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Cheapest hotels in Mbarara, Uganda

Discover affordable stays in Mbarara that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Mbarara can be found for as low as S$ 27 per night. There is currently one property in Mbarara that can be booked for this price. Palace Hotel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Mbarara. Price data was last updated on 18 July 2025
For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hotels available in Mbarara for the selected dates. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
Boma Grounds, Mbarara, Uganda
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 27
Avg. per night
Kitebero Cell, nyamitanga, Mbarara, Uganda
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 31
Avg. per night
Mbarara Plot 52 Kakoba Close, Mbarara, Uganda
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 36
Avg. per night
Plot92 Mbarara - Masaka Rd, Mbarara, Uganda, Mbarara, Uganda
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 37
Avg. per night
Plot 25 Mbarara-Kampala Road, Mbarara, Uganda
1.7 km from city centre
Airport shuttle
S$ 45
Avg. per night
1 Muti Drive, Boma, Mbarara, Uganda
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
S$ 50
Avg. per night
Plot 12 Bananuka Road, Mbarara, Uganda
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 66
Avg. per night
Mbaguta Street, Mbarara, Uganda
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 66
Avg. per night
Off Fort Portal-Kasese 111111, 111111, Mbarara, Uganda
1.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 107
Avg. per night
Plot 38-42, Masaka-Mbarara Road, Mbarara, Uganda
1.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 125
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Mbarara

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Nyakaguruka, Mbarara, Uganda
24.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 109
Avg. per night

About Mbarara

Serving as an important transportation hub, Mbarara is Uganda’s second-largest city and lies in the south-west region of the country. It’s a popular base for exploring Lake Mburo National Park, which encompasses rocky ridges and riparian woodlands that provide a habitat for African wildlife.

Things to do in Mbarara

For a retail fix, head to the Mbarara Shopping Centre, where you’ll find stores selling everything from clothing to electronics. You can browse the homewares at MM Kitchen Ware, check out the video games at MU-RO Gamerz or shop for devices at Grant Electricals. Once you’ve built up an appetite, you can choose between Kekez Crispy Dine, Mubz Take Away or Cafe Joes.

Flowing along the southern edge of Mbarara is the River Rwizi, which originates in the Buhweju Hills and ends in Lake Victoria. It not only provides a source of fish but also sand for building bricks and papyrus for making baskets, chairs and mats. Several cascades can be found along its course, including the impressive Obururuma Waterfalls.

Sprawling east of Mbarara is Lake Mburo National Park, a former hunting reserve and the smallest of Uganda’s savannah national parks. Its lakes, wetlands and gorges provide habitat for zebras, buffalos and hippos, as well as black-bellied bustards, mosque swallows and Ruppell’s starlings. Game drives offer up-close encounters with impalas and elands, with a highlight being the occasional sighting of a leopard.

Getting around Mbarara

Mbarara is just over four hours’ drive from Kampala and 4.5 hours from Entebbe International Airport, which has flights to destinations across the globe. Long-distance buses connect to Mbarara and the city centre is compact enough to explore on foot. Renting a car and driver is the most convenient way of getting around the region.

Facts about staying in Mbarara

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Mbarara to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 18 July 2025.
  • What are the best hotels in Mbarara?

    One of the most popular hotels in Mbarara is Acacia Country Inn, which has been reviewed by 21 users and currently has a rating of 7.8/10. Other top-rated locations include Palace Hotel and Acacia Hotel Mbarara, which have received 7.9/10 and 7.7/10 ratings from our users, respectively.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Mbarara?

    S$ 14/night is the cheapest price found for a hotel in Mbarara by HotelsCombined users over the last 72 hours.

  • How many hotels are there in Mbarara?

    In total, there are 113 hotels to choose from in Mbarara, compared to 741 properties in Western Region.

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