Yambi Guesthouse

3.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Lobby sitting area
Building design
Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Cookware/dishes/utensils, paper towels

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gikondo 722 Street, Opposite Rujugiro, House, Gikondo Rebero, Kigali
  • Kigali Convention Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • BK Arena
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Kimironko Market
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

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

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Twin Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Triple Room

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room, Jetted Tub

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kigali

A stay at Yambi Guesthouse places you in the heart of Kigali, within a 15-minute drive of Kigali Convention Centre and Stade Amahoro. .This guesthouse is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from BK Arena and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Kimironko Market.

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Choose Kigali Fine Dining - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Macoco (Madja’s Coffee Corner) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Abou Tamu-Tamu - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Executive Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Atelier Du Vin - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Yambi Guesthouse

Art Deco guesthouse with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
Yambi Guesthouse offers 15 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in March 2025.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 15 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and dryers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this Art Deco guesthouse include concierge services, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The guesthouse also offers 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Yambi Guesthouse has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Ecotours
  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2015
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated guestrooms - March 2025

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Chef service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Dryer
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before 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
Per property policy, guests must be aged 18-32 to stay in shared dormitory rooms. Guests aged 33 and older and guests traveling with children must book a private room.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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