Must-Visit: Best 10 Places to Have Fun time or Hang Out in Ilorin

Kwara State’s capital city, Ilorin, is situated in western Nigeria. Ilorin, according to research has a population of more than 777, 667 people, making it the seventh-largest city in Nigeria.

Kwara State is home to one of the tallest waterfalls in Africa, known as Owu Waterfall. However, this article is not about Kwara State, but basically about the best and most exciting places to hang out in Ilorin.

Ilorin has received a lot of criticism for being dull and dry, but regardless of how uninteresting it has been described, there are many fascinating and adventurous places to visit in Ilorin that are still unknown to both the locals and tourists.

The fantastic sites to visit in Ilorin will be learned about and explored in this post.

The lists of top and amazing places to see in Ilorin that are provided below are not prioritized or arranged in any particular order.

#1. Diamond Park

If you’re looking for a peaceful and enjoyable location to utilize as a playground for your children or a gathering place for friends and family, Diamond Park is the perfect option.

Diamond Park is children and adult playground located at Plot 2, New Yidi Road, Irewolede, Ilorin. Diamond Park offers a variety of entertaining activities, such as horseback riding, family games, a 7D movie theater, a UFO ride, carousels, live music, and ferris wheels. Indoor games and Outdoor games are all available as well.

You can not go wrong when you visit Diamond Kiddies Park. Be prepared for an adventure when you visit Diamond Kiddies Park.

Diamond Park is opened Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m

Photos of Diamond Park, Ilorin

Ferris Wheel

Playground for kids at Diamond Park

Horse Ride

UFO Ride

#2. Sobi Hills

The tallest hill in Ilorin, Kwara State, is known as Sobi Hills, and it is one of the best spots to visit in Ilorin whether you enjoy hiking or simply enjoy the views from the top of mountains.  Everyone who loves the outdoors will enjoy the natural scenery at Sobi Hills.

According to research, Ilorin can be seen from the top of the hill. From the bottom of the hill, a white line runs to the top of the hill; if you follow it gently, you will be able to get there without any trouble.

The hills are a gathering place for worshippers of various faiths; you can see Christians, Muslims, and traditionalists there.

Due to the intense sun that emerges in the afternoon, the best times to visit Sobi Hills are either early in the morning or late in the day.

Sobi Hills is located along Akerebiata, Sobi road, before Sobi Barracks, Ilorin

Photos of Sobi Hills, Ilorin

White line that leads to Sobi Hills

The Sobi Hills

#3. Bovina View Hotel

Bovina Hotel is one of the top prominent hotel in the city of Ilorin. It is located at New Yidi road, opposite Tuyil Pharmaceutical Limited. Bovina hotel has a 2000 capacity Multipurpose hall for events and conferences. It has a standard swimming pool area, as well as a standard dining and restaurant where local and intrnational cuisines are made available to guests.

It provides guests with a clean, cozy place to stay. The accommodations come equipped with air conditioning, a comfortable bed, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. The bathrooms in the Presidential and Diplomatic suites are exquisite.

Additionally, it offers laundry, airport transportation, car rental, 24-hour front desk, and room services.

It also has a cool environment and definitely one of the best places in Ilorin to hang out.

For more information, visit  /bovinaviewhotel.com/ and follow @bovinaview_ltd on Instagram.

Photos of Bovina View Hotel, Ilorin

Swimming Pool Area at Bovina Hotel

Hotel Room at Bovina Hotel

#4. Cupid’s Lounge

Cupid’s lounge is a great spot to unwind, take great selfies, and have a nice time with friends and loved ones. It’s a place for hangouts, photoshoots, and small gatherings like birthdays, bridal showers, meetings, and surprise proposal proposals.

Cupid’s Lounge is located at Shop 40, Fate Road, Ilorin, across from the NNPC Filling Station. On Instagram, look for @cupidslounge_.Pictures from Cupid’s Lounge

Photos of Cupid’s Lounge, Ilorin

Interior View

Interior View

Images from a bridal shower at Cupid’s Lounge

Image source: @cupidslounge_on Instagram 

#5. University of Ilorin Lakeside and Dam

Unilorin Dam is a resort center located in the University of Ilorin. The Dam is a great place for gatherings with friends and family, business meetings, photo shoots, events, and getaways from the bustle of the city.

Using a life jacket, you can also take a canoe ride on the dam. It is one of the best places to hang out in Ilorin.

Photos of Unilorin Dam

Canoe ride at Unilorin Dam

A View of the Dam

#6. Viva Cinema Ilorin

Viva Cinema Ilorin provides an exceptional cinematic experience to all of its customers.

Customers can watch Nollywood, Hollywood, and Bollywood blockbuster movies at the theater, which is located at The Palms Shopping Mall, Fate Road, Ilorin, Kwara State.

To find out what movies are being shown on a daily basis, go to https://vivacinemas.com/cinemas/ilorin/

Picture of the inside view of the Cinema

#7. Dominos Pizza Ilorin

Dominos Pizza Ilorin opened in 2019 and is located in shop 1 & 2, Kwara Mall, Plot 1 Fate Road, Ilorin. It is open Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Pizza from Dominos

#8. Succoth Valley Garden

This is a fantastic location with stunning landscapes and views. It’s a fantastic spot for family gatherings, parties, or simply relaxing with your partner in a calm setting. The tranquil atmosphere is a wonderful sight to behold. It’s ideal for leisure and a family break, as well as a picnic with family or friends.

Photos from Succouth Garden

Pictures from a Picnic at Succouth Garden

Views from Succouth Garden

#9. Unilorin Zoo

Unilorin Zoo is another excellent destination to see before leaving Ilorin if you are a first-time visitor to the city.

The only standard zoo in Kwara state, the Unilorin zoological garden, is a wonderful location to visit in Ilorin. The zoo has a large number of tropical animals. Gazelles, lions, eagles, foxes, giraffes, crocodiles, and other species are among them. There is a little admission fee to pay to enter the place. It contains a variety store, giving the zoo a great area to picnic and appreciate nature.

The Unilorin Zoo is located close to the University of Ilorin Main Gate

Photos from Unilorin Zoo

#10. Kwara Mall

This is one of the most interesting sites to visit in Ilorin. If you are visiting Ilorin and need to buy some things, the Palms is the greatest shopping mall to go to. This is the town’s only one-stop-shop, and it’s at a great location, at Fate road. At the palms mall, there are wide range of activities to pick from, which includes a restaurant, a male and female salon, makeup, movies, photography studios, free parking, and a secure environment. There is also an ATM machine as well at the mall.

You can go grocery shopping, eat KFC, see a movie, and even get ice cream.

Shoprite is located in the mall, which is fantastic. Many merchandise products for both local and foreign guests can be found in the supermarket.

Parking Space at Kwara Mall