What is Kawempe like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Kampala's Kawempe neighbourhood. Are you looking for Kawempe travel tips? Make sure that you visit Baha'i House of Worship and Destreet Art Gallery while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Kawempe?

Based on our traveller data, Mestil Hotels & Residences is one of the top choices for your stay in Kawempe. This aparthotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Another good choice for your stay in the area is Palm Gardens and Guest House .

How many hotels should I expect to find in Kawempe?

If you're searching for places to stay in Kampala, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 228 Kawempe hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kawempe, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals in Kawempe.

What is there to do in this Kampala neighbourhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Kawempe are Baha'i House of Worship and Destreet Art Gallery. Ndere Cultural Centre and Kisementi are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Kampala.

The Best Hotels in Kawempe, Kampala - 2026 Updated Prices

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A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

1. Mestil Hotels & Residences

Kawempe

Amal

฿5,378 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with glass doors, a reception desk, and a visible staircase.

2. Nyumbani Hotel

Kawempe

junghwan

฿2,050 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central entrance, and a parking area.

3. Tick Hotel

Kawempe

Peter

฿2,641 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A multi-level atrium with a central open space, balconies, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

4. Hotel Jfrigh

Kawempe

SAMUEL

฿2,441 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A large building with a tower, surrounded by a grassy field and trees.

5. SamWeb Bed and Breakfast

Kawempe

David C.

฿1,064 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a stone wall.

6. Hotel La Grande

Kawempe

Derek

฿5,097 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A multi-level interior with a spiral staircase, metal railings, and a yellow color scheme.

7. SS Hotel

Kawempe

Yokana

฿1,731 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An outdoor area with grass, trees, and outdoor seating.

8. Sheron Hotel Kampala

Kawempe

฿1,216 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern living room with a green sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

9. Jacob's Courts Spotless 2BR Apartment in Kampala

Kawempe

฿2,276 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, pendant lighting, and a built-in washing machine.

10. Jacob's Courts Modern 2BR Apartment in Kampala

Kawempe

฿2,276 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A reception desk with a person standing in front of it.

11. Avesta Hotel

Kawempe

A hotel with a prominent sign reading "ACTUS HOTEL" and a visible entrance gate.

12. Acactus Hotel kampala

Kawempe

฿1,064 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A neatly made bed with a plaid bedspread, a wooden headboard, and multiple pillows.

13. Makerere University Guest House

Kawempe

Shabani Miraji

฿2,883 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A patio area with a brick wall, wooden chairs, hanging planters, and a view of a green lawn and trees.

14. VALLEY BLOOM HOTEL KYANJA

Kawempe

฿1,627 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern bedroom with a bed, a large mirror, and a wall with a palm leaf pattern.

15. Uptown Homes Kisaasi

Kawempe

A neatly made bed with two pillows and two rolled towels, a wooden headboard, a wall with three paintings, and two bedside lamps.

16. Kite Motel

Kawempe

฿1,428 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A bed with a canopy, a bedside table, and a telephone.

17. Crown Jakiba Hotel

Kawempe

18. Diane Luxurious Homes

Kawempe

฿1,822 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A living room with a sofa set, a smaller sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, a TV, and curtains.

19. Urban Oasis

Kawempe

฿1,414 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

20. LivLuxe Apartments 7

Kawempe

฿1,476 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mestil Hotels & Residences	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 127 reviews	View
Hotel Jfrigh	3.0 star property	7.6 Good 5 reviews	View
Makerere University Guest House	3.0 star property	7.2 Good 10 reviews	View
Nyumbani Hotel	3.5 star property	8.0 Very good 3 reviews	View
Tick Hotel	3.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 1 review	View

Where to stay in Kawempe

Find the best Kawempe areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A panoramic view of a cityscape with a mix of modern and traditional buildings, a clear sky, and distant hills.

Central Kampala

If you're spending some time in Central Kampala, Uganda Golf Course and Uganda National Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Makindye

If you're spending some time in Makindye, Speke Resort and Conference Centre and Lake Victoria are top sights worth seeing.

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A congested parking lot with numerous buses and cars, a Coca-Cola billboard, and a crowded street scene.

Nakasero

Nakasero might not have many top sights, but Uganda Golf Course and The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Nakawa

If you're spending some time in Nakawa, Ndere Cultural Centre and Metroplex Shopping Mall are top sights worth seeing.

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A swimming pool with a view of a lush garden and a tree.

Ntinda

When in Ntinda, you can plan a visit to Ndere Cultural Centre and The Acacia Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Top Kawempe Hotel Reviews

Marriott Executive Apartments Kampala

10/10 Excellent

"It’s the best place you can have your stay"

ONOMO Hotel Kampala

10/10 Excellent

"We came from US, me and my husband stayed we stayed at the hotel for almost 11 days, the staff at the hotel were so nice, everything was great. we love it and coming back next year. The food was awesome the setup of the hotel lobby is beautiful and all the stuff that we came across were the best. Thank you Esther. T"

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Our top choices for Kawempe hotels

1. Mestil Hotels & Residences

2. Nyumbani Hotel

3. Tick Hotel

4. Hotel Jfrigh

5. SamWeb Bed and Breakfast

6. Hotel La Grande

7. SS Hotel

8. Sheron Hotel Kampala

9. Jacob's Courts Spotless 2BR Apartment in Kampala

10. Jacob's Courts Modern 2BR Apartment in Kampala

11. Avesta Hotel

12. Acactus Hotel kampala

13. Makerere University Guest House

14. VALLEY BLOOM HOTEL KYANJA

15. Uptown Homes Kisaasi

16. Kite Motel

17. Crown Jakiba Hotel

18. Diane Luxurious Homes

19. Urban Oasis

20. LivLuxe Apartments 7

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Where to stay in Kawempe

Central Kampala

Makindye

Nakasero

Nakawa

Ntinda

Top Kawempe Hotel Reviews

Marriott Executive Apartments Kampala

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