View over Kigali, Rwanda

KG 147 St · Kigali

A quiet street, close to everything

Kigali is a compact, calm and unusually clean capital. From the door on KG 147 St, most of what you came for is a short drive away.

The neighbourhood

Laurus sits on a residential road in one of Kigali's calmer pockets — the kind of street where you hear birds in the morning rather than traffic. The building is set back behind planting, with paved parking inside the gate and the city's hills visible from the upper balconies.

It's residential rather than commercial, which is the point: you can sleep. But Kigali is small enough that being out of the centre costs you very little. Most guests find a car or a moto gets them where they're going faster than they expected.

Groceries, cafés and a pharmacy are within walking distance — which matters far more when you're staying a month than a night.

From the door

Kigali International Airportshort drive
Kigali Convention Centreshort drive
Central business districtshort drive
Kigali Genocide Memorialshort drive
Groceries and pharmacywalking distance
Cafés and restaurantswalking distance
Secure on-site parkingat the door

Journey times are indicative and depend on traffic. We send an exact map pin and directions once your booking is confirmed.

Getting here and getting around

By air

Late flights, no problem

Send your arrival time and someone will be waiting with keys. There's no front-desk cut-off to work around.

By car

Park inside the gate

Secure paved parking on-site, so a hire car or company vehicle stays off the street.

Car hire via Kigali Cars

Ride-hailing

Apps and motos

Ride-hailing and motos reach the street easily. We share a pin so drivers find the gate first time.

On foot

Errands nearby

Groceries, a pharmacy and cafés are close enough to walk, which changes a long stay entirely.

What's worth your time

A short, honest list rather than everything a search engine would tell you. Ask us for specific recommendations when you arrive — they change.

Business

Kigali Convention Centre

The city's main conference venue, a short drive from the apartment.

History

Kigali Genocide Memorial

Essential, sobering, and the first stop most visitors make.

Markets

Craft and produce markets

For textiles, baskets and fruit — ask us which day is best.

Eating out

Restaurants & cafés

Kigali's coffee culture is genuinely good. Several within walking distance.

Shopping

Malls & supermarkets

Full supermarkets for a long stay, a short drive away.

Day trips

Beyond the city

Lakes, national parks and gorilla trekking are all reachable from Kigali.

Specific venue names, opening hours and ratings are managed in the CMS so staff can keep them current — nothing here is invented.

Getting a car

Car hire and drivers in Kigali

Kigali is easy without a car, but a vehicle changes what a longer stay looks like — site visits, weekend trips to the lakes, school runs. Guests who need one usually want it sorted before they land.

We point guests to Kigali Cars for hire, chauffeur-driven vehicles and airport runs. Arrange it directly with them, or mention it when you book and we'll pass on your dates.

Kigali Cars is an independent operator — their rates and terms are their own.

Self-drive hire

For longer stays, weekend trips and getting out of the city.

Chauffeur-driven

A driver for the day — useful for site visits and meetings.

Airport transfers

Pickup and drop-off timed to your flight.

Longer-term rental

Monthly arrangements for postings and assignments.

The Laurus Apartments building on KG 147 St, Kigali, seen from the paved parking courtyard

Arriving late? Send us your flight.

Kigali International is a short drive from the door. Send your flight number on WhatsApp and we'll have keys ready whatever the hour — transfers and car hire run through Kigali Cars.

Find us

KG 147 St

Kigali, Rwanda

We send an exact map pin and door-to-door directions as soon as a stay is confirmed.

Questions

Getting here and getting around

The practical things people ask before they arrive — where it is, how to reach it, and what is within walking distance.

On KG 147 St, a quiet residential road in Kigali. Kigali International Airport, the Kigali Convention Centre, the central business district and the Kigali Genocide Memorial are each a short drive away, and a supermarket, pharmacy and cafés are within walking distance. We send an exact map pin and directions once a stay is confirmed.

Kigali International Airport is a short drive from the door. Send your flight number when you book and someone will be there with keys whatever the hour — there is no front-desk cut-off to work around. Airport transfers, hire cars and drivers are arranged through Kigali Cars, an independent operator we point guests to.

Yes. There is paved parking on site, inside a gated compound with staff present, so a hire car or company vehicle does not sit on the street overnight.

Stay on this street.

Send your dates and we'll confirm availability, a firm rate, and an exact pin for the gate.

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