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Compare 7 Hostels in Kampala with updated reviews, rates, and availability.

Kampala Serena Hotel
Outdoor pool

Kampala Serena Hotel

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (178)
"Exceptional Service! "
The price is SAR 855
SAR 1,017 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Kampala Serena Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton Kampala
Exterior

Four Points by Sheraton Kampala

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (32)
"Very nice "
The price is SAR 713
SAR 878 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Four Points by Sheraton Kampala
Hilton Garden Inn Kampala
Exterior

Hilton Garden Inn Kampala

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (132)
"A very good place to stay in. Staff were very friendly and always ready to help. I enjoyed my stay and I will definitely make another booking for stay!"
The price is SAR 430
SAR 515 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Hilton Garden Inn Kampala
Arcadia Suites
Front of property

Arcadia Suites

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (137)
"Excellent stay"
The price is SAR 228
SAR 276 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Arcadia Suites
Koki Hotel
Room

Koki Hotel

4.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (45)
"Good location, very safe area, restaurant and the reception is open 24 hours, very nice and friendly staff all of them, large rooms, and good breakfast "
The price is SAR 226
SAR 267 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
Koki Hotel
Fairway Hotel & Spa
Room

Fairway Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (174)
"Yo, staff was awesome. "
The price is SAR 630
SAR 751 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Fairway Hotel & Spa
Latitude 0 Degrees
Outdoor pool

Latitude 0 Degrees

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (74)
"another home away from home. love the place"
The price is SAR 553
SAR 680 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Latitude 0 Degrees
ONOMO Hotel Kampala
Restaurant

ONOMO Hotel Kampala

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (52)
"This hotel is in a safe neighborhood, quiet yet centrally located. Great staff team. They also have an in-house 24 taxi service, staffed with professional corteous drivers. Outdoors dinning area has a very relaxed atmosphere. "
The price is SAR 433
SAR 512 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
ONOMO Hotel Kampala
Sheraton Kampala Hotel
Exterior

Sheraton Kampala Hotel

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (195)
"Very nice food keep it up"
The price is SAR 638
SAR 760 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Feb - 8 Feb
Sheraton Kampala Hotel
Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala Skyz
Reception

Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala Skyz

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (73)
"It's a nice and new property. The staff were great. I wish I could have charged the spa visit to the room but that was a minor inconvenience."
The price is SAR 505
SAR 623 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala Skyz
Forest Cottages
Room

Forest Cottages

3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (137)
"Good central location and clean"
The price is SAR 275
SAR 325 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Forest Cottages
Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort
Aerial view

Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (30)
"The property is amazing, great breakfast! Very helpful front desk "
The price is SAR 1,431
SAR 1,696 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort
Villa Kololo Guest House
Bar (on property)

Villa Kololo Guest House

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (28)
"Good"
Villa Kololo Guest House
Galaxy Motel
Exterior

Galaxy Motel

3.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (13)
"Very close to town"
The price is SAR 65
SAR 78 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Galaxy Motel
Speke Resort & Conference Centre
View from room

Speke Resort & Conference Centre

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (166)
"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 SAR 919
SAR 1,092 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Speke Resort & Conference Centre
Humura
Outdoor pool

Humura

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (108)
"Clean, comfortable, quiet, and attentive staff who care about your experience and your safety. "
The price is SAR 396
SAR 475 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb
Humura
Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel
Exterior

Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (25)
"This was the best visit at any Best Western Hotel. The team makes it such a great experience. From check-in to check-out and in between. I know I will forget someone but starting with Prima and the ladies at front desk, to Charles (during his first week in the job showed more poise and care than anyone I have interacted), to Ms. Grace, Emanuel, Louis, Fred and the Chef who made sure my meals was exactly what I was hoping for. I never had the pleasure of actually talking to the young lady from...
The price is SAR 440
SAR 527 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel
Golden Tulip Canaan Kampala
Exterior

Golden Tulip Canaan Kampala

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (85)
"Food service took way too long"
The price is SAR 711
SAR 846 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Golden Tulip Canaan Kampala
Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa
Outdoor pool

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 SAR 895
SAR 1,109 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Feb - 8 Feb
Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa
Infinity Hotel Kampala
Exterior

Infinity Hotel Kampala

4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6)
"Fantastic service snd staff. Convenient to location i went to visit."
The price is SAR 143
SAR 177 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Infinity Hotel Kampala
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Other property types in Kampala

Zara Garden hotel and apartments
Front of property - evening/night

Zara Garden hotel and apartments

4.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (14)
"Fantastic staff, fantastic rooms and facilities.easy access to the Mall, through the hotel."
The price is SAR 490
SAR 585 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Zara Garden hotel and apartments
Bukoto Heights Apartments
Front of property - evening/night

Bukoto Heights Apartments

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (52)
"Bukoto heights I always stay here when I go for vacation in Uganda. However this time it was different. The room next to me the person had a dog which made it difficult for me to sit on the balcony, it was barking all the time i sat out. One time it almost pulled off my friend’s dredlock when she sat on the balcony unaware that the dog was in the back. On a couple of times I would request for stuff like flat iron or microwave and it would take days to get it, i know the front desk crew did their...
The price is SAR 268
SAR 319 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Bukoto Heights Apartments
Mestil Hotels & Residences
Front of property

Mestil Hotels & Residences

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (87)
"I had booked two reservation, and had to cancel one. The hotel did an awesome job"
The price is SAR 680
SAR 867 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Mestil Hotels & Residences
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. Morgen breeze tours and backpackers - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Rooms come with towels, showers, and bed sheets. Shine Country Resort Hotel - Hostel - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. You’ll find towels, showers, and TVs in all rooms. The Fat Cat Backpackers - You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as free parking. You’ll find showers, free WiFi, and free bottled water in all rooms.
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 7 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, Ndere Cultural Centre, and Destreet Art Gallery. Visit landmarks like 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.