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The Explorers Hub

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a quick walk to Uganda Golf Course

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Premium Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Restaurant
Fitness facility
Exterior
The Explorers Hub in Uganda blends comfort and convenience. Guests enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast, relax in the garden, or browse the library. WiFi keeps everyone connected, and the bar offers evening refreshments. The Uganda National Museum is nearby for curious visitors.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 20 - Sep 21
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Tomorrow

Sep 21 - Sep 22
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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Premium Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Business Single Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Business Single Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Kololo, a neighborhood in Kampala, The Explorers Hub is next to a golf course. Uganda Golf Course and The Acacia Mall are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Plot 4, Lower Kololo Terrace, Kampala

What's nearby

  • Uganda Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Acacia Mall - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Makerere University - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Mulago National Specialized Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Uganda National Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mediterraneo Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪BMK Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fairway Hotel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fame Lounge and Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tamarai Restaurant and Tea Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Explorers Hub

Bed & breakfast near The Acacia Mall
Located close to Uganda Golf Course and Uganda National Museum, The Explorers Hub provides free continental breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), coworking spaces, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at The Explorers Hub include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and children's slippers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

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, mobile payments, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Explorers Hub B&B Kampala
Explorers Hub Kampala
Explorers Hub
The Explorers Hub Kampala
The Explorers Hub Bed & breakfast
The Explorers Hub Bed & breakfast Kampala

Frequently asked questions

Is The Explorers Hub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Explorers Hub?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Explorers Hub?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Explorers Hub?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does The Explorers Hub provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Explorers Hub located?

Located in Kololo, this golf bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Uganda Golf Course and The Acacia Mall. Uganda National Museum and Makerere University are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Explorers Hub Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Epiphane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel staffs were very helpful and friendly. The facilities need improvement.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Faisal

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

Good value for money

It was an amazing stay, the staff was very polite and cooperative, it has very good location close to Acacia mall, and other tourist attractions, restaurant and lounges.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed at this hotel multiple times and they seem to be getting better every time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience
Stayed 13 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

wajid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location of the hotel is fantastic rooms are very claen, very comfortable, and the staff was amazing and overwhelming. Overall fabulous place to stay.

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice, green, eco friendly space in the middle of Kampala
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Akshay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique property with an urban farm and specialty local supermarket on site. The restaurant is amazing with a farm to table concept. The room is clean and comfortable but nothing fancy. Good location. Reccomend for business teavelers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service

Service Excellent

I think you would describe this as budget though it is not that cheap! Location excellent for central Kampala, staff really committed and friendly, safe and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Erik

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and organized little hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hana

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

OK for short stay

It is OK for short stay. There was no hair dryer, no fridge. No towel change unless you request.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mpho Lester Mamanyoa

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Izumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

MOSES

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Asa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Akshay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property in an excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Regine

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

SUPERBE et Confortable

SUPERBE!! Le personnel est attentionné et professional. La chambre est propre et le lit confortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kornelia

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice terrace bar and restaurant area. Helpful staff and a hotel at a good price. Good central location in Kampala
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

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