Destination · Lagos · Abuja
Nigeria
Lagos never sleeps: chef-driven tables, lagoon-view rooftops and the most electric art scene in West Africa.
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Nigeria
LagosEko
Lagos never sleeps: chef-driven tables, lagoon-view rooftops and the most electric art scene in West Africa.
Where to stay
5-star hotel complex
Eko Hotels & Suites
Victoria Island
Lagos's landmark address: four hotels including Eko Signature, pools and The Sky Restaurant.
See the reviews →5-star boutique hotel
The Delborough Lagos
Victoria Island
Private-club feel, tailored service, Dani restaurant, The Piano bar and The Del rooftop.
See the reviews →5-star grand hotel
Lagos Continental Hotel
Victoria Island
Victoria Island's big full-service hotel, popular for conferences and its top-rated breakfast.
Visit the site →Luxury boutique hotel
The Wheatbaker
Ikoyi
Art-filled Ikoyi hideaway with Nigerian artworks, a spa, a pool and warm service.
Visit the site →Boutique hotel
The George
Ikoyi
Residential feel on Lugard Avenue, sophisticated dining and artful decor.
See the reviews →International chain (Radisson)
Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel
Victoria Island
On the lagoon: infinity pool, Surface Bar & Grill terrace and The View bar.
See the reviews →International chain (Marriott)
Four Points by Sheraton Lagos
Oniru, Victoria Island
Marriott address in Oniru with a rooftop bar and live music at weekends.
Visit the site →The best addresses
Restaurant
Nok by Alára
Victoria Island
Pan-African cooking inside the Alára concept store, with a colourful garden and artist-painted bar.
Visit the site →Rooftop
Kaly
Victoria Island
Mediterranean dining on the 7th floor, with a terrace facing Eko Atlantic at sunset.
Visit the site →Rooftop
Sora
Oniru (Trinity Towers)
Japanese and pan-Asian plates on the 15th floor, signature cocktails and city views.
Visit the site →Restaurant
RSVP
Victoria Island
Smart dining room, then a poolside garden bar with weekend DJs; a sought-after brunch.
Visit the site →Restaurant
Ilé Eros
Lekki Phase 1
Nigerian cooking reimagined by chef Tolu Eros, in a setting full of African craft.
Visit the site →Restaurant
Izanagi
Victoria Island
Lagos's sushi go-to: dark wood, marble, an open kitchen and a quiet terrace.
Visit the site →Things to do
- Discover contemporary Nigerian art at Nike Art Gallery in Lekki.
- Hunt for fabrics and crafts at the Lekki Arts & Crafts Market.
- Dive into Yoruba history at the John Randle Centre.
- Catch a play or an exhibition at Terra Kulture on Victoria Island.
- Treat yourself to design shopping at Alára.
Nigeria
Abuja
Green and calm beneath Aso Rock, Abuja charms with grand hotels, smart dining and the striking Zuma Rock nearby.
Where to stay
5-star hotel (Hilton)
Transcorp Hilton Abuja
Maitama
Abuja's institution: 667 rooms, seven restaurants, a casino and the Fulani Pool Bar.
Visit the site →5-star hotel
Abuja Continental Hotel
Maitama
The former Sheraton, now a 5-star address with suites and city or pool views.
Visit the site →Luxury serviced apartments
Fraser Suites Abuja
Central Business District
126 serviced apartments from studios to penthouses, plus The Dining Room restaurant.
Visit the site →African chain (Onomo)
Onomo Allure Abuja AATC Hotel
Afreximbank Africa Trade Centre
Recent opening: spacious suites, Afro-fusion cuisine and high-tech meeting rooms.
See the reviews →International chain (Wyndham)
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Abuja
Garki (Area 11)
Spacious suites, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour restaurant, near Aso Rock.
See the reviews →The best addresses
Restaurant
Marks at the Park
Wuse 2 (Twenty One Park)
Upscale Japanese and pan-Asian dining, among the priciest tables in Abuja.
Visit the site →Rooftop
Gusto Restaurant
Wuse 2
Smart Wuse 2 address with a rooftop, run by the Gusto Group.
Visit the site →Rooftop
Zaya and Ryan's
Wuse 2
Trendy Wuse 2 rooftop with a strict dress code at the door.
Visit the site →Rooftop
Aldo's Restaurant
Jabi
Top-floor tables overlooking Jabi Lake, ideal at sunset.
Visit the site →Rooftop
Aura Abuja
Jabi (Lake Square Plaza)
Jabi rooftop open daily from 4:30 pm, made for evening drinks.
Visit the site →Things to do
- Stop at Zuma Rock, a spectacular monolith on the road to Kaduna.
- Stroll through Millennium Park, the capital's great park.
- Dine by Jabi Lake after a boat ride.
- Admire the National Mosque and the National Christian Centre.
Your trip
You choose, we book.
- The hotel, on the best terms available
- Airport welcome and transfers
- A car with a driver
- Tables, beach clubs, nights out
- Day trips and visits
- Honeymoon, birthday, surprise
You pay the hotel and the providers; our concierge fee is stated in writing before anything is booked.
From Cotonou
Lagos: about 120 km by road via the Sèmè-Kraké border (3 to 5 h depending on the crossing), or a direct flight of about 45 min (Afrijet). Abuja: no direct flight, connect in Lagos (about 1 h 15 domestic) or Lomé.
Good to know
ECOWAS nationals (including Benin): no visa. Other nationalities: apply for an e-Visa online before departure. Currency: naira (NGN); cards work in major hotels, but carry some cash.
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