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Tourist Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Kampala with free breakfast and a sauna

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Reception
Superior Double Room | In-room safe, rollaway beds, Internet
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Banquet hall

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Plot 9, Market Street, Kampala, 7036
  • Place, Embassy of France
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Embassy of Sweden
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room | In-room safe, rollaway beds, Internet

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, rollaway beds, Internet

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, rollaway beds, Internet

Superior Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Kampala

Located in Nakasero, Tourist Hotel is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Owino Market and Embassy of Belgium. This 3-star hotel has 70 guestrooms and offers an outdoor pool, free self parking, and a hot tub.

What's nearby

  • Embassy of France - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Embassy of Sweden - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • St. Francis Hospital - Nsambya - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gaddafi National Mosque - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Javas Boulevard - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪2K Restaurant Central - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mask Foods - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Slow Boat Resturant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Mocca - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Tourist Hotel

Hotel in Kampala with free breakfast and a sauna
At Tourist Hotel, guests have access to an outdoor pool, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include a hot tub, meeting rooms, and a 24-hour business center.
For entertainment, guests can expect to find TVs. Safes are also included.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: High-speed internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Grill

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for UGX 25400 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: UGX 25400 per night

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
  • Check-in: 11 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Property is also known as

Hotel Tourist
Tourist Hotel
Tourist Hotel Kampala
Tourist Kampala
Tourist Hotel Hotel
Tourist Hotel Kampala
Tourist Hotel Hotel Kampala

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Tourist Hotel?

Tourist Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near Tourist Hotel?

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

Is parking available on site at Tourist Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Tourist Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, Tourist Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Tourist Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Tourist Hotel?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Tourist Hotel?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Tourist Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Tourist Hotel serves free buffet breakfast at The Grill each morning.

Are there connecting rooms at Tourist Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Tourist Hotel?

The closest major airport to Tourist Hotel is Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB), which is 24.5 mi away (58 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Tourist Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy garden or city views.

Does Tourist Hotel offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at Tourist Hotel if that's in your vacation plans.

Tourist Hotel Reviews

Reviews

4.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 14 reviews

4.0/10

Cleanliness

4.6/10

Staff & service

3.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Chakib

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor service for a good location

The hôtel was in construction and no communication with the management

2/10 Terrible

David, Australia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel closed.

The hotel was closed for renovation when I arrived. This caused me considerable stress. Eventually I found out the the Speke Hotel was owned by the same company and they gave me accommodation. PLEASE remove the Tourist Hotel from your list until it is open again.

2/10 Terrible

lee, j.,san francisco

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the most god aweful hotels ive ever stayed

It was terrible! Terrible! The bed was just a matress, the room was more like a shed house, there was virtualy no windows. It smelled, the next day i ran for my health! Do not stay here unless your wanted by the FBI or any government agency !

6/10 Okay

Terrence, Barnsley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wildlife in Africa

Confusion on arrival as confirmation had been received from another agency not hotel.com. So0rted out without difficulty.Staff very helpful.Room left much to be desired and eventually the bed bugs won and I was moved.

2/10 Terrible

Ram, Abyei

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All that glitter is not gold.

The advert on the net are far from reality. The rooms are so small that you cannot even stretch yourself. No air con. No hot water in the bathroom in day time. during night it is just lukewarm. So Called white Towel had become pale and treads were showing out. The palce is just next to the vegetable market where one cannot sleep the whole night due to the noise. The plumming work is of the most inferior quality even the toilet sheet had crack. Other facilities like sauna, steam, gym are a total lie. On enquiry about these facilities it was told that one can utilize these facilities in other sister concern called Dolfin suits which takes almost 30 mins drive by taxy and 30000 UGX. Over all the stay was anti climax.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a star Hotel just a Lodge!

Its located middle of a very busy market in Kampala City and too much traffic. Needs to take care your mobile, cash etc. my friend in uganda shifted us to another hotel in very next day. you will get lot of other hotels cheaper and far better than this but do not have online booking it seems // other than that its okay.

4/10 Poor

Aman, Mohali, India

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Take care of your stuff

My client in Uganda insisted and canceled my booking in tourist hotel. He said theft is a regular event here, your stuff is not safe here, he changed my hotel and paid my cancellation fee, he was that scared.

2/10 Terrible

Godwin, Nigeria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel in a crowded noisy viccinity.

The hotel management was very rude and lacked any bit of courtesy. Incosiderate and Shylock. I had to check out on 2nd day to another hotel where I enjoyed great customer service & exquisite facilities.

4/10 Poor

Janey Mac, Dublin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poorly managed with no focus on customer care.

Arrived at 5.30 am from airport and manager charged me full rate instead of half rate , I insisted on refund. Food was poor and there was no hot water supplied. Room was drab. On 2 occasions , manager said there was no change available and they would owe me - I stood my ground and surprise surprise change was provided. I could not wait to get out - I moved to another hotel even though I had already paid to stay in TH for the same night. Even then , they said they had undercharged me $5 for the night I did not stay and security at door held me up until I paid. Staff tried but were the victims of very poor management / ownership. You get what you pay for - you get even less with this hotel.

6/10 Okay

tim, Washington DC

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Very average hotel just ok for broke student

Hotel was ok, I was broke. So not much choice. Not my best hotel neither my worst. If you are broke or low budget, perfect hotel for you. Its downtown easy access to everything. But it is also opposite to a market.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

very noisy

enjoyed the meal and proximity however being close to the market means the traffic never stops

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

中心部にあります

ミニバスターミナル付近と市場付近にあり、 場所は良いです。 レストランのみ、WIFIあり便利です。 ホテルは目立ちますが、入口はわかりにくいです。 その分、ガードマンがいてセキュリティはシッカリしてます。

4/10 Poor

Jean, DK

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

En forfærdelig larm, døgnet rundt fra markedet.

Det var meget svært at få sovet. Om morgenen kl. 4-5 begyndte markedet at åbne og støjen steg langsomt i styrke. Om natten var der larm fra lastbiler der lossede varer til markedet. Værelsesstanden afveg betydeligt fra billederne i kataloget. Værelset var noget mere slidt.

6/10 Okay

daniele, bujumbura burundi

Liked: Cleanliness

Tourist Hotel

Buon livello qualita prezzo. camare buon livello di pulizia e acqua calda con veltilatore. Ristorante buon livello sia di scelta che di qualita. unico difetto leffermente rumoroso durante la notte a causa traffico, cittadino

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