New City Annex Hotel

Kampala


This basic hotel restaurant does Ugandan food, with excellent local flavours (including good vegetarian options) and healthy breakfasts, a rarity in Kampala. It regularly attracts members of parliament and Peace Corps volunteers.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Kampala attractions

1. Parliament House

0.15 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 …

2. AKA Gallery at Tulifanya

0.24 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

0.76 MILES

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

4. Kampala Hindu Temple

0.85 MILES

Right in the city centre, this temple has elaborate towers and a swastika-emblazoned gate. Peek inside to see the unexpected dome.

5. National Mosque

1.48 MILES

One of Kampala's premier sights, the prominent National Mosque (widely known as the Gadaffi Mosque) was begun by Idi Amin in 1972 but only completed in…

6. Uganda Museum

1.51 MILES

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

7. Makerere Art Gallery

1.72 MILES

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

8. Umoja Art Gallery

1.79 MILES

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