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Hotel Garni du Centre

B.P. 548, Kigali, Rwanda
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Hotel Garni du Centre
Ranked #4 of 36 Kigali B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

I've stayed at Garni 12+ times in 2010-2012 and it's a very informal, homey feeling. Everything is expensive in Kigali, but it's hard to get such a nice place to stay, so near the centre. Free wifi, cute breakfast provided. Only 11 total rooms (8 normal-sized and 3 larger rooms, 1 being a suite sort of thing), nice small swimming... More

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nairobi
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

I agree with other reviewers that this hotel is pricey and that all hotels in Kigali is pricey. However, this is a real home away from home. Clean rooms, well furnished, beautiful garden and balcony, quite inspite of its central location. Breakfast is very good. Regarding the unfriendliness of the owner: I believe, one should consider the trauma of anybody... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2011

Quite expensive, reception staff not so friendly, cleaning ladies more so - at least they smiled at you ..... More

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North Carolina
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2011

I agree with other reviewers that this inn is clean, attractive, and well-located, with a good continental breakfast. It's also quite expensive, and for this amount of money I expected more of a sense of hospitality. I did not find the owner friendly or especially helpful, and on several occasions his treatment of staff was very unpleasant to see/hear. To... More

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London
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2011

Quiet little hotel with lovely garden and comfortable rooms. A bit pricey but then everywhere in Rwanda seems to be. Delicious breakfasts, especially the croissants! More

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Eersel, The Netherlands
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2011
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We have stayed two nights in this small hotel and have enjoyed. Room was comfortable. Upstairs room seem to provide a little less value than downstairs room (warmer & a little traffic noise). Free wifi was very useful to us, but speed varied throughout the day (not hotel's fault). We loved the swimming pool and the garden full of birds... More

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San Francisco, California
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2011

The Garnidu Centre was very responsive in confirming the online reservation and airport pick up arrangements. The room was very clean and overlooked a beautiful garden and swimming pool. Although the location was central to the city (walking distance to shops and restaurants), the property was quiet and offerred a restful alternative to the hustle and bustle of Kigali. The... More

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London, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2011

Stayed here for two night and the beginning and end of our trip. The hotel is brilliantly located in Central Kigali, very close to the Hotel Mille Collines and lots of good restaruants and bars (Shokola, Heaven and Republika are highly recommended). Rooms are fairly spacious with comfy beds, flat screen TV, en suite room with good power shower and... More

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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2010

This is quite expensive for what you get, but I guess you have to bear in mind that this is in the middle of Kigali and opposite the Milles Collines. However - it is a B&B not a hotel and we paid $165 a night... The breakfast is fantastic however. The rooms are nice, with lovely balconies. The bathrooms arent... More

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Brooklyn, New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2010

Oh, how I love love love this little haven. I stayed at One Love the previous night, and while I was happy to contribute to the cause, it was dirty, isolated, and kind of creepy. I was a little weirded out by Kigali in general (coming from Uganda), but finding this hotel really saved my trip and made me want... More

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B.P. 548, Kigali, Rwanda
Price range (per night):* RM396 - 462

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