5km · 10-15min from central Lusaka

A sophisticated all-suite hotel catering to discerning travelers with luxurious accommodations, a spa, and elegant dining options.

Best for longer stays that need suite space and a kitchenette

25km · 35-40min from central Lusaka

A luxurious, modern resort set just outside the city, offering an 18-hole golf course, fine dining, and expansive spa facilities.

Best for a golf-and-spa weekend without leaving the province

20km · 35-40min from central Lusaka

A tranquil boutique resort offering a relaxing escape with outdoor pools, free-roaming wildlife like giraffes, and private balconies near Lusaka.

Best for a family weekend with giraffes on the lawn

8km · 15-20min from central Lusaka

A cutting-edge boutique hotel creatively crafted from 88 repurposed shipping containers, featuring chic industrial design, a spa, and a rooftop bar within the EastPark Mall complex.

Best for design-led stays with EastPark Mall on the doorstep

30km · 45min from central Lusaka

A serene resort nestled in the hills, blending modern conference amenities with tranquil natural surroundings ideal for leisure and corporate retreats.

Best for corporate retreats and off-site conferences out of town

3km · 5-10min from central Lusaka

A prestigious, long-standing 5-star hotel offering luxurious guest rooms, a premium spa, and excellent authentic Indian cuisine.

Best for full-service five-star closest to the city centre

7km · 15min from central Lusaka

A well-appointed hotel known for its comfortable guest accommodations and extensive, versatile facilities for conferences and large events.

Best for weddings, conferences and large group bookings

10km · 20-25min from central Lusaka

A long-established three-star hotel on a large green site off Great East Road, with a pool, gym, spa and some of the city's most heavily booked conference rooms. Formerly Cresta Golfview, and still known by that name by many Lusaka residents.

Best for affordable conference stays with room to breathe

25km · 35-40min from central Lusaka

A modern Marriott-managed hotel within walking distance of Kenneth Kaunda International's arrivals hall, with a pool, spa and a complimentary shuttle. Built for layovers rather than sightseeing.

Best for dawn departures — you can walk to the terminal

15km · 25-30min from central Lusaka

Fully furnished one- and two-bedroom self-catering apartments in Salama Park, next to Twin Palm Mall, with daily-replenished kitchens, air conditioning, satellite TV and a paid airport shuttle. Operating since 2017 and popular with returning business guests.

Best for self-catering next door to Twin Palm Mall

8km · 15-20min from central Lusaka

An aparthotel on Mulungushi Road in Roma, with full kitchens, a 24-hour front desk, outdoor pool, garden and free private parking and shuttle. Roma's diplomatic and NGO postings make this an established long-stay pocket.

Best for NGO and diplomatic postings based in Roma

11km · 20-25min from central Lusaka

A clean, well-run budget lodge in Makeni with air conditioning, reliable hot water and an included breakfast that the kitchen will serve early. Positioned on the Kafue Road side of the city, which suits anyone driving on to Livingstone.

Best for a cheap, clean overnight on the Livingstone road

1km · 5min from central Lusaka

A Tsogo Sun property inside Levy Business Park on the corner of Church and Kabelenga Roads, with a pool, included breakfast and airport transfers. The most genuinely central hotel on this list — the mall, banks and Cairo Road are all on foot.

Best for walking to work in the CBD without paying five-star rates

4km · 10min from central Lusaka

On the corner of Bird Cage Walk and Haile Selassie Avenue, sharing pool and gym facilities with the neighbouring InterContinental. Walkable to the US embassy, Mulungushi Conference Centre and the ministries, with the Bird Cage restaurant on site.

Best for embassy and State House appointments at half the InterContinental rate

6km · 10-15min from central Lusaka

A stylish, upper-scale hotel centrally located near major business parks and malls, featuring expansive pools and conference facilities.

Best for conferences and back-to-back meetings near the business parks

8km · 15-20min from central Lusaka

A highly exclusive private members' club offering top-tier dining, sophisticated networking lounges, and premium leisure facilities.

Best for members' club dining and discreet business entertaining

4km · 10min from central Lusaka

A premium, globally recognised hotel providing upscale amenities, diverse dining options, and robust facilities for business travelers and diplomats.

Best for diplomatic and government business around Longacres

6km · 10-15min from central Lusaka

A sleek, modern hotel integrated directly into the lively Arcades shopping and entertainment hub, offering extremely convenient access to city nightlife.

Best for walking to cinema, restaurants and nightlife at Arcades

3km · 5-10min from central Lusaka

A historic and beloved hotel known for its beautiful inner courtyard, resident crocodile pond, and consistent, reliable service.

Best for a central old-Lusaka classic within reach of the museum

Central Lusaka

A towering modern hotel situated in the heart of Lusaka's business district, offering panoramic city views and excellent corporate amenities.

Best for meetings on Cairo Road and in the CBD

9km · 20min from central Lusaka

An ultra-stylish boutique hotel renowned for its eclectic African-chic decor, exclusive private members' club, and highly rated dining scene.

Best for boutique design, art and a serious in-house dining scene

5km · 10-15min from central Lusaka

A Zambian-owned hotel on Los Angeles Boulevard in the embassy belt, combining Zambian and continental decor with a pool, gym, conference centre and free secure parking. Runs a regular comedy and live music night that draws a local crowd.

Best for embassy-district business at mid-range prices

11km · 20-25min from central Lusaka

A large, low-rise hotel in quiet Chamba Valley with spacious rooms, secure parking, and a pool and gym that are open to non-residents on a day or monthly pass — unusual in Lusaka and useful on a long stay.

Best for a long stay where you want gym and pool access daily

11km · 20-25min from central Lusaka

Fully equipped studio and one-bedroom apartments in Woodlands Extension, each fitted with its own battery inverter so lights and sockets stay live through load-shedding. Pool, communal kitchen, 24-hour guarding and CCTV.

Best for long stays where uninterrupted power matters most

5km · 10-15min from central Lusaka

Self-contained apartments on Danny Pule Road in Mass Media, set in landscaped grounds and centrally placed for Longacres, the ministries and Manda Hill without sitting on a main road.

Best for central self-catering close to the ministries

1km · 5min from central Lusaka

The city's best-known backpackers, on Mulombwa Close, mixing dorm beds with private rooms around a pool, bar and self-catering kitchen. Close enough to walk into the CBD and the bus station. Long overdue a refurbishment, but unbeaten on price and on the chance of finding someone to share a ride to Livingstone with.

Best for solo travellers who want to meet other people

1km · 5min from central Lusaka

A large international-brand hotel on Great East Road with a pool, piano bar and the Sangalalani restaurant. Consistent rather than characterful, and priced well below the Ridgeway and Longacres five-stars.

Best for reliable mid-range with a pool close to the centre

12km · 25min from central Lusaka

An apartment complex on Kasupe Road in Barlastone, with four outdoor pools, in-unit kitchens, a restaurant, shared kitchen and 24-hour front desk. Among the cheapest per-head options in the city once a group splits an apartment.

Best for groups splitting a large apartment on Lusaka West