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Arirang Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel in Nakasero

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Property grounds
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
Birthday party area
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Plot 15A Kyadondo Road, Kampala
  • Makerere University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • The Acacia Mall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Uganda National Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Presidential Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Presidential Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Basic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 538 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Bathroom shower

Double Room

  • 538 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kampala

City center stay.With a stay at this Nakasero hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Uganda Golf Course and 2 miles (3 km) of Makerere University. Embassy of France and Mulago National Specialized Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Uganda Golf Course - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Makerere University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mulago National Specialized Hospital - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Acacia Mall - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Uganda National Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chicken Tonight, Wandegeya - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bushpig Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bight of Benin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dna Lounge - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Arirang Hotel

3.5-star hotel in Nakasero
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Arirang Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Kampala hotel.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2014
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Arirang Hotel offers 30 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Korean

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 3 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35.00 per person (roundtrip)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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 rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 3 and up, and the test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Arirang Hotel to the airport?

Arirang Hotel is 29.7 mi (60-min drive) away from the Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Arirang Hotel?

As of Jun 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arirang Hotel on Jul 23, 2025 start from $97.49, excluding 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.

Does Arirang Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Arirang Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 35.00 per person, roundtrip.

Does Arirang Hotel offer free breakfast?

Arirang Hotel offers free full breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Arirang Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Arirang Hotel?

Check-in begins at noon.

Is there free parking at Arirang Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Arirang Hotel have a pool?

Arirang Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Arirang Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Arirang Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Arirang Hotel to downtown Kampala?

Arirang Hotel is 0.8 mi away from Central Kampala.

Arirang Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Learn to smile and fix your wifi

The hotel is old. The wifi is just plain horrible. At times it just doesnt work. The restaurant serves good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

Ok, not great.

Fairly average hotel, seemingly catering primarily for Chinese market. Room ok, but not cleaned in the time I stayed (3 nights). Not many facilities in immediate walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel owned by chinese (still have local staff peaking english) The restaurant has good and extremely cheap korean food. Very noisy due to chinese clients... Internet speed couls be better.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017