Welcome to InsideBeninCity.com – Your Ultimate Guide to Benin City, Nigeria!

Whether you're a tourist looking to dive deep into the city's rich history... a first-time visitor eager to explore the modern conveniences... or someone just curious about the culture, people, and places that make Benin City special, you’ve come to the right spot.

Let’s break it down for you. There’s so much to this city that it’s almost hard to know where to start, but trust me, by the time you finish scrolling, you’ll feel like you’ve already walked its streets, tasted its food, and soaked up its history.

A Quick Overview of Benin City

Benin City is the capital of Edo State, which is in southern Nigeria, Africa. But don’t mix it up with the Republic of Benin, which is a country in Africa..

The ancient city covers about 1,200 square kilometers and expanding fast. It is the 6th biggest city in Nigeria. It has a population of around 1,782,000  and bustling with activities, the most busy time of the year being November to December.

Visiting Benin city every other time during the year is cool but November to December is certainly about the most enjoyable time to visit this lively city for the most fun.

Benin city is home to people of different ethnicity and race.

You'll find the Benin people generally receptive and friendly, and the land mainly peaceful. You'll also find a lot of interesting thing to do, from business to education or fun. Whatever your interest, Benin city got you covered.

However, if you're visiting Benin city for the very first time, it will pay off if you have an insider guide. Here's where yours sincerely InsideBeninCity.com comes in handy.


InsideBenincity is Launched to Cater for All Your Information Needs About Benin City

Hi there! I'm Ken Idigu, but you can call me Ken—my friends do! 😊

I’ll be your host on this amazing tour of Benin City. Think of me as your insider guide, planner, and info expert.

We started InsideBeninCity.com to give tourists the best insider tips, share cool updates and memories with Benin City lovers, and keep natives who live far away connected. Our goal? To share this city of Benin with the whole world!


What Should You Expect from InsideBeninCity.com?

Expect direct-from-the-source information!

As insider, we go straight to the source and bring you direct information, not information from secondary source.

We are everywhere to bring you fresh updates.

With InsideBeninCity.com, even as a first-timer, you'll visit Benin City like a local because we make sure we furnish you with every detail you require to visit our city very comfortably from how to get here, to places to sleep, what to do, places to shop, how to move around, tips and lots more.This Site will be a great guide before and during your visit.

As a native resident away from home, Benin city fan or enthusiast, you'll find this Site bringing you interesting updates and memories from Bcity. Have fun looking at places you've been and choose places you'd like to see when next you visit.

We'll do our best to keep the content beautiful, most informative, entertaining and enjoyable.




Plan Your Next Adventure with Our Information

Planning a trip to Benin City? Here’s everything you need to know!

  • Stay updated with the latest news about Benin City before you begin your journey.

  • Need help booking your flight? We've got all the airline and airport details covered.

  • Traveling by road? We'll help you find the safest transport companies.

  • Looking for a place to stay? Whether you want luxury or budget, we’ve got the best hotels for you.

  • Hungry? Check out some of the hottest restaurants in town with delicious food.

  • Moving around is easy with our guide to cab services in Benin City.

  • Want to go shopping? We help you find the best places to shop.

  • Discover exciting places to visit and cool things to see while you're here.

  • Interested in buying property? We’ll guide you to the most desirable real estate options.

  • Don’t miss out on the fun! Learn about upcoming events, festivals, and activities.

  • Coming to Benin City to study? Get all the info on schools and educational institutes.

  • Wondering what to do? We have plenty of ideas for you!

  • Want to know more about the local people and culture? We’ve got that too!

  • Be safe with our tips and advice for navigating the city.\

  • Need more information? We've got all the details you'll need!

Enjoy your time in Benin City!

InsideBeninCity.com gets you covered.

InsideBeninCity.com Provides a Bunch of Other Information


  • View markets in Benin City, their locations and the major wares you can find in each market. Find what you want  to buy and at the best price without any hassle.

  • Locate services with utmost ease.

  • View schools and review the ones most suitable for your kids or wards.

  • Locate estate agents with a click and find suitable accommodation.

  •  Learn about different areas of the city and get equipped with rightful information to make informed decision.

  • Get latest news, developments and happenings inside Benin City.

  • Using Sitewide

Meet The People

  • Feel Benin City from our platform where local residents connect.

  • Participate in community discussion on our platform for local residents; Meet with friends, make new friends.

  • View our photo journals of famous Benin sons and daughters.

  •  Get tit-bits about the people.

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Using InsideBeninCity is very simple and easy.

First, bookmark this site. This way it will be very easy for you to return.

If this is your first time on this site, please go here to start.

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Finally, we intend to use this site not only to sparkle your world with visible content on our pages...

But also at a deeper level to provide you benefits between the lines.

That's the service we owe you!

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