In short: on Airbnb, a night in furnished accommodation in Libreville costs a median of 51,000 FCFA, fees included. Expect 30,000 to 55,000 FCFA for a studio and 53,000 to 82,000 FCFA for two bedrooms. Hotels come out at a median of 82,000 FCFA.
Furnished rental prices in Libreville vary tenfold, and platforms show amounts that are hard to compare: nightly rate, cleaning fee, service fee. To see clearly, we recorded the total price of the same stay across all available listings.
01Prices by size
Price per night, including cleaning fees, service fees and taxes. The range shows the middle half of listings: a quarter are cheaper, a quarter more expensive.
| Type | Listings | Range (FCFA) | Median (FCFA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio or 1 bedroom | 54 | 30,000,to,55,000 | 41,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | 32 | 53,000,to,82,000 | 59,000 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | 4 | 106,000,to,228,000 | 164,000 |
Only 17% of listings come in under 30,000 FCFA a night, and 29% under 40,000 FCFA. Large three-bedroom places are rare on the market, so figures for that category should be read with caution.
02Prices by neighbourhood
We grouped listings by the neighbourhood mentioned in their title. The gap between the residential north and the centre is clear.
| Area | Listings | Range (FCFA) | Median (FCFA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akanda, Angondjé, near the airport | 21 | 28,000,to,49,000 | 39,000 |
| City centre, Glass, Louis, sea view | 14 | 57,000,to,79,000 | 64,000 |
| High-end: pool, 24-hour power | 9 | 106,000,to,197,000 | 140,000 |
A point specific to Libreville: power cuts are frequent. Listings that highlight a generator or 24-hour power sell for much more, and it is worth checking before you book, whatever your budget.
03Furnished apartment or hotel
On Booking, the ten hotels available for the same dates ranged from 41,000 to 196,000 FCFA a night, with a median of 82,000 FCFA, taxes included. For the same budget, furnished accommodation usually offers more space and a kitchen.
| Furnished apartment | Hotel | |
|---|---|---|
| Median price per night | 41,000 FCFA (studio) | 82,000 FCFA |
| Space | Living space, often a balcony | Room |
| Meals | Equipped kitchen | Restaurant, often breakfast |
| Services | Cleaning on arrival and departure | Daily reception and housekeeping |
| Best for | Stays of several nights, families, remote work | Single night, business trip needing services |
04Booking direct or through a platform
The Airbnb prices in this article include cleaning and service fees. Booking directly with the host partly avoids them. The gap is noticeable on small budgets:
| Our studios | Direct | On Airbnb, fees included |
|---|---|---|
| Studio B | 23,000 FCFA | 28,000 FCFA |
| Studio C | 20,000 FCFA | 27,000 FCFA |
The platform has its advantages too: secure payment, clear cancellation terms, verified reviews. It is a trade-off, not a given.
05Our rates
Even booked on Airbnb with fees included, our Owendo studios are among the 17% of listings under 30,000 FCFA a night. Direct, they cost 20,000, 23,000 and 25,000 FCFA. Our two-bedroom apartment in Akanda costs 35,000 FCFA a night direct, while the median two-bedroom comes out at 59,000 FCFA with fees on Airbnb.
06Method
Checked on 26 September 2026 for a three-night stay, 20 to 23 October 2026, for two travellers. 90 Airbnb listings in the Libreville area, total price including cleaning fees, service fees and taxes, divided by three. 10 hotels available on Booking for the same dates, taxes included. Converted at the fixed rate of €1 to 655.957 FCFA, rounded to the nearest thousand. The neighbourhood split relies on listing titles and is approximate. Prices vary with season and length of stay.
07Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of furnished accommodation in Libreville?
Across a sample of 90 Airbnb listings checked in September 2026, the median price is 51,000 FCFA a night, fees and taxes included, for a three-night stay for two. Half of the listings fall between 37,000 and 71,000 FCFA.
How much does a furnished studio cost in Libreville?
A studio or one-bedroom place costs a median of 41,000 FCFA a night on Airbnb, fees included. Half of these listings fall between 30,000 and 55,000 FCFA. Booking directly with a host, without platform fees, you can find studios from 20,000 FCFA.
Is a hotel more expensive than furnished accommodation in Libreville?
Generally, yes. On Booking, the median price of the hotels we checked is 82,000 FCFA a night, taxes included, against 41,000 FCFA for a furnished studio on Airbnb. The cheapest hotel in our sample started at around 41,000 FCFA.
Which part of Libreville is cheapest to stay in?
In our sample, listings in Akanda, Angondjé or near the airport come out at a median of 39,000 FCFA a night, against 64,000 FCFA for the city centre, Glass, Louis and sea-view places. Owendo, to the south, also offers some of the cheapest studios on the market.
Why are some places much more expensive?
Beyond the view and the neighbourhood, a continuous power supply matters a lot in Libreville, where outages are common. Listings highlighting a generator, 24-hour power or a swimming pool come out at a median of 140,000 FCFA a night.
Is it cheaper to book directly with the host?
Often, yes, because you avoid platform service fees. Our studios, priced at 20,000 and 23,000 FCFA a night direct, come out at 27,000 and 28,000 FCFA on Airbnb once fees are included. In return, the platform provides its payment and cancellation guarantees.