Biraj International Hotel blends comfort with convenience. Guests enjoy continental breakfast on the rooftop terrace or meals at the on-site restaurant. The hotel offers free self parking, dry cleaning services, and concierge staff ready to assist with local recommendations.
Located in Nakasero neighborhood, Biraj International Hotel is connected to a shopping center. Owino Market and The Acacia Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kabaka's Lake and Lake Victoria. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Mandela National Stadium, or consider a night out at Speke Resort and Conference Centre. Visit our Kampala travel guide
Plot 7 Snay Amir Street, Nakasero, Kampala
What's nearby
The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
13 min walk - 1.2 km
Embassy of France
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Embassy of Sweden
17 min walk - 1.4 km
St. Francis Hospital - Nsambya
17 min walk - 1.4 km
Embassy of Sudan
18 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB)
61 min drive
Restaurants
Grand Imperial Hotel
8 min walk
Cafe Javas Boulevard
5 min walk
2K Restaurant Central
4 min walk
Cafe Mocca
9 min walk
Java House, Nile Avenue
7 min walk
About this property
Biraj International Hotel
Hotel located in Nakasero
Free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Biraj International Hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
4 meeting rooms, concierge services, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All 95 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
215 square feet of conference space
4 meeting rooms
Business center
Outdoors
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
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Designated smoking areas
Reception hall
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Cleaning supplies
Limited room service
Paper towels
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Air conditioning
Desk
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 7 AM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 13 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 13 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 2 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Biraj International Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Biraj International Hotel?
Check-in start time: 7 AM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM.
What time is check-out at Biraj International Hotel?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Does Biraj International Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A per person, one way fee applies.
Where is Biraj International Hotel located?
Located in Nakasero, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Owino Market and Embassy of Belgium. Independence Monument and The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda are also within 15 minutes.
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Reviews
Biraj International Hotel Reviews
6.6
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The area is horrible, too much noise, outside is like slum
tattva
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
4/10 Poor
Edwin
Oct 21, 2022
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
TV wasn't working, No dinning on site, No phone to call reception, towel look old and smell, although not visibly dirty.
No instructions on what to do in emergency, no contact of local essential services in terms of emergency etc.
No small wash towels, no iron-asked for 3 days, poor customer care from one lady in food delivery-with attitude, would ask for another towel x3 before getting it, same manu for breakfast daily-had katogo once, poor lighting at night on stairs-almost broke my ankle going downstairs at night, night stand lights fixtures with no bulbs in them, no phones working and if you to order had to move physically downstairs, Guards at the door sleeping and you would pass without them noticing-had to wake up one snoring,
Otherwise inside clean, good customer care at front desk, girl in house keeping does Good job-munyankore girl,
Charles
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Aug 24, 2018
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, but has seen better days
I stayed at this hotel last year and it was very good, so I returned. However, they are in need of repairs to several facilities like the door frames, bathroom facilities and walls. I was saddened to see the decay and lack of maintenance. The staff was very good especially the wait staff and reception clerks. However, when I ordered room service one night, they did not have change and were about to leave for the night. They expected me to trust that they would return the next day with my change. I said "No, I will just get change in the morning and pay you" because it was too late at night for me to go out and get exact change for them. (11:00 pm). I am glad I did that because the staff member was not there in the morning and I would have lost a lot of money trusting them to come back with my change. The hotel should keep adequate change on hand for customers who order room service.
The staff is lovely. We had some problems with the room not being prepared (no towels, soap, or toilet paper were installed, and the kitchen was completely empty of even a single fork) but the staff were quick to remedy any lack. For those dependent on wi-fi be aware that service is spotty at best. However, the pillows are a thing of beauty- we slept like babies. And the generous bathtubs are a respite for weary travellers. The manager and staff are quick to supply anything one might find lacking.
Nice hotel Staff but the Hotel has been negleted . Bad location and i would never ever go to Kampala again . Bad roads i mean bad roads . They need to sort their infersteucture out
Hotels in Uganda are typically run down, noisy, hot, and often dirty so we were pleasantly surprised at how nice this hotel is, especially for the price. When we pulled up in the front we were concerned as it looks quite questionable, but once we entered the hotel we found ourselves in a different world. Very classy, clean, quiet, cool, and comfortable -- and that's saying a lot for a Kampala hotel! My only complaint is that they gave my husband and I only one bath towel which we had to share (no hand towel or wash rag). We will definitely be staying at this hotel on our future business trips to Kampala.
