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Jinja Backpackers

2.5 star property
Hotel in Jinja with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Comfort Tent | Terrace/patio
Standard Shared Dormitory (one bed in a men or women dorm, up to 8 guests) | Balcony view
Standard Shared Dormitory (one bed in a men or women dorm, up to 8 guests) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi
Front of property
Comfort Tent | 1 bedroom, free WiFi
At Jinja Backpackers, fuel up for adventure with a cooked-to-order breakfast and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Unwind in the garden or challenge friends at the billiards/pool table; bike rentals and tour assistance are also available to help you explore.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory (one bed in a men or women dorm, up to 8 guests)

Standard Shared Dormitory (one bed in a men or women dorm, up to 8 guests) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory (one bed in a men or women dorm, up to 8 guests)

Highlights

Washing machine
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory (one bed in a men or women dorm, up to 8 guests)

Standard Shared Dormitory (one bed in a men or women dorm, up to 8 guests) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory (one bed in a men or women dorm, up to 8 guests)

Highlights

Washing machine
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Comfort Tent | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Comfort Tent

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Living room
Located on the ground floor
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
38 Kiira Rd, Jinja, Eastern Region

What's nearby

  • Nile River Explorers - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jinja Central Market - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Jinja Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Uganda Railway Museum - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Source of the Nile River - 7 min drive - 1.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Java House - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Igar Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nile Village Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪All Friends Grill Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Stabex Starcafe - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Jinja Backpackers

Property highlights
At Jinja Backpackers, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a porter/bellhop, and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, a billiards/pool table, and a water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms at Jinja Backpackers have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Washing machines, slippers, and guidebooks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 8

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Slippers

More

  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 85.0 per night

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 85.0 per night
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 8

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Jinja Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Jinja Backpackers?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Jinja Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Jinja Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Jinja Backpackers located?

Situated in Jinja, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Nile River Explorers and Jinja Temple. Jinja Central Market and Jinja Golf Club are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Jinja Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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