Yambi Guesthouse

Property class: 3.5

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Located close to Kigali Convention Centre, Yambi Guesthouse provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the ecotours at this guesthouse. 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 playground and an arcade/game room.
The current price is ￥3,551
￥4,338 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Jetted Tub

A bed with a canopy, a bedside table with a lamp, and a patterned wall.

Deluxe Double Room, Jetted Tub

  • Garden view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

A wooden four-poster bed with a blue patterned bedspread and white pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a hanging light fixture.

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A room with a brick wall, a bed with a colorful quilt, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

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

View all photos for Family Room

A four-poster bed with a canopy, two bedside tables with lamps, and a bunk bed to the right.

Family Room

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

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

A hotel room with three single beds, each with a different patterned bedspread. There are bedside tables with lamps, a brick wall, and artwork on the walls.

Standard Triple Room

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

View all photos for Single or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

A room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a painting on the wall, and a nightstand between the beds.

Single or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

A bed with a wooden frame, a white mattress, and a colorful quilt.

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

A room with two bunk beds, each with a colorful patterned bedspread. There are two paintings on the wall, one depicting a joyful figure and the other a profile of a person. A small wooden nightstand with a vase of flowers is in the center.

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A room with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a chair, a hanging lamp, a floor lamp, a wall with decorative patterns, and a small table with a vase.

Standard Single Room

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

View all photos for Family Villa

An outdoor patio with wooden flooring, a table with chairs, and a sofa. There are hanging lanterns and a potted plant.

Family Villa

  • 10 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 31
  • 4 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds, 4 Twin Bunk Beds and 7 Twin Beds

View all photos for Cottage, Garden View

A room with a bed, a chair, a window, and a door.

Cottage, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Kigali, Yambi Guesthouse is in the city center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at BK Arena or Stade Amahoro. Enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding, mountain biking, and ziplining, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Visit our Kigali travel guide
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Kigali, Gikondo 722 Street, Opposite Rujugiro, House, Gikondo Rebero

What's nearby

  • A large, multi-tiered stadium with a curved roof, illuminated by colorful lights.
    Kigali Convention Centre
    8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • A cityscape with a prominent skyscraper, dense urban buildings, and surrounding greenery.
    Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre
    11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Talking Through Art
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gikondo Market
    2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kimironko Market
    11 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Paddock
    7 min drive
  • 1000 Hills Distillery (The Distillery)
    4 min drive
  • The Rock
    4 min drive
  • Lavana Rwanda
    8 min drive
  • Sun Downer
    9 min drive

About this property

Yambi Guesthouse

  • Guesthouse located near Kigali Convention Centre with rooms renovated in 2025
  • Located close to Stade Amahoro and BK Arena, Yambi Guesthouse provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy ecotours at this guesthouse. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a playground and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
    • A gift shop, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
  • 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:
    • Shared bathrooms with rainfall showers or deep soaking bathtubs plus free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, a personal chef, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • No elevator
  • 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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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
  • Portable fan

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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 Sep 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yambi Guesthouse on Oct 24, 2026 start from ￥3,551, 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?

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 that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Yambi Guesthouse located?

Located in the heart of Kigali, this guesthouse is within 6 mi (10 km) of Kigali Convention Centre, BK Arena, and Stade Amahoro. Kimironko Market is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) away.

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Reviews

Yambi Guesthouse Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guesthouse is well located in the city. It has a small lush garden that create a peaceful place for breakfast or reading. Attentive and pleasant staff. Good value for the money
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nice staffs and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Price worth stay - nice place

Very nice staff, nice big rooms. Nice food. No complains at all. It is a bit from the city center. U need transport to get here. Highly recommended - will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Regularly stay here, it’s great distance from the center of kigali, easy to get to, comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a pleasant stay at the charming and quiet Yambi guesthouse. The guesthouse is not in the business district but cheap transportation is easy to find 100 meters away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The guesthouse is exceptionally clean and the gardens are beautiful and peaceful. I spent many hours just relaxing there. They have good wifi and a bar with a wide selection of beer. The food is well-prepared and the kitchen staff is very accommodating. The guesthouse is out of the way. You can walk into town in about 20 minutes, but the house is on a dirt road for the first part of your walk. After that the walk is easy. There are not many choices for food within a 10 minute walk although there is (usually) a chef on staff to make you a meal. The staff is able to arrange transportation for you into town but note that many Moto drivers may not know the location of the guesthouse when you are trying to get back, so make sure to take the address with you. You would probably have better luck with a taxi although that would be more expensive. The staff is helpful if you ask them, but if you are used to staff approaching you to see if you doing well, you will need to temper that expectation. I did have a shirt lost in their laundry there, but they were very helpful in working that out with me. Note that some rooms do not have a bathroom, so you would be sharing one with other guests. This wasn't a problem for me, but you may want to ask when you are booking a room. Overall, the guesthouse is a good choice for a comfortable, clean budget accommodation (if you don't mind that it is somewhat out of the way) and a very relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋は綺麗で、内装もとても魅力的でした。自然を感じながらゆっくり穏やかに過ごせるし、鳥の鳴き声をきいて目覚めるのもとても気持ちが良かったです。 スタッフも困っているときには助けてくれて、とても親切でした。 ゆっくり静かに過ごしたかったのでYambi Guesthouseを選んでとても良かったです。
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Guesthouse au top

Excellent accueil. Guesthouse très agréable. Petit déjeuner copieux et délicieux. Je reviendrais :-)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019