Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre Kigali
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, it is worth booking if you want a five-star base in Kigali with a spa, a gym and a team guests keep praising, and you accept paying about €182 a night. If you mainly want value, our other two Kigali picks cost far less and score close to or above it.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits, and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick for Kigali. It holds an official 5-star rating, and the property lists a spa, a gym, a pool, a restaurant, a garden and a terrace. That makes it a fit for business travellers, conference visitors and couples who want full hotel services in one place.
Guests single out the staff, describing a friendly, professional team that gives helpful, welcoming service. If you value a smooth arrival and a reliable front desk, that matters.
Skip it if your budget is tight or you dislike paying for extras. The one recurring complaint is cost: guests mention high prices for taxis, lounge access and drinks. People who want to walk to the main sights should also look again, because none of the listed landmarks is close on foot.
Location and getting around
The address is KG 2 Rd. Guests rate the location 9.3 out of 10 and describe it as a central, safe area near the airport, the convention centre and shopping malls. Those are guest impressions, not distances we have measured.
The nearby landmarks in our data are all far on foot. Sainte-Famille Church is about 3.4 km away, roughly 43 minutes walking. Kigali City Tower is about 3.9 km, around 49 minutes. The Archdiocese of Kigali is about 4.8 km, close to an hour. These are straight-line estimates, so real routes may take longer. For sightseeing, plan on taxis or public transport.
Free parking is listed, which helps if you rent a car.
What guests say
The score is 8.7 out of 10 from 904 guest reviews, a large and fairly stable sample. Among the 10 eligible properties we compared, it shared fourth place on review score.
Praise centres on two things: the staff and the location. Criticism centres on value. Guests feel extra services cost a lot, naming taxis, lounge access and drinks. Budget for those on top of the room rate.
We have not assessed room size, noise levels, renovation condition or cancellation terms. Read recent reviews for those points.
Price and how it compares with our other Kigali picks
Our reference price was €181.66 per night, about €363 for two nights. This is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one room. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
For context, the median in our sample was €130.87 per night, so this hotel sits well above it. Our Budget pick, Velvet Suites, was €66.08 a night with a score of 8.4 and 3 stars. Our Best Value pick, Eagle View Golf, was €85.67 a night with a score of 8.9 and 3 stars.
In other words, Eagle View Golf scored higher for less than half the price. What you pay extra for here is the 5-star rating and the listed spa, gym and pool. A buffet breakfast is listed, but whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 10 eligible hotels in Kigali. For the Luxury slot, five-star hotels come first, and a four-star fallback needs at least 8.5. This hotel is a genuine five-star with 8.7 from more than 900 reviews, which is a strong, well-tested result.
It also lists the broadest set of facilities of our three picks. That is the reason to choose it over the cheaper options.
Before you book
Confirm whether breakfast is included in your rate or charged separately. Ask about pool and spa opening times and any fees, since availability was not verified.
Check the cancellation terms. Ask what an airport or city taxi costs, given what guests say about extras, and compare today's rate with our reference price.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre Kigali a 5-star hotel?
Yes. It holds an official 5-star rating. Guests score it 8.7 out of 10 from 904 reviews.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price was €181.66 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Prices change, so check today's rate for your dates.
Can I walk to Kigali City Tower?
It is about 3.9 km away, roughly 49 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is far, so a taxi or public transport is the practical choice.
Is breakfast included?
A buffet breakfast is listed, but inclusion in your rate is not confirmed. Check your booking conditions before you pay.