Boasting some of the best beaches on the entire continent, Burundi sits within East Africa bordered by Rwanda, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country also includes a stunning array of wildlife within its many nature reserves and national parks. Bujumbura (or Buju as it’s commonly known) is the capital and will provide you with the best base for exploring the sights Burundi has to offer. In town you’ll find a natural history museum with a traditional village onsite, and the Rusizi National Park – home to hippos, crocodiles and exotic birds. Lake Tanganyika, one of the largest lakes in the world, offers a number of activities along its shores, including snorkelling, scuba diving and kayaking. For the best beaches, check out Bora Bora, Karera, Saga Plage And Geny’s. Burundi is also known for its welcoming locals and entertaining displays of music and culture. Be sure to try and catch a traditional drumming performance, with various shows taking place in each city. Hotels and guest houses are available in the northern beach resorts and around the lake, city centre and in the surrounding hills.
Top picks for hotels in Burundi
Try one of these popular and highly-rated Burundi hotels
Very good - What previous guests thought, 309 reviews
Very good · 309 reviews
Situated in Bujumbura, 500 metres from Musee Vivant, Hotel Safari Gate features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.
Very good - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
Very good · 70 reviews
Boasting mountain views, The city Block Apartment offers accommodation with a garden, around 1.8 km from Musee Vivant. This apartment provides free private parking and a 24-hour front desk.
Located in Bujumbura, 3.6 km from Musee Vivant, Hotel Kangaroo Bujumbura provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.
Featuring garden views, Zeimet Appartment 2 provides accommodation with a balcony, around 1.9 km from Musee Vivant. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Pleasant · 17 reviews
Situated in Bujumbura, less than 1 km from Musee Vivant, Ubuntu Residence features accommodation with pool with a view, free private parking and a garden.
Kiriri Residence Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in Bujumbura. Built in 2005, the property is within 3.2 km of Musee Vivant.
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Exceptional · 5 reviews
Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace, COMFORT INN-Executive apartments is set in Bujumbura. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available.
Located in Bujumbura, 8.2 km from Musee Vivant, Maison d'Accueil - Fondation San Filippo Neri provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.
Guest review
Staff was veey nice and helping, when I needed water, they brought water from the street.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Located in Bujumbura, Burundi Palace Boutique Hotel is 2.2 km from Musee Vivant. Featuring a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.
Guest review
Good location, unusual design and spacious room, helpful, kind and friendly personal, also nice rooftop bar and place for the breakfast. It was comfortable stay
Situated in Bujumbura, 500 metres from Musee Vivant, Hotel Safari Gate features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.
Guest review
The hotel is excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Exceptional facilities with well maintained gardens and pool area. Breakfast was really good too. There's plenty of bars and restaurants within walking diatance and a little supermarket just across the road. Note at the time of writing the lake had flooded so beach areas and most of the beach bars are closed but there is one still standing where you can enjoy the sunset. A special shout out to DESIRE on reception who went out of his way to help me, even after I had checked out of the hotel!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 309 reviews
Roca Golf Hotel is located at the Bujumbura Golf Course and features an outdoor pool, spa facilities and a restaurant. Bujumbura International Airport is within 10 minutes’ drive.
Guest review
The food was so yummy and delicious and location was very good.thank you
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews
Kiriri Residence Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in Bujumbura. Built in 2005, the property is within 3.2 km of Musee Vivant.
Guest review
The staff and Management team were very helpful and looked after me as being a solo traveler and first time Burundi .
Dolce Vita Resort Hotel has a garden, a shared lounge and a sun terrace with swimming pool and à la carte breakfast in Bujumbura.
Guest review
The hotel is nice, clean, and comfortable.
The air conditioning works very well, the bathroom was perfectly adequate, and the beds were comfortable.
Breakfast is simple but very tasty, freshly prepared on demand.
What truly made my stay extraordinary was Aliou, a young receptionist whose attitude and professionalism were on the level of a general manager. He went above and beyond his duties, showing me real life in Bujumbura and sharing insights into the history, political situation, and local customs.
Aliou is the spirit of this place—he’s the reason it feels so welcoming and pleasant.
Thank you, Aliou, for your incredible hospitality. I will cherish these wonderful memories for a lifetime.
Located in Bujumbura, 3.6 km from Musee Vivant, Hotel Kangaroo Bujumbura provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.
Guest review
I had a great stay at Kangaroo Hotel. The bed was very comfortable with a big mosquito net, the WiFi was good, and buffet breakfast was nice and big, and I had lots of hot water for showers. Nicky at reception spoke very good English and was really helpful. The location is just a two minute walk from the main market, which is fun to visit. There are lots of taxis nearby to take you around Bujumbura. Highly recommend!
Set in Bujumbura, 4.6 km from Musee Vivant, City Hill Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge.
Guest review
Contrary to what the hotel has written on Bookings.com, City Hill does accept major credit cards for payment.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews
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