BICSEL 2026 | Venue, Travel & Accommodation

Plan Your Visit to BICSEL 2026

Information to help participants plan their visit to the 2nd SEL Biennial International Conference at the University of Ghana, Legon, Accra.

Conference Dates 6–7 October 2026
Starting Time 9:00 AM
Venue WACCBIP Conference Center
Format Hybrid Conference

Conference Venue

West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP) Conference Center

University of Ghana
Legon, Accra, Ghana

BICSEL 2026 will be held at the WACCBIP Conference Center at the University of Ghana, Legon.

The conference will be delivered in a hybrid format, allowing both in-person and virtual participation.

Arrival in Accra

International Participants

International participants travelling by air will normally arrive through Kotoka International Airport in Accra.

Participants are encouraged to confirm airport transfer arrangements with their chosen accommodation provider before travelling.

Travelling to Legon

The University of Ghana is located at Legon in Accra and can be accessed by road from the airport and other parts of the city.

Participants should allow sufficient travel time when moving around Accra, particularly during peak traffic periods.

Recommended Accommodation

The accommodation guide provided for conference participants contains a range of hotels, guest houses, hostels and apartments located on the University of Ghana campus and in nearby parts of Accra.

Important: Rates shown below are indicative rates contained in the supplied accommodation guide. Participants should confirm current rates, room availability, reservation arrangements and payment conditions directly with the accommodation provider before making payment.
Travel-time information: Some travel times in the accommodation guide refer to an earlier conference venue or to the University of Ghana Stadium. Since BICSEL 2026 will be held at the WACCBIP Conference Center, participants should confirm current journey times when making their arrangements.

On-Campus Accommodation – University of Ghana

Yiri Lodge

University of Ghana 

Location:
Institute of African Studies, South Legon, University of Ghana

Indicative Rates:
GHS 380 – Single Room
GHS 450 – Standard Room
GHS 780 – Suite with living room and kitchenette

