Furnished apartments across Kampala's hills — Kololo, Nakasero, Bugolobi — booked direct from local hosts. Space, a kitchen and a proper base.
Kampala spreads across a cluster of green hills, and furnished short-stay apartments have become the base of choice for business travellers, NGO staff, regional visitors and the diaspora coming home. More space than a hotel, a kitchen, and better value for a few nights or a few months.
On Short Stays you book direct from the local host — no reseller in the middle inflating the price. Message the host on WhatsApp and arrange your stay directly.
The upmarket central hills — embassies, restaurants and offices. The convenient, safe base for business and first visits.
Leafy, residential and full of cafes — popular for longer stays and remote work, minutes from the industrial-area offices.
Quieter suburbs with newer apartments and good value — space and calm a short drive from the centre.
Typical nightly rates for short-stay apartment in Kampala. Prices vary by season, location and size.
Deal directly with a local host — no faceless call-centre, no reseller in the middle.
We charge hosts a subscription, not a fat per-booking commission, so prices stay fair.
Message the host directly over WhatsApp to confirm details before you commit.
You book direct with the host and arrange payment with them — quick and simple. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll connect you.
Kololo and Nakasero — central, safe and close to embassies and offices, with plenty of serviced apartments.
Yes — many hosts offer weekly and monthly discounts. Tell us your dates for the best long-stay price.
Very — line up a furnished apartment before you land and deal directly with a local host.
Trip-planning: Where to stay in Kampala
Short Stays Kenya lists verified local hosts in Kampala — book direct and deal with the host, no middleman markup. We’re onboarding Kampala hosts now.
Are you a host in Kampala? List your short-stay, villa or guest house on Short Stays Kenya, get your own branded booking page, and keep your pricing — no 15–20% commission.
Tell us your dates and area — we'll match you with furnished apartments from trusted Kampala hosts. Book direct.