Venue & Travel Information
Plan your journey to Kigali, Rwanda — discover how to get there, where to stay, and what to explore.
Sainte Famille Hotel
The AFSLI Conference 2025 will be hosted at Sainte Famille Hotel — a centrally located venue with convenient access to Kigali's business and cultural districts.
- 📍 Address: 1 KN 1 St Nyarugenge, Kigali, Rwanda
- 🌐 Website: saintefamillehotel.com
- 📧 Email: reservation@saintefamillehotel.com
- 📞 Telephone: (+250) 781 205 332 / 784 180 076
Travel & Accommodation Bookings
The SatGuru Travel proposal includes information for booking travel and accommodation for conference participants.
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Hôtel des Mille Collines
Historic Kigali landmark hotel, very close to St Famille.
Very close / walking distance
🌐 Website: https://millecollines.rw/
📍 Location: Map link
Galaxy Hotel
Budget-friendly option nearby
Very close / walking distance
🌐 Website: https://www.galaxyhotel.rw/
📍 Location: Map link
5 Swiss Hotel
Stylish mid-range hotel close by.
Very close / walking distance
🌐 Website: https://5swisshotel.com/
📍 Location: Map link
Ubumwe Grande Hotel
Highly reviewed, comfortable hotel in central Kigali.
Very close / walking distance
🌐 Website: https://www.ubumwegrandehotel.com/
📍 Location: Map link
Urban by CityBlue
Modern boutique-style hotel in the area.
Very close / walking distance
🌐 Website: https://www.citybluehotels.com/urban-by-cityblue-kigali
📍 Location: Map link
Step Town Hotel
Popular with both short- and long-stay guests.
Very close / walking distance
🌐 Website: https://steptownhotel.com/
📍 Location: Map link
Hotel Okapi Kigali
Affordable option within walking distance.
Very close / walking distance
🌐 Website: https://okapihotel.com/
📍 Location: Map link
Onomo Hotel Kigali
Well-rated international brand hotel.
A bit further but still nearby (1–2 km)
🌐 Website: https://www.onomohotels.com/
📍 Location: Map link
Park Inn by Radisson Kigali
Reliable mid-range choice with good facilities.
A bit further but still nearby (1–2 km)
📍 Location: Map link
M Hotel
Comfortable mid-range hotel.
A bit further but still nearby (1–2 km)
🌐 Website: https://mhotelkigali.com/
📍 Location: Map link
2000 Hotel
Stylish boutique hotel.
A bit further but still nearby (1–2 km)
🌐 Website: https://www.2000hotel.com/
📍 Location: Map link
Hotel Gloria
Good budget option.
A bit further but still nearby (1–2 km)
🌐 Website: https://www.gloriahotelrwanda.com/
📍 Location: Map link
Kigali Marriott Hotel
Luxury city hotel with excellent amenities.
Higher-end & luxury (still walkable or a short taxi)
📍 Location: Map link
Kigali Serena Hotel
Another top-tier choice in central Kigali.
Higher-end & luxury (still walkable or a short taxi)
🌐 Website: https://www.serenahotels.com/kigali
📍 Location: Map link
Four Points by Sheraton Kigali
Well-rated international brand.
Higher-end & luxury (still walkable or a short taxi)
📍 Location: Map link
Hemingways Retreat Kigali
Upscale boutique retreat not far away.
Higher-end & luxury (still walkable or a short taxi)
🌐 Website: https://www.hemingways-collection.com/retreat-kigali/
📍 Location: Map link
Hill View Hotel
Slightly outside central Kiyovu but still close.
Higher-end & luxury (still walkable or a short taxi)
🌐 Website: https://hillviewhotelsrwanda.com/
📍 Location: Map link
Visa & Arrival Information
- 🛂 Most African passport holders are eligible for visa-on-arrival in Rwanda.
- 💳 Visa fee is approx. $30 (subject to change).
- 🛬 The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport (KGL), 15 minutes from the venue.
- 🔗 Visit migration.gov.rw for up-to-date info.
While in Kigali...
- 🦍 Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial for impactful historical context.
- 🛍️ Shop and explore culture at Kimironko Market.
- 🌋 Take a scenic day trip to Volcanoes National Park to see gorillas.