Title: Visit Central Kampala: 2026 Travel Guide for Central Kampala, Kampala | Expedia.com [Hotels in Central Kampala](https://expedia.com/Central-Kampala-Hotels.d553248635976394640.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Central Kampala](https://expedia.com/Central-Kampala-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635976394640.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Central Kampala](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Central-Kampala.d553248635976394640.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Central Kampala](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Central-Kampala.d553248635976394640.Car-Rental-Guide)[Central Kampala Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Central-Kampala.d553248635976394640.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Central Kampala ## Travel Guide ![Over 3000 minibuses-taxis (known as Matatus) squeezed in the old taxi park in Kampala. Amazingly, travellers and drivers can still manage to find their way around.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1091/4658a5a2-99fc-4024-a4a6-1cb959fe1e69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Over 3000 minibuses-taxis (known as Matatus) squeezed in the old taxi park in Kampala. Amazingly, travellers and drivers can still manage to find their way around.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1091/4658a5a2-99fc-4024-a4a6-1cb959fe1e69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Discovering the busy city of Kampala today. Visit one of the many markets in center town for a bargain.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1091/b885f824-6238-4a02-8f64-e5136c91cbea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Boda-Boda is the traditional motorcycle-Taxi in Uganda. They are also famous for being dangerous and one of the biggest reasons of accidents. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1091/0e151bdb-9375-4faa-a83a-e93bcdf51742.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The rhinoceros is a highly endangered species around the world. The Ziwa Rhink Sanctuary, located a short drive from Kampala, aims to reintroduce rhinos back into the National Parks of Uganda through their breeding and release program.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1091/066d284e-eabd-42b3-85b9-76e4a5de29cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Central Kampala Things to do - Central Kampala Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Central Kampala ![Kampala Serena Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2210700/2210670/c2a445d7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kampala Serena Hotel Kintu Road Kampala $203 nightly $242 total Feb 21 - Feb 22 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kampala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Uganda Golf Course and Independence Monument ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (241 reviews) This is truly a five star hotel in all aspects. Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F21%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026&selected=2210670&PinnedHotelID=2210670&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976394640) ![ONOMO Hotel Kampala](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60650000/60646900/60646817/fb56ee40_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ONOMO Hotel Kampala 18a Akii Bua Rd Kampala Central Region $83 nightly $99 total Feb 21 - Feb 22 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kampala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Uganda Golf Course and Uganda National Museum ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (86 reviews) Great room, very quiet and good Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F21%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026&selected=60646817&PinnedHotelID=60646817&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976394640) ![Fairway Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7770000/7762700/7762624/fbf74e5b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fairway Hotel & Spa Plot 1-2 Kafu Road Kampala $101 nightly $121 total Feb 27 - Feb 28 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kampala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Uganda Golf Course and Independence Monument ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (188 reviews) Friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfasts. Good gym facilities. Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=2%2F28%2F2026&selected=7762624&PinnedHotelID=7762624&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976394640) [See all 2,274 properties in Central Kampala](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F7%2F2026&endDate=2%2F8%2F2026®ionId=553248635976394640) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![BMK House Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31860000/31850500/31850428/04109274_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BMK House Apartments Nyabong Road Kampala Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kampala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Uganda Golf Course ... 7.4/10 Good! (23 reviews) has nothing to do with the pictures. Not worth the money you spend. Old not taken care at all. Not clean. Waste of your money. Make sure you get a free cancellation Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Kampala-Hotels-BMK-House-Apartments.h31850428.Hotel-Information) ![Hillview Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46250000/46242600/46242536/23b9570e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hillview Apartments Clement Hill Road Kampala Central Region Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kampala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Uganda Golf Course and ... The property is clean,secure and very well maintained. Reviewed on Jan 1, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Kampala-Hotels-Hillview-Apartments.h46242536.Hotel-Information) ![Speke Apartments Wampewo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17420000/17419500/17419459/006d2c5c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Speke Apartments Wampewo Plot No 19-21, Wampewo Avenue Kampala Book a stay at this golf aparthotel in Kampala. