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Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel

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Interior detail
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Living area

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
KN 14 Avenue, Kimihurura, Kigali
  • University of Kigali
    1 min walk
  • Kigali Heights
    3 min walk
  • Kigali Business Centre
    4 min walk
  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.)
    13 min drive

Room options

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 118 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kigali

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.
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What's nearby

  • University of Kigali - 1 min walk
  • Kigali Heights - 3 min walk
  • Kigali Convention Centre - 9 min walk
  • Rwanda Development Board - 15 min walk
  • BK Arena - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Republika Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Java House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Inka Steakhouse - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Inzora Rooftop Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Meze Fresh - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel

Hostel in Kigali with free breakfast and bars
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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily 7:00 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 center
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1993
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Shared accommodations

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

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

Property 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
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 81 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aili

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Roberta, Canada

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
This is a good, bare bones hostel for budget travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a fantastic stay at Discover Kigali.
It was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Espen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A place to sleep, bring your own food and Coffee
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Signe

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Tom, Kenya

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly place in a good location.
A good place - the funds raised support a local charity. Nice open air restaurant and good food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was lovely and I was satisfied!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

James, Northampton, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good price and good location.
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing in many ways.
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty great hostel
I absolutely loved staying here, the staff really made everybody feel like family here :)

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a nice stay. The place was convenient and clean.

8/10 Good

Richard

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 :)

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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.

2/10 Terrible

Peter, Auburn, AL

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Contact the property before arriving. Crucial!
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!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overpriced
Bit far out of town. Staff disorganised and could not find booking. Room similar to prison cell. Wifi poor. Breakfast ok. Overall not worth price.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not many other options
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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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.

8/10 Good

charlotte, Hurghada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good value for money.
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.

6/10 Okay

Hiroko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

6/10 Okay

Peter, Auburn, AL

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel in a great city
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.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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.