The Best Hotels Closest to Independence Monument in Kampala for 2026

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A restaurant with hanging plants, exposed brick walls, and a variety of seating arrangements.

A modern lounge area with a yellow sofa, wooden chairs, and a TV screen.

A hotel with a unique facade, multiple floors, and a rooftop bar with outdoor seating.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit facade.

1. ONOMO Hotel Kampala

Nakasero, 1.4 km from Independence Monument

Artak

₩135,109

₩160,119 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern lobby with a marble floor, a vertical garden, and a glass door.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and dining area.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a fountain, and a second-floor balcony.

2. Koki Hotel

Nakasero, 0.4 km from Independence Monument

Ncuti

₩66,697

₩79,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A swimming pool with a waterfall, surrounded by lush greenery and a multi-story building in the background.

A spacious lobby with high stone pillars, a central fireplace, and a tiled floor.

A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, stone walls, and hanging lights.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a courtyard with water and plants, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

3. Kampala Serena Hotel

Nakasero, 0.7 km from Independence Monument

Mussie

₩245,798

₩292,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A modern hotel with a two-story structure, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A wooden tray with a bottle, two glasses, a candle, and rose petals on a hotel room table.

A modern, open-plan dining area with wooden flooring, white furniture, and large windows offering a view of the surrounding landscape.

A grocery store with produce, canned goods, and packaged foods on shelves.

4. Le Petit Village Hotel & Spa

Nsambya, 2.4 km from Independence Monument

Asida

₩173,246

₩207,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern outdoor dining area with a long bench and tables, large windows, and a view of the city.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, wooden paneling, and a city view.

A modern bar area with wooden paneling, a central bar counter, and seating.

A modern bar area with a central counter, bar stools, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

5. Four Points by Sheraton Kampala

Kololo, 1.5 km from Independence Monument

MIKE

₩201,407

₩248,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A rooftop pool with a cityscape view at dusk.

A hotel lobby with green seating, a bar area, and a kitchen in the background.

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options including sofas and chairs, a patterned carpet, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a phone and a lamp, and a large window with a city view.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Kampala

Central Kampala, 2.5 km from Independence Monument

Hasifah

₩150,841

₩180,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A restaurant interior with a wine rack, hanging lights, and a mural on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a curved sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a large vase.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette area.

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of the city.

7. Arcadia Suites

Central Kampala, 2.4 km from Independence Monument

Sonny

₩142,980

₩171,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

An outdoor cafe with wicker furniture and hanging wicker lamps.

A cozy room with a blue sofa, a small table, and green chairs.

A restaurant with wooden beams, wicker hanging lights, and a bar area with various bottles.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wooden shelf, and a mirror.

8. The Explorers Hub

Kololo, 1.6 km from Independence Monument

samsudin

₩75,300

₩109,504 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a parking area in the foreground.

A spacious living area with a large window, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a patterned floor.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a glass enclosure with lights.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of a cityscape.

9. Golden Tulip Canaan Kampala

Nakasero, 1.2 km from Independence Monument

Russell

₩250,855

₩298,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A multi-story hotel with illuminated windows and balconies, a visible sign reading 'SAROVAR PORTICO,' and a view of the surrounding cityscape.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a dining table with fruit, a sofa, and a TV.

A restaurant with multiple tables, chairs, and a brick wall with decorative plates.

10. Bamus Sarovar Portico Kampala

Central Kampala, 1.9 km from Independence Monument

Miguel Nsaka

₩257,842

₩306,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A traditional thatched-roof structure with a covered porch, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and palm trees.

A building with a red brick facade, a thatched-roof structure, and a palm tree in the foreground.

A bedroom with a bed, a mosquito net, a door, and a number sign.

A reception area with a black sofa, a wooden reception desk, and a staircase leading to an outdoor balcony.

11. Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala

Rubaga, 2.5 km from Independence Monument

Gordon

₩108,181

₩127,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A wooden deck with outdoor seating and planters.

A room with a wooden cabinet, a beige armchair, a patterned pillow, and a red carpet with a floral design.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a decorative rug, and a window with shutters.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Yuhili Beauty".

12. Yushili Hotel & Restaurant

Central Kampala, 1.7 km from Independence Monument

Mayowa

₩114,189

₩178,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A restaurant with booths and tables, a patterned column, and hanging lights.

A gym with stationary bikes arranged in rows, large windows, and a modern interior design.

A spacious room with large windows, leather sofas, and a glass table.

A long, well-lit hallway with a tiled floor and a series of doors on one side.

13. Russel Hotel

Nakasero, 0.4 km from Independence Monument

Angela Driver -

₩76,931

₩91,470 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A large, circular swimming pool with a central island, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a large wall art piece, and a water feature.

A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a lamp.

14. Sheraton Kampala Hotel

Nakasero, 0.2 km from Independence Monument

MICHAEL

₩262,690

₩312,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a counter with bottles.

A residential area with a swimming pool, a well-maintained lawn, and houses with red-tiled roofs.

An outdoor bar area with a tiled floor, bar stools, and a counter displaying various bottles.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a brick wall and greenery.

15. Infinity Hotel Kampala

Makindye, 3 km from Independence Monument

Efrem

₩46,503

₩57,581 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A well-lit outdoor dining area with umbrellas and potted plants.

A well-lit outdoor patio area with stone steps leading to a covered seating area, surrounded by lush greenery and large planters.

