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4-star hotels in Kano
A shortlist of 13 four-star hotels and serviced apartments in Kano, Nigeria, chosen for travellers who want a rated, guest-reviewed base in the city.
Staying in Kano
Kano is northern Nigeria's great trading and scholarly city, and its population is predominantly Hausa, with Islam central to daily life. Visitors come for the old city's narrow streets and historic buildings, the mosques including the Great Mosque, the ancient city walls, Kurmi Market and the Emir's Palace, and for busy markets that are hubs of activity. The city is also a commercial centre and a gateway to the wider region, so it draws both leisure travellers and business visitors.
The hotels on this shortlist cluster in the central districts and along the main approach roads. Bon Hotel Kano, Horizon Hotels, Bizzare Luxury Apartment, De Marshall Hotel and Apartments, EVC Apartments, Ridge Ville Apartment by Platinum, Ramlat Apartment, Haidislah Apartment and Jun Yue No. 9 Hotel are all within 1.5 km of the centre, which suits couples and short-break visitors who want to walk out into the historic core. Zaytun Hotel Kano sits 4.8 km out on Zungeru Road near Kano Airport, Pyramid Halal Apartments and Harvey Trust Luxury Apartments lie 3.1-3.9 km away, and Metrohut Service Apartments is 6.7 km out, better for guests with their own transport or a car and driver.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Bon Hotel Kano
Lafia Rd Kano Kn 700213, Kano, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Car parking
Why stay hereSet on Lafia Rd, 1.5 km from the centre, Bon Hotel Kano pairs an outdoor pool and a spa with a restaurant and bar on site. Guests rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 399 reviews. Free wifi and free car parking are included, and a 24 hour front desk plus shuttle service help with arrivals at any hour. A solid fit for travellers who want a full-service 4-star base within easy reach of central Kano.
See Bon Hotel KanoZaytun Hotel Kano
Zungeru Road Near Kano Airport Fagge Kano Kn 700211, Kano, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereZaytun Hotel Kano sits on Zungeru Road near Kano Airport in Fagge, 4.8 km from the centre, which suits guests who want the airport close and the city still within reach. A gymnasium, outdoor pool and spa cover training and downtime, with a restaurant and cafe for meals. It holds a 4.3 out of 5 rating from 191 reviews. Lifts, free wifi and free car parking add convenience for longer stays.
See Zaytun Hotel KanoHorizon Hotels
5 Court House Close Kano Kn, Kano, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereHorizon Hotels on Court House Close is 1.3 km from the centre, so central Kano is close by. Guests have rated it 3.6 out of 5 over 330 reviews. An outdoor pool and fitness center cover exercise and relaxation, while a business center, restaurant and lounge serve work and evening downtime. Free wifi, free car parking and free newspapers are part of the setup, and the 24 hour front desk keeps arrival times flexible.
See Horizon HotelsBizzare Luxury Apartment
Abdullahi Bayero Rd, Kano, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereBizzare Luxury Apartment on Abdullahi Bayero Rd is the closest of this set to the centre, at 0.7 km, which puts central Kano within a short reach. Apartments come with a 24 hour front desk, concierge and luggage storage, plus free car parking and laundry service. A shuttle service is available for getting around. It suits guests who prefer apartment-style space over a conventional hotel, with wheelchair accessible facilities on site.
See Bizzare Luxury ApartmentDe Marshall Hotel and Apartments
22 Abbas Road, Kano, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereDe Marshall Hotel and Apartments on Abbas Road is 0.2 km from the centre, the nearest address here, so the heart of Kano is right outside. A swimming pool and breakfast start the day, and dry cleaning and housekeeping keep longer stays easy. Free car parking, free newspapers and a 24 hour front desk with concierge cover the practical side. Suited to guests who want apartment space in a central location.
See De Marshall Hotel and ApartmentsEVC Apartments
21 Ahmadu Bello, Kano, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereEVC Apartments on 21 Ahmadu Bello is 1.0 km from the centre, placing central Kano within easy reach. A swimming pool is the standout facility, backed by dry cleaning and laundry service, luggage storage and a concierge. Free car parking and a shuttle service make coming and going simple, and the 24 hour front desk handles late arrivals.
See EVC ApartmentsMetrohut Service Apartments
Family Homes Estate Ungwa Uku, Kano, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereMetrohut Service Apartments sits in Family Homes Estate Ungwa Uku, 6.7 km from the centre, so it trades a central address for a quieter residential setting. Service apartment facilities include laundry and dry cleaning, luggage storage, a concierge and free car parking, with a shuttle service for trips into Kano. The 24 hour front desk covers arrivals at any time, and wheelchair accessible facilities are on site. Best for guests with their own transport or longer stays.
