Hotels in Kigali, Rwanda: Where to Stay in the Capital
Kigali is clean, safe and compact, with hotels across all budgets.
Kigali is a base for visitors combining Uganda and Rwanda, or flying into Kigali for gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. Hotels cluster around Kiyovu, Kimihurura and Nyarutarama.
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At a glance
- Areas: Kiyovu, Kimihurura, Nyarutarama
- Known hotels: Serena, Mille Collines, Marriott, Radisson
- From the airport: About 30 minutes
- Gorillas: Volcanoes NP, about 2 to 3 hours
Places to Stay
- Kigali Serena Hotel: a five-star hotel
- Hotel des Mille Collines: a well-known city hotel
- Kigali Marriott Hotel: a business hotel
- Radisson Blu Hotel and Convention Centre: a hotel beside the convention centre
Choosing Where to Stay
- Allow time for the transfer to the volcanoes.
- Combine with Akagera or Nyungwe.
Book With Your Safari
See also our lodges and camps guide and UWA accommodation and campsites.
We can book your stay together with your safari. Tell us your dates and budget.
Related Tours, Guides and Resources
- Ameera Africa Safaris homepage: Uganda safaris, tours and holidays
- Uganda safari packages
- Uganda travel guide
- How to book a Uganda safari
- Plan your safari with our team
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