Practical information to help international participants prepare for CISEA 2026 & the 15th ABERS. Where to stay, what to expect from the weather, and how to obtain your visa.
A selection of hotels in and around Cocody, close to ENSEA and convenient for the conference venue. Rates and availability should be confirmed directly with each property, especially given the October dates.
Abidjan's best-known 5-star landmark hotel on the lagoon, a short drive from ENSEA. Full-service with restaurants, spa, and conference facilities.
Visiter le site officielModern 4-star hotel with pool, spa, and restaurant, praised for cleanliness and service. A comfortable option a short taxi ride from campus.
Visiter le site officielWell-kept mid-range hotel with a popular rooftop restaurant and bar, air-conditioned rooms and Wi-Fi, on the Riviera–Bingerville side of Cocody.
Visiter le site officielQuiet residence-style suites with balconies, popular with travellers wanting more space and a calmer setting a short ride from ENSEA.
Visiter le site officielStraightforward, good-value residence-hotel in Cocody with an on-site kitchen/restaurant; a practical base for a multi-day conference stay.
Visiter le site officielCentrally located in the Deux Plateaux-Vallons area, close to embassies; a functional option for travellers prioritising location over amenities.
Visiter le site officielThe Capitol Hotel is a 3-star establishment located in Abidjan, in the Riviera Golf neighborhood of the Cocody district. It offers approximately 85 comfortable rooms and suites, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, and meeting rooms.
Visiter le site officielLe Palm Club Hotel est un hôtel 3 étoiles au charme inspiré de l'art et de l'hospitalité africains. Situé à Abidjan sur le boulevard Latrille dans le quartier de Cocody, il propose un cadre confortable mêlant modernité et traditions locales
Visiter le site officielL'Hotel Le Griffon est un charmant boutique-hôtel 2 étoiles situé aux Deux Plateaux (Vallon) à Abidjan, près de la rue des Jardins. Il propose 11 chambres spacieuses et climatisées, un restaurant français, un jardinet avec fontaine, ainsi qu'une ambiance calme de pension de famille.
Visiter le site officielHotel information is provided for orientation only; please verify current rates and availability directly with each hotel before booking.
October sits at the tail end of Abidjan's long rainy season, as rainfall begins to taper off. Expect warm, humid, tropical weather throughout the conference.
Most non-ECOWAS nationals need a visa to enter Côte d'Ivoire. As of 2026 this is handled almost entirely online through the official portal, with the biometric visa issued on arrival at Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport in Abidjan.