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Compare 5 Hostels in Kampala with updated reviews, rates, and availability.

Kampala Serena Hotel
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments

Kampala Serena Hotel

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (187)
"This is a lovely upscale property in the city centre of Kampala. It is within a short drive from the town's business centre and nicest international standard restaurants. The hotel itself is very nice, with top notch security, good food and nice rooms. We really enjoyed the Swimming Pool which is well above anything we expected, with its waterfall and greenery."
The price is AED 639
AED 774 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Kampala Serena Hotel
ONOMO Hotel Kampala
Outdoor pool

ONOMO Hotel Kampala

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (57)
"The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Hotel is well maintained. Among the staff Jimmy on the Saba restaurant is exceptional in his customer service. He is courteous and friendly and really made my stay enjoyable! Keep up the good work, Jimmy!! "
The price is AED 519
AED 613 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
ONOMO Hotel Kampala
Hilton Garden Inn Kampala
Sundeck

Hilton Garden Inn Kampala

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (136)
"Staff at the Hilton Garden Inn Kampala, could not have been more helpful. Thank you 😊"
The price is AED 414
AED 496 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Hilton Garden Inn Kampala
Koki Hotel
View from room

Koki Hotel

4.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (49)
"Good location and great included brkfst"
The price is AED 193
AED 229 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Koki Hotel
Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala Skyz
Property entrance

Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala Skyz

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (76)
"It was clean"
The price is AED 495
AED 609 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala Skyz
Arcadia Suites
Front of property

Arcadia Suites

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (145)
"very comfortable rooms with separate sitting room and bedroom, with excellent kitchen facilities. "
The price is AED 448
AED 536 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Arcadia Suites
Sheraton Kampala Hotel
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar

Sheraton Kampala Hotel

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (197)
"Very nice food keep it up"
The price is AED 777
AED 925 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
Sheraton Kampala Hotel
Latitude 0 Degrees
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Latitude 0 Degrees

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (78)
"Excellent hotel "
The price is AED 487
AED 610 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Latitude 0 Degrees
Fairway Hotel & Spa
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas

Fairway Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (175)
"Fun"
The price is AED 564
AED 673 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Fairway Hotel & Spa
Infinity Hotel Kampala
Outdoor pool

Infinity Hotel Kampala

4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (9)
"Very clean. Great customer service from all the staff. "
The price is AED 133
AED 164 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Infinity Hotel Kampala
Four Points by Sheraton Kampala
Meeting facility

Four Points by Sheraton Kampala

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (37)
"The Four Points by Sheraton in Kololo is spotlessly new, classy, and very well managed. The staff are friendly and very professional. The neighbourhood is one of the safest and most upscale in Kampala. However, unlike some of the other big high-end hotels in the city, they dont offer a buffet for dinner consistently."
The price is AED 550
AED 678 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
Four Points by Sheraton Kampala
Le Petit Village Hotel & Spa
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, hot stone massages

Le Petit Village Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (50)
"A great relaxing hotel. My wife and I enjoyed our stay so much. The restaurants are great and the pool is just the right size. Will be back. "
The price is AED 554
AED 661 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Le Petit Village Hotel & Spa
Golden Tulip Canaan Kampala
Terrace/patio

Golden Tulip Canaan Kampala

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (87)
"Very good comfortable stay "
The price is AED 696
AED 828 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Golden Tulip Canaan Kampala
Galaxy Motel
Terrace/patio

Galaxy Motel

3.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (14)
"Very close to town"
The price is AED 64
AED 76 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Galaxy Motel
Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 6:30 AM to 7 PM, sun loungers

Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (28)
"Friendly staff"
The price is AED 442
AED 529 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel
Speke Resort & Conference Centre
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Speke Resort & Conference Centre

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (167)
"There were several large stains on the carpet around the bed and they gave us a room facing a noisy parking lot although there were many other rooms available with a better view"
The price is AED 900
AED 1,069 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Speke Resort & Conference Centre
Villa Kololo Guest House
Bar (on property)

Villa Kololo Guest House

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (30)
"Quiet luxury in a curated environment "
The price is AED 587
AED 694 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Villa Kololo Guest House
Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa
2 outdoor pools

Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (76)
"Most of the facilities and services were satisfactory, but the hotel lacked consideration for golf players regarding check-out times. Even if start playing golf at 7 am when the golf course opens, at least 4 hours of play time is needed and extra 1 hour for showering and check-out preparation, but I was asked to check out at 10 am, and even if late check-out was allowed, I was asked to check out by 11:30 am at the latest. I think this is because the hotel, (they say 'Golf Resort'), does not...
The price is AED 877
AED 1,086 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa
Forest Cottages
Exterior

Forest Cottages

3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (140)
"It’s a very pretty place as a whole. The patio and other common areas were well maintained and the plants made it so welcoming. It didn’t feel like we were in a city. The bedroom was very clean and the bed was comfortable with the addition of the fan to keep the room cool. It also had a small fridge. Something most places I stayed didn’t have. My only issues were the front desk staff didn’t have written down (on a log book) the reservation correctly and it didn’t coincide with what I booked...
The price is AED 251
AED 297 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Forest Cottages
Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala
View from property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (118)
"The service at the hotel was excellent. Probably offers the best value in Kampala for location and condition. The staff were all really brilliant and breakfast was perfect. Would definitely stay here again."
The price is AED 513
AED 638 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala
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Other property types in Kampala

Kampala Serena Hotel
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments

Kampala Serena Hotel

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (187)
"This is a lovely upscale property in the city centre of Kampala. It is within a short drive from the town's business centre and nicest international standard restaurants. The hotel itself is very nice, with top notch security, good food and nice rooms. We really enjoyed the Swimming Pool which is well above anything we expected, with its waterfall and greenery."
The price is AED 639
AED 774 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Kampala Serena Hotel
ONOMO Hotel Kampala
Outdoor pool

ONOMO Hotel Kampala

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (57)
"The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Hotel is well maintained. Among the staff Jimmy on the Saba restaurant is exceptional in his customer service. He is courteous and friendly and really made my stay enjoyable! Keep up the good work, Jimmy!! "
The price is AED 519
AED 613 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
ONOMO Hotel Kampala
Hilton Garden Inn Kampala
Sundeck

Hilton Garden Inn Kampala

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (136)
"Staff at the Hilton Garden Inn Kampala, could not have been more helpful. Thank you 😊"
The price is AED 414
AED 496 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Hilton Garden Inn Kampala
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Kampala?
Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save your budget for exploring. If you’re hoping to enjoy the natural surroundings, you can check out the gardens while you’re here.
What is a hostel?
These dorm-style accommodations come in lots of shapes and sizes, but all of them have three main qualities in common, including low prices, a social environment, and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).
What are the best hostels in Kampala?
Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks get the best reviews from our customers and could be a good place to start looking: The Five Horsemen Uganda - Hostel - Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Rooms come with towels, showers, and bed sheets. Shine Country Resort Hotel - Hostel - Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. You’ll find towels, showers, and TVs in all rooms. Morgen breeze tours and backpackers - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Rooms come with towels, showers, and bed sheets. Africa Treasures Home - Hostel - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Rooms come with towels, showers, and TVs. Adonai Guest House - Hostel - Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Rooms come with showers, free WiFi, and free toiletries.
How many hostels can I expect to find in Kampala?
If you’re in the market for an affordable place to stay in Kampala, one of Expedia’s 5 hostels might be a great option for you.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Kampala?
Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re discovering new places, so here’s a little information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually February and January with an average temp of 72°F, while the coldest months are July and June with an average of 70°F. The rainiest months in Kampala are April, November, May, and March, with each month seeing an average of 7 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Kampala?
Depending on your interests, you might enjoy the area around Kampala. Get out into nature with places like Lake Victoria, Kitubulu Forest and Beach, and Sesse Islands. Cultural attractions include Uganda National Museum, Destreet Art Gallery, and Ndere Cultural Centre. Visit landmarks like Kasubi Tombs and Kabaka’s Palace.
What's the best way to get to and around Kampala while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Kampala on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB), 23 mi (37.1 km) away from the city center.