A house with a patio, a large terracotta pot, and hanging flower baskets.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables, chairs, and hanging lights.

16. Villa Kololo Guest House

Central Kampala, 1.7 km from Independence Monument

Martin

₩132,013

₩156,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

17. Zara Garden hotel and apartments

Makindye, 2.9 km from Independence Monument

Christopher

₩138,147

₩165,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel with multiple floors, outdoor swimming pool, and a tower with a conical roof.

A hotel with a central swimming pool, multiple balconies, and a tower with a red roof.

A covered outdoor dining area with green chairs and tables, surrounded by large windows and lush greenery.

A spacious room with a curved ceiling, large windows offering a city view, a blue patterned carpet, and a grand piano.

18. Golf Course Hotel

Kololo, 1.1 km from Independence Monument

Ayman

₩155,048

₩185,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building with balconies.

A hotel courtyard with palm trees, potted plants, and a statue.

A buffet with various fruits and beverages.

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a dresser, and a mirror.

19. Prestige Hotel Suites Kampala

Nakasero, 0.5 km from Independence Monument

Petr

₩83,396

₩99,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a coffee maker, and a view of the outdoors.

A balcony with a table and two chairs, a view of greenery, and a building in the background.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV stand, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel with a modern design, a prominent sign, and a well-lit entrance.

20. Fairway Hotel & Spa

Nakasero, 1.1 km from Independence Monument

Jonathan

₩149,536

₩179,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Independence Monument

Property	Property class	Guest rating
ONOMO Hotel Kampala	9.4 Exceptional 133 reviews	View
Koki Hotel	8.8 Excellent 100 reviews	View
Kampala Serena Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 272 reviews	View
Le Petit Village Hotel & Spa	9.4 Exceptional 107 reviews	View
Four Points by Sheraton Kampala	9.4 Exceptional 74 reviews	View

Top Independence Monument Hotel Reviews

Kampala Serena Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The pool is amazing and they have an excellent gym. Very nice room and excellent friendlyvstaff"

ONOMO Hotel Kampala

10/10 Excellent

"I liked it"

Kampala Marriott Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great location and staff were friendly and helpful!!"

Golden Tulip Canaan Kampala

8/10 Good

"Great place to be on a business trip. Proper amenities, clean, comfortable, very good restaurant on site and strong internet/WiFi. Staff, always polite and friendly."

Hotel Ruch

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel pretty basic but clean and staff were very friendly and helpful. Would stay there again"

Galaxy Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Very fast wifi internet. I had serious meetings and was so worried but I was fully covered. The air conditioning system is excellent. Amazing place near the City Centre."

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All Saints Cathedral

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Owino Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Owino Market during your stay in Kampala.

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Uganda Golf Course

8.6/10 (61 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Kampala at Uganda Golf Course. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops.

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Gaddafi National Mosque

8.8/10 (14 reviews)

Gaddafi National Mosque is just one of the places to see in Kampala, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops.

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Kibuli Mosque

8.6/10 (8 reviews)

After visiting Kibuli Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kampala. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops.

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Uganda National Museum

8.4/10 (75 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Uganda National Museum during your trip to Kampala. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

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Namirembe Cathedral

8.0/10 (9 reviews)

After visiting Namirembe Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kampala. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops.

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The Acacia Mall

8.8/10 (207 reviews)

During your trip to Kampala, you can search for that perfect souvenir at The Acacia Mall. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Independence Monument?

Independence Monument is located in Kampala. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 129 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Independence Monument?

Adjacent to Independence Monument, Koki Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices within a short distance include Kampala Serena Hotel and Sheraton Kampala Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Independence Monument?

Expedia has 129 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Independence Monument.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Independence Monument, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Independence Monument.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Independence Monument?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Independence Monument, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Independence Monument?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Uganda National Museum and Ndere Cultural Centre. Create some family memories at Destreet Art Gallery and Wonder World Amusement Park. If you're looking forward to a day of shopping, consider The Acacia Mall, Kisementi, and Owino Market, and pick out the perfect souvenir.

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Our top choices for Independence Monument hotels

1. ONOMO Hotel Kampala

2. Koki Hotel

3. Kampala Serena Hotel

4. Le Petit Village Hotel & Spa

5. Four Points by Sheraton Kampala

6. Hilton Garden Inn Kampala

7. Arcadia Suites

8. The Explorers Hub

9. Golden Tulip Canaan Kampala

10. Bamus Sarovar Portico Kampala

11. Namirembe Guesthouse Kampala

12. Yushili Hotel & Restaurant

13. Russel Hotel

14. Sheraton Kampala Hotel

15. Infinity Hotel Kampala

16. Villa Kololo Guest House

17. Zara Garden hotel and apartments

18. Golf Course Hotel

19. Prestige Hotel Suites Kampala

20. Fairway Hotel & Spa

Compare popular hotels close to Independence Monument

Top Independence Monument Hotel Reviews

Kampala Serena Hotel

ONOMO Hotel Kampala

Kampala Marriott Hotel

Golden Tulip Canaan Kampala

Hotel Ruch

Galaxy Motel

Other attractions near Independence Monument

All Saints Cathedral

Owino Market

Uganda Golf Course

Gaddafi National Mosque

Kibuli Mosque

Uganda National Museum

Namirembe Cathedral

The Acacia Mall

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