Biraj International Hotel

3.5 star property
Central Kampala hotel with restaurant, connected to a shopping center

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Front of property
Front of property
Lobby
Cleaning supplies, paper towels

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The price is CA $49
CA $58 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - 1 Jan 2025

Room options

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room (Deluxe)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Jetted bathtub
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
Plot 7 Snay Amir Street, Nakasero, Kampala

What's nearby

  • St. Francis Hospital - Nsambya - 2 min drive
  • Embassy of the United States - 2 min drive
  • Makerere University - 3 min drive
  • The Acacia Mall - 4 min drive
  • Rubaga Cathedral - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 61 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Mask Foods - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Indigo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪2K Restaurant Central - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fang Fang Restaurant, Communications House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Slow Boat Resturant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Biraj International Hotel

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Biraj International Hotel. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers like the overall property condition.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 95 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 7 AM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
  • Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 13 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 13 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 2 days prior to check-in

Required at check-in

  • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Up to 3 children (1 year old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (during limited hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (215 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Cleaning supplies

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Biraj International Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Biraj International Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Biraj International Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Biraj International Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Biraj International Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Biraj International Hotel?
Check-in start time: 7 AM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near Biraj International Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Biraj International Hotel like?
Biraj International Hotel is in the heart of Kampala, a short 19-minute walk from Embassy of Sweden and 8 minutes' walk from Owino Market/Kampala.

Biraj International Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

3.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

The area is horrible, too much noise, outside is like slum
tattva, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

TV wasn't working, No dinning on site, No phone to call reception, towel look old and smell, although not visibly dirty. No instructions on what to do in emergency, no contact of local essential services in terms of emergency etc.
Edwin, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Its in the heart of Kampala. Expect the neighbourhood to be crowded. But its quite and peaceful inside
Vicky, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fair stay at Biraj
No small wash towels, no iron-asked for 3 days, poor customer care from one lady in food delivery-with attitude, would ask for another towel x3 before getting it, same manu for breakfast daily-had katogo once, poor lighting at night on stairs-almost broke my ankle going downstairs at night, night stand lights fixtures with no bulbs in them, no phones working and if you to order had to move physically downstairs, Guards at the door sleeping and you would pass without them noticing-had to wake up one snoring, Otherwise inside clean, good customer care at front desk, girl in house keeping does Good job-munyankore girl,
Charles, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Good hotel, but has seen better days
I stayed at this hotel last year and it was very good, so I returned. However, they are in need of repairs to several facilities like the door frames, bathroom facilities and walls. I was saddened to see the decay and lack of maintenance. The staff was very good especially the wait staff and reception clerks. However, when I ordered room service one night, they did not have change and were about to leave for the night. They expected me to trust that they would return the next day with my change. I said "No, I will just get change in the morning and pay you" because it was too late at night for me to go out and get exact change for them. (11:00 pm). I am glad I did that because the staff member was not there in the morning and I would have lost a lot of money trusting them to come back with my change. The hotel should keep adequate change on hand for customers who order room service.
2-night trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review

8/10 Very good

The staff is lovely. We had some problems with the room not being prepared (no towels, soap, or toilet paper were installed, and the kitchen was completely empty of even a single fork) but the staff were quick to remedy any lack. For those dependent on wi-fi be aware that service is spotty at best. However, the pillows are a thing of beauty- we slept like babies. And the generous bathtubs are a respite for weary travellers. The manager and staff are quick to supply anything one might find lacking.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Nice hotel Staff but the Hotel has been negleted . Bad location and i would never ever go to Kampala again . Bad roads i mean bad roads . They need to sort their infersteucture out
Steven, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Heart of kampala
Poor WiFi network need to be improved. Stuff should deliver food or drinks on time before they are called again
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Winifred, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel especially for the price
Hotels in Uganda are typically run down, noisy, hot, and often dirty so we were pleasantly surprised at how nice this hotel is, especially for the price. When we pulled up in the front we were concerned as it looks quite questionable, but once we entered the hotel we found ourselves in a different world. Very classy, clean, quiet, cool, and comfortable -- and that's saying a lot for a Kampala hotel! My only complaint is that they gave my husband and I only one bath towel which we had to share (no hand towel or wash rag). We will definitely be staying at this hotel on our future business trips to Kampala.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

24 hours in Kampala
Very impressed with how it looked. Comfortable. Didn’t like the handheld shower head. I was not informed that power was going out in the morning in the middle of breakfast at 0815 even tho the staff knew about it. The power didn’t come back on until after 1600. Good thing I didn’t wait around. Staff is friendly and knew enough English. Grocery store and local market are extremely near. Very quiet at night but told not safe to be walking around after midnight. Plenty of boda bodas (motorcycle taxis) around. The staff can arrange for a car taxi for you or you can use Uber. Congestion is really bad in Kampala that it is easier to get around on a boda boda.
gary, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

fair price
good. just the Hotel is in the market.
ok, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Refused to give me a receipt.
Over all stay was pleasant. Only 3 channels on the T.V, but that's normal it seems for Hotels in Kampala. The staff was friendly for the most part until check-out when I asked for a receipt or something to prove that I had actually checked in. They seemed ignorant of what I was asking for and refused to give me anything. I needed it to help my fiancee get a visa to the United States. Very disappointing and upsetting. What should have ended on a higher note and possibly a better review ended on a bitter one instead. I haven't seen many positive reviews for this place. I wonder why??? Its a decent hotel and should be getting them but it seems that few people are leaving happy.
Stephen, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Congested location
Beautiful interior, beautiful furnishings, shower was broken and AC did not work. Worst of all perhaps is that the lights were kept low even in the common areas likely to save cost, from my tea el experiences. Not good for business travel.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

great on the inside bad on the outside
what a bad bad bad neighborhood. what a great great hotel. what millionaire thought it was a good idea to build a TajMahal type hotel in the middle of the slums????
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

3 days in paradise
wonderful and the children enjoyed themselves , we were fearful of power failure but that never happen .
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Property was great but service was very underwhelming. Had a very limited menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner so ended up eating out throughout my 3 night stay. That was most disappointing. Apparently kitchen requires notice but I only got this feedback upon checkout so you could test. Internet was pretty shaky as well. Neighborhood is great if you are in for business since it is quiet at night time. May not be as great a fit if you are visiting for anything else.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good
It was a moderate stay
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good for business hotel
I stayed 2 nights during the weekends. Rooms were very clean & the staff were always there for you to assiste. I enjoyed staying the hotel. Only thing that I least like about the hotel is the location, in the middle of the busy market. Generally, it was good.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Excellent staff, large apartment style room!
We were welcomed so warmly by the staff here! Excellent service! We rented the apartment style room which had two separate bedrooms and two separate bathrooms, large living room, full kitchen, each room had a TV's. Extremely spacious! Staff help us arrange for a taxi when needed. Highly recommend!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review