Very impressed with how it looked. Comfortable. Didn’t like the handheld shower head. I was not informed that power was going out in the morning in the middle of breakfast at 0815 even tho the staff knew about it. The power didn’t come back on until after 1600. Good thing I didn’t wait around. Staff is friendly and knew enough English. Grocery store and local market are extremely near. Very quiet at night but told not safe to be walking around after midnight. Plenty of boda bodas (motorcycle taxis) around. The staff can arrange for a car taxi for you or you can use Uber. Congestion is really bad in Kampala that it is easier to get around on a boda boda.
gary
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
6/10 Okay
Jan
Feb 3, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stor forskel på markedsføring og virkelighed
Et slidt hotel med mangel på service. Vi mødte/så tre ansatte på hotellet. En receptionist, en rengøringsdame og en der serverede morgenmad. Morgenmad kan først fåes efter 8:30. Ikke morgenmadsbuffet som hotels.com lovede. Vi så ingen andre gæster. Hotellet ligger lige midt i et stort travl marked.
Over all stay was pleasant. Only 3 channels on the T.V, but that's normal it seems for Hotels in Kampala. The staff was friendly for the most part until check-out when I asked for a receipt or something to prove that I had actually checked in. They seemed ignorant of what I was asking for and refused to give me anything. I needed it to help my fiancee get a visa to the United States. Very disappointing and upsetting. What should have ended on a higher note and possibly a better review ended on a bitter one instead. I haven't seen many positive reviews for this place. I wonder why??? Its a decent hotel and should be getting them but it seems that few people are leaving happy.
Stephen
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
8/10 Good
Volker, Berlin
Feb 21, 2017
Liked: Staff & service
Mittelklassehotel in sehr zentraler Lage
Da mein Flug Verspätung hatte und der Transport von Entebbe nach Kampala ebenfalls länger dauerte als geplant, erreichte ich das Hotel erst nach dem letzten Zeitpunkt des Check-in (00:30h). Der Rezeptionsangestellte war von ausgesprochener Höflichkeit und Freundlichkeit und erledigte die Formalitäten anstandslos.
Mir wurde das geräumige Zimmer gezeigt und die Nutzung der Klimaanlage und des Fernsehers erklärt. Fehlende Kleiderbügel wurden mir für den nächsten Tag zugesichert, welches auch eingehalten wurde.
Die zentrale Lage gegenüber des größten Fruchtmarktes, Nakasero, in Kampala bedingt naturgemäß ein hohes Verkehraufkommen mit einem entsprechenden Lärmpegel. Es handelt sich also nicht um ein ruhig gelegenes Hotel.
Das kostenlose WiFi funktionierte während meines gesamten Aufenthaltes von 11 Tagen problemfrei.
Die Badezimmer-Amenities beschränkten sich auf ein Stück Seife, aber etwas Anderes hatte ich auch nicht erwartet und meine eigenen Toilettenartikel mitgebracht. Vom Hotel wurde ein großes Duschtuch gestellt.
Das Frühstücks-Buffet war etwas eintönig, trotzdem konnte man jeden Tag satt werden und die täglich gereichten frischen lokale Früchte waren sehr gut und schmackhaft.
Volker
4/10 Poor
R.O., Seattle
Dec 17, 2016
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Congested location
Beautiful interior, beautiful furnishings, shower was broken and AC did not work. Worst of all perhaps is that the lights were kept low even in the common areas likely to save cost, from my tea el experiences. Not good for business travel.
what a bad bad bad neighborhood. what a great great hotel. what millionaire thought it was a good idea to build a TajMahal type hotel in the middle of the slums????
Property was great but service was very underwhelming. Had a very limited menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner so ended up eating out throughout my 3 night stay. That was most disappointing. Apparently kitchen requires notice but I only got this feedback upon checkout so you could test. Internet was pretty shaky as well.
Neighborhood is great if you are in for business since it is quiet at night time. May not be as great a fit if you are visiting for anything else.
I stayed 2 nights during the weekends. Rooms were very clean & the staff were always there for you to assiste. I enjoyed staying the hotel. Only thing that I least like about the hotel is the location, in the middle of the busy market. Generally, it was good.