Hostels in KADUNA, NIGERIA
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About KADUNA
City of Kaduna – The Nigerian Coty of Crocodiles
Kaduna translates to ‘crocodile’ and the name rightly justifies the presence of crocodiles in this Nigerian city. Located on the River Kaduna, the city is the capital of the Kaduna state and has emerged as an important trade and transportation centre. Also it is a popular travel destination among the tourists and has various interesting sites worth visiting.
Accommodation Options
Kaduna luxury and budget hotels are among the most preferred accommodation options in the city. The hotels located on the Waff Road and near the Ahmadu Bello Way are among the safe accommodation options for the tourists. Some of the facilities at these accommodations include internet access and excellent food service. Kaduna also has a lot of budget accommodation options like hostels accommodation, guesthouse and bed and breakfast.
People in Kaduna speak Hausa. English is also spoken and understood by the city residents.
History
Kaduna doesn’t have a long history as it was established by the British in the year 1913. Soon it became the capital of the country’s Northern Region that consisted of Zaria and Katsina provinces. In 1967, Kaduna became the capital of the North-Central States which ultimately changed its name to Kaduna state in 1976. The city recently witnessed the religious tension between the Muslims and the Christians.
Popular Places
General Usman Katsina Gate, also known as Gamji Gate, is among the most popular places of Kaduna. Known for its natural landscape and crocodiles, the park features a number of bars, restaurants, swimming pool and a zoo. Kaduna River Garden is another famous site that attracts the city visitors. The garden has the old iron footbridge and a swimming pool as its main attractions.
Lord Lugard Hall located near to the Murtalla Square was built in 1914 and is counted among the popular sites of Kaduna. Kajuru Castle and Emir of Zaria Palace are other attractions near the city.
Getting Around
Kaduna is connected to various other cities through railways lines. For local transportation, the tourists rely upon bus services and taxi cabs. Professional guide services help tourists to easily get around the city.
Places of Entertainment
Kaduna has a number of venues for the sports lovers. The city accommodates a large racecourse, a golf club, a polo field and a tennis club. Various nightclubs, bars and restaurants located in the city offer exciting nightlife. The open air pop concerts are organized at the Gamji Gate throughout the year. Pottery is the most popular category of items purchased by tourists in the city’s market.
Currency
Kaduna has Nigerian Naira as its official currency. The coins are available as 50 kobo and 1 & 2 naira and banknotes as 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 & 1000 naira. Currency exchange rates can be learnt from the online news and updates.
Kaduna translates to ‘crocodile’ and the name rightly justifies the presence of crocodiles in this Nigerian city. Located on the River Kaduna, the city is the capital of the Kaduna state and has emerged as an important trade and transportation centre. Also it is a popular travel destination among the tourists and has various interesting sites worth visiting.
Accommodation Options
Kaduna luxury and budget hotels are among the most preferred accommodation options in the city. The hotels located on the Waff Road and near the Ahmadu Bello Way are among the safe accommodation options for the tourists. Some of the facilities at these accommodations include internet access and excellent food service. Kaduna also has a lot of budget accommodation options like hostels accommodation, guesthouse and bed and breakfast.
People in Kaduna speak Hausa. English is also spoken and understood by the city residents.
History
Kaduna doesn’t have a long history as it was established by the British in the year 1913. Soon it became the capital of the country’s Northern Region that consisted of Zaria and Katsina provinces. In 1967, Kaduna became the capital of the North-Central States which ultimately changed its name to Kaduna state in 1976. The city recently witnessed the religious tension between the Muslims and the Christians.
Popular Places
General Usman Katsina Gate, also known as Gamji Gate, is among the most popular places of Kaduna. Known for its natural landscape and crocodiles, the park features a number of bars, restaurants, swimming pool and a zoo. Kaduna River Garden is another famous site that attracts the city visitors. The garden has the old iron footbridge and a swimming pool as its main attractions.
Lord Lugard Hall located near to the Murtalla Square was built in 1914 and is counted among the popular sites of Kaduna. Kajuru Castle and Emir of Zaria Palace are other attractions near the city.
Getting Around
Kaduna is connected to various other cities through railways lines. For local transportation, the tourists rely upon bus services and taxi cabs. Professional guide services help tourists to easily get around the city.
Places of Entertainment
Kaduna has a number of venues for the sports lovers. The city accommodates a large racecourse, a golf club, a polo field and a tennis club. Various nightclubs, bars and restaurants located in the city offer exciting nightlife. The open air pop concerts are organized at the Gamji Gate throughout the year. Pottery is the most popular category of items purchased by tourists in the city’s market.
Currency
Kaduna has Nigerian Naira as its official currency. The coins are available as 50 kobo and 1 & 2 naira and banknotes as 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 & 1000 naira. Currency exchange rates can be learnt from the online news and updates.
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