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Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Kigali with free breakfast and bars

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Terrace/patio
Garden
Outdoor pool
Interior
Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel, next to a golf course, offers a quiet getaway with free breakfast and rooftop terrace views. Enjoy evenings by the firepit, explore nearby attractions, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Practical amenities include luggage storage.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Renovated in 2014
2 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
2 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
2 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
2 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
KN 14 Avenue, Kimihurura, Kigali

What's nearby

  • University of Kigali - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kigali Heights - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kigali Convention Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • BK Arena - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Kimironko Market - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Efes Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪One Cup - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tugende Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kurry Kingdom - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pasta & Basta - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel

Hostel adjacent to a golf course
At Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel, you can look forward to free breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a firepit. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a vending machine, and a reception hall
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 215 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1993
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • 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

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for RWF 20000.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: RWF 9000 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Rollaway bed fee: RWF 20000.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Discover Rwanda
Discover Rwanda Hostel
Discover Rwanda Youth
Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel
Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel Kigali
Discover Rwanda Youth Kigali
Discover Youth Hostel Rwanda
Hostel Rwanda
Rwanda Hostel
Rwanda Youth Hostel
Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel Kigali
Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of RWF 9000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel located?

Located in the heart of Kigali, this golf hostel is within a 5-minute walk of University of Kigali, Kigali Heights, and Kigali Business Centre. Kigali Convention Centre and Inema Art Center are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 81 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Roberta, Canada

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They are currently shifting to the place across the street, so things are bit haphazard as they make the change. They did switch us to a different room when our key wasnt working. They also worked very hard to accomodate us in other ways. Overall good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
This is a good, bare bones hostel for budget travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good experience for a good price

Nice place, all was good. The building needs some renovation. However, new management is aware of that fact and improvement actions are planned. Thank you for the time @ your hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Victor

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

I had a fantastic stay at Discover Kigali.

It was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Espen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A place to sleep, bring your own food and Coffee

Low cost. And the outside area was cool. Showers and toiletts was ok. Tried to contact the hostel some day before arreivel, to organize transport from the airport, but No answere on email. If you want food with your Breakfast get up early and start waiting in the food area. There will only be food to the 4-5 frist in line.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Emil

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

Emil Olsson

Mycket trevligt hostel med hjälpsam personal. Mysig atmosfär och härlig stämning. Högljutt om kvällarna. Enkel frukost serveras. Långt till närmsta affärer, restauranger och annan service. Motorcykeltaxi eller taxi tas om man ska besöka sevärdheter. Rummet var i gott skick. Sängen var skön och myggnätet var i gott skick. Prisvärt. Kan rekommenderas.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Tom, Kenya

Liked: Staff & service

Friendly place in a good location.

A good place - the funds raised support a local charity. Nice open air restaurant and good food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was lovely and I was satisfied!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

James, Northampton, UK

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

Good price and good location.

Was in a good spot and the rooms were fine, most of the staff were friendly, some others not so much. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

ARKADIY

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Плохо работающая канализация, подтёки и лужи. Всего один кран на весь хостел, где можно помыть руки. Рядом почти пустой отель King практически за те же деньги, где всё прекрасно.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was disappointing with communication issue between Hotels.com and the accommodation. I booked a twin room but there was no my name on the list and no available room. Wifi is only available at the reception hall and canteen area. Apart from this experience, the reception staff helped me to find another room and refunded the extra cost. Very friendly and sincere. I'm satisfied with the staff service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Disappointing in many ways.

