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Yambi Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Art Deco guesthouse with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$49
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Double Room, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Renovated in 2025
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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Single or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Single or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Renovated in 2025
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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
Renovated in 2025
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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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
Renovated in 2025
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Renovated in 2025
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Kigali

Yambi Guesthouse puts you in the centre of Kigali, 6.8 km (4.2 mi) from Kigali Convention Centre and 7.2 km (4.5 mi) from Stade Amahoro. Highlights at this Art Deco guest house include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy access to ecotours and a playground. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Kigali guest house include BK Arena and Kimironko Market.
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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
  • ‪Efes Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Atelier Du Vin - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Yambi Guesthouse

Art Deco guesthouse with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Yambi Guesthouse. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Kigali guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2015
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Yambi Guesthouse offers 15 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films.

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

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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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 12

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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 travelling with children must book a private room.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Yambi Guesthouse House Kigali
Yambi Guesthouse House
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Yambi Guesthouse B&B Kigali
Yambi Guesthouse B&B
Yambi Kigali
Yambi
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Yambi Guesthouse?

Yep, Yambi Guesthouse has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Yambi Guesthouse?

As of 2 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yambi Guesthouse on 4 Oct 2025 start from NZ$48.51, including 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.

What makes Yambi Guesthouse a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Yambi Guesthouse.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Yambi Guesthouse?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Yambi Guesthouse serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Yambi Guesthouse?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Yambi Guesthouse?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Yambi Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Yambi Guesthouse?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Yambi Guesthouse, with dog exercise areas and food and water bowls on offer.