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Reviews of Step Town

Kiyovu-Muhima, KN 1Av, Kigali, Rwanda

#13 of 74 hotels in Kigali

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Review score

Based on 85 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    Great affordable stay in Kigali
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It could do with some maintainence - new signage, new menus (these are dog eared and dirty) and a face lift for the reception area because it presents as quite run down and tatty - but this could be easily fixed quite inexpensively and greatly improve the atmosphere.

    Very kind and helpful staff, lovely balconies with views across Kigali, good breakfast and comfy bed -quiet too. I enjoyed my stay. Kind staff waited up for me to check out at 12.30am and made me coffee to take in my thermos, and ensured I got in my cab to the bus station.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    9.0
    Satisfied
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The eggs

    There should be variety to choose from. Include African/local food

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    7.0
    A very lovely place to stay with really nice staff.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    They don't have comfortable or luxury facilities in the rooms. Just basic and classic. However, everything is very neat and clean.

    Amazing Environment and location. Great, tasty and affordable meals. Very neat rooms and environment.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    9.0
    Profited from the lovely terrace for a productive stay at a reasonable price
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Although central, the hotel is on a dirt road that is poorly lit at night (but safe nonetheless). On foot, it is a 15-20 minute climb up to the center of Kigali. The room and bathroom were functional, but not particularly modern.

    The hotel has a wonderful terrace that looks out over a valley: I typically worked there, and ate breakfast and (often) supper there too. The staff were very welcoming, and most accommodating (e.g. on the last day I checked out, and left my bags at the hotel; they offered to let me shower when I came to pick up the bags). The location suited my purposes. The chef makes very nice salads. Breakfast - I chose coffee, omelet, toast, and fruit - set me up for the working day.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    9.0
    Great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful staff, good breakfast and beautiful view

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    8.0
    It is okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The street to the hotel is a disaster, we didnt have electricity in the room for a long time while rest of the hotel had.

    The room was nice and comfortable, very friendly staff, there is a laundry service, nice breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Infrastructure (electricity and water)

    Very friendly staff. Excellent breakfast and dinner.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Infrastructure like water and electricity needs attention, to say the least.

    Very friendly staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful staff; comfortable rooms; delicious food
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I had a very comfortable 2-night stay at Step Town. The hotel is not far from Kigali city center, & the area where the hotel is located is quiet, safe, & has nice views over Kigali. The staff was warm and very welcoming. The room I stayed in was clean & comfortable, and the place had a relaxing vibe. This was perfect as I was very tired & sore coming from my strenuous gorilla trek in Uganda just the day before, then crossed the border from Uganda to Rwanda the next day. This hotel was exactly what I needed for my much-needed rest. The onsite restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, & dinner. The breakfast that was included with my room was plenty & delicious, with eggs, toast, fresh fruits, fresh coffee, & juice. They have a good menu selection so I ended up having lunch & dinner here on my first day. The food & service were excellent. Wifi on the property, including the room, was also excellent. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Kigali for a couple of nights or more.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    It is a clean and quiet place. The food is great.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2023

    9.0
    Step town took care of us and our large group very well!
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was just too warm in the rooms at night, even with the fan

    Uniquely full list of amenities! Mosquito nets, screens on windows, fans, fridges, restaurant on site, and an amazing manager and staff who helped us with our large group in every way!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    8.0
    Shoutout to the friendly staff at Step Town; good location, clean and comfy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and comfortable motel in central location near the city centre. Outstandingly friendly and helpful staff!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    7.0
    Enjoyed my stay there. Special thanks to John and Emanuel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very small room.

    Good location and very friendly staff. Fair price as well.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2023

    8.0
    Restful. Pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Hotel is about a 15-20 minute walk to most things- a bit isolated. However, the friendly staff and good kitchen is noteworthy. Also, motorcycle taxis are inexpensive by US comparison.

    Very nice staff. Good cook/chef on site. Meals tasty and reasonable by US standards. Staff helpful in visiting Genocide Museum and other spots of interest.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2023

    8.0
    Had a great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything was great from breakfast to room and staff. The staff were very friendly and hospitable, especially Emma who gave us all feeling of home. The rooms are great compared to the price it's really a good deal. And they arranged transportation for us

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    all good

    Very handy location for town.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2023

    8.0
    A good place to relax and sleep in a quiet environment. Located near the business area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location was worse than expected, not knowing the city well. walking is a big problem because of the streets. You must walk at least 1 km to go anywhere. There are not many motorcycles around. I recommend requesting at reception.

    The staff is very attentive and friendly. The room was very comfortable for the price. The view is very nice and the breakfast is very good.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2023

    9.0
    A good place to stay in while in Kigali
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Rather isolated if you have to walk, but some friendly bars opposite the hotel

    A cosy and friendly hotel. Very nice and helpful staff, good breakfast and good dinners in the restaurant.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2023

    9.0
    Step Town was value for my money, fresh breakfast and wonderful Manager and staff.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All my meals were in time and as in the menu except for my very last one where I was told some ingredients were not available when the meals were being delivered. So I suggest that guests should be told when they order that what they want is not available.

    The breakfast was deliciously fresh especially the fruits which is my favorite breakfast. The manager and his staff friendly and helpful. The location was a bit out of town than I expected, but its tranquillity compensates for that.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2023

    9.0
    Hood stay in Kigali
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    --

    Nice staff, comfortable room, good breakfast, close to the city center.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2022

    8.0
    Great hospitality! All staff helping with transport arrangements
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Delicious fruit with breakfast. Excellent Rwandan coffee! Centrally situated

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Great location, and value for money

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Very good location, and value for money.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2022

    8.0
    Comfortable, convenient place to stay in Kigali.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Both home service and service in the restaurant were very slow. The approach road to the hotel was very bad, especially for the bus in which we arrived.

    The quality of the food was good. The view from the various levels and vantage points was great. The staff were very helpful - advising and arranging for transport in Kigali, printing out documents etc.

    Stayed in September 2022

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