Kwetu Residence Inn  

On the edge of central Kigali in the Hillywood creative quarter, Kwetu Residence Inn sits inside the Kwetu Film Institute complex. It's a 4-star boutique hotel minutes from the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre and Stade Amahoro, about 4 km from the city center.

This intimate hotel has just 14 guestrooms with private balconies and flat-screen TVs. Rooms feature the famous 16‑inch 'heavenly' mattresses, shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. The property blends boutique, film-forward style with practical touches like an elevator for accessibility.

Find a spa center, a relaxed bar and two on-site restaurants, plus a BBQ area for casual gatherings. There's a 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning and free self-parking. Complimentary Wi‑Fi keeps you connected and balconies give a private spot to start the day.

Three meeting rooms are available for events and conferences, making the hotel business-friendly for delegates and film crews. On-site parking and reliable Wi‑Fi support work trips and meetings.

Two restaurants serve on-site meals and there's a bar/lounge for drinks and late-night socializing. Room service is offered during limited hours, and coffee and tea are available in the lobby for easy starts to the day.