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Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala

Property class: 3
3-star guest house in Rubaga

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Photo gallery for Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala

A traditional thatched-roof structure with a covered porch, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and palm trees.
A reception area with a black sofa, a wooden reception desk, and a staircase leading to an outdoor balcony.
A bedroom with a bed, a mosquito net, a door, and a number sign.
A building with a red brick facade, a thatched-roof structure, and a palm tree in the foreground.
A courtyard with thatched umbrellas, green benches, and a stone wall.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Willis Rd, Kampala, Central Region
  • Place, Namirembe Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kasubi Tombs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rubaga Cathedral
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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A small bed with a floral bedspread, white pillows, and a white blanket.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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A neatly made bed with a floral-patterned bedspread, two white pillows with a sun emblem, and two bedside lamps with floral designs.

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Two single beds with floral bedding, wooden headboards, and white pillows.

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with a floral-patterned bedspread, two white pillows with a sun emblem, and two bedside lamps with floral designs.

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Kampala

Rubaga stay.You'll be steps from Namirembe Cathedral and within a 10-minute walk of Buganda Parliament with a stay at this Rubaga guesthouse. Gaddafi National Mosque and Makerere University are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Namirembe Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Buganda Parliament - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Makerere University - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Kasubi Tombs - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Rubaga Cathedral - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe'Javas & CityOil - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kfc Rubaga - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Namayiba Park Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪2K Restaurant - Bakuli - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Apple Ice Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala

3-star guest house in Rubaga
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and 2 meeting rooms are available. A fitness center, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Kampala guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala offers 61 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 35 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Namirembe Kampala Kampala
Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala Kampala
Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala Guesthouse
Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala Guesthouse Kampala

Frequently asked questions

How close is Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala to the airport?

Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala is 27.4 mi (58-min drive) away from the Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala?

As of Oct 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala on Oct 6, 2026 start from CA $114, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala have an airport shuttle?

Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 35 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala offer free breakfast?

Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala have a pool?

Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala does not have a pool.

Does Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala to downtown Kampala?

Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala is 2.7 mi away from Kampala.

Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a simple guest house in an excellent position overlooking Kampala on Namirembe hill. The rooms are basic but comfortable and clean. The staff are without exception friendly and helpful
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed in this hotel many times and use it to rest from travelling before going on to visit our children's home. We also a night here before our return to the UK.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was friendly and willing to help with any question or need.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely peaceful place to stay away from the hassle of Kampala. The rooms are clean, simple and well maintained. The kitchen is excellent and the friendly, helpful staff could not do more. It is very reasonably priced and I am a frequent user.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

the bathroom is always the problem. it is build to local, not international standards.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Review

The price is quiet expensive for such standard.though it’s Position in the city is very good, it’s a save place. The beds are hard as stone, the mosquito net is not good -doesn’t close. The closet you better don’t use it’s falling apart. The breakfast and restaurant service was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019