Kigali

This American-run boutique hotel is a breath of fresh air in Kigali, where charming accommodation is hard to come by. — Lonely Planet

This excellent, central midrange place appears sometimes to spill over into top end with its lavish buffet breakfast served in the gorgeous open-sided restaurant and charming staff. — Lonely Planet

The capital’s first and only five-star hotel, the Kigali Serena is as swish as you would expect and has a grand and stately style. — Lonely Planet

A well-established midrange option that attracts a loyal following, the Okapi benefits from a decent location that’s within easy walking distance of the city centre. — Lonely Planet

Head and shoulders above much of the competition, this homely guesthouse has large and rather classically styled rooms with wood furnishings and quality beds. — Lonely Planet

Very deservedly, this is one of the more popular midrange guesthouses in Kigali. — Lonely Planet

This little hotel has just 15 basic but clean rooms of varying sizes and shapes arranged around a nondescript courtyard. — Lonely Planet

A slick little hotel in the upmarket Kiyovu area of the city, this place has won over a lot of customers thanks to its spacious rooms and friendly staff. — Lonely Planet

The foyer and pool area are spacious and elegant, and although the rooms aren't wildly exciting, they are better value than most top-end places in the city centre. — Lonely Planet

This intimate, well-managed little auberge (inn) has a small swimming pool and gorgeous flower garden but rooms don’t come anywhere near the quality they should for the price. — Lonely Planet

This central and spotless Catholic church–run complex has four blocks of spartan but spacious rooms and apartments set around a well-manicured garden. — Lonely Planet

The most central of all the budget hotels, Isimbi is a good option for those who don’t fancy walking up and down Kigali’s endless hills. — Lonely Planet

Not far from the city centre, and down a quiet dusty lane (and a very steep hill!), this place, with its prim white rooms splashed in blue, is one of Kigali's better-value offerings. — Lonely Planet

More American McMansion than African accommodation, this boutique hotel with golf course views and bend-over-backward service is a convenient base for safari-goers. — Fodor's

An attractive, secure compound in a residential area, this efficiently run haven of peace occupying a low-slung building is one of Kigali’s most solid options. — Lonely Planet

We like this place. It's smart and has its own unique sense of decoration. — Lonely Planet

Shiny-clean rooms and a host of top-notch facilities, including four restaurants, a fairly small swimming pool, a business centre, gift shops, a spa and a gym. — Lonely Planet

A good bang-for-your-buck choice, the Kigali Guest House has large rooms that are thoroughly sanitised with en suite bathrooms featuring cold showers. — Lonely Planet