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Russel Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Kampala with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Hallway
Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed
Lobby
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
The current price is €58
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Bathroom

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
Russel Lane, Opp. Charm Towers, Kampala, 256

What's nearby

  • St. Francis Hospital - Nsambya - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Uganda Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Embassy of the United States - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Makerere University - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • The Acacia Mall - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Haandi Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fang Fang Restaurant, Communications House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Royale - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Slow Boat Resturant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Equator Bar - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Russel Hotel

Hotel located in Nakasero
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services at Russel Hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure or a massage. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Russel, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a reception hall and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property, 1 meeting room and newspapers in the reception
Room features
All 60 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 45-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Russel

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.0 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per person (one way)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

HBT Russel Hotel Kampala
HBT Russel Kampala
HBT Russel
HBT Russel Hotel
Russel Hotel Hotel
Russel Hotel Kampala
Russel Hotel Hotel Kampala

Frequently asked questions

Is Russel Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Russel Hotel?

As of 30 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Russel Hotel on 1 Jul 2025 start from €57.65, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Russel Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Russel Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 30 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Russel Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Russel Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 30 per person applies.

Where is Russel Hotel located?

Located in Nakasero, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Independence Monument and The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda. Owino Market/Kampala and Embassy of France are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Russel Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bereket R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice 3 star hotel

Nice 3 star hotel. Rooms get very hot. Food is okay. Rooms are clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay in my comfortable room and the excellent breakfast
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

mubarak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tito

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Encounter at HBT Russel

My stay here was good! This hotel needs to think of getting a spacious location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent and friendly facility

Everything was fine except WiFi in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My son stayed here and what made HBT a great experience for him was THE STAFF! Thaey were very accommodating to all of his needs. He also loved the breakfast. As a mother, I'm sending out a thank you to the staff for taking such good care of Justin :-)
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room maid and reception guy who advises on connectivity were superb. One restaurant room delivery got lost and I was hungry for 2 hours.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and rooms were just aa i saw in the photo. However, my room windows were faulty and leaked in water that started flooding my room. Thank God i was moved to another room. There was noise along the corridors of the 5th floors by staff in the morning. The gym service was great but they can improve on the hygiene
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Leslie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a old hotel, no in room coffee or tea making, no fridge and aircon is weak. Sound proofing is bad
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Satoshi

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness

OK location, friendly, tired hotel...

Needed a couple nights before heading on safari/gorilla trekking, etc. Surely, there is better in Kampala. The location was good to meet up for a city walking tour, but the area is noisy, rooms were hot and breakfast not very good. No good restaurants nearby that we could find. The staff were friendly but lots of key issues and excess waiting to sort things out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was about the worst stay i have had in any hotel. The hotel failed to deliver even on the very basic items as stated on its site. They ran short of beddings and I had to ask severally for pillow cases for my room and the staff were largely unresponsive.. even spotted a couple of small roaches in my room...not recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was fine, and helpful. Bed was uncomfortable.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Wudu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Amazing stay. The staff was very friendly and I think they deserve not only kudos but a raise.....
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Moses

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2021