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Russel Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel in Nakasero

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Lobby
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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Russel Lane, Opp. Charm Towers, Kampala, 256
  • St. Francis Hospital - Nsambya
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Uganda Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • The Acacia Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers

Standard Twin Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 25 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kampala

Nakasero stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Nakasero hotel, you'll find Independence Monument and The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda. Owino Market/Kampala and Embassy of France are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • St. Francis Hospital - Nsambya - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Uganda Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Embassy of the United States - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Makerere University - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • The Acacia Mall - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 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

3.5-star hotel in Nakasero
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A fitness center, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Russel Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Kampala hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Russel Hotel offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 45-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. This Kampala hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

Languages

English, Swahili

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • 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

Things to do

  • Gym

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.0 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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

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 cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, and Union Pay. 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

How close is Russel Hotel to the airport?

Russel Hotel is 25.3 mi (38-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 Russel Hotel?

As of Jun 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Russel Hotel on Jul 19, 2025 start from $56.77, 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 Russel Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Russel Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 30 per person, one way.

Does Russel Hotel offer free breakfast?

Russel Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Russel Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Russel Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs USD 30 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Russel Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Russel Hotel have a pool?

Russel Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Russel Hotel have a restaurant?

Russel Hotel is home to Russel, which features local and international cuisine.

Does Russel Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis and massages.

How close is Russel Hotel to downtown Kampala?

Russel Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Central Kampala.

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

8/10 Good

Angela

Business traveler
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

6/10 Okay

Angela

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Business traveler
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, Rocklin

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

8/10 Good

Tito

Business traveler
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

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Traveled with group
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

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

mubarak

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

6/10 Okay

Philip

Traveled with group, Business traveler
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Josephine

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Business traveler
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

Philip

Business traveler
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

4/10 Poor

Leslie

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great value, central location and very friendly

Absolutely everything from the booking to the taxi back to the airport was fantastic. Joseph on reception was excellent. All the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was very good with a wide range. The restaurant / bar was busy and had a nice atmosphere. It’s popular with the locals too. There were several small graduation parties whilst I was there. Great for people watching. The hotel felt very safe. Probably best not to wander out after dark if you don’t know the area. I will definitely book this hotel when I’m next in Kampala.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

SUUPERB!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Johnny, Sudan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the town center location, the view from my window and staff kindness. I did not like showers in the tube, there are no curtains to prevent water splash outside the tube. Afterwards all bathroom's floor is wet.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019