Location: Cotonou
Top Things to do in Cotonou
What to do and see in Cotonou, Littoral Department: The Best Things to do
Home to many diplomatic services and the largest population in the country, Cotonou is the de facto capital of Benin, although not the official one. Its location at the crossroads between numerous neighboring countries makes it a commercial hub, instrumental in opening trade to the African interior. From Cotonou travelers may depart for tours of the outlying regions. The nearby stilted village of Ganvie is a short day trip from the bustle of Boulevard St. Michel and the Dan Topka market.
Restaurants in Cotonou
1. Lirokotours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Special tours with private transport and guide all through Benin, Togo and Ghana. Tours with special dances and events. Sightseeing in nature, culture and tradition. For example; Voodoo Festival, Hiking, Safari in the north, birds and monkey excursions. Egungun, Zangbeto and Fire dances to mention some. Custom made with high service for the clients. Exclusive and for good prices.
2. Jammin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Au coeur de Fidjrossè, la partie jeune et artistique de Cotonou, venez profiter d'un cocktail ou d'une bière sur des sonoritées reggae/rock, ainsi que d'une cuisine local et cosmopolite dans un cadre chaleureux sous les étoiles béninoise. Plusieurs fois par mois profitez des concerts live! Come on and Jammin with us !
3. Escape by CanalOlympia
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Escape by CanalOlympia, the first escape game from Benin to Cotonou, in the CanalOlympia complex
4. SWIRL
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We are a Tourism Agency (mainly eco-tourism), of cultural discovery and of endogenous Religion Voodoo, sale of Original Art object; We operate in West Africa (BENIN, TOGO, GHANA countries) We have a humanitarian vocation, with our profits, we assist prisoners and disadvantaged groups.
5. Fondation Zinsou
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4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By 70ava - Beijing, China
modern, informative, free and good guiding. It was easily worth the 1.5 hours we spent there. Have a look at their shop and furniture covers - extremely colorful
6. Bab's Dock
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By 259LauraS - Bamako, Mali
Arrival: We were surprised by how quick and easy it was to get to Bab’s Dock. Drive out the beach road until the pavement ends, continue a short way on the dirt road, and follow the signs. There’s plenty of parking near the boat launch. Adult-sized life jackets are available. The 10 minute boat ride through the mangroves is great. We saw a number of malachite kingfishers. It is also possible to drive around the lagoon and arrive without a boat ride, but we didn’t test that route. Activities: We saw people swimming in the (very shallow and relatively clean) lagoon, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding. There are also small sailboats to rent. Staff were open to arranging other (paid) activities, including sailing lessons, fishing, and birding. Restaurant: Nice outdoor ambiance. I enjoyed the BBQ chicken. Fresh juices and cocktails seem to be a highlight. Not a mosquito in sight when we were there. Kids: The kids played on the climbing equipment, fed the donkeys, and threw a lot of rocks into the water. The set up does require some supervision - the play spaces are not enclosed, so kids can wander over to the water. I would have preferred not to see monkeys and crocodiles in cages, both for the animals’ sake and the fear of little fingers going in between the bars and getting bitten.
7. Code Bar
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
Le Code Bar est un concept-bar qui existe depuis 6 ans à Cotonou. Crée par deux associés, Alain et Khaled, passionnés, créatifs et ambitieux d'offrir aux cotonois un lieu à la hauteur de l'esprit festif béninois, le Code Bar est devenu, en 6 ans, un lieu incontournable du divertissement à Cotonou et plus largement au Bénin. Avec son design industriel et épuré, l'esprit chic et décontracté d'un mobilier façon "récup' hype", ce bar original et innovant propose à l'année une carte de cocktails, tapas et restauration dont la réputation n'est plus à faire. Soucieux d'offrir le meilleur service à ses clients, le Code Bar a su constituer une équipe polyvalente, qui travaille à proposer constamment plus de soirées à thèmes, de musique live, avec un espace en plein air unique à Cotonou, qui accueille également des événements professionnels et privés. Pour un afterwork, un apéro, ou une folle soirée de clubbing, le Code Bar, c'est LE rendez-vous à ne pas manquer à Cotonou !
8. Artisanal Center
9. Marche Dantokpa
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By J2992XGlucar
Beautiful, colourful, smelly, crowdy street market where you can find almost everything you may need. Get prepared to negotiate for hours for every little thing. The only non-negotiable prices are for wax tissues (there are so many!). Definitely my favourite place in Cotonou.
