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5 Swiss Hotel

3.0 star property
Kigali hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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In the heart of the business district, 5 Swiss Hotel offers a serene escape with a garden and free breakfast buffet. Unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or stay connected with in-room WiFi. Guests appreciate helpful staff and multilingual support.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $100
$121 total
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, Hill View

  • Hill view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Studio, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
KN 25 Street 2, Kiyovu, Kigali

What's nearby

  • Union Trade Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ntarama Church - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kandt House Museum of Natural History - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mambas Club - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Kigali Convention Centre - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 24 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel des Milles Collines - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bourbon Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The House of Mandi - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪UMUT Cafe&Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Preet Fast Food - ‬10 min walk

About this property

5 Swiss Hotel

  • When visiting Kigali, 5 Swiss Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 2015
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay

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Frequently asked questions

Does 5 Swiss Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, 5 Swiss Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at 5 Swiss Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is airport shuttle service offered by 5 Swiss Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 25 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at 5 Swiss Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in is available.

What is there to do at 5 Swiss Hotel and nearby?

5 Swiss Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near 5 Swiss Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around 5 Swiss Hotel like?

5 Swiss Hotel is in the heart of Kigali, a short 5-minute walk from Union Trade Center and 19 minutes' walk from Kandt House Museum of Natural History.

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Reviews

5 Swiss Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was plentiful and good with many choices. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were great, staff friendly and helpful with early check-ins/late check outs. Restaurant on site served great food. Free laundry was a bonus as was the table football and the beautiful birds near the outdoor seating area. Only issue was taxis - hotel had a driver but he was really expensive and we had to plan ahead for pick up and drop off
Axel, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly, helpful and professional.
Archie, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, good sized room and nice atmosphere. The bed is a bit stiff for me but with jet lag was no issue. .
Brad, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Charming hotel, excellent food, service and rooms.

A very good hotel, excellent service, modern room in older building, surroundings beautiful. I had the best filet mignon I have had for a long time. I can recommend this charming hotel.
Jorgen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely authentic stay with great staff

The staff are so helpful and friendly. Enjoyed the food. Lovely clean room and comfortable bed. More like home than a hotel.
Pierre, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff went out of their way to be helpful and my room was quiet and comfortable with beautiful plants outside the door. I enjoyed the breakfast with so many choices and the dinners were also delicious. I plan to stay at 5 Swiss again next year when I return to Rwanda.
Sarah, 8-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

How lucky to have chosen 5 Swiss for my stay in Kigali! This is a true gem tucked away on picturesque, quiet streets close to sites, moto taxis, and groceries/shopping. It was always a pleasure to return “home” to the warmth of 5 Swiss staff, a lovely garden, and my comfortable room. I hope to return one day!
Cynthia, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. My room was spacious, comfortable and quiet. The grounds are small but are filled with beautiful flowers, fruit trees and herbs. I enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant, with soft jazz playing and delicious food. I love the vine covered exercise area tucked in above the parking lot. There is plenty of room for drivers to pull in, turn around and exit. This was my first time staying at 5 Swiss and I plan to return on my next teaching trip to Rwanda.
Sarah, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I felt at home during my first few minutes at the 5 Swiss Hotel. The staff treated me like family and I will never forget all of the wonderful people I met. Nadine, you will always be in my heart, as well as Sylvere, Mya, William. I could just keep going. Good food in the restaurant for dinners, wonderful breakfasts, and lovely grounds. A short walk to the free zone, which is great for shopping, grabbing some local food, or just walking around. Any day trips that you might want to take can be set up with the staff. Even the drivers they send you out with are helpful and kind. I highly recommend this hotel for your stay in Kigali. You will not be disappointed. I think fondly of my stay often.
Sharon, 7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The hotel is in one of the best possible locations, right in the center of Kigali, close to the main institutional buildings, international hotels and shopping areas. The area is totally safe and the hotel is very quiet and offers a peaceful atmosphere thanks to its lush garden. The hotel offers a restaurant on the back terrace: the choice of dishes is not wide but the quality of food is excellent and prices are reasonable. I had a very large room with a kitchenette and a small private garden terrace, the bathroom was very simple and essential but clean and fucntional. The real plus of the hotel, though, is its staff: everyone is extremly kind, professional, always smiling and ready to listen and satisfy all requests (taxis, tips about restaurants, trips, shopping and other practical details). Having to wake up and leave very early for some day trips, a packed breakfast and lunch was provided according to my preferences. Though staying only 4 nights at the hotel, at the end of my stay, when saying goodbye to the staff, I felt I had been among friends rather than in a hotel. The negative points are minor ones but ... the furniture in my bedroom was a bit dated, but I saw the other ones and, though smaller, they had a very modern look; also, the mosquito net in my room could not be used properly because of the size of the bed: it was impossible to isolate the bed completely.
ANDREA, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

5 Swiss Hotel is in good, green area. It is nice little, cosy hotel with some excellent services, like taxi service and free, quick laundry. The staff is very helpful. Thank you!
Elina, 9-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and super friendly and free laundry service was excellent.
Sabine, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful and friendly staff!!!! Great location and very calm premise. Highly recommended specially for business trips. The staff at the reception and bar are very supportive.
Subhash, 8-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

This property is very well located. The staff is very nice n helpful. There could be more meal options for vegetarians
Renu, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in Kigali

My friend recommended it and the best price was on Hotels.com. It’s clean, modern and comfortable with friendly staff. Not stuffy at all. Well situated in Kigali and a good base for exploring further afield. A nice lounge and garden to drink a coffee while chatting to your friends. The bar and restaurant are reasonably priced and food is good. Breakfast is plentiful.
Suresh, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Oasis au milieu de Kigali

J'ai eu beaucoup de plaisir à séjourner dans cet hôtel. Bien situé par rapport aux activités offertes par Kigali, c'est néanmoins un havre de paix, de tranquillité, avec de la verdure. Se relaxer tranquillement après une journée chargée est un réel plaisir, avec un personnel aux petits soins, comme le patron William, d'ailleurs. Beaucoup de disponibilités pour organiser les transports ou des activités.
Jocelyne, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

バルコニーに通じるサッシのカギが壊れており、フロントに電話。カギの状態が悪く修理は明日と言われた。しかし翌日も対応せず、結局壊れたままでせっかくのバルコニーを利用出来なかった
Mon, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A gem - stay here!
Katherine, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean property as for staff members, they make you feel like you have your own personal butler of every requests you might need.
Adilise, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and quiet

The hotel is a quaint and cosy place with exceptional service. I absolutely loved the compound with its green spaces, there are many secluded areas one could just hang out, listen to music and read a book. Although it is small, I found it to be private and very comfortable. I absolutely loved my room, it was super clean and quiet. I got a hill view room, but unfortunately they were out of the ones with a balcony. I recomend the rooms with a balcony and will definitely get one of those on my next visit.
3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, helpful staff, clean room and great location
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean. Good service. Safe compound. Good location.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

It was a nice stay. The room was clean and inviting. Checkout should be at least 12PM.
Visitor, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Prettig verblijf

Goede lokatie, goed ontbijt, vriendelijke ontvangst. Het hotel is schoon en de kamers zijn voorzien van alle noodzakelijke faciliteiten.
3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Charming hotel in the center of Kigali

Amazing place and very welcoming. This is my second time here. First time was in 2015. I absolutely love this place. People here are incredibly wonderful and treat you lovely. Area is very safe and in walking distance to many places you want to see in Kigali. I live every single person who work here, and great respect to the owner, William.
Mikhail, 1-night trip