Kigali is a compact capital with a major memorial, a history museum, an art center, a women's craft cooperative and plenty of places to sit down with a coffee or a meal. These are the places we could confirm on their own pages on 11 November 2026. Opening hours change, so check the venue before you go.
Start With the History
The Kigali Genocide Memorial is in Gisozi, about ten minutes by car from the city center according to the Memorial. Entry is free. The Ubumuntu package, with an audio guide, costs USD 30, or USD 20 without the pin. It is open daily from 9am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm, and from 1pm to 5pm on the last Saturday of the month. Children under 12 are not admitted and photography is not allowed inside the museum.
From Step Town Hotel the Memorial is about 6 minutes by car or 30 minutes on foot, according to the hotel. Student and school groups should read our guide to visiting the Memorial with a group.
Visit Rwanda also lists the Kandt House Museum, in Kigali, which covers life in Rwanda before, during and after the colonial period. The listing says it is open daily from 8am to 6pm, and closed on 7 April and, from 11am, on Umuganda Saturdays.
Art, Crafts and Markets
Inema Arts Center, at KG 563 St in Kacyiru, was founded in 2012. Its site lists a gallery, a coffee bar, classes in yoga, painting and dance, and guided tours. It says it is open daily but gives no hours, so call or email first.
Nyamirambo Women's Center is a Rwandan non-profit in Nyamirambo that trains and employs women. Its Umutima line makes accessories, children's clothing and home decor, and its site lists a walking tour of the neighborhood. Check its tours page for prices and times.
Kigali Cultural Village is described by Visit Rwanda as a traditional market space where artisans and food vendors show and sell their goods, with events, workshops and music.
Coffee, Dinner and a View
Inzora is a Kigali cafe that describes itself as perched high with a view of the city, serving store-made, locally sourced food. Its site lists no hours, so confirm before you climb the stairs.
Repub Lounge is at #16 KG 674 Street in Kimihurura and is open every day from 12pm to 10pm. It asks for a reservation for parties of four or more. Its menu is on its own site, so look before you choose it for a particular dish.
A Base Close to It All
Step Town Hotel is a small hotel in Kigali at KN 1 Av. Rooms are listed on the rooms page, where a single room starts at $50 a night and breakfast is included in every room. Reception is open 24 hours, room service runs around the clock, and Kigali International Airport is about 15 minutes away.
For more of the country, read Rwanda's main attractions and how to book gorilla trekking.
Plan Your Stay in Kigali
Choose your dates and a room on the reserve page, and we will see you at reception.