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★ Kinshasa • Gombe • Since 2011 • 4.8/5 — 2314 reviews

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BudgetHotel.cd is the most loved affordable hotel in DR Congo — 68 design rooms from $29, rooftop bar with Congo River sunset, 200 Mbps Wi-Fi, coworking and airport shuttle. Luxury feel, street-smart price.

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01 — About us

Not just cheap.
Clever, safe & Congolese soul.

Born in 2011 on Ave de la Nation, Budget Hotel started with 9 rooms and one idea: Kinshasa deserves a hotel that locals can afford and travelers love. Today we host backpackers, NGO crews, startup founders and sapeurs — all under one vibrant roof in Gombe.

Concrete, raffia, recycled wood and art from Kin Art Studio. Solar power, filtered water, silent AC, blackout curtains. We cut the lobby marble, not the sleep quality.

  • ✔ 5 min walk to Boulevard du 30 Juin & ministries
  • ✔ Secured by 24/7 guards + CCTV + safe boxes
  • ✔ 100% Congolese team — 42 jobs, fair pay
  • ✔ Eco: solar 60%, no plastic, rainwater reuse
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GOMBEEST. 2011
Our house in Gombe

A brutalist block turned into Kin's creative hub

Lobby gallery, tailor corner, street-food canteen “Mama Elikya” and a courtyard with mango trees.

02 — Rooms & dorms

Design sleep for every budget

All rates include fast Wi-Fi, AC, hot shower, breakfast from 6am, locker and rooftop access. No hidden fees. Pay by cash, M-Pesa, Airtel Money or card.

Dorm $12

Social Pod Dorm — 8 beds

  • Privacy curtain + lamp + USB
  • Female-only dorm available
  • Shared rain showers
$12 / nightBook
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Smart Single — River Breeze

  • 140cm bed, blackout, silent AC
  • Work desk + 200 Mbps Wi-Fi
  • Private bathroom
$29 / nightBook
Family $89

Family Loft — 4 guests + terrace

  • 2 connected rooms, 45m² + terrace
  • Kitchenette + washing machine
  • Kids stay free under 8
$89 / nightBook
03 — Amenities

Everything you need. Nothing you overpay.

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200 Mbps Wi-Fi

Fibre + Starlink backup. Coworking free 7am-11pm.

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Rooftop 360°

Congo River sunset, BBQ Fridays, Primus $2.

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Airport shuttle

N'Djili pickup $10 day / $15 night. 24/7 on request.

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Canteen Mama Elikya

Pondu, fufu, omelette from $3. Veg & halal.

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Laundry $1

Same-day wash & fold. Free iron for long stays.

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Safe & secure

Guards, CCTV, safes, moto parking locked.

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Work & meetings

2 meeting pods, printer, generator 100%.

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Kin culture

City tours, sape show, live rumba Thursdays.

04 — Rates & booking

Direct is cheaper. Always.

Long stay -30%

Stay 7+, pay less

7 nights from $175 • 30 nights from $590 with kitchenette, weekly cleaning, coworking included. Perfect for volunteers, journalists, contractors.

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Find cheaper same room same dates? We refund 2x difference. No prepayment for direct bookings. Check-in 12h, check-out 11h, late free if free.

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05 — Reviews

Loved by 40 000+ guests

★★★★★

“Cleanest budget in Kin! Rooftop sunset is unreal, staff helped with visa extension. $29 feels like $120.”

— Sarah M., Nairobi

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“Fast Wi-Fi for Zoom, quiet AC, great fufu at canteen. Security top. My base for 3 weeks.”

— Jean-Paul K., Brussels

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“Family loft huge, kids loved mango courtyard. Shuttle waited even with 2h flight delay.”

— Amina D., Dakar
06 — News & guides

Kinshasa on a budget

Visa tips, transport hacks, events and hotel updates. Click to read full story.

New season in Gombe: rooftop cinema is back

Every Friday — free for guests. Rumba, Nollywood and World Cup nights.

How to get from N'Djili airport for $10

Shuttle vs taxi vs Transco — honest 2026 prices.

Digital nomad guide: coworking in Kinshasa

Where to work with generator + fibre when city cuts power.

07 — FAQ

Good to know

Is Gombe safe for budget travelers?

Yes. Gombe is the most secured commune. Our street is guarded, hotel has 24/7 reception, CCTV and safes. We advise taxi after 22h — we call trusted drivers.

What is check-in / check-out?

Check-in from 12:00, early from 8:00 if room free. Check-out 11:00, late check-out free till 15:00 on weekdays. Luggage storage free.

Do you accept M-Pesa / Visa?

Yes — M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Orange Money, Visa, Mastercard and USD / CDF cash at reception rate. No surcharge.

How far is the airport?

N'Djili is 25km, 45-90 min by traffic. Our shuttle $10 day / $15 night, 24/7. Just send flight number via contact form.

08 — Contact & booking

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12 Ave de la Nation, Gombe, Kinshasa — open 24/7

+243 815 000 299
[email protected]

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