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5 Swiss Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Kigali

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Bar (on property)
Free daily buffet breakfast
Front of property
Exterior
Standard Twin Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
KN 25 Street 2, Kiyovu, Kigali
  • Kigali Heights
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kigali Convention Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Nyamirambo Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio, Garden View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Studio, Garden View

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, Hill View

  • 16 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Kigali

City center stay.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Union Trade Center and 2 miles (3 km) of Kandt House Museum of Natural History with a stay here. Ntarama Church and Club Rafiki are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Union Trade Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Kigali Heights - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Kigali Convention Centre - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Nyamirambo Stadium - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Executive Lounge - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪UMUT Cafe&Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪DownTown - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Makfast - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Camellia Cafe CHIC - ‬12 min walk

About this property

5 Swiss Hotel

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Kigali
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly 5 Swiss Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kigali hotel.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2015
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
5 Swiss Hotel offers 14 accommodations with minibars and safes. 42-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and hair dryers. This Kigali hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Swahili

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.

Property payment types

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 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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5 Swiss Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gwenyth

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went out of their way to be helpful and my room was quiet and comfortable with beautiful plants outside the door. I enjoyed the breakfast with so many choices and the dinners were also delicious. I plan to stay at 5 Swiss again next year when I return to Rwanda.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
How lucky to have chosen 5 Swiss for my stay in Kigali! This is a true gem tucked away on picturesque, quiet streets close to sites, moto taxis, and groceries/shopping. It was always a pleasure to return “home” to the warmth of 5 Swiss staff, a lovely garden, and my comfortable room. I hope to return one day!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

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

Lovely authentic stay with great staff

The staff are so helpful and friendly. Enjoyed the food. Lovely clean room and comfortable bed. More like home than a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt at home during my first few minutes at the 5 Swiss Hotel. The staff treated me like family and I will never forget all of the wonderful people I met. Nadine, you will always be in my heart, as well as Sylvere, Mya, William. I could just keep going. Good food in the restaurant for dinners, wonderful breakfasts, and lovely grounds. A short walk to the free zone, which is great for shopping, grabbing some local food, or just walking around. Any day trips that you might want to take can be set up with the staff. Even the drivers they send you out with are helpful and kind. I highly recommend this hotel for your stay in Kigali. You will not be disappointed. I think fondly of my stay often.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. My room was spacious, comfortable and quiet. The grounds are small but are filled with beautiful flowers, fruit trees and herbs. I enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant, with soft jazz playing and delicious food. I love the vine covered exercise area tucked in above the parking lot. There is plenty of room for drivers to pull in, turn around and exit. This was my first time staying at 5 Swiss and I plan to return on my next teaching trip to Rwanda.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gertruida Martha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Subhash

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff!!!! Great location and very calm premise. Highly recommended specially for business trips. The staff at the reception and bar are very supportive.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Renu

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is very well located. The staff is very nice n helpful. There could be more meal options for vegetarians
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suresh

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

Great hotel in Kigali

My friend recommended it and the best price was on Hotels.com. It’s clean, modern and comfortable with friendly staff. Not stuffy at all. Well situated in Kigali and a good base for exploring further afield. A nice lounge and garden to drink a coffee while chatting to your friends. The bar and restaurant are reasonably priced and food is good. Breakfast is plentiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gem - stay here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adilise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property as for staff members, they make you feel like you have your own personal butler of every requests you might need.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful and quiet

The hotel is a quaint and cosy place with exceptional service. I absolutely loved the compound with its green spaces, there are many secluded areas one could just hang out, listen to music and read a book. Although it is small, I found it to be private and very comfortable. I absolutely loved my room, it was super clean and quiet. I got a hill view room, but unfortunately they were out of the ones with a balcony. I recomend the rooms with a balcony and will definitely get one of those on my next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff, clean room and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Good service. Safe compound. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Visitor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay. The room was clean and inviting. Checkout should be at least 12PM.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail

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

Charming hotel in the center of Kigali

Amazing place and very welcoming. This is my second time here. First time was in 2015. I absolutely love this place. People here are incredibly wonderful and treat you lovely. Area is very safe and in walking distance to many places you want to see in Kigali. I live every single person who work here, and great respect to the owner, William.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018