✨Luxury Travellers
Where to Stay in Benin City
Premium neighborhoods, five-star hotels, and fine dining areas
⚠️ Caution💰 Luxury: NGN 150000/day🚗 Car Needed☀️ Best: Jan, Nov, Dec
Our pick for luxury travellers
Stay in GRA (Government Reservation Area)
This is where you'll find the most upscale hotels and a more serene environment, fitting for a higher-end stay.
Best Neighborhoods for Luxury Travellers
Ranked by relevance for luxury travellers visiting Benin City
1
GRA (Government Reservation Area)
LuxuryAn upscale and well-maintained district offering a more serene urban experience.
first-timersluxurybusiness travelers
- +Relatively safe and clean
- +Good infrastructure
- +Access to upscale amenities
- -Can be expensive
- -Limited public transport within the area
2
New Benin
Mid-rangeA bustling commercial and residential hub with a vibrant local atmosphere.
first-timersfoodiesbudgetculture
- +Abundant local food options
- +Lively atmosphere
- +Good transport links
- -Can be crowded and noisy
- -Traffic congestion is common
3
Ugbowo
BudgetA student-centric area surrounding the University of Benin, with a youthful and dynamic energy.
budgetsolo travelersstudents
- +Affordable food and accommodation
- +Young and energetic vibe
- +Close to university amenities
- -Can be very busy and noisy
- -Infrastructure may be less developed in some parts
Daily Budget (Luxury)
NGN 150000/day
Executive suite at Best Western Plus Hotel Benin CityNGN 70000
Fine dining experience at the hotel's restaurant or a high-end restaurant like The PlaceNGN 40000
Private chauffeur driven car for the entire dayNGN 25000
Private guided tour of historical sites including Oba's Palace and the National Museum, with exclusive access if possibleNGN 15000
2 areas to be cautious about
Read our full safety guide for Benin City