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Mbarara, Uganda
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Tips for booking hotels in Mbarara

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Mbarara. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on October 2, 2024.
Cheapest month:January
Most expensive month:August
Average price in Mbarara:$42/night
Cheapest price found:$8/night
Cheapest day:Saturday
Most expensive day:Wednesday
$13 - $71
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$24 - $76
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hotels in Mbarara, Uganda

Discover affordable stays in Mbarara that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Mbarara can be found for as low as $15 per night. There is currently one property in Mbarara that can be booked for this price. Palace Hotel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Mbarara. Price data was last updated on October 2, 2024
At the moment, these hotels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Mbarara. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
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Boma Grounds, Mbarara, Uganda
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air Conditioning
$15
Avg. per night
Nkokonjeru, Mbarara, Uganda
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$55
Avg. per night
Mbaguta Street, Mbarara, Uganda
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$56
Avg. per night
Off Fort Portal-Kasese 111111, 111111, Mbarara, Uganda
1.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$96
Avg. per night
Mbarara-Masaka Road, Mbarara, Uganda
6.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$103
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Mbarara

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About Mbarara

Serving as an important transportation hub, Mbarara is Uganda’s second-largest city and lies in the south-west region of the country. It’s a popular base for exploring Lake Mburo National Park, which encompasses rocky ridges and riparian woodlands that provide a habitat for African wildlife.

Things to do in Mbarara

For a retail fix, head to the Mbarara Shopping Centre, where you’ll find stores selling everything from clothing to electronics. You can browse the homewares at MM Kitchen Ware, check out the video games at MU-RO Gamerz or shop for devices at Grant Electricals. Once you’ve built up an appetite, you can choose between Kekez Crispy Dine, Mubz Take Away or Cafe Joes.

Flowing along the southern edge of Mbarara is the River Rwizi, which originates in the Buhweju Hills and ends in Lake Victoria. It not only provides a source of fish but also sand for building bricks and papyrus for making baskets, chairs and mats. Several cascades can be found along its course, including the impressive Obururuma Waterfalls.

Sprawling east of Mbarara is Lake Mburo National Park, a former hunting reserve and the smallest of Uganda’s savannah national parks. Its lakes, wetlands and gorges provide habitat for zebras, buffalos and hippos, as well as black-bellied bustards, mosque swallows and Ruppell’s starlings. Game drives offer up-close encounters with impalas and elands, with a highlight being the occasional sighting of a leopard.

Getting around Mbarara

Mbarara is just over four hours’ drive from Kampala and 4.5 hours from Entebbe International Airport, which has flights to destinations across the globe. Long-distance buses connect to Mbarara and the city centre is compact enough to explore on foot. Renting a car and driver is the most convenient way of getting around the region.

Facts about staying in Mbarara

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Mbarara to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on October 2, 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Mbarara?

    53 reviews rated Nyore Hillside Retreat with an average score of 9.4/10. It may also be worth looking into the Acacia Hotel Mbarara, which received a rating of 7.1/10 from 20 reviews. Lake View Resort Hotel could also be a good option, with a score of 7.7/10 from 44 reviews.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Mbarara?

    The cheapest month to book a hotel in Mbarara is January ($13). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Mbarara is August ($71).

  • What is the cheapest day to book a hotel in Mbarara?

    The cheapest day to stay in Mbarara is Friday ($24). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is $76.

  • What are some other cities to stay in when visiting Western Region?

    In addition to Mbarara, travelers opt to visit Fort Portal when visiting Western Region. Kabale is also a popular choice to visit.

  • How many hotels are there in Mbarara?

    In total, there are 86 hotels to choose from in Mbarara, compared to 632 properties in Western Region.

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