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A restaurant with hanging plants, exposed brick walls, and a variety of seating arrangements.
A bartender's station with a wooden counter, glasses, bottles, and a menu stand.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit facade.
A modern lounge area with a yellow sofa, wooden chairs, and a TV screen.

1. ONOMO Hotel Kampala

ONOMO Hotel Kampala
Nakasero, 1.5 km from Makerere University
United States
Artak
2.591.686 ₫
3.071.426 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
ONOMO Hotel Kampala
A swimming pool with a waterfall, surrounded by lush greenery and a multi-story building in the background.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a courtyard with water and plants, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.
A spacious lobby with high stone pillars, a central fireplace, and a tiled floor.
A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, stone walls, and hanging lights.

2. Kampala Serena Hotel

Kampala Serena Hotel
Nakasero, 2.7 km from Makerere University
United States
Mussie
4.714.942 ₫
5.615.579 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Kampala Serena Hotel
A modern lobby with a marble floor, a vertical garden, and a glass door.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a fountain, and a second-floor balcony.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and dining area.

3. Koki Hotel

Koki Hotel
Nakasero, 2.4 km from Makerere University
Sweden
Ncuti
1.279.399 ₫
1.516.185 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Koki Hotel
A rooftop pool with a cityscape view at dusk.
A hotel lobby with green seating, a bar area, and a kitchen in the background.
A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options including sofas and chairs, a patterned carpet, and pendant lighting.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a phone and a lamp, and a large window with a city view.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Kampala

Hilton Garden Inn Kampala
Central Kampala, 1.9 km from Makerere University
United States
Hasifah
2.893.460 ₫
3.466.231 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Kampala
A modern outdoor dining area with a long bench and tables, large windows, and a view of the city.
A restaurant with a bar area, wooden tables and chairs, and a view of the cityscape.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, wooden paneling, and a city view.
A modern bar area with wooden paneling, a central bar counter, and seating.

5. Four Points by Sheraton Kampala

Four Points by Sheraton Kampala
Kololo, 2.4 km from Makerere University
United States
MIKE
3.863.411 ₫
4.765.242 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Four Points by Sheraton Kampala
A restaurant interior with a wine rack, hanging lights, and a mural on the wall.
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette area.
A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of the city.
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and hanging light fixtures.

6. Arcadia Suites

Arcadia Suites
Central Kampala, 1.5 km from Makerere University
United States
Sonny
2.742.679 ₫
3.288.309 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Arcadia Suites
A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a parking area in the foreground.
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a glass enclosure with lights.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A spacious living area with a large window, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a patterned floor.

7. Golden Tulip Canaan Kampala

Golden Tulip Canaan Kampala
Nakasero, 2 km from Makerere University
Canada
Russell
4.811.943 ₫
5.730.124 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Golden Tulip Canaan Kampala
A multi-story hotel with illuminated windows and balconies, a visible sign reading 'SAROVAR PORTICO,' and a view of the surrounding cityscape.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and artwork on the walls.
A restaurant with multiple tables, chairs, and a brick wall with decorative plates.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, marble flooring, and geometric ceiling design.

8. Bamus Sarovar Portico Kampala

Bamus Sarovar Portico Kampala
Central Kampala, 0.9 km from Makerere University
Finland
Miguel Nsaka
4.945.969 ₫
5.888.306 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Bamus Sarovar Portico Kampala
A traditional thatched-roof structure with a covered porch, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and palm trees.
A building with a red brick facade, a thatched-roof structure, and a palm tree in the foreground.
A bedroom with a bed, a mosquito net, a door, and a number sign.
A courtyard with thatched umbrellas, green benches, and a stone wall.

9. Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala

Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala
Rubaga, 2.2 km from Makerere University
United Kingdom
Gordon
2.075.141 ₫
2.455.160 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala
An outdoor cafe with wicker furniture and hanging wicker lamps.
A multi-story building with balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and a patio area with seating.
A cozy room with a blue sofa, a small table, and green chairs.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wooden shelf, and a mirror.

10. The Explorers Hub

The Explorers Hub
Kololo, 2.9 km from Makerere University
Canada
samsudin
1.444.414 ₫
2.100.517 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
The Explorers Hub
A wooden deck with outdoor seating and planters.
A reception desk with a sign reading "Yuhili Beauty".
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a decorative rug, and a window with shutters.
A wooden wall with the sign "YU SHILI HOTEL & RESTAURANT" and a small indoor garden with plants and a water feature.

11. Yushili Hotel & Restaurant

Yushili Hotel & Restaurant
Central Kampala, 2.2 km from Makerere University
United States
Mayowa
2.190.387 ₫
3.415.840 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Yushili Hotel & Restaurant
A well-lit outdoor dining area with umbrellas and potted plants.
A bed with a canopy, two bedside lamps, and a decorative elephant figurine on the nightstand.
A restaurant interior with wooden tables, chairs, and hanging lights.
A house with a patio, a large terracotta pot, and hanging flower baskets.

12. Villa Kololo Guest House

Villa Kololo Guest House
Central Kampala, 2.2 km from Makerere University
Australia
Martin
2.532.300 ₫
3.001.361 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Villa Kololo Guest House
A large, circular swimming pool with a central island, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.
A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a lamp.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent logo on the corner, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and palm trees.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging light fixtures.

