Villa Kololo

Top choice in Kampala


With an excellent location in upmarket Kololo, this Italian-owned designer hotel has smart, well-priced rooms that balance tasteful North African decor and Rajasthani motifs with all the mod cons. The suite is a standout with spa bath, zebra-skin rugs and antique furniture. Currently expanding to double its capacity, you might find some growing pains. Downstairs is the popular Mediterraneo restaurant.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Kampala attractions

1. Uganda Museum

0.54 MILES

There’s plenty to interest you here with a varied and well-captioned ethnographic collection covering clothing, hunting, agriculture, medicine, religion…

2. AKA Gallery at Tulifanya

0.76 MILES

Formerly known as Tulifanya, this well-established gallery has knowledgeable owners who can inform you about artists who matter. It features a notable…

3. Nommo Gallery

0.8 MILES

Established by the Ugandan Culture Centre in 1964, Nommo is a reliable spot for quality artwork.

4. Umoja Art Gallery

0.82 MILES

A small contemporary gallery featuring Ugandan paintings and abstract sculptures in monthly shows.

5. Parliament House

0.96 MILES

Open to the public, a visit to parliament is an interesting way to spend an hour or two. You can either tour the building or see the government in action …

6. Afriart Gallery

1.08 MILES

This classy little gallery features works by serious local artists. Downstairs has changing monthly exhibits, while upstairs is a permanent collection,…

7. Karibu Art Gallery

1.16 MILES

An artist-run gallery and studio featuring emerging and established Ugandan abstract and contemporary artists.

8. Makerere Art Gallery

1.24 MILES

Small, but definitely worth a visit, with fascinating monthly exhibitions; check the website for events. There are also some cool sculptures on the…