About Ibadan
Ibadan is one of Nigeria's major cities, home to around 3,649,000 people.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Experiences
Things to do in Ibadan
1
National Museum of Unity
2
Agodi Gardens
3
Bower Memorial Tower
4
Ado Awaye Mountains and Suspended Lakes
5
Old Oyo National Park
6
Trans-Amusement park
Budget travel
Free things to do in Ibadan
Agodi Gardens
Bower Memorial Tower
Ado Awaye Mountains and Suspended Lakes
Old Oyo National Park
Trans-Amusement park
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit National Museum of Unity
- Visit Agodi Gardens
- Visit Bower Memorial Tower
- Eat at Bitemore Moniya
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Ado Awaye Mountains and Suspended Lakes
- Visit Old Oyo National Park
- Visit Trans-Amusement park
- Eat at Chicken Republic
Where to eat
Local favourites
Bitemore Moniya
Chicken Republic
An outlet of the restaurant chain Chicken Republic where meals such as rice, chips, chicken and Soda drinks are sold.
Ose Olorun Food Canteen
A restaurant where you can buy local Nigerian meals such as Amala, Pounded Yam, Semo, Rice, etc and their corresponding soups.
Dominos Pizza
An international food organisation, they sell pizza and some other baked foods.
Mr Biggs
Mr Biggs franchise is a chain restaurant that sells rice, chicken, burger and other take-away foods.
Aroma Eatery
Aroma restaurant is a fast food and take away food a restaurant that has a conducive environment for eat out.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Adis Hotels Ibadan
Gated hotel in neighborhood with wifi, restaurant/bar, and airport shuttle. Dependable lodging.
Mauve21 Hotel
Place looks like it was hosed down in mauve. Has a big events center and club, plus security gate, gym, bar, and WiFi. On the commercialized
Plaza Park Hotel
Cheap, clean rooms near the university. Secure location, pleasant staff. There is something of a cockroach problem, though.
Premier Hotel
Townhouse Hotel Ibadan
3-star hotel in Ibadan with outdoor pool and restaurant.
Shopping
- The Heritage Mall or Cocoa Mall
- The Palms Mall
- The Jericho Mall
- The Ventura Mall
- Foodco Supermarket Bodija
- Foodco Supermarket Ring-road
Nightlife
- Club Switch
- Plat'num Nite Club Ibadan
- Mapsy Relaxation Centre
- Chicken Republic - Challenge, Ibadan
- Bold Place Bar & Lounge
- The Hub Lounge
Museums & culture
- National Museum of Unity
In pictures
Ibadan gallery
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