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Best Hotels in Kigali (2026)

Where you stay in Kigali depends on how you plan to spend your time. The city centre in Nyarugenge has the large international hotels, including the five-star Kigali Serena Hotel and Kigali Marriott Hotel on KN 3 Avenue, both with pools, spas and several restaurants. ONOMO Hotel Kigali, on KN 1 Avenue, is a good mid-range choice with a terrace infinity pool. The historic Hôtel des Mille Collines, where 1,268 people took refuge in 1994, is within walking distance of the centre.

Kiyovu is the most pleasant area for a quieter stay, with tree-lined streets, good cafés and restaurants and small hotels such as Heaven Boutique Hotel, which has a saltwater pool, yoga deck and restaurant on site. Remera and the airport road suit late arrivals and early departures; Zaria Court there combines a four-star hotel with sports facilities and a rooftop lounge. Book well ahead when major conferences are on at the Kigali Convention Centre, as rooms across the city fill quickly, and ask about airport transfers when you book.

6 places · Updated November 12, 2026

Our top 3 hotels in Kigali

  1. Kigali Serena Hotel Luxury hotel, City centreA five-star hotel on KN 3 Avenue with 148 rooms and 25 suites, an 18-metre pool, a Moroccan-style spa and two restaurants, minutes from the business district.
  2. Kigali Marriott Hotel Luxury hotel, NyarugengeA five-star Marriott on KN 3 Avenue with an outdoor pool, Saray Spa, Italian restaurant, all-day dining and a terrace bar, about 11km from the airport.
  3. Hôtel des Mille Collines Historic hotel, City centreKigali's historic grand hotel, opened in 1973, where 1,268 people took refuge during the 1994 genocide, with a large pool near the city centre.