Cotonou · Benin
Staying near the US embassy
A visa appointment is prepared the night before, not in a taxi found at dawn. Karaba is about 900 m from the US embassy, Wakina and Ayaba about 1.1 km: you sleep next door and arrive on time.
Distances from our homes
- KarabaPlace des Martyrs, Cadjèhoun · ≈ 900 m
- WakinaPatte d'Oie, facing Clinique Mahouna · ≈ 1.1 km
- AyabaPatte d'Oie, facing Clinique Mahouna · ≈ 1.1 km
Road distances, measured on OpenStreetMap and rounded. At rush hour, allow more than the few minutes' drive.
Good to know
- The embassy is on the Marina boulevard.
- Bags are not allowed in the consular waiting room: staying next door lets you leave your things at home.
- Landmark: the Golden Tulip hotel is about 200 m from the embassy.
The homes nearby
Common questions
- Which home for an appointment at the US embassy in Cotonou?
- Karaba, about 900 m by road, or Wakina and Ayaba, about 1.1 km. All three have two bedrooms: handy if two of you are coming.
- Can I book a single night?
- Yes, online booking starts at one night. Up to three nights, the stay is paid in full when you book.
Your dates, your appointment
Tell us why you are coming and when you need to be there: we point you to the most practical home and its availability.
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