See Metrohut Service ApartmentsRidge Ville Apartment by Platinum
Mohammed Ali Fadhallah Rd, Kano, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereRidge Ville Apartment by Platinum on Mohammed Ali Fadhallah Rd is 1.0 km from the centre, keeping central Kano close. A swimming pool is available on site, along with laundry and dry cleaning service, luggage storage and a concierge. Free car parking and a shuttle service support getting around, and the 24 hour front desk means no fixed check-in window. Wheelchair accessible facilities make it workable for guests with mobility needs.
See Ridge Ville Apartment by PlatinumRamlat Apartment
Sultan Road, Kano, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereRamlat Apartment on Sultan Road is 1.1 km from the centre, a straightforward base for central Kano. The apartment setup covers laundry and dry cleaning, luggage storage and a concierge, with free car parking and a shuttle service on hand. A 24 hour front desk removes any timing worry, and wheelchair accessible facilities are provided. It suits guests who want their own space and practical services rather than a full hotel programme.
See Ramlat ApartmentPyramid Halal Apartments
Central Bank Quarters Road, Kano, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay herePyramid Halal Apartments on Central Bank Quarters Road is 3.9 km from the centre. A swimming pool heads the facilities, supported by laundry and dry cleaning, luggage storage and a concierge. Free car parking and a shuttle service handle transport, and the 24 hour front desk takes late arrivals. Wheelchair accessible facilities are available. A reasonable choice for guests wanting apartment privacy away from the immediate centre, with the pool as the main draw.
See Pyramid Halal ApartmentsHaidislah Apartment
Audu Bako Way, Kano, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereHaidislah Apartment on Audu Bako Way is 1.4 km from the centre and includes breakfast, free newspapers and a swimming pool. Dry cleaning and luggage storage are provided, along with free car parking and a concierge, and the 24 hour front desk covers arrivals at all hours. It suits guests who want apartment space plus a morning meal included, within a short distance of central Kano.
See Haidislah ApartmentHarvey Trust Luxury Apartments
Plot 921 Farm Centre Road, Kano, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereHarvey Trust Luxury Apartments on Plot 921 Farm Centre Road is 3.1 km from the centre. A swimming pool anchors the facilities, with laundry and dry cleaning, luggage storage and a concierge covering daily needs. Free car parking and a shuttle service ease transport, and the 24 hour front desk handles any arrival time. Wheelchair accessible facilities are on site. Suited to guests who prefer apartment-style accommodation with pool access outside the city core.
See Harvey Trust Luxury ApartmentsJun Yue No. 9 Hotel
110 Audu Bako Way, Kano, Nigeria
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Car parking
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereJun Yue No. 9 Hotel on 110 Audu Bako Way is 1.0 km from the centre, so central Kano is close. Dining is the strength here: a restaurant, cafe, bar and buffet, plus a banquet room and meeting room for events. A garden gives outdoor space, and a business center, gift shop and shops are on site. Free car parking, multilingual staff and a 24 hour front desk round out a hotel that suits both business and leisure stays.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Hotel Kano | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1.5 km |
| Zaytun Hotel Kano | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 4.8 km |
| Horizon Hotels | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1.3 km |
| Bizzare Luxury Apartment | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 0.7 km |
| De Marshall Hotel and Apartments | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.2 km |
| EVC Apartments | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 1.0 km |
| Metrohut Service Apartments | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 6.7 km |
| Ridge Ville Apartment by Platinum | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 1.0 km |
| Ramlat Apartment | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 1.1 km |
| Pyramid Halal Apartments | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 3.9 km |
| Haidislah Apartment | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1.4 km |
| Harvey Trust Luxury Apartments | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 3.1 km |
| Jun Yue No. 9 Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 1.0 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
Closest to the centre
De Marshall Hotel and Apartments is 0.2 km from the centre, Bizzare Luxury Apartment 0.7 km, then EVC Apartments, Ridge Ville Apartment by Platinum and Jun Yue No. 9 Hotel at 1.0 km, with Ramlat Apartment at 1.1 km.
