The Fat Cat Backpackers

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Dates

December 2024

18

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar

Breakfast included

24/7 front desk

Laundry

Parking included

Housekeeping

Explore the area

Plot 13 Bukoto Street, Kampala, Kampala, 14016

The Acacia Mall
3 min walk
Uganda National Museum
10 min walk
Chillies Restaurant And Takeaway
2 min walk
Kampala (KLA)
4 min drive

Room options

Room (Private)

2 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 beds)

2 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds)

2 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 beds)

2 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

About this property

Kampala hostel in Kyebando with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this hostel. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, concierge services, and dry cleaning. Bathrooms are shared.

The Fat Cat Backpackers offers 10 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

During your stay at The Fat Cat Backpackers, you're just a quick walk from Kisementi. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.

Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
Steps from Kisementi and 3 minutes by foot from The Acacia Mall
Airport shuttle service available for a fee

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Fat Cat Backpackers. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kampala hostel.

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

The Fat Cat Backpackers has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

Free self-parking on site
Free off-site parking
24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
1 restaurant
1 bar

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

Front-desk safe

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Picnic area
Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

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Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Fan

Bathroom

Shared bathroom
Shower

Food and drink

Free bottled water

More

Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

Airport shuttle fee: USD 60.00 per person (roundtrip)

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 credit cards

The Fat Cat Backpackers offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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