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Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel

Boulevard de L'Umuganda | Kacyiru, Kigali, Rwanda
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6 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 NEW

Friendly an helpful staff are found here. The rooms are basic an probably on the slightly high side however the friendly staff make up for this. Location is well known by motorcycle drivers also and is cheap getting to and from.

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Melbourne
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Nice hostel, good location with good breakkie but needs upgrading rooms. Staff is nice in general except few occasional unhelpful people (night shift). The have decent food menu but Kigali has great restaurant scene. Good overall option for couple of nights.

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Siem Reap, Cambodia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

We were stressing about how expensive everything in Kigali was and then we found this hostel! The hostel is nothing fancy, but it's clean, an ok location (we cabbed or took bus to downtown) but there are some restaurants nearby the hostel, nice staff. Breakfast was just ok.

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Bern, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Facilities neccessary are all there including wifi. Though you would need to take transport to go around unless u dont mind walking a lot. A hreat coffee place nearby to brunch an not a bad chinese restaurant to dine for dinner. Showers could be better. Rooms are made for only what you need. Dont expect any aesthetical inputs. I see... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

Kigali does not have a huge array of backpacker's options available, but this is a good one. It has all the things you'd expect a backpackers hostel to have: dorms with bunk beds and storage space, shared showers (clean and usually with hot water, nice!), pleasant communal area where you can relax and meet other people, a small bar, a... More

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

I stayed in this hostel for a week and loved every second of it. It is located in a great place and is close to a number of attractions. There was hot water in the showers during specific parts of the day and this was a luxury. The staff were incredibly friendly and I met some great people there who... More

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Winnipeg, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

Staff were super friendly, everything was very clean, and it's convenient to get around town. The food was good and reasonably priced, and it was great to have a little bar open each evening on site! Kigali is a pretty expensive city, so this is by far your best bet!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

I stayed at Discover Rwanda for almost three weeks and definitely enjoyed my stay. The beds could be a little more comfortable, but I appreciate the staff's hardworking effort to keep the establishment clean. Every morning I woke to the staff cleaning the hallways and bathroom. The showers had hot water during specific posted hours, but were typically hot when... More

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Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

The staff are nice and friendly, the food is very good for the price. OK, the tap joint in the bathroom of the 8-bed dorm dribbled water all over the floor, but there was constant hot and cold water and plenty of space, the toilet flushed - quite adequate for a budget traveller's needs! Lovely verandah for sitting out of... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

The hostel staff speak decent English and are incredibly helpful. Location is a little out of the way from the city center, but that is easily rectified by the number of taxi motos (motorcycle taxis) that congregate approximately 100m away from the hostel - a cheap and fun way to get around Kigali. There is a nice coffee house located... More

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Address: Boulevard de L'Umuganda | Kacyiru, Kigali, Rwanda
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Region: Rwanda > Kigali Province > Kigali
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 13 Speciality lodging in Kigali
Price range (per night): 15 AUD - 31 AUD
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Discover Rwanda Youth Hostel – Rwandas first youth hostel - located near the centre of Kigali in Kacyiru, is the perfect place for you to start exploring the heart of Africa. The Hostel boasts great value accommodation, a fun atmosphere, excellent customer service, and a wealth of information about what to see and do. With a relaxing environment from the bar terrace, private rooms, dormitories, camping, hot showers and catering available, you are guaranteed to find just what you are looking for. Enjoy the convenience of a thoughtfully prepared breakfast on the open-air balcony overlooking the hills of Rwanda as you start your day. The hostel staff are ready to help answer any questions you may have during your stay. ... more   less 
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