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Karisimbi Hotel

3.0 star property
Belle Époque hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Food court
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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KN41 Street, Kiyovu, Kigali, 3960
  • Place, Union Trade Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Mambas Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ntarama Church
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room | View from room

Standard Single Room

  • 1345 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 1345 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite

  • 1377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kigali

Located within a mile (2 km) of Union Trade Center, Karisimbi Hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Kandt House Museum of Natural History. This 20-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like 2 restaurants, free breakfast, and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Union Trade Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mambas Club - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Ntarama Church - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kandt House Museum of Natural History - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Gikondo Market - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel des Milles Collines - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Soy Asian Table - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kivu Noir Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Question Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kōzo Kigali - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Karisimbi Hotel

Belle Époque hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
Karisimbi Hotel features an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and coffee in a common area. Self parking is available for USD 1500 per night. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a library, free newspapers, and a terrace.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with WiFi and wired internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Other amenities include furnished balconies, refrigerators, and minibars.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 2,000 per stay); wired internet (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (USD 1,500 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Belle Époque architecture
  • Built in 2011
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 9998 per day
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10000.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 2000 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: USD 5000 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 1500 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10000.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 9998 per day
  • Laundry fee: USD 7000 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).
Property Registration Number 100150433

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, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Karisimbi Hotel?

Karisimbi Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around Karisimbi Hotel?

This hotel is located in Kigali within a short 15-minute walk of Union Trade Center. You'll also find Kigali Heights and Kigali Business Centre within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Karisimbi Hotel?

Yes, secured parking is offered for USD 1,500 per night. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Karisimbi Hotel feature a casino?

No, Karisimbi Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Karisimbi Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Karisimbi Hotel?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and 2 restaurants.

Does Karisimbi Hotel have a hot tub?

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

Does Karisimbi Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Karisimbi Hotel has 2 restaurants, and serves free self-serve breakfast each morning.

Will Karisimbi Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Karisimbi Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Karisimbi Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Karisimbi Hotel?

The closest major airport to Karisimbi Hotel is Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.), which is 6.4 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Karisimbi Hotel?

Yes, every guestroom at Karisimbi Hotel comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring city views.

Karisimbi Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great shower

The staff were lovely but the hotel was showing its age and the carpets all smelled like they needed a really good clean - the air freshener sticks were not doing a good job of hiding it. The pool was out of action but the breakfast was fairly good. My room though was huge, the bed comfortable and likewise on the big side, and the shower was really really good - hot water and great pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good...with some areas for improvement

This hotel is a basic 3 star property, ideally located just a stone’s throw from the downtown core. It is within walking distance of several restaurants. Wifi was reasonable and the rooms are well appointed with antique furnishings. The breakfast needs improvement - I was disappointed that they did not offer a buffet. The CityBlue hotel just a block away has one of the best buffets in the city with rooftop views, and it is CHEAPER than this hotel. So, the hotel should rethink their breakfast. The rooms are quite hot and stuffy, so make sure you get a room with air conditioning. That said, the A/C is only moderately effective, because the rooms have permanently open screened windows (I could not close them). Service, however, is wonderful. The staff do try to go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and at home!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had an amazing time at Karisimbi! Had a some slight confusion at check in and the front desk manager, Roger, was incredibly kind and gave us an upgrade. The rooms were very luxurious and big and an interesting mix of old styles and modern technology. The breakfast was very tasty and the waitress who served us every morning was so friendly and helpful. I would stay here again no doubt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Annalisa

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

Loved Hotel Karasimbi!

The chef is fantastic, the staff is very sweet and solicitous, everything was wonderful!
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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

East Africa Tour

Really nice stay. Very friendly and helpful staff. Hotel not "downtown" but not a problem for us. It's a nice area with a few bars and restaurants (e.g. The Bistro and Sky Lounge).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

D-Rock, Nairobi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cost Effective Bed for a Night

Generally had no issues although the A/C didn't really cool the room. The room had direct vents to the outside that could not be closed, and it was facing a somewhat busy street, making the room a bit noisy and also limiting the effect of the A/C. The room did not have a desk to work at.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

eirik

Nice place to stay

Karisimbi is good value for Money. Big and comfortable room. Centrally located in lovely Kigali. They have an ok restaurant in the house. Breakfast good. I would stay there again. The pool was closed for works, but that is probably ok again already.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Excellent hotel avec un prix raisonable.

Agréable séjour.

8/10 Good

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel

ok but not more

8/10 Good

Abraham

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

Nice hotel

Good hotel

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