Hotel
Kampala Serena Hotel
Five-star hotel on Kintu Road with 186 rooms and suites set in 17 acres of gardens and water features, with a spa, pools and several restaurants.
Hilton Garden Inn Kampala
Modern 96-room Hilton Garden Inn on Kira Road, opened in 2019 opposite the British High Commission, with an outdoor pool, fitness centre and free parking.
At a glance
- Type
- International mid-range hotel
- Area
- Kitante, Kira Road, Kampala, Uganda
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- hilton.com
Good to know
- 96 rooms
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness centre
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Restaurant and bar
- Meeting rooms
Why we recommend it
Hilton Garden Inn Kampala opened in May 2019 on Kira Road, opposite the British High Commission, and brought an international brand to the north side of central Kampala. The hotel was built and is managed by the Alibhai family. It has 96 rooms in a purpose-built block and is aimed at business travellers and visitors who want a reliable, modern hotel with predictable standards.
Rooms come as king, queen and twin configurations, each with a lounge area and a work desk. Wi-Fi is free throughout, including in rooms and the lobby, and check-in is from 15:00 with check-out by 12:00. Practical extras include connecting rooms, cots, a digital key option, a concierge and room service, which help families and longer stays. Pets are not allowed.
Facilities include an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and meeting rooms with a pre-function area, and you can reserve blocks of 10 to 25 rooms online for events. The Garden Grill and Bar and the Garden Cafe and Lounge cover meals and drinks through the day. Parking is free on site, which is useful if you have hired a car or driver.
The location is one of the hotel's best features. Acacia Mall is about half a kilometre away, putting the restaurants and bars of Kololo and Kisementi within easy reach, and the city centre is about 4 km. The building stands on Old Kira Road, the route north-east towards Bukoto and Ntinda, on the slope of Mulago Hill, near the area around the Uganda Museum, which is currently closed for renovation. Entebbe International Airport is 43 km away, and the hotel does not run an airport shuttle, so arrange a transfer in advance. All rooms are non-smoking, and stays can earn points in Hilton's loyalty programme.
The hotel suits business travellers, couples and families who want an international chain hotel with a pool at a lower price than the city's five-star properties. For a short stay focused on Kololo's restaurants, it is a convenient base. Book directly through Hilton or by phone; the hotel's sales team handles group and event enquiries by email at [email protected].
Hilton Garden Inn Kampala FAQs
When did Hilton Garden Inn Kampala open?
In May 2019.
How many rooms does it have?
96 rooms.
Where is it?
At Plot 72 Kira Road, opposite the British High Commission.
Does it have a pool?
Yes. There is an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Is parking free?
Yes. On-site self-parking is free.
Is there an airport shuttle?
No. The airport is 43 km away, so arrange a transfer in advance.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00.
How far is Acacia Mall?
About 0.5 km.