No matter your traveling style or budget goal, Rwanda has an amazing selection of places where you can rest, recharge, and connect. From friendly hostels and cozy guesthouses to lush eco-lodges and community-run stays, accommodations here are more than just a bed—they’re part of the experience. Whether you're traveling on a shoestring or splurging on a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trek, Rwanda offers safe, welcoming, and unforgettable places to be your home away from home.
Gorilla Home Stay entrance. Courtesy of Hostelworld.
Budget: Rwanda has plenty of opportunities to stay in wonderful venues without breaking the bank. One of the best-known is the Gorilla Home Stay in Kigali. For 7-8 USD/night, this stay offers a quick way to nightlife, WI-FI, and so much more. They also offer airport pickups, tours of the city, and an organization of cultural experiences (cooking classes, traditional dances) for a small additional price. Less than a block down the road, you can enjoy a delicious French restaurant with an all-inclusive 3-course lunch and a menu that changes every week. Further down, you'll find more restaurants popular amongst both locals and tourists, as well as a supermarket. Motos and taxis will be right outside to take you on longer distances throughout Kigali (check out the memorials, art centers, and street markets!). The City Center is about 7 minutes by moto, where there's a 24/7 ATM with no withdrawal fees.
INZU Lodge Safari Tent option. Courtesy of INZU.
Midrange: For those seeking mid-range accommodations, Rwanda provides luxury experiences for great prices. A choice that stands out is the INZU lodge, offering exceptional service for approximately 51 USD/Night (for two adults) under their Safari Tent reservation. Some accommodations include free WI-FI, free parking, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, bar, outdoor fireplace, garden, sundeck with hammocks, and laundry services. This hotel is located in the Lake Kivu region, where travelers can enjoy many outdoor activities. Some activities include bicycle rentals, a tour/class about the local culture, hiking, and canoeing.
Wilderness Bisate Lodge Luxury Villa. Crookes and Jackson.
Luxury: For an unforgettable eco-friendly adventure, there is none other than the Wilderness Bisate Lodge. This Condé Nast award-winning stay is a top destination for Gorilla encounters. Elevated among the trees like giant bird nests, the six Forest Villas of Wilderness Bisate provide a unique and luxurious stay on the edge of Volcanoes National Park. This is one of the best locations in Africa to start your trek to see the iconic mountain gorillas of the Virungas. This accommodation is only suited for guests 15 and older and is priced around 1300 USD/night. This resort does not just include a luxurious stay in a villa, but a packaged experience that will cover your stay, all meals and select beverages, Use of gym, swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, and yoga terrace at The Retreat by Heaven, guided walks, VIP welcome at the Kigali airport, and so much more.