Manhattan Guest House — Hotel in Kampala

I spent two months at the Manhattan this summer and it was fantastic. It really felt like a home and the staff were always there helping out and being a friendly face. The rooms were cleaned daily and the bathrooms were fantastic considering where it is located (some rooms do have a hand held shower, but most of them are proper ones!). The food is lovely, especially the goat and chips, although the menu is quite limited so if you are there for a while it's best to explore the area. It is in a great location for reaching Garden City and the centre of the city and has a great view from the front garden over the surrounding hills. It is quite a quiet place, although the occasional flash of music can be heard from the road below, but that's just Uganda for you! It is also a very reasonable price so I would definitely definitely recommend it...

We stayed for three nights in Manhattan Guesthouse around New Year's Eve. The room was clean but a little bit shabby. They have a restaurant and a bar. The food they prepared was delicious however, they were always run out of beer or it was warm. The owner and her daughter were every friendly and helpful. So was the rest of the staff. The guesthouse it self is located on of the Kampala's hills very close to Namirembe Cathedral and Ghadaffi's mosque. The city center is within 40 minutes walking distance but of course you can always negotiate cheap boda boda. It is close to the King's Palace and within walking distance to...

I've just spent the last two months at the Manhattan Guest House and found it to be an excellent value option in Kampala. I think you have to consider the price when providing feedback on the room quality. They are basic, but they're also clean and comfortable. They can also be a bit noisy, but not overly so for Kampala, and it's generally quiet at night. The thing that sets MGH apart (in a good way) are the people who work there. They will bend over backwards to make sure your stay is a good one. They really...