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Hotels near Tinubu Square

Tinubu Square is a historic public square in Lagos, set in the heart of the city's commercial district. It marks an important point in Lagos history, and hotels in Lagos keep visitors close to this central gathering place.

23 hotels within 3.0 km

How many hotels are close to Tinubu Square

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Hotels close to Tinubu Square: the nearest 23

Ordered by walking time, then star rating and guest score. Times are estimates from each hotel's map position (straight-line distance plus a quarter for streets, at 5 km/h); check the route before you go.

Hotel near Tinubu Square: Thrivemax Hotel and Suites

1.Thrivemax Hotel and Suites

★★★ 3.5/5 · 43 reviews

Lagos · about 5 min walk · 300 m

Thrivemax Hotel and Suites is the closest hotel to Tinubu Square, 300 m away and about a 5-minute walk. This 3-star hotel holds a guest score of 3.5 from 43 reviews and offers parking, breakfast, free wifi and wheelchair access.

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Hotel near Tinubu Square: Kings Avenue Apartment

2.Kings Avenue Apartment

★★★

Lagos · about 8 min walk · 560 m

Kings Avenue Apartment puts Tinubu Square 560 m away, roughly an 8-minute walk. The 3-star property has an outdoor pool, free car parking, breakfast, a bar or lounge, a kitchen and air conditioning.

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Hotel near Tinubu Square: Spicery Hotel

3.Spicery Hotel

★★★

Lagos · about 10 min walk · 660 m

Spicery Hotel is 660 m from Tinubu Square, about a 10-minute walk. Facilities at this 3-star hotel include a swimming pool, free car parking, breakfast and wheelchair access.

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Hotel near Tinubu Square: Beni Hotels

4.Beni Hotels

★★★ 3.6/5 · 962 reviews

Lagos · about 11 min walk · 750 m

Beni Hotels stands 750 m from Tinubu Square, an 11-minute walk. The 3-star hotel has an outdoor pool, free wifi and wheelchair access, and a guest score of 3.6 from 962 reviews.

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Hotel near Tinubu Square: 81 Division Officers Mess Apartment

5.81 Division Officers Mess Apartment

★★★

Lagos · about 29 min walk · 1.9 km

81 Division Officers Mess Apartment is 1.9 km from Tinubu Square, about a 29-minute walk or a short ride. The 3-star property provides free car parking, free wifi and wheelchair access.

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Hotel near Tinubu Square: Carlson Hotel

6.Carlson Hotel

★★★★

Lagos · about 31 min walk · 2.1 km

Carlson Hotel is 2.1 km from Tinubu Square, roughly a 31-minute walk or a short drive. This 4-star hotel offers an outdoor pool, a spa, free car parking, breakfast, free wifi and wheelchair access.

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Hotel near Tinubu Square: Saheeto Suites

7.Saheeto Suites

★★★ 4.0/5 · 168 reviews

Lagos · about 31 min walk · 2.1 km

Saheeto Suites sits 2.1 km from Tinubu Square, about a 31-minute walk. The 3-star hotel offers free car parking and wheelchair access, and guests rate it 4.0 from 168 reviews.

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Hotel near Tinubu Square: Carlson Hotel

8.Carlson Hotel

★★★★ 4.0/5 · 328 reviews

Lagos · about 34 min walk · 2.3 km

Carlson Hotel is 2.3 km from Tinubu Square, roughly a 34-minute walk or a short taxi ride. The 4-star hotel has car parking and free wifi, with a guest score of 4.0 from 328 reviews.

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Hotel near Tinubu Square: The Westwood Hotel Ikoyi Lagos

9.The Westwood Hotel Ikoyi Lagos

★★★★ 4.1/5 · 212 reviews

Lagos · about 35 min walk · 2.3 km

The Westwood Hotel Ikoyi Lagos is 2.3 km from Tinubu Square, about a 35-minute walk. The 4-star hotel provides free wifi and wheelchair access, and holds a guest score of 4.1 from 212 reviews.

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Hotel near Tinubu Square: Jade Court

10.Jade Court

★★★

Lagos · about 35 min walk · 2.4 km

Jade Court is 2.4 km from Tinubu Square, around a 35-minute walk or a short drive. This 3-star hotel has a pool bar, a lounge, a gymnasium and air conditioning.