Internet: Cable internet access in rooms

Telephone: +233 (0) 544 109 086

Email: yirilodge@gmail.com 

Payment: Cash, bank transfer, company cheque and credit card

Airport Transfer: Indicated as available

Vikings Hostel – University of Ghana Guest Centre

University of Ghana 

Location: Centre of the University of Ghana

Internet: No Wi-Fi indicated in the accommodation guide

Telephone: +233 302 500 184

Rate: Not specified in the guide

Payment: Cash on arrival

Reservation Contact: +233 (0) 244 691 684

Volta Hall Guest Rooms

University of Ghana 

Location: University of Ghana

Internet: No Wi-Fi indicated in the guide

Telephone:
+233 (0) 240 469 1684
+233 30 221 3850

Rate: Not specified in the guide

Payment: Cash on arrival

Reservation Contact: +233 (0) 240 292 166

West Legon / Near-Campus Accommodation

Africana Guest House

West Legon 

Location: West Legon, University of Ghana

Internet: Wi-Fi available

Indicative Rates:
GHS 333
GHS 414

Telephone: +233 245 435 003

Email: info@africanaguesthouse.com 

Reservation Contacts:
+233 553 023 933
+233 274 369 266

Airport Transfer: Indicated as available

Website: africanaguesthouse.com

Mighty Gift Hotel

West Legon 

Internet: Wi-Fi

Indicative Rates:
GH₵400.00
GH₵350.00
GH₵300.00
GH₵250.00

Telephone / Reservation:
024 311 5879 – Paul

Payment: Cash or debit/credit card

The Residence Hotel

GIMPA–Legon Bypass 

Internet: Wi-Fi

Indicative Rate: GH₵650

Telephone / Reservation:
024 711 6288 – Kingsley

Payment: Cash or debit/credit card

High Level Apartments

West Legon 

Internet: Wi-Fi

Indicative Rates:
GH₵700.00
GH₵1,300.00

Telephone:
059 172 1628 – Godwin

Reservation Contact listed in the guide:
024 311 5879 – Paul

Payment: Cash or debit/credit card

East Legon / Okponglo Accommodation

Mensvic Grand Hotel

East Legon | 3-Star 

Internet: Wi-Fi

Indicative Rate: US$230 per night, VAT included

Telephone:
+233 302 507 406
+233 302 507 407
+233 302 507 618

Email: info@mensvichotels.com 

Website: www.mensvichotels.com

Payment: Cash or accepted credit cards

Airport Transfer: Free airport shuttle indicated

Erata Hotel

Okponglo / East Legon | 3-Star 

Internet: Wireless internet access

Indicative Rates:
GHS 1,300 – Single Room
GHS 2,000
GHS 1,800
GHS 1,600

Telephone: +233 544 336 761

Email:
info@eratahotel.com 
eratahotel@hotmail.com

Website: www.eratahotel.com

Reservation Contact:
024 435 7147 – Antwi Oppong

Airport Transfer: Indicated as available

Ellking Hotel

East Legon | 2-Star 

Location: East Legon, Atta Oko Ashie Link

Digital Address: GA 376-3537

Internet: Wi-Fi

Indicative Rate: From US$100 per night for a standard room

Telephone:
+233 50 834 9925
055 486 0597
024 369 0117

Email: ellkinghotel@yahoo.com 

Website: www.ellkinghotel.com

Payment: Cash, Visa card or bank transfer

Airport Shuttle: Indicated as available

MJ Grand Hotel

East Legon 

Internet: Wi-Fi

Indicative Rate: US$150.00

Telephone:
030 254 4212
054 027 4463

Payment: Cash or debit/credit card

Reservation Contact:
054 012 1836 – Selina, Marketing Executive

Tche Tche Hotel

East Legon 

Internet: Wi-Fi

Indicative Rate: US$100.00

Telephone / Reservation:
020 457 5763
050 403 7983
Maxwell

Payment: Cash on arrival

AirBnB Hotel

East Legon 

Internet: Wi-Fi

Indicative Rate: GH₵5,500.00

Telephone: Not provided in the guide

Reservation Contact: Not provided in the guide

Angie Hill Hotel

East Legon 

Internet: Wi-Fi

Indicative Rate: GH₵1,200.00

Telephone / Reservation:
024 340 5125
030 251 7514
030 251 7270

Payment: Cash or debit/credit card

Other Accra Accommodation

Fiesta Royale Hotel

North Dzorwulu / South Legon | 4-Star 

Internet: Wi-Fi

Indicative Rate: €130 per room, including taxes and fees

Telephone:
+233 (0) 302 740 810
+233 (0) 302 740 811

Email: info@fiestahospitality.com 

Website: www.fiestahospitality.com

Payment: Cash or accepted credit cards

Airport Transfer: Indicated as included

Lancaster Hotel

37, Accra 

Internet: Wi-Fi

Indicative Rates:
US$450
US$350
US$185

Telephone: 030 221 3161

Contact Email:
banquet@lancasteraccra.com 

Reservation Email:
reservations@lancasteraccra.com 

Payment: Cash or debit/credit card

Accommodation Disclaimer: The School of Education and Leadership is providing these accommodation options for participants' convenience. Participants are responsible for confirming current rates, availability, reservation conditions, transport arrangements and payment details directly with the accommodation provider before making a booking.

Visa Information

International participants should confirm the Ghanaian visa and entry requirements applicable to their nationality before travelling.

Participants who require conference-related supporting documentation may contact the BICSEL 2026 Conference Secretariat.

Local Transport

Participants staying outside the University of Ghana campus should allow adequate time for travel to the WACCBIP Conference Center.

Participants are also encouraged to confirm directly with their accommodation provider whether airport transfers or other transport arrangements are available.

Virtual Participation

BICSEL 2026 will support virtual participation as part of the hybrid conference format.

Registered virtual participants will receive relevant access and joining information from the Conference Secretariat.

Need Assistance?

For conference, travel or accommodation enquiries, please contact the BICSEL 2026 Conference Secretariat.

Email BICSEL Secretariat Conference Registration 

Email: bicsel@ug.edu.gh