About Kano
Kano is one of Nigeria's major cities, home to around 4,910,000 people.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Experiences
Things to do in Kano
1
Kurmi market
2
Gidan Makama Museum
3
Gidan Dan Hausa Museum and Kano State Cultural Centre
4
Sani Abacha Stadium
5
Great Mosque of Kano
6
Kano Zoo
7
Dalla Hill
8
Emir's Palace
Budget travel
Free things to do in Kano
Kurmi market
Great Mosque of Kano
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Kurmi market
- Visit Gidan Makama Museum
- Visit Gidan Dan Hausa Museum and Kano State Cultural Centre
- Eat at Falamanki
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Sani Abacha Stadium
- Visit Great Mosque of Kano
- Visit Kano Zoo
- Eat at Palace Restaurant
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Dalla Hill
- Visit Emir's Palace
- Visit Roxy Amusement Park
- Eat at Lebanon Club
Where to eat
Falamanki
Palace Restaurant
Lebanon Club
Gusto Restaurant
Cilantro Restaurant & Lounge
Meenas Restaurant
Cilantro Tahir Restaurant
Bob's Restaurant
Where to stay
- Chilla Luxury and Suites
- Prince Hotel
- Tahir Guest Palace
- Royal Tropicana Hotel
Shopping
- Ado Bayero Mall
- Jifatu supermarket
- Kano City Supermarket
- Zango supermarket
- Abu sabir-Store
- Sahad store
Nightlife
- FAAN club Kano
- Mama Oghale Tavern
- Eddie King Burger
Museums & culture
- Gidan Makama Museum
- Gidan Dan Hausa Museum and Kano State Cultural Centre
- Great Mosque of Kano
- Emir's Palace
In pictures
Kano gallery
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