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Where to stay near Tinubu Square

Lagos

All the hotels on this shortlist sit in Lagos, and several are close enough to Tinubu Square to reach on foot. Thrivemax Hotel and Suites is 300 m away, followed by Kings Avenue Apartment at 560 m and Spicery Hotel at 660 m, each a walk of 5 to 10 minutes. Beni Hotels, at 750 m, is another option for the same area. Staying in Lagos puts the island's markets, museums and civic landmarks around the square within easy reach.

Getting to Tinubu Square from your hotel

Guests at the closest hotels simply walk: Thrivemax Hotel and Suites is 300 m from Tinubu Square, Kings Avenue Apartment 560 m, Spicery Hotel 660 m and Beni Hotels 750 m, walks of 5 to 11 minutes. From the next band, 81 Division Officers Mess Apartment at 1.9 km, Carlson Hotel and Saheeto Suites at 2.1 km, and the hotels at 2.3 to 2.7 km, a short drive or taxi ride is the practical choice, with ride-hailing apps widely used in the city. Visitors arriving from Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja take a taxi or ride-hailing service to the island districts; travel time varies with traffic.

About Tinubu Square

Tinubu Square is a park in the historic heart of Lagos Island, one of the city's best-known public spaces. As the former capital of Nigeria, Lagos retains many historical and cultural landmarks, and the square sits among the markets and museums of the island district, including the National Museum on Lagos Island, which houses artifacts from Nigeria's diverse ethnic groups. People visit Tinubu Square for a pause amid the busy island streets, for its place in the city's civic history, and as a starting point for exploring the surrounding historic heart of Lagos. The island's mix of older and newer hotels makes it easy to stay close by. The dry season from November to March is generally considered the best time to visit, while the wet season runs from April to October.

Tips for staying near Tinubu Square

  • Traffic congestion is a common feature of Lagos, so allow extra time for any journey to Tinubu Square, especially when crossing the city during the wet season from April to October.
  • The dry season from November to March is generally considered the best time to visit, so the hotels nearest the square can fill up then; booking ahead is sensible.
  • If you arrive on a long-haul flight into Ikeja, a taxi or ride-hailing service is the straightforward way to reach the island hotels; many visitors arrange private transport rather than rely on buses.
  • Guests driving to the area should note that Thrivemax Hotel and Suites, Kings Avenue Apartment, Spicery Hotel and Beni Hotels are all within walking distance, so a car is not needed for the square itself.

Tinubu Square hotels: questions people ask

What is the closest hotel to Tinubu Square?

Thrivemax Hotel and Suites is the closest hotel we list, about 5 min walk · 300 m from Tinubu Square in a straight line, in Lagos.

Are there hotels within walking distance of Tinubu Square?

Yes: 4 of the hotels we list are within 1 km of Tinubu Square, about a 15-minute walk, and 1 are within 500 m. The closest is Thrivemax Hotel and Suites, 300 m away.

Which hotels near Tinubu Square have free parking?

Kings Avenue Apartment, Spicery Hotel, 81 Division Officers Mess Apartment list free parking on their own page. Check the hotel page for the details.

What is the best-rated hotel near Tinubu Square?

The Seattle Residences has the best guest score of the hotels near Tinubu Square: 4.7/5 from 355 reviews, 2.8 km away.

Are there 4- and 5-star hotels near Tinubu Square?

None of the hotels we list within 1 km of Tinubu Square has 4 or 5 stars; the nearest 4- or 5-star hotel on this list is Carlson Hotel, 2.1 km away.

How far is Tinubu Square from Lagos centre?

Tinubu Square is about 4.8 km from the centre of Lagos in a straight line.

Which hotels near Tinubu Square have the best guest scores?

Among the listed hotels with guest scores, The Westwood Hotel Ikoyi Lagos rates highest at 4.1 from 212 reviews. Saheeto Suites and one Carlson Hotel both score 4.0, from 168 and 328 reviews respectively, while Primal Hotel Apapa scores 3.7 from 154 reviews.

Do hotels close to Tinubu Square have pools?

Several do. Kings Avenue Apartment, Beni Hotels and Carlson Hotel at 2.1 km have outdoor pools, Spicery Hotel has a swimming pool, Etal hotels & Halls has an indoor pool, Primal Hotel Apapa has a swimming pool and George Residence Banana Island has an outdoor pool.

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