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Hell-Ville
Spend a half‑day in Hell‑Ville to see the market and beach, add a night if you want cheap lodging and easy ferry access.
Hell‑Ville, the main town on Nosy Be, offers a compact market, nearby beaches and budget accommodation. One day covers the sights; stay longer for beach relaxation or as a ferry hub.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MGA
- Best months
- Apr–Nov (dry season)
- avoid Jan–Mar (rainy)
- Airport
- NOS
- Nights
- 1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Hell-Ville117 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hell-Ville, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Malagasy ariary (MGA).Madagascar-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelma, Orange and Airtel (Yas) sell SIMs at Ivato and in towns with passport registration; data bundles are cheap.Madagascar-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Madagascar-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10%.Madagascar-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Madagascar-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; petty theft can occur in crowded markets – keep bags close and avoid walking alone after dark.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels; long-drop or squat toilets at many park gates and roadside stops.Madagascar-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 118 fire · 124 Medical (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops shut Sunday afternoons in towns; national parks open daily; banks close at weekends.Madagascar-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNOS Fascene Airport (12 km (7.5 mi) NE of town, taxi ~15,000 Ar).NOS Fascene Airport (7.5 mi (12 km) NE of town, taxi ~15,000 Ar).
- Getting aroundCollective taxis run 06:00‑20:00 from the market to Ambatiloaka (15 min, 2,000 Ar) and Djamandjary (25 min, 3,000 Ar).Collective taxis run 6:00 AM‑8:00 PM from the market to Ambatiloaka (15 min, 2,000 Ar) and Djamandjary (25 min, 3,000 Ar).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Collective taxi (market‑to‑Ambatiloaka)2,000 Ar
- Budget bedDouble room, a night, per roomMGA 60,000
- Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per roomMGA 80,000
- High-end bedDouble room, a night, per roomMGA 120,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MGA 25,000 · Mid MGA 35,000 · High MGA 50,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NOS Fascene Airport (12 km (7.5 mi) NE of town, taxi ~15,000 Ar)NOS Fascene Airport (7.5 mi (12 km) NE of town, taxi ~15,000 Ar)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Apr–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hell-Ville: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
4 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
3 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
4 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Collective taxis run 06:00‑20:00 from the market to Ambatiloaka (15 min, 2,000 Ar) and Djamandjary (25 min, 3,000 Ar). Speedboats to Ankify (40 min, 20,000 Ar).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ankify port
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Speedboat from Hell‑Ville harbour, 40 min
Connects to mainland buses and taxis.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Bellevue
Single/double rooms from 60,000 Ar, near market
Tamana Backpackers Hostel
Dorms from 39,000 Ar, double rooms 99,000 Ar, sea view
Klban Hotel Nosy Be
Double rooms from 65,000 Ar, pool, adjacent to supermarket
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MGA 25,000–35,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- MGA 35,000–50,000 excl. bed
- High
- MGA 50,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Dorm bed1 × 1 night × MGA 39,000 | MGA 39,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × MGA 25,000 | MGA 25,000 |
| Airport taxi1 × MGA 15,000 · check | MGA 15,000 |
| Speedboat to Ankify1 × MGA 20,000 · check | MGA 20,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MGA 9,900 |
| Trip total≈ MGA 108,900 per person per day, bed included | MGA 108,900 |
Tamana Backpackers Hostel
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Taxi from airport to town | 15,000 Ar |
| Speedboat to Ankify | 20,000 Ar |
| Collective taxi (market‑to‑Ambatiloaka) | 2,000 Ar |
| Meal at local café | 5,000–10,000 Ar |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Taxi fares from the airport are around 15,000 Ar; confirm price before boarding.
- No foreign‑exchange desk at the airport – change money beforehand.
- Collective taxis may be crowded; keep belongings secure.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire
- 118
- Medical
- 124
Pocket card
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My bed tonight
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Azafady, ity adiresy ityTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Fire118
- Medical124
Embassy
US consulate in Antananarivo; nearest for Hell‑Ville (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fascene Airport → Hell‑Ville (taxi): ≈15,000 Ar, 12 km (7.5 mi) (check)≈15,000 Ar, 7.5 mi (12 km) (check)
- Speedboat Hell‑Ville → Ankify: ≈20,000 Ar, 40 min (check)
Say or show
- Manao ahoana — Hello (mah-nah‑oo ah‑hoo‑ah‑nah)
- Ohatrinona? — How much? (oo‑hah‑tree‑no‑na)
- Aiza ny tsena? — Where is the market? (eye‑zah nee tseh‑nah)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hell-Ville. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Nov (dry season) · avoid Jan–Mar (rainy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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