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Hotels near University of Lagos

The University of Lagos is one of Nigeria's best-known universities, located in Lagos. Its sprawling campus attracts students, academics and visitors from far and wide, and hotels in Lagos serve those who need to stay near it.

30 hotels within 3.0 km

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Hotels close to University of Lagos: the nearest 30

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 University of Lagos: Wonder King Hotel

1.Wonder King Hotel

★★★ 3.1/5 · 7 reviews

Lagos · about 17 min walk · 1.2 km

Wonder King Hotel is the nearest of the group at 1.2 km from the university, a walk of about 17 minutes. The 3-star property offers free Wifi, car parking and wheelchair access, and its guests have rated it 3.1 out of 5 across 7 reviews.

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Hotel near University of Lagos: Royal Delight Hotel

2.Royal Delight Hotel

★★★

Lagos · about 18 min walk · 1.2 km

Royal Delight Hotel sits 1.2 km from the University of Lagos, roughly an 18-minute walk. This 3-star hotel includes breakfast, free car parking and free Wifi, making it a practical base for an early start on campus.

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Hotel near University of Lagos: Nspri Guest House

3.Nspri Guest House

★★★

Lagos · about 21 min walk · 1.4 km

Nspri Guest House is 1.4 km from the university, about 21 minutes on foot. The 3-star hotel has an outdoor pool, free car parking, wheelchair access and free Wifi, so there is somewhere to unwind after a day at the campus.

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Hotel near University of Lagos: Eko Suit

4.Eko Suit

★★★ 5.0/5 · 1 reviews

Lagos · about 24 min walk · 1.6 km

Eko Suit is 1.6 km from the University of Lagos, a walk of about 24 minutes. The 3-star property provides a kitchen, air conditioning, free car parking and free Wifi, and holds a guest score of 5.0 from 1 review.

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Hotel near University of Lagos: Apollo Hotel

5.Apollo Hotel

★★★ 5.0/5 · 1 reviews

Lagos · about 25 min walk · 1.7 km

Apollo Hotel stands 1.7 km from the university, around 25 minutes on foot. This 3-star hotel offers Wifi and has a guest score of 5.0 from 1 review, suiting visitors who want a simple base close to the campus.

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Hotel near University of Lagos: Go2hotel45

6.Go2hotel45

★★★★ 3.3/5 · 20 reviews

Lagos · about 27 min walk · 1.8 km

Go2hotel45 is 1.8 km from the University of Lagos, about 27 minutes on foot. The 4-star hotel offers an outdoor pool, pool bar, fitness centre, family rooms, free car parking and pets allowed, and guests have scored it 3.3 out of 5 over 20 reviews.

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Hotel near University of Lagos: Precinct Comfort Services Yaba

7.Precinct Comfort Services Yaba

★★★ 3.8/5 · 187 reviews

Lagos · about 28 min walk · 1.9 km

Precinct Comfort Services Yaba is 1.9 km from the campus, roughly 28 minutes on foot. The 3-star hotel has a fitness centre and one of the larger review counts here, with a guest score of 3.8 out of 5 from 187 reviews.

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Hotel near University of Lagos: Craven Cottage Inn

8.Craven Cottage Inn

★★★

Lagos · about 29 min walk · 1.9 km

Craven Cottage Inn lies 1.9 km from the University of Lagos, about 29 minutes on foot. The 3-star hotel includes breakfast, free car parking and free Wifi, a handy combination for visitors with morning business at the university.

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Hotel near University of Lagos: The Snug

9.The Snug

★★★ 3.7/5 · 219 reviews

Lagos · about 31 min walk · 2.0 km

The Snug is 2.0 km from the university, around 31 minutes on foot. The 3-star hotel offers free car parking and free Wifi, and its guest score of 3.7 out of 5 comes from 219 reviews, the most reviewed option on this list.

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Hotel near University of Lagos: Captain Residency Hotel

10.Captain Residency Hotel

★★★

Lagos · about 31 min walk · 2.1 km

Captain Residency Hotel is 2.1 km from the University of Lagos, about 31 minutes on foot. The 3-star hotel provides free car parking, wheelchair access and free Wifi, a straightforward choice for a campus visit with a car.

