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Yambi Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Art Deco guesthouse in Kigali with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Cookware/dishes/utensils, paper towels
Lobby sitting area
Building design
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Nestled near Kigali Convention Centre, Yambi Guesthouse is a haven for families and travelers alike. Enjoy the serene garden, lively coffee shop/cafe, or indulge in a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant. With free in-room WiFi and activities like ecotours, an arcade/game room, playground make this guesthouse perfect for active explorers.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Separate bedroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is CNY230
CNY272 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Renovated in 2025
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Single or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Triple Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Gikondo 722 Street, Opposite Rujugiro, House, Gikondo Rebero, Kigali

What's nearby

  • Kigali Convention Centre - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Nyamirambo Stadium - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • BK Arena - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Stade Amahoro - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Kimironko Market - 11 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 26 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Atelier Du Vin - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Executive Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪1000 Hills Distillery (The Distillery) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Republika Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Motel Héllenique - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Yambi Guesthouse

When you stay at Yambi Guesthouse, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Kigali Convention Centre. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights at this Art Deco guest house include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, French, Swahili

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 12
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 12

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls and off-leash area available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Bed rails

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2015
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Tile flooring in public areas
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Dryer

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Chef
  • Free bottled water
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

Yambi Guesthouse House Kigali
Yambi Guesthouse House
Yambi Guesthouse Kigali
Yambi Guesthouse B&B Kigali
Yambi Guesthouse B&B
Yambi Kigali
Yambi
Yambi Guesthouse Kigali
Yambi Guesthouse Guesthouse
Yambi Guesthouse Guesthouse Kigali
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Yambi Guesthouse?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.

Is parking offered on site at Yambi Guesthouse?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Yambi Guesthouse?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 20 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Yambi Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Yambi Guesthouse and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Yambi Guesthouse?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.

Does Yambi Guesthouse have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Yambi Guesthouse like?

Yambi Guesthouse is in the heart of Kigali, a short 1-minute walk from Talking Through Art.

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Yambi Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Food
Transportation
Service staff

Reviews

10/10

Regularly stay here, it’s great distance from the center of kigali, easy to get to, comfortable
4-night trip

10/10

Nice staffs and breakfast
2-night trip

10/10

I had a pleasant stay at the charming and quiet Yambi guesthouse. The guesthouse is not in the business district but cheap transportation is easy to find 100 meters away.
3-night trip

8/10

Very nice staff, nice big rooms. Nice food. No complains at all. It is a bit from the city center. U need transport to get here. Highly recommended - will stay again
1-night trip

8/10

The guesthouse is exceptionally clean and the gardens are beautiful and peaceful. I spent many hours just relaxing there. They have good wifi and a bar with a wide selection of beer. The food is well-prepared and the kitchen staff is very accommodating. The guesthouse is out of the way. You can walk into town in about 20 minutes, but the house is on a dirt road for the first part of your walk. After that the walk is easy. There are not many choices for food within a 10 minute walk although there is (usually) a chef on staff to make you a meal. The staff is able to arrange transportation for you into town but note that many Moto drivers may not know the location of the guesthouse when you are trying to get back, so make sure to take the address with you. You would probably have better luck with a taxi although that would be more expensive. The staff is helpful if you ask them, but if you are used to staff approaching you to see if you doing well, you will need to temper that expectation. I did have a shirt lost in their laundry there, but they were very helpful in working that out with me. Note that some rooms do not have a bathroom, so you would be sharing one with other guests. This wasn't a problem for me, but you may want to ask when you are booking a room. Overall, the guesthouse is a good choice for a comfortable, clean budget accommodation (if you don't mind that it is somewhat out of the way) and a very relaxing place to stay.
5-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

7-night trip

10/10

Excellent accueil. Guesthouse très agréable. Petit déjeuner copieux et délicieux. Je reviendrais :-)
1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

Cosy and comfy with amazing breakfast and people!
1-night trip

10/10

Todo estuvo excelente, la atencion, el desayuno, muy buena experiencia
2-night trip

10/10

3-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

10/10

great place, highly recomended. Good food, very clean.
6-night trip

10/10

Best guesthouse ever! A home away from home, wonderful staff, good food and even it is a bit from downtown, that does not really matter in Kigali as everything is so spread out. And the owner Patrick is the best. Book him for a day sightseeing in town, and he shows you all the good spots for culture, eating and drinking. I am a journalist, and have seldom had a better and more knowledgeable guide.
2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10

The profile provided by Expedia for the guest house as best deal and well rated seemed false to me, another registered guest with me, and the local driver who drove us in from the airport. The location is quite remote from the city, unpaved and dusty access road for quite a bit of the distance, and surroundigs and waiting area of substandard appearance. Given this shocking situation, we decided against looking at the bedroom, eating the dinner we had pre-requested; we did not check in. This was about 10pm. With the help of our driver we found and checked into the first hotel with room availability that was safe, tidy and close to the city center- for a room rate more than double Yambi Guesthouse rate
3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We stayed in a couple of other hotels in Kigali before making it to Yambi, and it really opened up the city to us. It was really comfortable, we felt like we were in Rwanda, and the staff and food was great! We got good guidance from the folks running Yambi on how to move around the city more easily and they basically filled up our evenings with recommendations that were all solid. I couldn't recommend Yambi more highly- really great!
4-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

The Yambi Guesthouse had a lovely at-home feeling. The staff and other guests were all super friendly and welcoming. Patrick the manager had a wealth of knowledge to share and helped us to get organized each day. He was also very interesting to chat with. Linda (not sure of her title) also helped us with organizing a day trip to the national wildlife reserve the night beforehand - everything she did was quick, efficient and friendly. Alphonse and Anastace cooked us so much delicious food and I enjoyed chatting with them. The location is a bit out of the way, but taxis and moto-taxis can be arranged and the public bus is nearby as well. The room was comfortable and quiet and the property has a lovely view of Kigali too.