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title: "Metropole Hotel vs Protea Hotel Kampala: which hotel is better?"
description: "Metropole Hotel or Protea Hotel Kampala in Kampala? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Metropole Hotel vs Protea Hotel Kampala

Both are in Kampala, 400 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Windisor Cresent
## [Metropole Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/metropole-hotel-kampala/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.1 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 3.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1841271/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Coral Creasent
## [Protea Hotel Kampala](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/protea-hotel-kampala-kampala/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 3.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1983877/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 400 m apart.

### Choose Protea Hotel Kampala if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 6.1)
-   breakfast included

### Why is Metropole Hotel better than Protea Hotel Kampala?

1.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)
2.  Later check-out (13:00 vs 11:00) (+2h)

### Why is Protea Hotel Kampala better than Metropole Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 6.1) (+2.8)
2.  Includes free breakfast

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Metropole Hotel | Protea Hotel Kampala |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.1 | 8.9  (+2.8) |
| Location | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – |
| Public transport | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.3 | 8.2  (+1.0) |
| Guest rating | 6.1 | 8.9  (+2.8) |
| Number of reviews | 21  (+15) | 6 |
| Rank in Kampala | bottom 1% | top 43%  (+57%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.4 km | 990 m  (−390 m) |
| To public transport | 1.4 km | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 35 km | 36 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 16  (+6) | 10 |
| To the nearest food shop | 110 m  (−190 m) | 300 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 60 | – |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Listed amenities | 22  (+12) | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−2h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 13:00  (+2h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

400 m apart

Metropole Hotel: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Standard Gauge Railway Uganda: 1.4 km, Entebbe International Airport (EBB): 35 km, 16 places to eat within 500 m.

Protea Hotel Kampala: city centre: 990 m, nearest station Standard Gauge Railway Uganda: 1.4 km, Entebbe International Airport (EBB): 36 km, 10 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Kampala

[Kampala weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/uganda/central-region/kampala/weather)

## Metropole Hotel or Protea Hotel Kampala: common questions

### Which is better, Metropole Hotel or Protea Hotel Kampala?

Protea Hotel Kampala leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Metropole Hotel or Protea Hotel Kampala?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Protea Hotel Kampala is closer: 990 m from the centre, against 1.4 km for Metropole Hotel.

### How far apart are Metropole Hotel and Protea Hotel Kampala?

The two hotels are 400 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/metropole-hotel-kampala-vs-protea-hotel-kampala-kampala/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/