Juba International Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended…

Juba's airport is about 3.5-4 km from the city centre: a taxi covers the distance in 10-15 minutes, closer than in most capitals in the region. For those staying in the city, the international hotels in the Nimule Street business district are almost all at this same distance from the terminals, so the choice comes down more to budget and amenities than to location. Those who prefer a more relaxed setting, with a pool and restaurant on the riverbank, can head for the AFEX Rivercamp, on the White Nile, a few minutes further by car.

Juba city centre

City centre · 3.5-4 km from the airport, 10-15 minutes by taxi along Nimule Street, the hub of international hotels and offices.

Best for: Those looking for international hotels near the ministries and international organisations' offices, a few minutes from the airport.

Pros

International standard (pool, gym, compound security) rare elsewhere in the city
Several restaurants and meeting rooms in the same hotel, handy for those travelling on business

Cons

A district built for offices and delegations, little street life in the evening
International-capital prices, higher than in the rest of the region

Recommended hotels in this area

Radisson Blu Hotel, Juba: South Sudan's first international 5-star hotel brand, opened in 2022 on Nimule Street in the business district; 154 rooms, spa and outdoor pool, about 10 minutes from the airport.
Juba Landmark Hotel: On Nimule Street, about 1.2 miles (4 km) from the airport; pool with a view, garden and gym, near the Juba Museum.
Pyramid Continental Hotel: A few minutes' walk from the Juba stadium and about 10 minutes by car from the airport; spa, sauna and outdoor pool in a 5-star hotel, among the city's best rated in reviews.

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On the White Nile: AFEX Rivercamp

Neighbourhood · About 3 km from the airport (1.9 miles); the hotel arranges a paid shuttle on request.

Best for: Those who prefer a riverside camp-style setting, with pool and outdoor restaurant, to the city-centre hotel format.

Pros

The only property in the city directly on the banks of the White Nile, with a river view from the garden
Live music on Sundays and a gathering-spot atmosphere for international residents, according to reviews

Cons

A camp-style format with around twenty rooms, not a full-service city hotel
Less suited than a city-centre hotel for those travelling on business who need a meeting room

Recommended hotels in this area

AFEX Rivercamp: Camp-hotel on the banks of the White Nile, about 3 km from the airport; outdoor pool, garden, bar and restaurant with live music on Sundays according to reviews.

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