Freetown: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Freetown is the capital and largest city of Sierra Leone. It is a major port city on the Atlantic Ocean and is located in the Western Area of the country.

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Now in the cityFreetown+27°CCloudy · sunset 06:30 PMupdated 03:15 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map7

Exchange rateSLE 22.87per 1 $SLE — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Worth a day trip

Kissidougou≈ 3 hr 40 min Bissau≈ 3 hr 50 min Sukuta≈ 4 hr 10 min Serekunda≈ 4 hr 10 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.

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New information about completing a health travel declaration (‘Entry Requirements’ page.)

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.

crime

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Exercise increased caution in Sierra Leone due to crime , unrest , and inadequate health infrastructure . Crime Violent crimes, such as robbery and assault, occur frequently in Sierra Leone, especially in Freetown. Police struggle to respond to serious crime in most places due to limited resources. Do not travel outside the Freetown peninsula after nightfall.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Freetown: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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