Holiday Express Hotel

Hotel in Kampala with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Dates

October 2025

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November 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Bar
Air conditioning
Room service
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Housekeeping

Explore the area

Plots 16 18 And 20, Luwum Street, Kampala

Place, Embassy of the United States
‪3 min drive‬
Place, Makerere University
‪3 min drive‬
Place, The Acacia Mall
‪4 min drive‬
Airport, Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

194 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

237 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room

323 sq ft
Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Kampala

Located in Nakasero, Holiday Express Hotel is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Embassy of Belgium and Independence Monument. This 109-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

St. Francis Hospital - Nsambya - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Uganda Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
Embassy of the United States - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
Makerere University - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
The Acacia Mall - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

‪2K Restaurant Central - ‬6 min walk
‪Cafe Javas Boulevard - ‬3 min walk
‪Mask Foods - ‬6 min walk
‪Antonio's Restaurant and Takeaway - ‬4 min walk
‪Slow Boat Resturant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Holiday Express Hotel

Hotel in Kampala with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

Holiday Express Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a business center. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 50 per vehicle one-way. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include free newspapers, a terrace, and laundry facilities.

TVs come with cable channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include safes, desks, and free toiletries.

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Outdoor pool, open 6:30 AM to 7 PM, sun loungers

Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Parking included

$110 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

No onsite parking available
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Business center
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Terrace

Accessibility

No elevator

More

Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

Pay movies
TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Free bottled water
Limited room service

More

Air conditioning
Desk
Safe
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way)
Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Check-in: noon
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
No parking is available onsite.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Holiday Express Hotel?

Holiday Express Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around Holiday Express Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Nakasero within a short 8-minute walk of Independence Monument and also 10 minutes on foot from Owino Market. You'll also find Uganda Golf Course and Kabaka's Palace within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Holiday Express Hotel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Holiday Express Hotel have a casino?

No, Holiday Express Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Holiday Express Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Holiday Express Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a separate bath and shower as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Holiday Express Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Holiday Express Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Holiday Express Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Holiday Express Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Holiday Express Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Holiday Express Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Holiday Express Hotel?

The closest major airport to Holiday Express Hotel is Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB), which is 24.7 mi away (63 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Holiday Express Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Express Hotel.

Holiday Express Hotel Reviews

4.8

5.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Dec 5, 2019

Disliked: Amenities

There is nothing special that I remember about this hotel but what made me so much disappointed with the stay that there was problem with shower . No Hot water, also no hot water coming in the shank. There was drainage problem in my wash room. I paid for 3 nights in advance but every next day my room key stop working for which I need to request them to send someone to my room for which I had to wait a long many times just kept staying outside my room. Horrible stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Dec 5, 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Low class hotel, pretty low class.

Pretty low class hotel. Even for my "non high maintenance" standards. Sheets and towels were dingy, stuff on wall was broken. Access was difficult --location because of traffic was nightmare. Really need to think twice before heading here to see if you can afford something a little bit more expensive. The good news is/was the staff is very responsive and eager to please. My second reservation did not come through from Hotels.com so that could have happened smoother.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Isolde

Dec 3, 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Dubious part of town. Lots of traffic.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Sep 19, 2018

Liked: Room comfort

There had no reservations made. I do not like what happened. Do you know what it is like to be in a strange place and no room at 10pm

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Samir

Feb 10, 2018

Liked: Room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Luis, Cape Town

May 16, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Average hotel

The hotel is located right in the center of town and the noise in the morning and during the day can be disturbing. It is a nice hotel for transit only. The staff were very helpful.