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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

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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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
  • University of Kigali - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • BK Arena - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kimironko Market - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Efes Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sol e Luna - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪One Cup - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tugende Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Question Coffee - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Tugende House

Property highlights
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
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
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 at Tugende House?

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, Rwanda Development Board, and University of Kigali. Kigali Convention Centre and Kigali Business Centre are also within 15 minutes.

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