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City in northern Uganda
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Gulu is the largest city in Northern Uganda and serves as the economic and administrative centre of the sub-region.
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Sells pies.
This is a hotel with a long history and although it could use another update, it's clean and has a bunch of amenities. There are 80 rooms, 12 suites, a swimming pool and a restaurant. The fitness facilities are a bit worn down, but if you're in need of exercise they're there nonetheless. Ask to see a couple of rooms on different floors and expect at least one or two things in the rooms to not work (think tv, drain or aircon). Still, an okay mid-range place for Uganda and the friendly staff leave most travellers with a fairly nice experience in the end. There's also good and free wifi in the lobby.
This large hotel set among charming gardens is as big and as upscale as it gets in these parts of the country. It's the go-to place for diplomats and business travellers. Facilities include a rooftop restaurant, a nice lounge, comfortable rooms and very cold beer. There are also good massages to be had (US$18). Don't expect every that's expensive to be very good, though - especially the food is of varying quality. All in all an excellent place though.
Fan single rooms.
Fan single rooms.
Single rooms with shared bathroom.
Single/double rooms.
Single/double rooms.
Single/double rooms.
Single room with own bathroom. Breakfast. This hotel has 16 rooms.
Has a Mastercard/Visa Card ATM.
Has a Mastercard/Visa Card ATM.
Has a Mastercard/Visa Card ATM.
By car
There's a good road connection as well, and buses run from here to many other destinations. It is 336.4 km to the capital, Kampala.
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