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (47 reviews) The doors and windows there is no mosquito nets to also attract insects to not coming inside the room you should fix them in Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Kampala-Hotels-Speke-Apartments-Wampewo.h17419459.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Central Kampala](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635976394640&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Central Kampala hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976394640&startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07)[Feb 6 - Feb 7](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976394640&startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976394640&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[Feb 7 - Feb 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976394640&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976394640&startDate=2%2F6%2F2026&endDate=2%2F8%2F2026)[Feb 6 - Feb 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976394640&startDate=2%2F6%2F2026&endDate=2%2F8%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![View of the Baha’i Temple in Kampala from the Ndere Cultural Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1091/0d5db935-087e-4579-8cb6-7d0f0a9953bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ndere Cultural Centre 5/5(13 reviews) You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Ndere Cultural Centre during your trip to Kampala. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens. [](https://expedia.com/Ndere-Cultural-Centre-Kampala.d6242405.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kabaka's Palace, Kampala, Uganda](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114362/2c2f155e-88d3-44ea-8e34-9c7976ca9dfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kabaka's Palace 4/5(10 reviews) Kabaka's Palace is just one of the places to see in Kampala, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops. [](https://expedia.com/Kabakas-Palace-Kampala.d6114362.Vacation-Attraction) #### The Acacia Mall 4.5/5(40 reviews) During your trip to Central Kampala, you can search for that perfect souvenir at The Acacia Mall. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens. [](https://expedia.com/The-Acacia-Mall-Kololo.d553248621592827647.Vacation-Attraction) #### Speke Resort and Conference Centre 4.5/5(3 reviews) After visiting Speke Resort and Conference Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kampala. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens. [](https://expedia.com/Speke-Resort-And-Conference-Centre-Kampala.d553248635976547248.Vacation-Attraction) #### Makerere University 4/5(20 reviews) Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Makerere University, during your trip to Kampala. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops. [](https://expedia.com/Makerere-University-Makerere.d6114360.Vacation-Attraction) #### Rubaga Cathedral 4.5/5(11 reviews) Rubaga Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Kampala, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops. [](https://expedia.com/Rubaga-Cathedral-Kampala.d6114364.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Central Kampala ![Elongated Views of Kampala as seen from Kololo hill at dusk](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1091/d10b894e-db6a-48a2-b16b-92b1ba54a553.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kampala - Cities near Central Kampala - Places of interest [Kampala](https://expedia.com/Kampala.dx1091) - [The Acacia Mall ](https://expedia.com/The-Acacia-Mall-Kololo.d553248621592827647.Vacation-Attraction) - [Uganda Golf Course ](https://expedia.com/Uganda-Golf-Course-Kampala.d553248635942558626.Vacation-Attraction) - [Uganda National Museum ](https://expedia.com/Uganda-National-Museum-Kampala.d6242401.Vacation-Attraction) - [Gaddafi National Mosque ](https://expedia.com/Gaddafi-National-Mosque-Kampala.d6242412.Vacation-Attraction) - [The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda ](https://expedia.com/The-Parliament-Of-The-Republic-Of-Uganda-Nakasero.d553248635942559425.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Victoria ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Victoria-Africa.d6277501.Vacation-Attraction) - [Entebbe Botanical Garden ](https://expedia.com/Entebbe-Botanical-Garden-Entebbe.d6224882.Vacation-Attraction) - [Speke Resort and Conference Centre ](https://expedia.com/Speke-Resort-And-Conference-Centre-Kampala.d553248635976547248.Vacation-Attraction) - [Makerere University ](https://expedia.com/Makerere-University-Makerere.d6114360.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rubaga Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Rubaga-Cathedral-Kampala.d6114364.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mulago National Specialized Hospital ](https://expedia.com/Mulago-National-Specialized-Hospital-Kampala.d553248621592827649.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kitubulu Forest and Beach ](https://expedia.com/Kitubulu-Forest-And-Beach-Entebbe.d6224889.Vacation-Attraction) - [St. Francis Hospital - Nsambya ](https://expedia.com/St-Francis-Hospital-Nsambya-Nsambya.d553248635947271815.Vacation-Attraction) - [Victoria Mall ](https://expedia.com/Victoria-Mall-Entebbe.d788183744867934208.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kasubi Tombs ](https://expedia.com/Kasubi-Tombs-Kampala.d6242395.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ndere Cultural Centre ](https://expedia.com/Ndere-Cultural-Centre-Kampala.d6242405.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kabaka's Palace ](https://expedia.com/Kabakas-Palace-Kampala.d6114362.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mandela National Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Mandela-National-Stadium-Kampala.d6114358.Vacation-Attraction) - [Entebbe Golf Club ](https://expedia.com/Entebbe-Golf-Club-Entebbe.d6224886.Vacation-Attraction) - [Synagogue Church of All Nations ](https://expedia.com/Synagogue-Church-Of-All-Nations-Kampala.d825691260066398208.Vacation-Attraction) - [Imperial Shopping Mall ](https://expedia.com/Imperial-Shopping-Mall-Entebbe.d788184700165353472.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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