Single Room
- One double bed
- Air conditioning, private bathroom, hot water
- Satellite TV, free wifi
19 000 F per night
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Hôtel Le Prince — central Cotonou, Tokpa Hoho
A family-run hotel with 18 air-conditioned rooms, a fifteen-minute walk from Dantokpa market. Clean, safe, well located — and among the cheapest in central Cotonou.
From 19,000 F a nightReception open 24 hours · Check-out until 1 pm
What our guests say
Four things come up again and again in seven years of reviews. They are the ones we do not compromise on.
Right in the centre
A fifteen-minute walk from Dantokpa. Banks, ATMs and supermarkets all within walking distance — no taxi needed.
24-hour security
A guard on duty day and night, at reception and on the street in front of the hotel.
Air conditioning and hot water
Every room is air-conditioned, with a private bathroom, hot water and free wifi that actually works.
The welcome
It is the word that comes up most often in our reviews. A small team, present, who know the city.
Our rooms and rates
Eighteen rooms in four categories. All air-conditioned, with a private bathroom, hot water, satellite television and free wifi.
Standard Room
- One large bed, more spacious
- Air conditioning, private bathroom, hot water
- Satellite TV, free wifi, fridge
23 800 F per night
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Twin Room
- Two separate beds — for two travellers who would rather not share a bed
- Air conditioning, private bathroom, hot water
- Satellite TV, free wifi, fridge
28 050 F per night
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Mini-Suite
- Our largest room, with a sitting area
- Air conditioning, private bathroom, hot water
- Satellite TV, free wifi, fridge
35 000 F per night
See the Mini-SuitePrices in CFA francs, per room per night. Breakfast is not included — it is served here from 3,000 F. The airport shuttle costs 5,000 F. Street parking in front of the hotel is free and watched around the clock. Payment by Mobile Money or bank card. For a stay of several weeks, call us: we can look at a monthly rate.
Book
Pick your dates: we show you straight away which rooms are free and the exact price.
Where we are, and how to get here
Carré 21 face CM, Tokpa Hoho district, Cotonou. Right in the centre — everything is within walking distance.
- Dantokpa market 15 min walk
- Banks and ATMs on foot
- Supermarkets on foot
- City centre and Ganhi 10 min
- Cardinal Bernardin Gantin Airport 15 min by car
- Palais des Congrès 15 min
What to know before you come. This is a modest, family-run hotel — we are not promising you four stars. There is no garage: you park on the street in front of the hotel, watched by the guard on duty around the clock. In return, you are in the heart of Cotonou for the price of a room on the outskirts.
Guest reviews
3.8
from 68 Google reviews
“A great hotel, perfectly comfortable. Warm and engaging welcome. I recommend it.”
“Wonderful place in Cotonou, close to Dantokpa market.”
“Clean rooms, affordable price. Good service. I would highly recommend it if you are staying in Cotonou.”
The restaurant and bar
Open on site, for hotel guests and neighbourhood regulars alike.
Beninese cooking and fish dishes. Red carp and tamarind juice are what people order most.
Breakfast is served every morning from 3,000 F. It is not included in the room rate — we would rather say so plainly than add it to your bill at the end.
Frequently asked questions
What time do I have to check out?
A night ends at 1 pm. That is later than most hotels in Cotonou — you have the morning ahead of you.
Is breakfast included?
No. It is served on site from 3,000 F, and you are free to take it or not.
Do you offer an airport shuttle?
Yes, on request, for 5,000 F. Cardinal Bernardin Gantin Airport is about 15 minutes away. Let us know your arrival time on WhatsApp.
Is there parking?
There is no enclosed garage. You park on the street in front of the hotel, free of charge, watched by the guard on duty around the clock.
How can I pay?
We accept Mobile Money (MTN and Moov) and bank cards.
Is reception open at night?
Yes, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. You can arrive at any hour — just tell us in advance.
Does the wifi actually work?
Yes, it is free and available in every room. Our guests mention it regularly in their reviews.
Are you a hotel or a guest house?
Either word works. We are a small, family-run budget hotel: the comfort of a hotel — air-conditioned room, private bathroom, hot water, reception open day and night — at guest-house prices. We do not claim to be a four-star, and nobody is disappointed on arrival.
How much is a room?
From 19,000 F to 35,000 F a night depending on the category, breakfast extra. These are among the lowest rates in central Cotonou for an air-conditioned room with a private bathroom.
Do you take long stays?
Yes. Students, work assignments, building projects, families passing through: we regularly host guests for several weeks. Call us and we can look at a monthly rate.
How far are you from the airport?
Cardinal Bernardin Gantin airport, in Cadjehoun, is about 15 minutes by car. We offer a shuttle for 5,000 F on request.