Remera

Kigali, Rwanda

Overall Safety
Good
3.6 / 5
Based on 12 Safety Metrics

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Summary

Budget nightlife area with cheap restaurants and local bars. Safe during day, take motos after dark.

Young and loudBudget nightlifeLocal crowdBusy and chaoticGood bus connections
Details

Remera has Kigali's budget nightlife - affordable restaurants, sports bars, clubs that stay open late. More local than the expat areas, with busy streets, markets, younger crowd. Area around Alpha Palace Hotel has bars like Rosty's, Le Must Pub, Joytime Bar - popular with locals. Restaurants range from cheap local places to Java House and Lao Tangren for Chinese. Casual vibe but louder and messier than Kimihurura or Nyarutarama. Daytime and early evening are fine with people around. After 10pm, stay on main streets, don't wander side roads. Public buses connect well here.

Safety Ratings

Daytime Safety

Good

Night Walking Safety

Good

Harassment Risk

Moderate

Public Transport Safety

Good

Pickpocketing Risk

Moderate

Scam Risk

Moderate

Police Visibility

Good

Emergency Services

Good

Evening Venues

Good

Solo Dining

Good

Drug Activity

Low

Homelessness Visibility

Low

Getting By in English

Good

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Recommended Places

Cafes

  • Java House Remera

Restaurants

  • Lao Tangren
  • Syria Renah
  • Chez Lando

Bars

  • Rosty Club
  • Le Must Pub
  • Joytime Bar

Other Spots

  • Local sports bars
  • Budget-friendly entertainment venues
Impressions & Tips

"Fun nightlife but took motos home, wouldn't walk late"

"Cheaper than Kimihurura with decent local food"

"Safe during day and early evening"

"Less English but people are friendly"

"Good for budget travelers who want to go out"

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