13. Sheraton Kampala Hotel

Sheraton Kampala Hotel
Nakasero, 2.6 km from Makerere University
United States
MICHAEL
5.038.956 ₫
5.997.916 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Sheraton Kampala Hotel
A restaurant with booths and tables, a patterned column, and hanging lights.
A gym with stationary bikes arranged in rows, large windows, and a modern interior design.
A spacious room with large windows, leather sofas, and a glass table.
A long, well-lit hallway with a tiled floor and a series of doors on one side.

14. Russel Hotel

Russel Hotel
Nakasero, 3 km from Makerere University
Australia
Angela Driver -
1.475.698 ₫
1.754.571 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Russel Hotel
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building with balconies.
A courtyard with statues, palm trees, and a building with balconies.
A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a dresser, and a mirror.
A hotel courtyard with palm trees, potted plants, and a statue.

15. Prestige Hotel Suites Kampala

Prestige Hotel Suites Kampala
Nakasero, 2.2 km from Makerere University
Switzerland
Petr
2.289.575 ₫
2.714.946 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Prestige Hotel Suites Kampala
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a coffee maker, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel with a modern design, a prominent sign, and a well-lit entrance.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV stand, and a large window with curtains.
A modern closet with a sliding mirror door, a hanging rack, and a small plant.

16. Fairway Hotel & Spa

Fairway Hotel & Spa
Nakasero, 2.2 km from Makerere University
United States
Jonathan
2.868.421 ₫
3.436.685 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Fairway Hotel & Spa
A hotel with multiple floors, outdoor swimming pool, and a tower with a conical roof.
A hotel with a central swimming pool, multiple balconies, and a tower with a red roof.
A spacious room with a curved ceiling, large windows offering a city view, a blue patterned carpet, and a grand piano.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple levels, and a view of the outdoor area.

17. Golf Course Hotel

Golf Course Hotel
Kololo, 3 km from Makerere University
United Kingdom
Ayman
2.974.149 ₫
3.561.444 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Golf Course Hotel
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating arrangements, and a television on the wall.
A chef preparing food in a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white tiled walls.
A bar area with a counter, stools, a television, a beverage dispenser, and a potted plant.
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a central plant, and a counter area.

18. Victoria Mews Hotel

Victoria Mews Hotel
Central Kampala, 2.8 km from Makerere University
United States
Dorian
1.178.537 ₫
1.403.921 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Victoria Mews Hotel

19. The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection

The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection
Nakasero, 1.8 km from Makerere University
United States
Leslie
2.919.568 ₫
3.458.337 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection
An outdoor patio area with a bar, seating, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.
A hallway with a potted plant on the left, leading to a bright room with a view of a blue sky and a fence.
A reception desk with a logo, a vase with red flowers, and a sign for the Galaxy Motel.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

20. Galaxy Motel

Galaxy Motel
Central Kampala, 2.9 km from Makerere University
United States
Caleb
346.493 ₫
422.077 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Galaxy Motel
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Compare popular hotels close to Makerere University

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A restaurant with hanging plants, exposed brick walls, and a variety of seating arrangements.
ONOMO Hotel Kampala
9.4
Exceptional
133 reviews
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A swimming pool with a waterfall, surrounded by lush greenery and a multi-story building in the background.
Kampala Serena Hotel
9.6
Exceptional
271 reviews
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A modern lobby with a marble floor, a vertical garden, and a glass door.
Koki Hotel
8.8
Excellent
99 reviews
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A rooftop pool with a cityscape view at dusk.
Hilton Garden Inn Kampala
9.0
Wonderful
193 reviews
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A modern outdoor dining area with a long bench and tables, large windows, and a view of the city.
Four Points by Sheraton Kampala
9.4
Exceptional
74 reviews
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Top Makerere University Hotel Reviews

ONOMO Hotel Kampala

ONOMO Hotel Kampala

10/10 Excellent
"I liked it"
Ernest 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
ONOMO Hotel Kampala
Bamus Sarovar Portico Kampala

Bamus Sarovar Portico Kampala

8/10 Good
"Overall stay was excellent. I loved the decor, finish and practicality of the space. My only reservation is that they can do better with the food. It’s not up to the standard of the hotel."
Sebastian 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Bamus Sarovar Portico Kampala
Golden Tulip Canaan Kampala

Golden Tulip Canaan Kampala

8/10 Good
"Great place to be on a business trip. Proper amenities, clean, comfortable, very good restaurant on site and strong internet/WiFi. Staff, always polite and friendly."
Russell 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Golden Tulip Canaan Kampala
Koki Hotel

Koki Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice hotel with wonderful staff and centrally located. Breakfast had great choices and the room was spacious and clean. Stella was very helpful with suggestions."
Julio 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Koki Hotel
Makerere University Guest House

Makerere University Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"Good place that is near to the university venues."
Shabani Miraji 3-night trip
Posted 6 months ago
Makerere University Guest House
Arcadia Suites

Arcadia Suites

10/10 Excellent
"YES"
Susane 7-night trip
Posted 6 months ago
Arcadia Suites

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What can I see and do near Makerere University?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at Ndere Cultural Centre and Uganda National Museum. Learn about local history at Kasubi Tombs and Independence Monument. Create some family memories at Destreet Art Gallery and Wonder World Amusement Park.