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Jinja Backpackers

2.5 star property
Hotel in Jinja with free breakfast and restaurant

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Comfort Tent | Terrace/patio
Front of property
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) | Balcony view
Comfort Tent

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Comfort Tent

Comfort Tent

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Living room
Located on the ground floor
  • 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)

Highlights

Washing machine
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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)

Highlights

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

About the area

Jinja

At Jinja Backpackers you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Nile River Explorers and Jinja Temple. Highlights at this hotel include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Jinja hotel include Jinja Central Market and Jinja Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Nile River Explorers - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jinja Central Market - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Jinja Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Uganda Railway Museum - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Source of the Nile River - 7 min drive - 1.8 km

Restaurants

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

About this property

Jinja Backpackers

Hotel in Jinja with free breakfast and restaurant
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.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Jinja Backpackers offers 14 accommodations with complimentary 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.

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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

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

  • 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Jinja Backpackers?

Jinja Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Jinja Backpackers?

Yep, Jinja Backpackers has a free self car park.

Does Jinja Backpackers serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Jinja Backpackers?

No, Jinja Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Jinja Backpackers?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Jinja Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 8:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Jinja Backpackers?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

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