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Jinja Backpackers

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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38 Kiira Rd, Jinja, Eastern Region
  • Place, Jinja Temple
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Jinja Central Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Source of the Nile River
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Tent

Comfort Tent

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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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)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About this property

Jinja Backpackers

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'll be within walking distance of Jinja Temple. 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
  • 14 minutes by foot from Jinja Temple and a 4-minute drive from Jinja Central Market
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.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Jinja Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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

4.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was ok. The outdoors was great. The room was great but no breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024