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Juba Travel Guide: Where to Stay and What to Do

Pace: balanced Emerging Resilient Historic Authentic
Ideal trip length
2–5 days
Busiest
Dec-Feb

Updated September 2026

Juba

About Juba

Juba is South Sudan’s riverside capital on the White Nile, shaped by a resilient cultural life and a strong sense of adventure.

Juba’s emerging streets, busy markets and historic landmarks give the capital an energetic, resilient feel.

The John Garang Mausoleum and National Museum of South Sudan trace the country’s story, while a boat trip on the Nile offers a quieter view of the city. Tongpiny is the usual area for staying, with local dishes such as kisra, asida, ful medames and gourassa adding flavor to time in town.

Where to stay

Hotels in Juba

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Places to stay in Juba

Best for

Ranked by verified guest score, then stars. Based on 23 of 25 hotels with verified data.

Best for families

Family rooms listed · 3 hotels qualify

  1. Radisson Blu Hotel Juba8.6/10 · 127 reviews · 5-star
  2. Pyramid Continental Hotel8.6/10 · 93 reviews · 5-star
  3. Crown Hotel Juba8.0/10 · 89 reviews · 5-star

Juba at a glance

Check-in / check-out
12:00 PM / 12:00 PM
Free parking
12 of 13 hotels (92%)
Pool
16 of 23 hotels
Climate
Tropical
Languages
English, Arabic and Juba Arabic
Local currency
SSP (SSP)
Local time
(GMT+2)
Ideal trip length
2–5 days
Cost level
4 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Tongpiny
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Appreciated for good service.

History, culture and food in Juba

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 10 · Moderate

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Kisra Asida Ful Medames Gourassa

Hotel facts in Juba

Based on 23 of 25 hotels with verified data.

Hotels that listHotelsShare
Free parkingof hotels with verified parking12 of 1392%
Swimming pool16 of 2370%
24-hour front desk20 of 2387%
Facilities for disabled guests10 of 2343%
Family rooms10 of 2343%
Kitchen or kitchenette1 of 234%
Airport shuttle10 free17 of 2374%

Pools and room sizes by star rating

StarsPoolStandard room
4-star5 of 827 m²usually 21 m²–35 m² · 5 hotels
5-star5 of 527 m²usually 25 m²–34 m² · 4 hotels

When to visit Juba

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: November and December Busiest: Dec-Feb
  1. Jan
    33

    Very hot (avg high 36°C)

  2. Feb
    16

    Very hot (avg high 38°C)

  3. Mar
    16

    Very hot (avg high 37°C)

  4. Apr
    21

    Hot, humid, rainy

  5. May
    20

    Hot, humid, rainy

  6. Jun
    20

    Hot, humid, heavy rain

  7. Jul
    0

    Often avoided: heavy seasonal rain and possible road disruption

  8. Aug
    0

    Often avoided: heavy seasonal rain and possible road disruption

  9. Sep
    0

    Often avoided: heavy seasonal rain and possible road disruption

  10. Oct
    0

    Often avoided: heavy seasonal rain and possible road disruption

  11. Nov
    44

    Warm, less rain

  12. Dec
    41

    Christmas Day

Things to do in Juba

6 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

3 places

John Garang Mausoleum

Central Juba 1.5 hours

Outdoors

Juba Market Exploration

Central Juba 2.5 hours

Outdoors

Konyo Konyo Market

Konyo Konyo 2 hours

Outdoors

Best in the afternoon

2 places

Nile River Boat Trip

Nile River 2 hours

Outdoors Good for children

National Museum of South Sudan

Central Juba 2 hours

Indoors Good for children

Any time of day

1 place

All Saints Cathedral

Central Juba 1 hour

Indoors

Juba itineraries, day by day

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3 Days in Juba — First-Timer Highlights
First-timer highlights

3 Days in Juba — First-Timer Highlights

3 days15 stops

Discover the vibrant heart of South Sudan, from historical landmarks to bustling markets and the serene White Nile.

Before you go to Juba

Our own ratings and notes on eating out, signature experiences, who the city suits and planning ahead.

Eating out

Kisra 95 · Outstanding
Asida 87 · Outstanding
Ful Medames 78 · Very good
Gourassa 70 · Good

Signature experiences

John Garang Mausoleum 95 · Outstanding
Juba Market Exploration 90 · Outstanding
Nile River Boat Trip 85 · Outstanding
All Saints Cathedral 80 · Very good
Konyo Konyo Market 75 · Very good
National Museum Of South Sudan 70 · Good

Who it suits

Adventure 95 · Outstanding
Culture 70 · Good

Planning tips

Exercise extreme caution and consult travel advisories. 95 · Outstanding
Carry cash as card payments are limited. 83 · Very good
Dress modestly and respect local customs. 70 · Good

Ratings and recommendations are curated from local travel data.

Getaways from Juba

Places people from Juba travel to, from our own travel research.

Frequently asked questions about Juba

How many places to stay are there in Juba?

There are 25 hotels, apartments and other places to stay in Juba.

When is the peak season in Juba?

The peak season in Juba is Dec-Feb.

Which area is a good base in Juba?

The travel guide suggests staying in Tongpiny when visiting Juba.

How many hotels in Juba have free parking?

12 of the 13 hotels in Juba with verified parking details list free parking (92%). 0 charge for parking.

What is the usual check-in time at hotels in Juba?

12:00 PM at 8 of the 21 hotels with a verified check-in time. The next most common time is 2:00 PM (5 hotels).

What time is check-out at hotels in Juba?

12:00 PM at 8 of 23 hotels with a verified check-out time; 11:00 AM at 6.

How many hotels in Juba have a pool?

16 of 23 hotels with verified data list a swimming pool.