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title: "Urban by CityBlue, Kigali: 8.4/10 guest rating, reviews & location"
description: "Urban by CityBlue in Kigali: rated 8.4 by guests, Guesthouse. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-02
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Guesthouse
# Urban by CityBlue

Kimihurura, Kigali, Rwanda

8.4 ·  Very good 51 reviews ·  #11 #11 of 25 in Kigali ·  3.4 Location score
## About Urban by CityBlue

Urban by CityBlue is a guesthouse in Kimihurura, Kigali, Rwanda. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 51 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, bar, free parking. It is 3.1 km from the centre of Kigali. The nearest airport, Kigali International Airport (KGL), is 8.1 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 17

- **Floors:** 3

- **Opened:** 2012

- **Last renovated:** 2016

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 35

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## Live prices around Urban by CityBlue

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## How Urban by CityBlue scores

Better rated than 48% of hotels in Kigali

-   Guest rating **8.4**
-   Location **3.4**
-   Facilities **5.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**

Kigali average

## Amenities

Free breakfastBarFree parking

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **3.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **36**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **8**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **1**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kigali International Airport (KGL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kigali</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Everyday places nearby

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Food shop<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sawaciti Supermarket</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">780 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pharmacy<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Eza Pharmacy</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Kigali Memorial Center820 m
-   Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, Kigali, Rwanda1.1 km
-   Pinnacle Gardens Kigali1.2 km
-   Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial1.2 km
-   Nyungwe cultural village1.3 km
-   New Horizon Africa Safaris1.6 km

## Weather in Kigali

[Kigali weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/rwanda/kigali/kigali/weather)

## Lists this hotel is on

-   [Hotels with free parking in Kigali](https://stayversus.com/en/rwanda/kigali/free-parking/)
-   [Hotels with free breakfast in Kigali](https://stayversus.com/en/rwanda/kigali/breakfast/)

### Compare

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## Questions about Urban by CityBlue

### How do guests rate Urban by CityBlue?

Urban by CityBlue has a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 51 reviews, which is better than 48% of rated hotels in Kigali.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Urban by CityBlue?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Urban by CityBlue include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Is there parking at Urban by CityBlue?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Urban by CityBlue from the airport?

The nearest airport, Kigali International Airport (KGL), is 8.1 km away in a straight line.

### When did Urban by CityBlue open?

Urban by CityBlue opened in 2012 and was last renovated in 2016.

### How many rooms does Urban by CityBlue have?

Urban by CityBlue has 17 rooms on 3 floors.

### Is there a supermarket or food shop near Urban by CityBlue?

Yes: Sawaciti Supermarket, about 780 m away (13 min walk).

### Where is the nearest pharmacy to Urban by CityBlue?

Eza Pharmacy is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 1.2 km away (19 min walk).

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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