Wasn't that best (and I'm really not a fussy guest having stayed in some interesting places). Stayed in a 'VIP room' but felt like anything but a VIP. No sink in the ensuite and no towel (asked for one but none available) which were not major. Big issue was it smelt really damp and had a mouldy ceiling. There was a locked shower cubicle in the room that was the source of the bad, bad smells. Imagine sleeping in the boys changing rooms at school and you will get the vibe. Also directly underneath the bar so couldn't sleep untill 3am on Friday night (bearable but not ideal). Asked to move the first day but no other rooms available. When we arrived another guest was sleeping in our room. He got kicked out for us and the bed was changed. If you are reading this kind sir, we are sorry, but I think on balance we did you a favour. All felt strangely disorganised given that Rwanda is such a beautiful and orderly place. Breakfast... Coffee (simple thing in the land of coffee) was so bad (if you are a guest house or hostel proprietor, kindly consider that a good cup of coffee makes up for all measure of issues with your establishment). No drinking water available. One positive - the central location is really good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

4/10 Poor

Asako, Tokyo

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Decieving Hostel

Location on the map is wrong, without local people's help, i could not reach the hostel. there is no hot shower, it did not work!, even though they say hot shower is installed. Reception person tried me to collect money more than usaual, when I asked the taxi to airport.

6/10 Okay

ＭＡI, 日本

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

高台にあり、見晴らしがよく静か。

wifiがたまに繋がらなかったり、シャワールームやトイレはとてもきれいだとは言い難いが、いごこちは悪くない。

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Freundlich und praktisches Hostel

Gut gelegenes Hostel mit freundlichem Team, aber etwas chaotisch. Zimmer teils schlicht, Gemeinschaftsbereich nett, guter Treffpunkt für Traveller. Frühstück inklusive ist simpel. Flughafenabholung hat bei mir gut geklappt, habe aber auch anderes gehört. Empfehlung: Buchung und ggf. Transfer zwei Tage vor Ankunft per Email bestätigen lassen.

6/10 Okay

KWISOO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

比較的安いバックパッカーたちの宿

比較的安く泊まるには申し分のないものの、坂の上にあり、立地がいいとは言いにくい。さらに、Wi-Fiがあるが、とても遅い。だけど、スタッフの対応はとてもよいので、コストを低く抑えたいときには、おすすめします

10/10 Excellent

jillian

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

Pretty great hostel

I absolutely loved staying here, the staff really made everybody feel like family here :)

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a nice stay. The place was convenient and clean.

8/10 Good

Agnes

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

A very nice place!

This hostel is a very nice place. During my stay here I met many interesting people from all over the world who were out traveling. Also the staff were very talkative and open, I had as much fun with them as the other travelers. They have an open dining area with a TV and sofas. This was the meeting area for all people when they enjoy breakfast together, and sometimes also lunch and dinner as the hostel serves very nice food and beer. To go into the city centre is only a few minutes with a motorbike which can be found just outside the gate. The bathrooms were not always that clean which was a bit disturbing but it was okay most of the time, I guess this also depends on who is staying there at the moment since you all share bathrooms.

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Very basic hostel room - mosquito nets on bunk beds (but not much place to sleep under the net if you were on top bunk) - but fine, and convenient :)

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

bonne situation

présence d'eau au sol au réveil due à la douche du couloir

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Decent hostel.

Only complaint about this hostel is lack of hot water. Besides that the wifi is perfect, restraunt and bar are very nice, comfortable rooms, good location, and as clean as you would expect a hostel to be. It's not super cheep but it's worth it.

2/10 Terrible

Peter, Auburn, AL

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

Contact the property before arriving. Crucial!

I arrived late. The guy on duty could not find my booking. This happens A LOT WITH HOTELS.COM. Beware!! Them them it's Expedia and often it shows up. Next he says there are no rooms left..which is weird given you have a confirmed booking! So he says I have to go to their other place, about 8km away. AND PAY FOR THE TAXI!! 45 mins later when the taxi arrives we get to the second place. Only the guard is there. There is no desk to check in. The property is completely unmarked. In the morning all the other guests reported the same story. So if you've booked at Discover Rwanda I suggest you call in advance to (1) confirm your booking and (2) ask which property you are staying at Hotels.com.. You need to update this information as well!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overpriced

Bit far out of town. Staff disorganised and could not find booking. Room similar to prison cell. Wifi poor. Breakfast ok. Overall not worth price.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not many other options

Disorganised place. Rooms were run down and uncared for. Staff were polite and friendly but not effective or bothered about custom. Felt like it was coasting as there are a lack of other options here. Overpriced for standard of accommodation.

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