Kigali hotels

Top tips for finding the perfect Kigali hotel

• If you are flying into Kigali International Airport you will need to search for hotels in Kigali near the airport. Martin Aviator Motel is a short walk from the airport and offers a complimentary shuttle service to the airport for guests. Kigali Airport Hotel is also convenient for air passengers and just over half a mile away.
• For five-star hotels in Kigali, check in at the Kigali Marriott Hotel where they offer free fitness classes to guests, as well as access to a spa, outdoor pool and an Italian restaurant. Further afield, Kigali Serena Hotel offers guests two international restaurants that overlook the outdoor pool, plus use of a spa with a gym, and a lounge with a piano bar.
• If you’re looking for hotels in Kigali city center, then 2000 Hotel is in the heart of Kigali and the highest hotel in the city and a two-minute walk from Kigali City Tower. Also, in Downtown Kigali and set on a hill is Urban by CityBlue, or you could stay at Hotel Des Mille Collines which offers garden and hill views.
• Bringing the family on your trip? There are several family-friendly hotels in Kigali that cater for children, including Tea House Kigali which offers a kid’s pool and a babysitting service. The Manor Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and can provide family rooms.
• For cheap hotels in Kigali, consider staying in a hostel or inn. Backpackers will love Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel, located near the center of Kigali in Kimihurura. It offers private rooms, dormitories and camping, plus hot showers and catering. Located in the city center, 5 Swiss Hotel offers budget accommodation and is also close to the Gorilla Statue.