The best accommodations Rwanda

Julienne, Julie or Juju (for her friends) welcomes you in her beautiful childhood house, which she has completely renovated, while keeping its original style. At the disposal of her guests: 3 bungalows and 4 rooms, nicely furnished (bathroom, quality bedding, mosquito net). It is simple, unpretentious, designed with local and natural materials. There is taste, color and a lot of heart. Passionate about permaculture, her garden is full of fruits, vegetables and aromatic plants. Chickens, ducks and rabbits will delight the children.

Mediterranean atmosphere for this charming guest house, run by Alberto, its Italian owner. Capri, Torino, Venice, Florence... In a magnificent flowered garden, in the peace, the rooms on the same level are all personalized in the colors of Rwanda and Italy, carefully arranged and nicely decorated. As for the restaurant, you are in the right place to taste the best of Italian and Rwandan cuisine. Pizza oven for the unconditional. Warm and authentic welcome. A very nice address, we love it!

This guesthouse at the edge of the forest offers 12 rooms in total and a living room with fireplace. Rustic and typically forest. One should not expect great comfort. Let's be honest, the whole place would deserve a little refreshment, the bedding to be renewed, but the whole remains well kept and the welcome pleasant. Possibility to go for a walk in the nearby tea fields (and for free, it must be said). Very good buffet dinner (when the house welcomes more than 5 people, otherwise à la carte menu).

Patrick, the owner, a great traveler, French-speaking, has transformed the villa he used to live in into a pleasant guest house where it is good to stay at low prices. At your disposal: 2 dormitories and 8 rooms in a row on an inner courtyard (fan, wifi and towels provided), simply furnished, cozy and very clean. Cosy living room and dining room in terrace opened on a pretty garden, which offers a view on Kigali. A good address, family and friendly. Yambi also organizes all kinds of excursions. Reception open 24 hours a day.

At Judith's, women are in the spotlight. Judith runs a travel agency that promotes equal opportunities in the tourism sector; she also offers travelers four double rooms in a villa in the heart of the "Kimi" district (which can also be rented as a whole), as well as an adjoining café-restaurant, Café Fika, which is becoming increasingly popular. A well thought-out three-in-one place. A good address, simple and friendly. Good Wifi connection for digital nomads and free washing machine.

Tea House and Tea House Bis (Remera) offer a total of 15 rooms, nicely decorated and personalized with local colors. Impeccably kept, they offer all the necessary comforts in a quiet and warm environment, some of them with a private bathroom. The welcome is excellent. A good address for those who want to get away from standard hotels. Dinner and lunch are available on site. Movie nights and brunch with live concert on Sundays.

Outside the city, on a beautiful site with trees, Red Rocks offers a low-cost accommodation solution. The small rooms in the main building (shared bathroom), with walls painted by local artists and African fabrics, are overflowing with colour. Cleanliness is beyond reproach. The campsite is no less pleasant, spacious and shady. Reggae atmosphere. Possibility to eat on the spot. An authentic place of community tourism which has for mission to promote the Rwandan arts and culture.

Held by a French (Philippe), this small user friendly structure about minutes from the airport offers three types of rooms: Standard, Deluxe, Executive. The restaurant on the floor offers good cuisine. Beautiful view of the surrounding hills from the rooms and the garden. A quiet and relaxing place.

This guesthouse, nestled between eucalyptus and tea plantations, just a stone's throw from the forest, offers a pleasant setting, ideal for travelers who don't want to break the bank before exploring the splendid Nyungwe forest. The site has expanded and now has 15 single-story rooms, with en-suite bathrooms (hot water) and Wi-Fi in all units. It is quiet and very clean. Traditional dance performances are offered to guests with the evening meal.

Beautifully located on a hill overlooking the lake and the island of Idjwi, the hotel offers 9 comfortable rooms, some of which are in a beautiful garden of laurels, bougainvilleas and hibiscus. Camping, bathing and even boating and boat. The hotel has set up a water restaurant for guests.

A bed and breakfast that is, in fact, elegant. Beautiful house, 13 rooms decorated in a very refined Rwandan style, fitness club with massage, everything in a green setting and far from agitation. However, a car is required to travel.

Destella has two fairly similar guesthouses, one in Kigali in the Kicukiro district, the other in Kayonza, on the Akagera road. The rooms, with their adjoining bathrooms, are welcoming and comfortable, in all simplicity. A good and copious breakfast is included in the price of the rooms. A garden completes the ensemble. For one night or more, Destella is a good compromise without breaking the bank, while enjoying a friendly and family atmosphere. A bar is available to guests for evening drinks.

The Ruhondo Beach Resort is a hotel located in the city of Kigali. It offers a variety of room types, including deluxe double rooms, standard bungalows and camping tents with double beds. Guests can also enjoy an intense experience at the hotel's wellness center. The Ruhondo Beach Resort offers magnificent views of the lake and volcano, and is accessible by boat or 4x4. Guests have left positive comments about the hotel's location and views, as well as the food and friendly staff.

Located in Nyankora, Rwanda, near the main entrance to Akagera National Park, Akagera Rhino Lodge offers a unique ecotourism experience. The lodge offers authentic rooms with magnificent views of Central Africa's largest protected wetland system. Rooms are designed in a Rwandan style, using local materials such as wood and stone. Each room is equipped with high-quality mattresses and bathrooms with local toiletries. The lodge also features an open-air restaurant where you can enjoy international cuisine and traditional African dishes. The menu offers a subtle fusion of international and African flavors, accompanied by homemade breads and fresh fruit and vegetables from the garden. For activities, Akagera Rhino Lodge offers traditional beekeeping tours, farm walks and village bike rides.