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places to stay
in Cotonou,
vetted by a local
Hotels, apartments and villas we have visited ourselves, with real prices in CFA and honest notes on each one.
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Explore Cotonou
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The best beaches in Cotonou
Beaches
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Where to eat, by area and budget
Restaurants
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Amazon statue, Ganvié, Ouidah and more
Things to do
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Dantokpa, Erevan and the best markets
Shopping
Before you cross the border.
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Passport, NIN or yellow card: what you actually need at Seme.
Border rules, what to carry, how long it takes and what it costs.
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3 hrs
Lagos to Cotonou by road
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CFA
How to pay and change money
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Cotonou or Benin Republic: what's the difference?
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Do you need French in Cotonou?
Relocation and Get featured
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Moving here? Let's find you a home, not just a room.
Areas, house hunting, schools and the paperwork, with trusted local contacts. For families, students and professionals.
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Faites-vous connaître auprès des voyageurs prêts à réserver.
Hôtels, résidences et restaurants à Cotonou : mise en avant, vidéos et contenu en anglais pour accueillir la clientèle nigériane et de la diaspora.