Let’s be honest: Lagos looks extra fine when the sun is out. Whether you’re chasing golden hour, curating your soft life aesthetic, or just trying to impress your fans, the city has some really amazing spots that offer everything from vacation vibes to main character energy.
Here are 6 outdoor spots in Lagos that deliver on sunlight, scenery, and serious Instagram potential. So get out there and pose!
1. Hans and Rene
Budget: N5,000
Location: 1A Ozumba Mbadiwe Ave, Victoria Island.
This store is located inside the Radisson Blu compound, and the ambience? cozy, clean, and beautifully set up, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The staff were friendly and attentive, making the visit even more enjoyable.
Gram Tip: Be civil and at least buy something before snapping away..
2. MAD House
Budget: Free Entry
Location: Lagoon Front, Oduduwa Drive, University Of Lagos, Lagos.
This creative space exhibits art in a casual, open-air setting that just works. There’s always something happening—art exhibitions, pop-ups, open mics, or just people lounging. It’s low-key, artsy, and a very beautiful spot.
Gram Tip: The colourful walls and rooftop views of the Lagos Lagoon make it easy to grab that effortlessly cool photo.
3. Bogobiri House
Budget: Free Entry
Location: 9 Maitama Sule St, Ikoyi.
From the wooden interiors to the afrocentric art lining the walls, every corner of this boutique hotel and cultural hub is giving texture, colour, and character. Whether you’re catching a live band, sipping palm wine, or wandering the back garden, it’s impossible not to look good here.
Gram Tip: Pull out your best earthy-toned outfit.
4. John Randle Centre
Budget: N5,000
Location: Onikan Roundabout, Lagos Island.
The John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History is what happens when art, architecture, and good lighting agree to collaborate. With its open-air design, palm-lined walkways, water features, and scenic terraces, it’s the kind of place where you can serve looks and soft life while learning something new..
Gram Tip: Head to the rooftop garden, the amphitheatre space, or take a full-body shot by the geometric concrete walls.
5. Freedom Park
Budget: N2000
Location: 1 Hospital Road, Lagos Island.
Once a colonial-era prison, now a vibrant cultural hub. Freedom Park is one of those places that holds Lagos’ history and still knows how to party. The wide-open courtyard, murals, and historic architecture give your photos an artsy, timeless feel. It’s especially photogenic during events or when the light hits just right in the late afternoon.
Gram Tip: Go during golden hour and frame your shot near the old cell blocks or the garden walkway, instant vintage Lagos energy.
6. Holy Cross Cathedral
Budget: Free
Location: St. Nicholas Building, 57 Campbell Street, Lagos Island.
Holy Cross Cathedral is one of those timeless spots in Lagos. With its timeless, arched doorways and colonial charm, it’s a peaceful break from the chaos around it. You don’t even have to be attending mass to appreciate how serene—and frankly, photogenic—it is.
Gram Tip: Pull up in something flowy and stand by the front entrance or the courtyard arches for major cinematic energy.
