Hostels in Togo Hostels in Togo

You are looking for hostels in Togo? Good news, you have come to the right place.

On this page we list every single city with hostels and other budget accommodations. Hostelz.com helps you to find your Togo hostel and compare its prices on the major booking sites such as Hostelworld, Hostelsclub and Booking.com. So you can sleep on a budget and save money while backpacking Togo.

All Cities in Togo

We list every single hostel in Togo and the world. In total, we have 3 cities in Togo for you. Please note that not all cities actually have a hostel to stay in. Below you can filter for cities with hostels and with no hostels-type accommodation, but guesthouses and budget hotels. This will help your planning.

All Togo hostels on a map

Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.

Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in Togo. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.

Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Togo

Togo is a country on the west coast of Africa. It borders Ghana, Benin, and Burkina Faso. The capital of Togo is Lome, on the Bight of Benin in the Gulf of Guinea, in the south of the country. It is one of the smallest countries in Africa. Togo is known for its relaxed way of life, gorgeous beaches, and incredible hiking.

The international airport in Togo is Lome-Tokoin Airport, outside of Lome. There are direct flights to New York, Paris, and Brussels in addition to flights within West Africa. To get from the airport to the city, flag down a motorcycle taxi or catch the train. Travelling through the country is difficult without a driver or your own transport. There are buses that go between Lome and Kara, but to get to most of the wildlife parks, you’ll want a tour guide. The people speak French, so be warned that if you can’t speak minimal French, it will be very hard to get around.

The currency in Togo is the CFA Franc, which the the currency that most of French West Africa uses. It is linked to the Euro, which means that when the Euro is strong, so is the CFA. This can mean that it will be more expensive to travel in Togo than in other African countries. The main economy is agriculture; Togo produces cocoa beans, coffee, and peanuts. They also have extensive phosphate deposits. Togo is one of the least developed countries but enjoys a fairly high standard of living because of their size. Lome is a bustling city with a cathedral, the Grand Market, and the voodoo market.

Not much is known about Togo prior to the Portuguese settling in the late 15th century, though archaeologists do know that various tribes made their way into Togo between the 11th and 16ht centuries. When the European slave trade picked up in the 16th century, Togo was among the coastal region named the Slave Coast. In 1884, Togo signed a protectorate agreement with Germany and was a German colony until the First World War, when it split into two and became British and French territories; subsequently the British territory became Ghana and the French became Togo. Togo gained full independence from France in 1960.

Budget accommodation in Togo can be found in Lome, the capital. Outside of the city, traditional European-style backpacker hostels are rare, as they are in most of West Africa. Instead of hostels, consider an inexpensive pension or guesthouse. You may also find that hotels are inexpensive. Look for hotels with mosquito netting, otherwise you’ll be uncomfortable.

Similar to the other West African countries, Togo is long and skinny, with a 56km coastline and only about 400km from north to south. The country’s landscape goes from the lush palm trees and verdant coast to the gently rolling hills of the savannah. The highest peak in Togo is Mount Agou, in the southern central plateau.

Many travellers find that the coastal region is the best place to go, as its easy to get between Ghana and Nigeria through Benin and Togo. The best scenery is in the north, however, and to get there can be quite a task. Kara is the main town in the north. Buses run daily from Lome, but keep in mind that infrastructure is not good and the 7 hour trip could turn into a day or more. In Kara, be sure to visit the Koutammakou UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is home to the Batammariba tribe and showcases the impressive and indigenous mudbrick houses. Some of these towers are two-storeys tall; visiting the tribe will give you a better understanding of native life in West Africa.

While most travellers take the coastal route through Togo, take your time and head north. You will find that the true Togo reveals itself to you there.

expert for Togo hostels

Handwritten by local expert for Togo hostels Jakob Lombardi

Travel Tips for Togo - from the Community

Hey fam! Here are a few more tips from the community, from them to you, and you to them. This space is dedicated for travellers to share their best tips on backpacking Togo. Have a closer look - the Hostelz community share real hidden gems, insider knowledge and overall impressions of Togo. Everyone is welcome to add something useful, funny, unexpected and the "absolutely necessary to know before you go" - share, share and then share a little more!

FAQ on Hostels in Togo

There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:

Finding Hostels and Prices

What hostel booking sites are best to use?

There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.

This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.

For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.

How much are hostels in Togo?

Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.

You can search for exacty hostel prices in Togo here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.

When to book hostels?

If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.

We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.

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Safety and Packing

Are hostels in Togo safe?

Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.

What to pack when staying in hostels?

There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.

  1. Padlock
  2. Earplugs
  3. Sleeping Mask
  4. Quick Dry Travel Towel
  5. Head Lamp

There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.

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