A stay at Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel places you in the heart of Kigali, within a 15-minute walk of Kigali Convention Centre and University of Kigali. .This golf hostel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Rwanda Development Board and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Kigali Business Centre.
Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel offers 14 shared accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. This Kigali hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include desks and a turndown service, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. For your convenience, a complimentary breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Kigali? This hostel has 215 square feet (20 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.
Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel has a restaurant on site.
Languages
English, French
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Free offsite parking
24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
Limited on-site parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:30 AM
2 bars/lounges
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Library
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Business services
215 square feet of conference space
24-hour business centre
Computer station
Meeting room
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
In the mountains
Picnic area
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
More
Access via exterior corridors
Desk
Individual decor
Iron/ironing board on request
Shared accommodation
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, 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 not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for RWF 20000.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: RWF 9000 per vehicle (roundtrip)
Rollaway bed fee: RWF 20000.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
They are currently shifting to the place across the street, so things are bit haphazard as they make the change. They did switch us to a different room when our key wasnt working. They also worked very hard to accomodate us in other ways. Overall good experience.
Low cost. And the outside area was cool. Showers and toiletts was ok. Tried to contact the hostel some day before arreivel, to organize transport from the airport, but No answere on email. If you want food with your Breakfast get up early and start waiting in the food area. There will only be food to the 4-5 frist in line.
Was in a good spot and the rooms were fine, most of the staff were friendly, some others not so much. Would definitely stay here again.
James
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
27 June 2017
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was disappointing with communication issue between Hotels.com and the accommodation. I booked a twin room but there was no my name on the list and no available room. Wifi is only available at the reception hall and canteen area. Apart from this experience, the reception staff helped me to find another room and refunded the extra cost. Very friendly and sincere. I'm satisfied with the staff service.
Wasn't that best (and I'm really not a fussy guest having stayed in some interesting places). Stayed in a 'VIP room' but felt like anything but a VIP. No sink in the ensuite and no towel (asked for one but none available) which were not major. Big issue was it smelt really damp and had a mouldy ceiling. There was a locked shower cubicle in the room that was the source of the bad, bad smells. Imagine sleeping in the boys changing rooms at school and you will get the vibe. Also directly underneath the bar so couldn't sleep untill 3am on Friday night (bearable but not ideal). Asked to move the first day but no other rooms available. When we arrived another guest was sleeping in our room. He got kicked out for us and the bed was changed. If you are reading this kind sir, we are sorry, but I think on balance we did you a favour. All felt strangely disorganised given that Rwanda is such a beautiful and orderly place. Breakfast... Coffee (simple thing in the land of coffee) was so bad (if you are a guest house or hostel proprietor, kindly consider that a good cup of coffee makes up for all measure of issues with your establishment). No drinking water available. One positive - the central location is really good.
I had a nice stay. The place was convenient and clean.
Victor
8/10 Good
Richard
24 Sept 2016
Liked: Staff & service
Very basic hostel room - mosquito nets on bunk beds (but not much place to sleep under the net if you were on top bunk) - but fine, and convenient :)
Richard
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
21 July 2016
Liked: Staff & service
Decent hostel.
Only complaint about this hostel is lack of hot water. Besides that the wifi is perfect, restraunt and bar are very nice, comfortable rooms, good location, and as clean as you would expect a hostel to be. It's not super cheep but it's worth it.
I arrived late. The guy on duty could not find my booking. This happens A LOT WITH HOTELS.COM. Beware!! Them them it's Expedia and often it shows up.
Next he says there are no rooms left..which is weird given you have a confirmed booking!
So he says I have to go to their other place, about 8km away. AND PAY FOR THE TAXI!!
45 mins later when the taxi arrives we get to the second place. Only the guard is there. There is no desk to check in. The property is completely unmarked.
In the morning all the other guests reported the same story.
So if you've booked at Discover Rwanda I suggest you call in advance to (1) confirm your booking and (2) ask which property you are staying at
Hotels.com.. You need to update this information as well!
Disorganised place. Rooms were run down and uncared for. Staff were polite and friendly but not effective or bothered about custom. Felt like it was coasting as there are a lack of other options here. Overpriced for standard of accommodation.
Verified traveller
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
20 Mar 2016
Liked: Staff & service
Nice Hostel except for a few details
The hostel was an affordable choice for my pocket. I found the staff quite helpful with requests I made. For a hostel it scored pretty well. However it would be nice to have firmer beds that do not creak when you turn at night. Otherwise I would stay here again.
The hostel is very good value for money. It is in a peaceful location with lovely views but a short moto ( local motor cycle transport ) ride from downtown. The staff were friendly and helpful, the food inexpensive and OK. Nice breakfasts. I did have a problem with the water on my first stay but subsequent visits were fine. Getting hot water in budget accommodation in Rwanda is often a bit of a problem anyway. Avoid the Chinese restaurant next door like the plague! The food is inedible.
charlotte
6/10 Okay
Hiroko
11 Aug 2015
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hiroko
6/10 Okay
Peter, Auburn, AL
17 July 2015
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A step down from the sister in gisenyi
Good for an overnight. Decent breakfast, close to the airport.
Rooms are a little sparse, with the shower water pressure almost non existent.
Brilliant hostel with nice bar/restaurant/lounge areas. Good wifi!! Rooms and showers are clean, good pressure and hot water. There's a small area for camping as well. Nice breakfast included. Staff are super friendly and helpful. It's opposite a bank (open until 8pm) which is handy and a good supermarket just down the street. A bit of a distance from the city centre, but you can get a mototaxi for Rwf500.
Verified traveller
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
1 July 2015
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Cheap, friendly staff and well located
The staff are friendly and helpful. The rooms are simple but clean but the bathrooms needed more frequent cleaning. The restaurant produced a very nice meal and the WiFi connection was acceptable.