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Budget Accommodation in Kigali
Kigali is a vibrant tourist destination known for its modern development, natural beauty, and a gateway to national parks like Volcanoes National Park, plus attractions which include a modern convention Centre, the solemn Kigali genocide memorial, Inema arts Centre, and not to mention adventurous activities like mountain gorilla trekking. In Kigali, there is a wide range of accommodation, from luxurious hotels, serviced apartments, to mid-range facilities, down to budget-friendly hotels, including guest houses. However, in this blog, we will explore some of the budget accommodations in Kigali.
Step Town Hotel
This hotel is located near the city centre of Kigali, near Saint Famile church, Kiyovu Muhima, providing accommodation with modern facilities, including wireless internet, DSTV, satellite dish, bathrooms, mini-bar, and a restaurant serving both western and African cuisines, where you enjoy a refreshing and secure area with the best views of the city.
Five to Five Hotel
It’s regarded as a three-star hotel located in the neighbourhood of Remera Amahoro Stadium near Kigali International Airport, Rwanda, offering both budget-friendly and luxurious experiences in accommodation and cuisine to the citizens and travellers all over the world.
Park Inn by Radisson Kigali
Park Inn is located in the city centre of Kigali, Rwanda, easily reachable of government buildings like the Presidential Palace, Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, just 12 kilometres away from Kigali International Airport, giving access to airport shuttles and the capital city.
Onomo Hotel Kigali
This hotel is located in the Nyarugenge district, a few minutes from the city centre of Kigali and a drive of eight kilometres from Kigali International Airport, giving attractive views of Kiyovu valley. Onomo hotel comprises 109 comfort rooms and 10 suites with kitchenettes separate from lounge areas offering different amenities like wi-fi access, separate showers and toilets, flat screen TV, and DSTV.
5 Swiss Hotel
5 Swiss Hotel is one of the newest accommodation facilities in Kigali, offering a secure and peaceful area with a breathtaking view over the hills of Kigali, Rwanda.
2000 Hotel
This is the highest accommodation facility in the city centre of Kigali, completed in 2015, and it’s a few minutes away from Kigali International Airport, surrounded by entertainment centres, business buildings, and shopping arcades. The 2000 hotel comprises 105 rooms and suites, situated where you can view the “thousand hills” in Rwanda.
The Manor Hotel
The Manor Hotel has a magnificent décor and great interior design of the lobby that welcomes you to an experience to remember with different amenities like wi-fi, LCD TV, broadband, and mini bar. It has three restaurants, a rooftop bar, a fitness centre, sauna, steam room, swimming pool for wellness and fitness, and two meeting rooms and event rooms.
Gloria Hotel
This hotel is ideally located in the heart of downtown Kigali in serving for the last 34 years, maintaining a good reputation and friendly staff that work 24/7, making your stay in Kigali perfect.
Hotel Chez Lando
It is located at heart of bustling Remera in Kigali few steps from Convention Center, Amahoro National Stadium, Kigali Arena representing the essence of a homely, green, hospitable and family friendly space with 103 rooms comprising 18 pavilion rooms, 40 bungalow rooms, 42 new block rooms, one suite, 2 VIP rooms and two meeting rooms giving a home away from home.
Lebanon Hotel
This is a new cosy hotel in Kigali located 10 minutes away from Kigali International Airport, offering modern accommodations for tourists and business travellers, facilities like conference halls, restaurant, sauna, swimming pool, plus massage services.
For visitors planning a luxury stay in Kigali, the city boasts a variety of accommodation facilities, including mid-range and luxury, aiming at comfort and a peaceful stay in Rwanda. Some of these include;
Four Points by Sheraton Kigali
Experience Rwanda’s capital city from Four Points by Sheraton Kigali, which is a four-star hotel comprising 154 modern rooms and suites offering amenities like Flat-screen TVs, floor-ceiling windows, and high-speed internet access.
Kigali Serena Hotel
This hotel is the ambassadorial and commercial heart of Rwanda, situated in the central Kigali, featuring an executive lounge and bar, Milimani restaurant that is styled to offer a classically elegant interior overlooking the verdant tropical gardens.
Kigali Marriott Hotel
Marriott Hotel is a five-star hotel in Kigali situated in the heart of Rwanda, offering impeccable services along desirable KN3 Avenue in the city Centre near the financial district and Kigali City Hall.
Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali
This Convention Centre is located 2 kilometres from several government embassies, such as the British High Commission, the Parliament, and the Supreme Court. It’s situated in an office park with the Kigali Convention Centre just 5 minutes from the city centre, comprising rooms that can host over 5,000 delegates.
Grand Legacy Hotel
This hotel has over 43 modern rooms, and all rooms come with modern technology. It hosts two restaurants and various conference room options, providing a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. It is situated a few minutes away from the Kigali International Airport.
The Retreat
It is found in Kigali’s quiet Kiyovu neighbourhood and known to be Rwanda’s first eco-conscious luxury hotel designed with modern luxury, placing wellness, sustainability, and community at the heart of every stay, plus a serene base from which tourists explore the capital’s cultural landmarks.
Governor’s Residence
A secret hideaway for all those who would wish to experience Kigali City in complete privacy and freedom.
Things to do in Kigali
As you visit Kigali, there are different things to do in terms of exploring and experiencing. These include safaris, city tours, private sightseeing, cooking classes, flea and street markets, Kigali E-Bike, craft making experiences, traditional coffee experience, Kigali motorbike tours, Akagera National Park game drive, Kigali walking tours, coffee master classes, gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, Kigali Night out tour, Kigali’s Art tour, Mount Kigali hike and ziplining, Nyungwe canopy walk, Akagera wildlife safari, Bisoke hike safari, Kivu lake adventure among others.
Kigali is more than just a city; it’s a story of resilience, culture, and everyday life unfolding in the heart of Rwanda; therefore, as you choose your type of accommodation, whether budget-friendly or mid-range, or luxury, a variety is on the plate.
