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Yambi Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Comfortable guesthouse with free breakfast and business center

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Terrace/patio
Building design
Family Twin Room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
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Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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Gikondo 722 Street, Opposite Rujugiro, House, Gikondo Rebero, Kigali
  • Popular LocationNyamirambo Stadium8 min drive
  • Popular LocationKigali Heights10 min drive
  • Popular LocationKigali Convention Centre10 min drive
  • AirportKigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.)21 min drive
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Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Apartment

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
3 bedrooms
Fan
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Panoramic Apartment

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
3 bedrooms
Fan
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room

Basic Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 602 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 602 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Double Room, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Portable fan
Jetted bathtub
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 602 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kigali

Located in Kigali, Yambi Guesthouse is in the city center. BK Arena and Ivuka Arts Kigali are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Ryi'nyamirambo Market and Union Trade Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nyamirambo Stadium or Stade Amahoro. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking, hiking/biking trails, and ziplining, or hop on a bike rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around Kigali.
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What's nearby

  • Nyamirambo Stadium - 8 min drive
  • University of Kigali - 9 min drive
  • Kigali Heights - 10 min drive
  • Kigali Convention Centre - 10 min drive
  • BK Arena - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Inka Steakhouse - 8 min drive
  • 1000 Hills Distillery (The Distillery) - 4 min drive
  • Atelier Du Vin - 6 min drive
  • Milk Bar - 9 min drive
  • Torino Bar & Restaurant, Rwezamenyo II, Kigali - 8 min drive

About this property

Yambi Guesthouse

Family-friendly guesthouse in the city center
Free English breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Yambi Guesthouse. Active travelers can enjoy ecotours at this guesthouse. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecue grills, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, an off-leash area, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, tubs or showers, and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, a personal chef, and cookware/dishes/utensils

Languages

English, French, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily
  • 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

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Towels

Entertainment

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

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); 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (one-way)
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Yambi Guesthouse House Kigali
Yambi Guesthouse House
Yambi Guesthouse Kigali
Yambi Guesthouse B&B Kigali
Yambi Guesthouse B&B
Yambi Kigali
Yambi
Yambi Guesthouse Kigali
Yambi Guesthouse Guesthouse
Yambi Guesthouse Guesthouse Kigali

Frequently asked questions

Is Yambi Guesthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Yambi Guesthouse?

As of May 14, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yambi Guesthouse on May 16, 2024 start from CA $60.25, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Yambi Guesthouse?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Yambi Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Yambi Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Yambi Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 20 per person applies.

Where is Yambi Guesthouse located?

This family-friendly guesthouse is located in the city center, within 3 mi (5 km) of Club Rafiki and Ryi'nyamirambo Market. Union Trade Center and Kigali Business Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Yambi Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wame, Botswana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy and comfy with amazing breakfast and people!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cyn, MTY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo estuvo excelente, la atencion, el desayuno, muy buena experiencia
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
great place, highly recomended. Good food, very clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Torild

Best guide ever
Best guesthouse ever! A home away from home, wonderful staff, good food and even it is a bit from downtown, that does not really matter in Kigali as everything is so spread out. And the owner Patrick is the best. Book him for a day sightseeing in town, and he shows you all the good spots for culture, eating and drinking. I am a journalist, and have seldom had a better and more knowledgeable guide.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Vee, Greater Philadelphia area

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hugely disappointing Consider Room Ratings NA
The profile provided by Expedia for the guest house as best deal and well rated seemed false to me, another registered guest with me, and the local driver who drove us in from the airport. The location is quite remote from the city, unpaved and dusty access road for quite a bit of the distance, and surroundigs and waiting area of substandard appearance. Given this shocking situation, we decided against looking at the bedroom, eating the dinner we had pre-requested; we did not check in. This was about 10pm. With the help of our driver we found and checked into the first hotel with room availability that was safe, tidy and close to the city center- for a room rate more than double Yambi Guesthouse rate
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yambi opened up Rwanda/Kigali for us
We stayed in a couple of other hotels in Kigali before making it to Yambi, and it really opened up the city to us. It was really comfortable, we felt like we were in Rwanda, and the staff and food was great! We got good guidance from the folks running Yambi on how to move around the city more easily and they basically filled up our evenings with recommendations that were all solid. I couldn't recommend Yambi more highly- really great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent guesthouse!
The Yambi Guesthouse had a lovely at-home feeling. The staff and other guests were all super friendly and welcoming. Patrick the manager had a wealth of knowledge to share and helped us to get organized each day. He was also very interesting to chat with. Linda (not sure of her title) also helped us with organizing a day trip to the national wildlife reserve the night beforehand - everything she did was quick, efficient and friendly. Alphonse and Anastace cooked us so much delicious food and I enjoyed chatting with them. The location is a bit out of the way, but taxis and moto-taxis can be arranged and the public bus is nearby as well. The room was comfortable and quiet and the property has a lovely view of Kigali too.

10/10 Excellent

Magnus

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023