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. At the hostel every room has bed linen and towels. The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental and car rental are available at Jinja Backpackers. Iganga Station is 25 miles from the accommodation. 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
1 full bed
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
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 of America United States of America
    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 of America United States of America
    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...
  • Kayima
    Uganda Uganda
    The property definitely has a nice unique touch to it with regards to how it’s set up. It feels like home. Everyone is so welcoming. Right from the David at the gate, to the receptionist, to the entire staff. Very accommodating, very helpful. I...
  • Anna
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Good atmosphere among travellers,, super friendly and caring staff and all the facilities you want. They have the best shower I had since 2,5 months in Africa! Also nice that you can book tours through them and they can do your laudry, all for a...
  • Jojanneke
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Lovely place, friendly and helpfully staff. Also the included breakfast was amazing, especially the fresh coffee. Would definitely recommend this place.
  • Tim
    Australia Australia
    Lovely location not too close to the hustle and bustle of the centre. In a nice area with plenty of places to eat nearby if you want to eat out. We ate in the 3 nights we stayed as the food was very good. We stayed in a dome which was very...

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
    Cancelation 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.

    • The prices at Jinja Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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