Located in Jinja, 1.4 miles from Jinja Golf Course, Jinja Backpackers provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 4.1 miles from Source of the Nile - Speke Monument, 4.1 miles from Jinja Railway Station and 22 miles from Mehta Golf Club. Guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar and free WiFi is available. The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental and car rental are available at the hostel. Iganga Station is 25 miles from Jinja Backpackers. Jinja Airport is 1.2 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 queen beds
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
7.2
High score for Jinja

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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...
  • Angelo
    Italy Italy
    the perfect backpacker place, all you can dream for backpacking trip
  • Fleur
    Netherlands Netherlands
    This place is amazing! I had a great time and recommend it to everyone. I met so many wonderful people here. And the food is amazing! They also offer fun activities. Big thanks to Nash, Benji, Ivan and James. They are amazing! Will definitely be...
  • Erika
    Spain Spain
    The place is very beautiful, like in the pictures. The garden is huge and perfect to chill. There is a fire place, which makes it very cozy. The people working there is very friendly and kind. Nash is a great host! The breakfast is amazing and...
  • Kirsty
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    staff amazing helped us plan onward journey fold amazing and the vibe is great !

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Jinja Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry

    Business Facilities

    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Car rental
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Swahili

    House rules
    Jinja Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM
    Check-out
    From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    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.

    FAQs about Jinja Backpackers

    • Jinja Backpackers is 3,100 feet from the center of Jinja. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Jinja Backpackers has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • Jinja Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Pool table
      • Game room
      • Fishing
      • Darts
      • Bike tours
      • Horseback riding
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Bicycle rental
      • Walking tours
      • Themed dinners
    • The prices at Jinja Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Jinja Backpackers is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.