Jinja Backpackers

–Excellent location – show map
Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.3

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Jinja Backpackers in Jinja offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, wardrobe, and parquet floors. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden, terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include an outdoor fireplace, games room, and bicycle parking. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves European cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere. Breakfast is provided by the property, highly appreciated by guests. Prime Location: Located 1.2 mi from Jinja Golf Course and 4.3 mi from the Source of the Nile, the hostel is near attractions such as Jinja Railway Station and Mehta Golf Club.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Recommended for 2 adults

1 × Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
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Max. people: 2
Bed: 1 queen bed
Costs first night to cancel
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Breakfast included
Only 1 room left on our site
$49 per night
Price $147
3 nights, 2 adults
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  • 1 queen bed
$173 for 3 nights
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Family Room with Private Bathroom
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  • 1 queen bed
$211 for 3 nights
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Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • 1 twin bed
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Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
Recommended for 2 adults
  • 1 queen bed
198 feet²
Garden View
Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Linens
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Desk
  • High chair
  • Sitting area
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Hand sanitizer
Max. people: 2
$49 per night
Price $147
Excluded: US$ 1 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs first night to cancel
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Tent
  • 1 queen bed
198 feet²
Balcony
Garden View
Private bathroom
Max. people: 2
$58 per night
Price $173
Excluded: US$ 1 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
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Family Room with Private Bathroom
  • 1 full bed and
  • 1 queen bed
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Max. people: 2
$70 per night
Price $211
Excluded: US$ 1 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
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Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 twin bed
274 feet²
View
Private bathroom
Max. people: 1
Only for 1 guest
$12 per night
Price $36
Excluded: US$ 1 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Otmane
    Morocco Morocco
    “Confortable hostel with all necessary amenities The breakfast is really good and food in general of high quality”
  • Backpackingtony
    Canada Canada
    “Wonderful place to stay when you’re in Jinja! Extremely safe as it’s behind a gate with 24 hour security. The food is excellent and the bathrooms are very clean! The staff especially David, James and Nash will do everything to help you make your...”
  • Brenda
    Kenya Kenya
    “I absolutely enjoyed my stay here.The staff was nice and the place was amazing!”
  • Jasmine
    Canada Canada
    “It’s a beautiful, peaceful property with good facilities, good food and friendly staff. The mosquito net covered the whole bed and there was a fan and we had hot water with good pressure. I appreciated James’ coffees, and especially his caffe...”
  • Ruoyi
    United States United States
    “Private room was lovely, especially enjoyed the beautiful communal areas for dining, having a drink, reading, and spending time with other guests. Breakfast was so delicious and I appreciated how helpful and warm the staff was.”
  • Jonelio
    United States United States
    “Very chill place to hangout, breakfast is really good, safe location, staff are great (shout out to Eddie, Pam and Ivan, and the crew) making my stay in Uganda memorable.”
  • Amit
    Israel Israel
    “And the owner was AMAZING! He helped us with everything we needed, explained us where to go and what to do and even dropped us at the bus station when we left Jinja. The place itself was clean, was in good location, and the garden was beautiful!”
  • Katarzyna
    Belgium Belgium
    “I love thé place how well maintained and clean it was. the staff could not be nicer and more helpful. Ivan was great helping us with the car problem. we managed to solve it in few hours. definitely recommend”
  • Omrido
    Israel Israel
    “A great place constantly expanding its services and facilities. Quiet, pretty, peaceful place walking distance from the source of the Nile. Large rooms, great showers with hot water. Lovely staff, helpful with everything. Perfect for backpackers...”
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Staff were really extremely helpful & accommodating Felt safe & lovely ambiance Very reasonable price”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

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