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Urban by CityBlue, Kampala

4.5 star property
Travelers can enjoy delicious meals at Cafe Mamba while taking in beautiful views from sun loungers positioned around the refreshing outdoor pool

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Urban by CityBlue in central Kampala offers a peaceful retreat with an international restaurant and poolside setting. Enjoy English breakfast, outdoor pool, nearby garden, dry cleaning services, and free in-room WiFi for a comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Poolside Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Poolside Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Club Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Club Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Club Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Nakasero, a neighbourhood in Kampala, is home to Urban by CityBlue, Kampala. Independence Monument and Kasubi Tombs are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Destreet Art Gallery and Ndere Cultural Centre. 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
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Akii Bua Rd, Kampala, 7096

What's nearby

  • Embassy of Sudan
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Makerere University
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Embassy of Sweden
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Uganda Golf Course
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mulago National Specialized Hospital
    17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chicken Tonight, Wandegeya
    10 min walk
  • Café Javas
    15 min walk
  • Eats & Eats
    11 min walk
  • Silver Spoon Cafe & Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Onomo Hotel
    2 min walk

About this property

Urban by CityBlue, Kampala

Luxury hotel located in Nakasero
Free English breakfast, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Urban by CityBlue, Kampala. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Cafe Mamba, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and a poolside location. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), 1 meeting room and a front desk safe
  • A porter/bellboy, free newspapers and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Urban by CityBlue, Kampala boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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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 self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Mamba

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: UGX 175000 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Urban CityBlue Kampala Hotel
Urban CityBlue Hotel
Urban CityBlue Kampala
Urban CityBlue
Mamba Point Guesthouse Hotel Kampala
Urban by CityBlue, Kampala Hotel
Urban by CityBlue, Kampala Kampala
Urban by CityBlue, Kampala Hotel Kampala

Frequently asked questions

Does Urban by CityBlue, Kampala have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Urban by CityBlue, Kampala pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Urban by CityBlue, Kampala?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Urban by CityBlue, Kampala?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Urban by CityBlue, Kampala?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Urban by CityBlue, Kampala provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of UGX 175000 per person applies.

Where is Urban by CityBlue, Kampala located?

Located in Nakasero, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Makerere University, Embassy of Sudan, and All Saints Cathedral. Embassy of Sweden and Mulago National Specialized Hospital are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Urban by CityBlue, Kampala Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It has a very good ambiance. The rooms are very well done and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Apophia

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

Excellent

Super hôtel bien localisé.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Large, clean rooms

Nice, clean, large rooms with big bathrooms. Never saw anyone in the pool! But a great place to relax and eat. Wifi was good. Only problem was the loud music from the poolside area at night until 10pm so if you need to sleep before then and are sensitive to noise, perhaps avoid this hotel
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Margot, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very good. Internet acceptable. There is NO gym at the hotel despite what is advertised online. Pool is tiny. Location ok but no easy access to shopping, restaurants by foot.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tue

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

Surpricingly cosy hitten gem

Great room, Great food and service. Unfortunately my stay was shadowed by the fact that I lost my phone in the restaurant and nobody could find it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Lynn

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

Nice location, good stay

We had a good two nights at Urban in Kampala. The location was on a quiet street, which was very nice compared to other neighborhoods in the city. The hotel staff replied quickly to emails and arranged a driver to pick us up at the airport. He was more expensive than some other drivers who were recommended to us but the ease of the hotel booking for us was worth it. The restaurant at the hotel was fine for a late dinner and breakfast each day was a nice buffet with eggs cooked to order. The rooms were fine - a little water damage in the bathroom above the shower, but otherwise clean. Appreciated the 4 bottles of water daily.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
cozy and comfortable Hotel with nice garden and pool view. the breakfast meals could be improved abit with more local dishes
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

A great mid-market hotel

A great place to stay. Not much from the outside but rooms surround a lovely internal courtyard. Rooms simple, comfortable and clean. Service always prompt and friendly. Food not at all bad.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always staff make the real difference and the team here have been extremely helpful and cooperative with all our needs. The room is clean, well furnished and a very good size (think I went for the superior). The shower is better than mine at home...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service

Not bad, but could definitely be improved.

