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Kampala Hotel Guide. Hotels in Makerere, Kampala, Uganda

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Our top choices for Makerere hotels

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1. Nyumbani Hotel

Nyumbani Hotel
3.5 star property
Makerere
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (3 reviews)
"good and kindly. "
Canada
junghwan
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Nyumbani Hotel
Suite | Living area

2. Hotel Jfrigh

Hotel Jfrigh
3.0 star property
Makerere
7.6 out of 10, Good, (5 reviews)
"Nothing "
United States
SAMUEL
The price is €64
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Hotel Jfrigh
Exterior

3. Jarin Hotels

Jarin Hotels
3.5 star property
Makerere
Jarin Hotels
Exterior

4. Sheron Hotel Kampala

Sheron Hotel Kampala
2.5 star property
Makerere
The price is €31
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Sheron Hotel Kampala
Porch

5. Grand Global Hotel

Grand Global Hotel
3.5 star property
Makerere
5.8 out of 10, (11 reviews)
"Older, rather dated mid-range hotel. Good value"
Ireland
Anonymous traveller
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Grand Global Hotel
Interior entrance

6. SS Hotel

SS Hotel
3.5 star property
Makerere
4.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"The hotel management was not acting professional, how to amend their bookings, needs improvement on line booking and location on Google was not able to locate it, we had to call the hotel to find the actual location. "
United Kingdom
Yokana
The price is €45
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
SS Hotel
Shower, bathrobes, slippers, towels

7. Makerere University Guest House

Makerere University Guest House
3.0 star property
Makerere
7.2 out of 10, Good, (10 reviews)
"Good place that is near to the university venues."
United States
Shabani Miraji
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Makerere University Guest House
Front of property

8. Bamus Sarovar Portico Kampala

Bamus Sarovar Portico Kampala
4.0 star property
1.4 km from Makerere
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"It’s a brand new hotel and everything is amazing. Hopefully it continues to be."
United States
Mathias
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Bamus Sarovar Portico Kampala
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

9. Arcadia Suites

Arcadia Suites
4.0 star property
2 km from Makerere
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (173 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Sonny
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Arcadia Suites
Food and drink

10. ONOMO Hotel Kampala

ONOMO Hotel Kampala
3.0 star property
Nakasero, 2.1 km from Makerere
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (116 reviews)
"Great hotel with delicious food and excellent staff"
Australia
Martin
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
ONOMO Hotel Kampala
Double Room

11. Kite Motel

Kite Motel
2.0 star property
1.7 km from Makerere
The price is €37
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Kite Motel
Outdoor pool

12. Hilton Garden Inn Kampala

Hilton Garden Inn Kampala
4.0 star property
2.3 km from Makerere
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (187 reviews)
"The staff especially Felix a waiter was excellent"
United States
Ariyo
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Hilton Garden Inn Kampala
Interior

13. Koki Hotel

Koki Hotel
4.5 star property
Nakasero, 3 km from Makerere
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (96 reviews)
"Very good Complimentary Breakfast at Koki hotel"
United States
Francis
The price is €54
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Koki Hotel
Executive Room

14. Bukandula Hotel

Bukandula Hotel
4.0 star property
3 km from Makerere
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"4 star hotel at a good price and located in Downtown "
Canada
Magera
The price is €253
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Bukandula Hotel
Outdoor pool

15. Mestil Hotels & Residences

Mestil Hotels & Residences
4.0 star property
4.4 km from Makerere
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (117 reviews)
"Very nice breakfast was 10 outta 10 compared to most hotels I’ve stayed at all over world "
United States
Harold
The price is €137
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Mestil Hotels & Residences
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

16. Prestige Hotel Suites Kampala

Prestige Hotel Suites Kampala
3.5 star property
Nakasero, 2.7 km from Makerere
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (57 reviews)
"The way place was really good and the stuff so helpful. My room was very clean and the bed so comfortable. The whole place was quiet thus good especially after along trip. "
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Prestige Hotel Suites Kampala
Lobby sitting area

17. Forest Cottages

Forest Cottages
3.0 star property
Naguru, 4.6 km from Makerere
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (164 reviews)
"Excellent!"
Canada
Daisy
The price is €52
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Forest Cottages
Restaurant

18. Four Points by Sheraton Kampala

Four Points by Sheraton Kampala
3.5 star property
Kololo, 2.9 km from Makerere
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (70 reviews)
"Staff are very welcoming and helpful with smiles"
United Kingdom
Afiif
The price is €160
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Four Points by Sheraton Kampala
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

19. Russel Hotel

Russel Hotel
3.5 star property
Nakasero, 3.6 km from Makerere
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (74 reviews)
"Staff was very attentive to all my requests and needs. Staff was very polite and professional."
United States
edwin
The price is €52
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Russel Hotel
Exterior

20. Golden Tulip Canaan Kampala

Golden Tulip Canaan Kampala
4.0 star property
Nakasero, 2.6 km from Makerere
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (104 reviews)
"Great staff and facilities "
Canada
Abbas
The price is €159
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Golden Tulip Canaan Kampala
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Compare popular hotels in Makerere

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Suite | Living area
Hotel Jfrigh
3.0 star property
7.6
Good
5 reviews
View
Property entrance
Nyumbani Hotel
3.5 star property
8.0
Very good
3 reviews
View
Shower, bathrobes, slippers, towels
Makerere University Guest House
3.0 star property
7.2
Good
10 reviews
View
Porch
Grand Global Hotel
3.5 star property
5.8
11 reviews
View
Interior entrance
SS Hotel
3.5 star property
4.0
2 reviews
View

Where to stay in Makerere

Find the best Makerere areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape at dusk with a prominent hill in the foreground and a clear sky.

Kololo

While Kololo isn't home to many top sights, Uganda Golf Course and The Acacia Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

A swimming pool with a view of a lush garden and a tree.
Photo by Olivia-Petra Coman
Open Photo by Olivia-Petra Coman

Ntinda

When in Ntinda, you can plan a visit to Ndere Cultural Centre and The Acacia Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A congested parking lot with numerous buses and cars, a Coca-Cola billboard, and a crowded street scene.
Photo by Travelholic Path
Open Photo by Travelholic Path

Nakasero

Nakasero might not have many top sights, but Uganda Golf Course and The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Muyenga

While there might not be top attractions in Muyenga, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Uganda Golf Course and The Acacia Mall.

A densely populated urban area with numerous buildings and greenery.

Bugolobi

Though Bugolobi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Uganda Golf Course and The Acacia Mall.

Top Makerere Hotel Reviews

Noaz Hotel

Noaz Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The place has a large and safe parking the staff was helpful and the breakfast was hot and fresh"
Tendai 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Noaz Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Makerere like?
Travellers to the Makerere neighbourhood in Kampala will be sure to enjoy their stay.
What's a favourite place to stay in Makerere?
Based on our traveller data, Sheron Hotel Kampala is one of the top choices for your stay in Makerere. This hotel offers 2 restaurants and free breakfast.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Makerere?
When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Kampala, you can choose from 18 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Makerere.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Makerere, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in Makerere.
What is there to do around this Kampala neighbourhood?
Kasubi Tombs, Uganda National Museum and Destreet Art Gallery are just a few of the places to visit in and around Makerere. While you're out sightseeing, Embassy of Sweden and British High Commission are a couple of additional sights to visit in Kampala.

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