Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
Kigali Heights - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
Kigali Business Centre - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
Kigali Convention Centre - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
Nyamirambo Stadium - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Getting around
Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Executive Lounge - 2 min drive
DownTown - 12 min walk
Makfast - 16 min walk
Motel Héllenique - 4 min drive
Fusion Restaurant - 8 min walk
About this property
Urban by CityBlue, Kigali, Rwanda
Upscale hotel near Kigali Convention Centre
Take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Urban by CityBlue, Kigali, Rwanda. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, The Bistro, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self-parking
A porter/bellboy, a 24-hour front desk and a lift
A TV in reception, coffee/tea in reception and tour/ticket information
Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
Room features
All guest rooms at Urban by CityBlue, Kigali, Rwanda boast thoughtful touches, such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
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1 building
2 floors
Designated smoking areas
Mosquito nets
Reception hall
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Minibar
Refrigerator
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Air conditioning
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
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 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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Urban CityBlue Hotel Kigali
Urban CityBlue Hotel
Urban CityBlue Kigali
Urban CityBlue
Urban CityBlue Rwanda Hotel
Urban by CityBlue, Kigali, Rwanda Hotel
Urban by CityBlue, Kigali, Rwanda Kigali
Urban by CityBlue, Kigali, Rwanda Hotel Kigali
Frequently asked questions
Is Urban by CityBlue, Kigali, Rwanda pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Urban by CityBlue, Kigali, Rwanda?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Urban by CityBlue, Kigali, Rwanda?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Urban by CityBlue, Kigali, Rwanda?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Urban by CityBlue, Kigali, Rwanda located?
Situated in Kigali, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Union Trade Center and within 3 miles (5 km) of Ntarama Church and Gikondo Market. Club Rafiki and Kigali Business Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Urban by CityBlue, Kigali, Rwanda Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 96 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 96 reviews
8 - Good
35
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 96 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 96 reviews
4 - Poor
4
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 96 reviews
2 - Terrible
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10
Nice hotel for an overnight stay the restaurant had many options.
Jasmine
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Staff was amazing hotel was very clean and location was close to a lot of amenities would definitely book a stay here again.
Dobbie
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
10/10
I really enjoyed staying here with all the comforts after weeks in small towns and days of hiking trails in national parks. Will always remember this place!
Bradley
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10
It was a good stay
SHEBA
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10
It was a good short stay
SHEBA
8/10
Good location close to the city. Very polite and welcoming staff. Good sized rooms and a pleasant rooftop restaurant.
Osagie
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
8/10
Nice boutique hotel. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast is good. Location is good, walking distance to town.
Mona
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10
Urban by CityBlue in Kigali was a great stay! It is centrally located in a very walkable and safe area of Kigali. It is in close proximity to great restaurants and coffee shops as well as close enough to the downtown area to get there easily but far enough away to be quiet. Yet, it also has its own excellent restaurant with amazing views of the city. The staff was excellent and extremely responsive. The room was cleaned exquisitely each day, the water was powerful and hot, room service prompt, and the breakfast good.
Robin
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
Excellent!
Marissa
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10
This is simply the best hotel in its category in Kigali. Modern, very clean, massive rooms, all facilities and in a good location.
I highly recommend this hotel and do not even bother looking for another place to stay. Rooftop restaurant has amazing views and offers fantastic range of top dishes and wines. Enjoy!
Pav
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10
Urban by CityBlue, Kigali, is located near the city centre. The room is large and the bed can fit 2-3 people. Daily room service is provided. The hotel staffs were very friendly. The hotel restaurant has a lot of food options to offer.
Wei Ming
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023
10/10
Booking my mum’s & my stay at this boutique hotel was the best decision we made in terms of our entire trip to Kigali. The staff are so professional; approachable & friendly. Our room was huge & felt like home right from the get go. The restaurant upstairs serves delicious meals & has beautiful views of the city.
Barbra
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
8/10
The elevator was broken the entire time.
Jeff
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
8/10
When I arrived my first room was downstairs on the 1st floor. It felt like I was in a dungeon. The Wi-Fi didn’t work, it felt closed in somehow. But, as soon as I mentioned my dissatisfaction w the room I was moved right away to a room on the 3rd floor. The rooms are spacious. Housekeeping is fantastic. The bathroom is humongous, and the staff’s incredible! One complaint is that carpet in both rooms needs to be changed. I wore shoes the whole time because I didn’t want to walk on it.
Tracey Lynette
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
10/10
Kaido
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
10/10
Stefan
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
6/10
Michele
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10
Madrine
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
8/10
Personale cordiale
ROBERTO
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10
Caroline
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
8/10
Rooftop restaurant and also topography of the place.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
10/10
My stay was amazing! All staff from reception, housekeeping to tje restaurant was very attentive and helpful
Danielle
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
8/10
Olalekan
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
4/10
The Urban is a good boutique hotel but lately the housekeeping staff has been Slacking in their duties.
Management needs to ensure the staff deliver in their duties.
Never take repeat customers for granted.
Always respond to issues raised.
PRINCE
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
8/10
Everything was great, The hotel is really comfortable and clean. The only complaint is the Wifi. Kigali has pretty good internet but this hotel it is nearly unusable. If you're in the city for business maybe re-consider or bring along a hotspot.