Jinja Backpackers

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.4

Property highlights

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 in public areas. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor fireplace, games room, and bicycle parking. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves European cuisine in a welcoming ambiance. Outdoor seating and a picnic area provide relaxing spaces. Local Attractions: Jinja Golf Course is 1.4 mi away, Source of the Nile - Speke Monument 2.2 mi, and Jinja Railway Station 4.3 mi from the hostel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

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

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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Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
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Breakfast included in the price
  • 1 twin bed
$61 for 3 nights
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Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 twin bed
274 feet²
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Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Linens
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Mosquito net
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
$20 per night
Price $61
Excluded: US$ 1 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
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Guests who stayed here loved

Zsuzsa
Australia Australia
“Beautiful garden space, tasty dinner, tranquil environment”
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”
Samuel
Kenya Kenya
“The hospitality was on another level and the staff very friendly and kind liked the service”

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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Children & Beds

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.