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Jinja Backpackers

2-star hotel Excellent 38 Kiira Rd, Jinja, UG, UG
Jinja Backpackers
Jinja Backpackers – Jinja
Jinja Backpackers – Jinja
Check in 12:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Jinja Backpackers

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.

Amenities

  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 146 reviews
  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    Overpriced and overrated, while local private self contained rooms in the city center are only 25k Tsh

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    Beautiful garden space, tasty dinner, tranquil environment

  • Engine customer Aug 2025

    Confortable hostel with all necessary amenities The breakfast is really good and food in general of high quality The tour company that runs in this hostel (TMU Rafting) scammed me

  • Engine customer May 2025

    The property is beautiful The window and door latches of the room I was staying in didn’t work. There is no fan so it gets really hot in the room. The bathroom had so much lizard poo and the room had it too. The breakfast is between 8-10 am but the staff is so slow that it takes them over 20 mins to make pancakes. When I checked In, I asked if the breakfast is available and I was told it is. I ordered it at 9:35 and the pancakes did not come till 10:05 and I had to leave without eating. Next day when I was checking out I was charged for the pancakes and when I requested Pamela the cashier if she adjust it against the included breakfast as I was not having it that day. I was told it’s not possible. I do not know why these people were so unfriendly and the cashier didn’t write my name instead wrote INDIAN in her final calculations.

  • Engine customer May 2025

    The breakfast was good. We were required to remove our shoes before entering the accommodation and yet the floor was dusty and felt sticky.

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Superb

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Comfortable stay in budget with good staff members who are available to cater your needs. Nothing

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Superb

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    I absolutely loved everything about this place! The owner and staff were incredibly warm and welcoming, making us feel right at home. The location was perfect, the beds were super comfortable, and the food was simply delicious ? . The evenings at the bar were such a great vibe we had so much fun! The only small thing I would have liked to see improved is the wine selection. I would have loved a few more options to pair with the delicious meals.

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    Perfect, recommended Nothing

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    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 time in Jinja the best it came be! Awesome dogs! Nothing. It was perfect!

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    Very good

  • Engine customer Feb 2025

    I absolutely enjoyed my stay here.The staff was nice and the place was amazing!

  • Engine customer Jan 2025

    What made this place great was the staff. They were so friendly. They made me feel safe and welcome and they put on fun and warm social gatherings. I was there over NYE and they put on a BBQ and then we all went to a nearby bar and they looked after us. It was great. The hostel itself is beautiful and a pleasure to be in. I was in one of the tents and it was such a place of zen. I can't think of anything.

  • Engine customer Jan 2025

    the perfect backpacker place, all you can dream for backpacking trip

  • Engine customer Jan 2025

    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 back one day!

  • Engine customer Dec 2024

    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 they also serve dinner for a good price, which was also super tasty. 100%recommended Only a small thing: the matresses in the dormitory are too soft for me

  • Engine customer Dec 2024

    quiet and peaceful place, helpful staff

  • Engine customer Dec 2024

    Staff Nothing

  • Engine customer Nov 2024

    staff amazing helped us plan onward journey fold amazing and the vibe is great !

Frequently asked questions about Jinja Backpackers

Does Jinja Backpackers have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Jinja Backpackers offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Jinja Backpackers offer parking?
Yes, Jinja Backpackers offers free parking on-site.
Does Jinja Backpackers have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Jinja Backpackers offers meeting spaces for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Jinja Backpackers have a fitness center?
Jinja Backpackers does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Jinja Backpackers located, and how walkable is the area?
Jinja Backpackers is located at 38 Kiira Rd, Jinja, null. With a Walk Score of 22, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

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