Hôtel des Mille Collines
The real-life inspiration for the film Hotel Rwanda, this hotel sheltered more than 1,000 refugees in 1994. It is still open today, and you can enjoy a coffee on the poolside terrace.
Hôtel des Mille Collines was built in 1973 in the city centre. During the 1994 genocide, Paul Rusesabagina, then acting manager, gave shelter here to more than 1,200 refugees. This episode was made into the film Hotel Rwanda, although some details of the account given by those involved remain disputed. The hotel now operates as usual, and a short memorial notice stands in the lobby. Visitors can order a coffee or lunch on the terrace by the pool and reflect on this history.
Opening hours
All day (hotel hours)
Nearby sights
- Kigali Car Free Zone (Imbuga City Walk)
- Sainte-Famille Church
- Kandt House Museum
- Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial (Camp Kigali)
- Kigali Genocide Memorial
- Nyamirambo & Green Mosque
- Niyo Arts Gallery
- Inema Arts Center