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Lome Travel Guide: Where to Stay and What to Do

Pace: relaxed Authentic Bustling Coastal Vibrant
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Busiest
Nov-Feb, Jul-Aug

Updated September 2026

Lome

About Lome

Grand Marché anchors Lomé, Togo’s coastal capital, where market life, beaches and cultural traditions shape the city.

November to February and July to August are well suited to a stay, with three to seven days covering the main sights; Lomé Centre keeps the Independence Monument, National Museum of Togo and Palais de Lomé close at hand.

Akodésséwa’s Marché des Féticheurs offers a window into local spiritual traditions, while Lomé Beach brings the coast into the city. French, Ewe and Kabyè are heard across markets and neighborhoods, alongside plates of akume, fufu and poisson braisé.

Where to stay

Hotels in Lome

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Places to stay in Lome

Best for

Ranked by verified guest score, then stars. Based on 210 of 265 hotels with verified data.

Best for families

Family rooms listed · 11 hotels qualify

  1. Marcelo Beach Club8.7/10 · 159 reviews · 3-star
  2. Résidence Hôtelière Océane8.7/10 · 62 reviews
  3. Hotel 2 Fevrier8.4/10 · 248 reviews · 5-star
  4. Airport INN Hotel8.2/10 · 53 reviews · 3-star
  5. Hotel Robinson Plage7.9/10 · 121 reviews · 3-star

Best for drivers

Free parking · 8 hotels qualify

  1. Hotel Riviera Ramatou Plage8.1/10 · 85 reviews
  2. Hôtel Sancta Maria7.8/10 · 85 reviews · 4-star
  3. Hotel Ambassadors7.5/10 · 58 reviews · 3-star
  4. Hotel Aurore Lomé7.3/10 · 83 reviews · 3-star
  5. Hôtel Sarakawa7.2/10 · 61 reviews · 4-star

Best for a pool

Swimming pool listed · 8 hotels qualify

  1. Hotel du Golfe7.8/10 · 69 reviews · 4-star
  2. ONOMO Hotel Lomé7.5/10 · 261 reviews
  3. Hotel Napoleon Lagune7.0/10 · 55 reviews · 3-star

Lome at a glance

Check-in / check-out
3:00 PM / 11:00 AM
Free parking
145 of 147 hotels (99%)
Pool
31 of 210 hotels
Climate
Tropical
Languages
French, Ewe and Kabyè
Local currency
XOF (XOF)
Local time
(GMT+0)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
2 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Lomé Centre
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Small amounts appreciated

History, culture and food in Lome

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 40 · Moderate

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Akume Fufu Poisson Braisé Brochettes

Hotel facts in Lome

Based on 210 of 265 hotels with verified data.

Hotels that listHotelsShare
Free parkingof hotels with verified parking145 of 14799%
Swimming pool31 of 21015%
24-hour front desk55 of 21026%
Facilities for disabled guests13 of 2106%
Family rooms24 of 21011%
Breakfast availablefree or paid depends on the rate1 of 2100%
Kitchen or kitchenette12 of 2106%
Airport shuttle17 free57 of 21027%

Pools and room sizes by star rating

StarsPoolStandard room
2-star3 of 820 m²usually 18 m²–25 m² · 6 hotels
3-star5 of 2925 m²usually 20 m²–30 m² · 22 hotels
4-star12 of 2726 m²usually 23 m²–32 m² · 9 hotels

When to visit Lome

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: December Busiest: Nov-Feb, Jul-Aug
  1. Jan
    53

    Liberation Day

  2. Feb
    50

    Beach weather (sea 28°C)

  3. Mar
    36

    Hot, humid

  4. Apr
    39

    Independence Day

  5. May
    0

    Often avoided: heavier rain and possible travel disruption

  6. Jun
    0

    Often avoided: heavier rain and possible travel disruption

  7. Jul
    32

    Rains lessen, cooler

  8. Aug
    35

    Assumption Day

  9. Sep
    32

    Rainy season returns

  10. Oct
    4

    Often avoided: heavier rain and possible travel disruption

  11. Nov
    50

    Beach weather (sea 28°C)

  12. Dec
    60

    Christmas Day

Things to do in Lome

6 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

2 places

Grand Marché

Lomé Centre 2.5 hours

Outdoors

Marché des Féticheurs (Fetish Market)

Akodésséwa 1.5 hours

Outdoors

Best in the afternoon

3 places

Lomé Beach

Coastal 3 hours

Outdoors Good for children

National Museum of Togo

Lomé Centre 1.5 hours

Indoors Good for children

Palais de Lomé

Lomé Centre 2 hours

Indoors Good for children

Any time of day

1 place

Independence Monument

Lomé Centre 30 min

Outdoors Good for children

Lome itineraries, day by day

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3 Days in Lome — First-Timer Highlights
First-timer highlights

3 Days in Lome — First-Timer Highlights

3 days14 stops

Discover the vibrant markets, rich history, and captivating culture of Togo's coastal capital.

Things to book

Tours and activities in Lome

Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.

Before you go to Lome

Our own ratings and notes on eating out, signature experiences, who the city suits and planning ahead.

Eating out

Akume 95 · Outstanding
Fufu 87 · Outstanding
Poisson Braisé 78 · Very good
Brochettes 70 · Good

Signature experiences

Independence Monument 95 · Outstanding
Grand Marché 90 · Outstanding
Marché Des Féticheurs (Fetish Market) 85 · Outstanding
Lomé Beach 80 · Very good
National Museum Of Togo 75 · Very good
Palais De Lomé 70 · Good

Who it suits

Solo 95 · Outstanding
Friends 89 · Outstanding
Budget 83 · Very good
Culture 76 · Very good
Adventure 70 · Good

Planning tips

Bargain politely for goods in markets. 95 · Outstanding
Utilize shared taxis or moto-taxis for local transport. 83 · Very good
Stay hydrated and protect yourself from the sun. 70 · Good

Ratings and recommendations are curated from local travel data.

Getaways from Lome

Places people from Lome travel to, from our own travel research.

Frequently asked questions about Lome

How many places to stay are there in Lome?

There are 260+ hotels, apartments and other places to stay in Lome. They include 46 hotels and 150+ apartments.

When is the peak season in Lome?

The peak season in Lome is Nov-Feb, Jul-Aug.

Which area is a good base in Lome?

The travel guide suggests staying in Lomé Centre when visiting Lome.

How many hotels in Lome have free parking?

145 of the 147 hotels in Lome with verified parking details list free parking (99%). 1 charge for parking.

What is the usual check-in time at hotels in Lome?

3:00 PM at 79 of the 186 hotels with a verified check-in time. The next most common time is 2:00 PM (28 hotels).

What time is check-out at hotels in Lome?

11:00 AM at 79 of 195 hotels with a verified check-out time; 12:00 PM at 55.

How many hotels in Lome have a pool?

31 of 210 hotels with verified data list a swimming pool.