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Where to stay near University of Lagos

Lagos

All the hotels close to University of Lagos on this list sit in Lagos, spread over roughly 1.2 km to 2.1 km from the campus. Staying here puts you within a short trip of the university and keeps the museums, markets and galleries of Lagos Island on the itinerary. Wonder King Hotel and Royal Delight Hotel are the nearest, both about 1.2 km away, while Nspri Guest House, Eko Suit and Apollo Hotel follow within 1.7 km. Farther out, Go2hotel45, Precinct Comfort Services Yaba and The Snug sit around 1.8 km to 2.0 km.

Getting to University of Lagos from your hotel

Guests at the closest properties can plan on walking: Wonder King Hotel is 1.2 km from the university, about 17 minutes on foot, and Royal Delight Hotel is a similar 1.2 km. From Nspri Guest House the walk runs about 21 minutes, and Eko Suit and Apollo Hotel are 1.6 km and 1.7 km away. For the hotels at 1.8 km and beyond, from Go2hotel45 through Precinct Comfort Services Yaba, The Snug and Craven Cottage Inn to the cluster at 2.1 km, a taxi or ride-hailing car is the easier choice, and many visitors to Lagos prefer private transport because of traffic congestion. Those arriving at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja reach the area by taxi or ride-hailing service, with travel time varying with traffic.

About University of Lagos

The University of Lagos is a university in Lagos and a regular destination for students, academics and visitors with business on its campus. It sits in the city's educational belt, an area that also draws travellers heading to the museums, galleries and markets of Lagos Island and the waterfront districts. Lagos itself rewards a stay of a few days. The National Museum on Lagos Island holds artifacts from Nigeria's diverse ethnic groups, while the Nike Art Gallery in Lekki shows contemporary Nigerian art and the Lekki Conservation Centre offers a canopy walkway and wildlife viewing. The climate is tropical, with a wet season from April to October and a dry season from November to March, and temperatures stay warm all year. Whether you come for campus work or to explore the city, hotels near University of Lagos give you a mainland base with the island districts within reach.

Tips for staying near University of Lagos

  • Campus activity swells at graduation and semester start; if you are visiting the University of Lagos for an event, secure a room at one of the nearer hotels such as Wonder King Hotel or Royal Delight Hotel ahead of time.
  • Traffic congestion shapes the day in Lagos, so leave extra room when travelling between the mainland hotels and the university, especially for fixed appointments on campus.
  • The dry season from November to March is generally considered the best time to visit Lagos, and the warm, wet months from April to October call for a flexible schedule.
  • Check whether your hotel includes parking before you drive; free car parking appears at several of these hotels, including Nspri Guest House and The Snug.
  • Many guests arrange private transport rather than relying on public buses on major routes, so sort out a taxi or ride-hailing app before you set off.

University of Lagos hotels: questions people ask

What is the closest hotel to University of Lagos?

Wonder King Hotel is the closest hotel we list, about 17 min walk · 1.2 km from University of Lagos in a straight line, in Lagos.

Are there hotels within walking distance of University of Lagos?

None of the hotels we list is within 1 km of University of Lagos; the closest is Wonder King Hotel, 1.2 km away.

Which hotels near University of Lagos have free parking?

Wonder King Hotel, Royal Delight Hotel, Nspri Guest House list free parking on their own page. Check the hotel page for the details.

What is the best-rated hotel near University of Lagos?

Great Ville Hotel has the best guest score of the hotels near University of Lagos: 4.3/5 from 33 reviews, 3.0 km away.

Are there 4- and 5-star hotels near University of Lagos?

None of the hotels we list within 1 km of University of Lagos has 4 or 5 stars; the nearest 4- or 5-star hotel on this list is Go2hotel45, 1.8 km away.

Which hotels near University of Lagos have the most guest reviews?

The Snug has 219 reviews with a score of 3.7 out of 5, and Precinct Comfort Services Yaba has 187 reviews at 3.8 out of 5. Go2hotel45 and Atlantic Hotel And Suites each have 20 reviews. Both The Snug and Precinct Comfort Services Yaba sit within about 2 km of the university.

Do hotels near University of Lagos have pools?

Several do. Nspri Guest House, Go2hotel45, Atlantic Hotel And Suites and Flat A and B by Aishar Court have outdoor pools, Go2hotel45 adds a pool bar, and Lovely 3 bed With a Pool Next to Four Point has an indoor pool. These are spread from 1.4 km to 2.1 km from the campus.

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