Jinja Backpackers

2.5 star property

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Front of property
Comfort Tent | Terrace/patio
Comfort Tent | Living area
Standard Shared Dormitory (one bed in a men or women dorm, up to 8 guests)
Comfort Tent

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
38 Kiira Rd, Jinja, Eastern Region
  • Nile River Explorers
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Source of the Nile River
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Bujagali Falls
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Comfort Tent

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Jinja Backpackers

Hotel in Jinja with free breakfast and a restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this hotel. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a refrigerator in a common area, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Jinja Backpackers offers 14 accommodations with slippers. This Jinja hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of bedsheets can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Jinja Backpackers, you're just a quick walk from Nile River Explorers. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance, a porter, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Nile River Explorers and Jinja Temple
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Jinja Backpackers also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Jinja hotel.

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Jinja Backpackers has a restaurant on site.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Jinja Backpackers

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Jinja Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024