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How to explore Lagos, Nigeria - CONDE NAST TRAVELLER
Where to stay
The Wheatbaker The curious name was inspired by a Jamaican baker whose house once stood on the site; understated interiors include collections of paintings and photographs. Doubles from $289; thewheatbakerlagos.com or expedia.com
Bogobiri House Nearly everything in this 16-bedroom hotel—which also hosts live jazz and Afrobeat sessions—is a work of art. Doubles from $100; bogobiri.com or expedia.com
Radisson Blu Hotel Part of the global hotel chain but with a character all its own, it draws an arty international crowd to the Ikeja district. The outdoor pool has standout views. Doubles from $150; radissonhotels.com or expedia.com
Shopping
Alára This multilevel concept store selling clothing and furniture houses the Nok restaurant, which serves palm-nut prawns with steamed plantains. alaralagos.com
Jazzhole A shop for old-school music and eclectic fiction and nonfiction titles. The owner often tells stories about life in Lagos.
Food and drink
Ghana High Restaurant An atmospheric and down-to-earth spot popular with locals.
Ìtà n Test Kitchen Chef Michael Adé Elégbèdé elevates Nigerian cooking with dishes such as goat shank in ayamase sauce. michaelelegbede.com
Moist Beach Club A favorite hangout for its pool bar, bold wall murals, and people-watching. Order the fisherman's platter. moistbeach.com
Culture hit
Art X Lagos The annual “Frieze of West Africa†takes place in November, with a program of local and international speakers. artxlagos.com
Aké Arts & Book Festival The continent's top writers attend this yearly gathering of the African literary scene for readings and talks. akefestival.org N.S.W.
This article appeared in the December 2020 issue of Condé Nast Traveler. Subscribe to the magazine here. All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. If you book something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