De Marshall Hotel and Apartments · Bizzare Luxury Apartment · EVC Apartments · Ridge Ville Apartment by Platinum · Jun Yue No. 9 Hotel · Ramlat Apartment
For families
De Marshall Hotel and Apartments and Haidislah Apartment are 0.2 km and 1.4 km from the centre and both have a swimming pool, breakfast and free car parking. Metrohut Service Apartments and Harvey Trust Luxury Apartments offer apartment-style space with free car parking and shuttle service for larger groups.
De Marshall Hotel and Apartments · Haidislah Apartment · Metrohut Service Apartments · Harvey Trust Luxury Apartments
Best guest ratings
Bon Hotel Kano and Zaytun Hotel Kano are the top-rated picks, each rated 4.3 out of 5 from 399 and 191 reviews respectively. Horizon Hotels follows at 3.6 from 330 reviews.
Business and long stays
Zaytun Hotel Kano has a meeting room and gymnasium; Horizon Hotels has a business centre and fitness centre. Jun Yue No. 9 Hotel adds a business centre, banquet and meeting room. Metrohut Service Apartments suits longer stays with free car parking and a shuttle service.
Zaytun Hotel Kano · Horizon Hotels · Jun Yue No. 9 Hotel · Metrohut Service Apartments
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Kano is served by Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, which has domestic and limited international flights, and the city is connected by road and rail to other major Nigerian cities. Within Kano, taxis and auto-rickshaws, known as adaidaita sahu, are common modes of transport. Buses and minibuses run on fixed routes but can be crowded. For visitors, hiring a taxi or using ride-hailing services is often more convenient, and hiring a car with a driver is another option. Traffic can be heavy during peak hours, so allow extra time for journeys. Several hotels here offer a shuttle service and free car parking.
When to go
The best time to visit Kano is during the dry season, from November to February, when the weather is cooler and less humid. The rainy season, from June to September, can bring heavy downpours and higher humidity, while the hottest months are March to May, when temperatures can be very high. Many cultural festivals, such as the Durbar, take place after Ramadan and during Islamic holidays, attracting visitors from across the region.
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Kano?
De Marshall Hotel and Apartments is the closest at 0.2 km from the centre. Bizzare Luxury Apartment is 0.7 km away, and EVC Apartments, Ridge Ville Apartment by Platinum and Jun Yue No. 9 Hotel are each 1.0 km from the centre.
Which hotels here have the best guest ratings?
Bon Hotel Kano and Zaytun Hotel Kano are both rated 4.3 out of 5, from 399 and 191 reviews. Bon Hotel Kano is 1.5 km from the centre and Zaytun Hotel Kano 4.8 km out on Zungeru Road near Kano Airport.
Do any of these hotels have a pool or spa?
Bon Hotel Kano and Zaytun Hotel Kano both have an outdoor pool and a spa. Horizon Hotels has an outdoor pool, and De Marshall Hotel and Apartments, EVC Apartments, Ridge Ville Apartment by Platinum, Pyramid Halal Apartments, Haidislah Apartment and Harvey Trust Luxury Apartments each have a swimming pool.
Which hotels are best for families?
De Marshall Hotel and Apartments and Haidislah Apartment both have a swimming pool and breakfast, and sit 0.2 km and 1.4 km from the centre. Metrohut Service Apartments and Harvey Trust Luxury Apartments offer apartment-style space with free car parking for larger groups.
Is free parking available at these hotels?
Free car parking is listed at Bon Hotel Kano, Zaytun Hotel Kano, Horizon Hotels, Bizzare Luxury Apartment, De Marshall Hotel and Apartments, EVC Apartments, Metrohut Service Apartments, Ridge Ville Apartment by Platinum, Ramlat Apartment, Pyramid Halal Apartments, Haidislah Apartment, Harvey Trust Luxury Apartments and Jun Yue No. 9 Hotel.
Do any of these hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at Bon Hotel Kano, Zaytun Hotel Kano, Horizon Hotels, De Marshall Hotel and Apartments, Haidislah Apartment and Jun Yue No. 9 Hotel. Jun Yue No. 9 Hotel also lists a buffet.
Which hotels are good for business travellers?
Zaytun Hotel Kano has a meeting room and gymnasium, and Horizon Hotels has a business centre and fitness centre. Jun Yue No. 9 Hotel adds a business centre, banquet and meeting room.
How do I get around Kano without a car?
Taxis and auto-rickshaws, known as adaidaita sahu, are common modes of transport in Kano, and ride-hailing services are often more convenient for visitors. Buses and minibuses run on fixed routes but can be crowded. Several hotels on this list also offer a shuttle service.