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Tugende House

2.0 star property
Hostel in Kigali with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Located in central Kigali, Tugende House offers a breakfast buffet and a coffee shop. Guests can enjoy local flavors at the restaurant, unwind with a drink at the bar, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. The property consistently earns enthusiastic reviews from visitors.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Room

Family Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
19 KG 622 St, Kigali, Kigali City

What's nearby

  • Kigali Convention Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kigali Heights - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kigali Business Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Kigali - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rwanda Development Board - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Efes Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sol e Luna - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Asian Kitchen - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Question Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪One Cup - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Tugende House

Hostel near Kigali Convention Centre
A free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Tugende House. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Tugende House have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Tugende House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tugende House?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tugende House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tugende House located?

Situated in Kigali, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Kigali Heights and Kigali Convention Centre. Rwanda Development Board and University of Kigali are also within 15 minutes.

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Tugende House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Emerance

The front desk lady was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Amenities
The staff were available 24/7. The included breakfast was the best meal of the day. The location was terrific for our conference at the International Conf Centre which is easily walkable. The price was “a deal”. In future, “my venue” in Kigali. 4 .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Forrest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hostel for cyclists right next to the big Kigali Convention Center. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lambert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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