Kigali hotels
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Low season | June | Cheapest month to stay with an average 87% drop in price. |
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High season | May | Most expensive month to stay with an average 608% rise in price. |
Average price (weeknight) | R1 463 | Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks. |
Average price (weekend night) | R1 330 | Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks. |
When to book a hotel in Kigali
Top tips for finding perfect Kigali hotel deals
- If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Kigali, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Kigali in June and February.
- Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Kigali if you stay on a Friday. The opposite is true for, Wednesday, which is usually the most expensive day.
- Book at least 71 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Kigali accommodation.
- How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Kigali for 2 days.
- 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.
FAQs when booking a hotel in Kigali
Hotels are safe environments for travellers as long as they properly implement sanitary measures in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). However, we recommend getting in touch with the local authorities regarding safety procedures for hotels in Kigali. For more advice, please view our information page on what to know about coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel.
The average price of a double room in Kigali is R1 173 per night. In the last 3 days, KAYAK found great deals as cheap as R177 per night.
Golf Hills Residence Hotel has access to Kigali Golf Course, which is 1.8 miles away. Located in Nyarutarama and adjacent to Kigali’s only Golf Course, Hotel Villa Portofino is a mile from the golf course.
Centrally located Park Inn by Radisson offers a wealth of health and wellness services, including a swimming pool, spa, hair and nail salon and fitness center. Also, in the city center, the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center offers guests an outdoor spa, multi-purpose fitness center and the Spa by Amani.
With 5-stars, The Retreat is a luxury boutique, eco-friendly solar powered resort that features locally crafted sustainable teak wood furniture. On-site Fusion Restaurant combines international cuisine with local Rwandan flavors, while guests can also make use of the two outdoor pools, gym and take part in yoga classes.
Well located for sightseeing, the 3-star Legend Hotel is just under a mile from the memorial, which is a tribute to victims of the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The hotel offers a restaurant as well as a lounge and bar. A mile from the memorial is Mama Rwanda Youth Hostel, which has an on-site fitness center, playground and children’s club.
After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighbourhood, which allows you to pick the central Kigali districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Kigali city centre
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