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EXPLORE NIGERIA

Popular cities in Nigeria

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Hotels in Ibadan

405 Properties

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Hotels in Calabar

280 Properties

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Hotels in Abuja

212 Properties

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Hotels in Benin

206 Properties

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Hotels in Abeokuta

142 Properties

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Hotels in Asaba

125 Properties

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Hotels in Yenagoa

102 Properties

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Hotels in Awka

88 Properties

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Hotels in Akure

87 Properties

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Hotels in Ado Ekiti

85 Properties

Hotel Ibis Lagos Ikeja picture

₦26,100

Lagos

Hotel Ibis Lagos Ikeja , Ikeja

8.1 Excellent From 156 reviews
Ibis Lagos Airport picture

₦22,000

Lagos

Ibis Lagos Airport , Ajao Estate

8.3 Excellent From 67 reviews
Mercure The Moorhouse Ikoyi picture

₦42,400

Lagos

Mercure The Moorhouse Ikoyi , Ikoyi

Golden Tulip Essential Benin City (formerly Excalibur Benin Hotels) picture

₦15,000

Edo

Golden Tulip Essential Benin City (formerly Excalibur Benin Hotels) , Benin

8.6 Excellent From 10 reviews
The George picture

₦118,965

Lagos

The George , Ikoyi

Beni Gold Hotel And Apartments picture

₦14,000

Lagos

Beni Gold Hotel And Apartments , Victoria Island

7.9 Excellent From 300 reviews
Hotel Presidential picture

₦50,000

Rivers

Hotel Presidential , Port Harcourt

3.8 Excellent From 10 reviews
Southern Sun Ikoyi Hotel picture

₦78,183

Lagos

Southern Sun Ikoyi Hotel , Ikoyi

8.9 Excellent From 18 reviews
Le Paris Continental Hotel picture

₦19,999

Lagos

Le Paris Continental Hotel , Lekki Phase 1

8.2 Excellent From 31 reviews
Aquatic Suites And Lounge picture

₦5,950

Lagos

Aquatic Suites And Lounge , Surulere

8.8 Excellent From 4 reviews

About Nigeria

Nigeria which has its capital city in Abuja has 687 inbound flights with 3.5 million yearly passengers. The peak travel time for visitors coming into Nigeria is November - December as it marks the beginning of the dry season - one of the only climate seasons in Nigeria, the other being wet season - and there are a lot more shows and happening around the country, especially in Lagos, its former capital city. Nigeria is home to 250 ethnic groups and has a rich and diverse culture with many foods and different religions. Its most popular foods are rice, pounded yam, oily vegetable soups, and the country is predominantly split between the Christian majority in the South and Muslim majority in the North. English is the official language in Nigeria, but you will often hear the locals speaking pidgin English, Yoruba, and Igbo.

Nigeria has 13 local airports, and the fastest way to move about the country is through airplanes because of how wide the country is, and the roads and trains are not in good shape. For intra-city travel, there are a lot of public buses and taxis for transport. For travelers coming into Nigeria, it is advised that they avoid many cities in the North and South of Nigeria. The safest cities to visit are those in the West including Lagos, Abuja, and Ibadan, home to the Yoruba people.

Nigeria is rich in natural sights and wildlife reserves. Lagos, its most populous city, is the commercial hub of the country and home to sandy beaches, bustling markets, and great restaurants. If you are ever in Lagos, you should attend the Lagos festival, Felabration, Afropolitan vibes, and Eyo festival, a festival of masqueraded white-costumed men dancing across the streets of Lagos. You can venture into other cities in the West of Nigeria to experience the Ojude Oba festival in Ogun and the Osun festival in Osun. Or explore Calabar in December, which has one of the most colorful festivals in Nigeria. While in Nigeria, you should visit Abuja which has the most advanced road infrastructure in the country and a modern skyline, Abuja is a state unlike any other in the country.

There are over 5,000 places of interest to visit across Nigeria. Some of the most fascinating attractions to visit in Nigeria include:

  • Lekki Conservation center: A rainforest with canopy walks where you can spot wild animals and admire beautiful gardens.
  • Osun Osogbo grove: A sacred rainforest grove with artistic carvings and sculptures dating 300+ years).
  • Olumo rock: A mysterious rock that sheltered many Yoruba people during wars.
  • Yankari Game Reserve: A naturally occurring reserve with clear springs, beautiful green land, and a safari.
  • Kajuru castle: A medieval-styled German castle with luxury bedrooms, pools, and sauna that make for a perfect weekend getaway.

There are over 10,000 hotels and apartments to stay in Nigeria so you will be spoiled for choice especially when in Lagos.

Nigeria key facts

Capital: Abuja

Languages Spoken: English

Demonym: Nigerian

Currency Name: Nigerian naira

Currency Code: NGN

Currency Symbol: ₦

Where are you going?

Ibadan

405 Hotels and Homes

Calabar

280 Hotels and Homes

Abuja

212 Hotels and Homes

Benin

206 Hotels and Homes

Abeokuta

142 Hotels and Homes

Asaba

125 Hotels and Homes

Yenagoa

102 Hotels and Homes

Awka

88 Hotels and Homes

Akure

87 Hotels and Homes

Ado Ekiti

85 Hotels and Homes

Aba

84 Hotels and Homes

Badagry

72 Hotels and Homes

Enugu

72 Hotels and Homes

Independence Layout

62 Hotels and Homes

Abakaliki

62 Hotels and Homes

Apapa

60 Hotels and Homes

Alimosho

56 Hotels and Homes

Yaba

56 Hotels and Homes

Eket

55 Hotels and Homes

Ajah

49 Hotels and Homes

Ajao Estate

42 Hotels and Homes

Bauchi

37 Hotels and Homes

Gwagwalada

34 Hotels and Homes

Festac

33 Hotels and Homes

Agege

30 Hotels and Homes

Asokoro

29 Hotels and Homes

Amuwo-Odofin

27 Hotels and Homes

Dutse

27 Hotels and Homes

Ikot Abasi

26 Hotels and Homes

Egbeda

21 Hotels and Homes