and early departures, when it pays to stay just a few minutes from the terminal.

Pros

The properties closest to the terminal in all of Bissau
Outdoor pools and, in one case, a water park, useful for those travelling with family during a long wait

Cons

A less central area: for the historic centre and the markets a taxi is still needed
A limited choice of independent restaurants outside the hotels themselves

Recommended hotels in this area

MAG Palace Hotel: About 2.7 km from the terminal, the property closest to the airport among those in the city: round-the-clock reception, airport transfer and free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Hala Hotel & Aqua Park: About 8-10 minutes from the terminal: two restaurants, a water park with a children's pool, a tennis court and freshly cooked breakfast included.

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Bissau city centre

City centre · About 8-9 km from the airport, 10-24 minutes by car depending on traffic and route.

Best for: Travellers who want to walk between the historic centre of Bissau Velho, the Presidential Palace and the markets.

Pros

A few minutes' walk from the Presidential Palace and the colonial architecture of Bissau Velho
The best-reviewed hotels in the city, both with a pool

Cons

The transfer from the airport is longer and less predictable than in the terminal area
During rush hour the traffic in the centre can considerably lengthen travel times

Recommended hotels in this area

Ceiba Hotel Bissau: On Avenida Francisco Mendes, in the heart of Bissau and an 11-minute walk from the Presidential Palace: outdoor pool, gym and several in-house restaurants, with a free airport shuttle.
Bissau Royal Hotel: On Avenida Amilcar Cabral, a 4-minute walk from the Presidential Palace and 7 from the historic centre of Bissau Velho: rooftop pool, terrace and in-house restaurant; airport shuttle for a fee.

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