The staff at reception are friendly and professional. Unfortunately, when I arrived in my room, the floor was dirty despite my having booked the room in advance. There was a blackout on the second night of my stay and the air conditioning stopped working. They were going to upgrade me to another room, but just as they were asking me to pack to change rooms, the air conditioning began to work again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Sarah, Calgary, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, enjoyed breakfast by the pool. The pool area needs a little bit of TLC and updating, only two loungers at the pool, but the rooms were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Rodney, Atlanta, GA

Disliked: Staff & service
We came to check in at around 5pm. They advised us that they gave our room to another person. I informed that this was not proper business they wanted us to go to another room and told us that we would have to pay $30 more I advised them that it was not good business practice for them to do this. They then advised us that they can put us in another room until tomorrow and then told us we will then have to move to the room we paid for on that day when I asked to speak to a manager they advised me that the manager was not there.the next day after breakfast my wife and I was leaving to do our tour. the front desk runs outside to ask us when we would be back after stating to them that we were not sure of the time they advised us that must tell them something because we need to change rooms. This back and forth cnversation resulted in us being late to our tour and causing us to miss out on a lot of time. When we got back to the hotel they told us we need to change rooms because they needed that room for a customer. We ask was our room ready they told us NO and that we have to move our stuff out of the room. I advised them that I need to speak with the district or regionial manager they had the Chef come out to talk to me. Who has nothing to do with the booking of the rooms. Finally after about 45 miniutes they advised me that the room was clean and ready for us to move in. This was my wife and I first visit to Uganda and to this establishment. NO CUSTOMER SERVICE AT ALL!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and set up (around the pool) is cozy and has a great "feel". The location is convenient if you need to be in town. The rooms are great, with big windows and lots of light. The gym equipment was broken when I was there but the area is safe so you can jog outside as well. The restaurant is great with some excellent stone oven pizza.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal für Geschäftsreisende, die nicht in den ganz großen Kettenhotels wohnen wollen. Alles funktioniert, helle und offene Bauweise, gute Belichtung der Zimmer, große Schreibtische, trotzdem hat die Anlage noch einen familiären Charakter. Kein überflüssiger Schnickschnack. Einziger Luxus ist der saubere Pool. Manchmal ist die Bar abends etwas laut.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

good,clean value

the hotel is a good value option in an area surrounded by more expensive hotels.Most hotels in the aera seam to have problems with their tv's and the gym really isn't a gym but a small room with one exercise bike in it and 3 weights. food was nice and staff pleasant .Pool to small n shallow to swim laps in but perfectly adequate for lounging in or letting kids splash around in it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

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

Great place

The room I received was in an older building poolside. The room was comfortable, good bed, Wi-Fi and a/c. However, the lights were quite dim so in the evening the room would be quite dark. Sound isolation in room not great I was accompanied by 90's music played at the restaurant at night - depending on your taste of music this is either positive or negative. Next time I stayed at the place I received a room in the modern building which was better in terms of sound isolation, lighting and amenities. Restaurant is good and the service at the hotel great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel but breakfast is lacking. Often, individual items are not available. Good location and good security.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Per Ole

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

Stille og rolig - og likevel sentralt

Dette er et godt sted - gode rom, bra service, fin mat. Og, beliggende rett ved den norske ambassaden (om det er viktig)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

It is a nice and clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Monica

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

Urban oasis

Excellent! My fav place in Kampala
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Andy, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice facilities. Great breakfast. Beds were a little uncomfortable.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Elena

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

rena rum men poolen och restaurangen inte bra

Bodde på hotellet i en vecka. Hotellet har stora och väldigt rena rum. Servicen var bra. Restaurangen är ingen höjdare och frukostutbudet var väldigt begränsat. Det finns inga solstolar vid poolen. Poolen ligger mitt inrestaurangen vilket gör det obekvämt att bada när andra äter och tittar på en. Gymmet var väldigt litet.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ebony

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

Excellent Staff

The staff was very friendly, professional, thorough.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Imke, Den Haag, Netherlands

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

Oase met super service en heerlijk zwembad

Late check out geen probleem en ook geen kosten, kamer met terras aan zwembad in rustige en centraal gelegen buurt. Restaurant met veel keuze en geweldige kwaliteit. Super goede prijs-kwaliteitsverhouding. Echt een aanrader. Ik ben zeer tevreden.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Good place to stay

Good place friendly helpful staff and pool
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017