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Virunga Campsite and Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Kisoro with free airport shuttle and 24-hour front desk

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Desk, free WiFi
Dining
Standard Single Room | Bathroom
Reviews
5.4

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Room service
    Room serviceRoom service
  • Restaurant
    RestaurantRestaurant
  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttleFree airport shuttle

Explore the area

Map
Off Kabale Kisoro Road, Kisoro
  • Popular LocationMgahinga Gorilla National Park15 min drive
  • Popular LocationVolcanoes National Park49 min drive
  • Popular LocationBwindi Impenetrable National Park71 min drive

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

  • 9.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Kisoro

At Virunga Campsite and Backpackers, you'll be 5 km (3.1 mi) from St. Francis Hospital Mutolere and 9.4 km (5.8 mi) from Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, a free airport shuttle and a bar/lounge. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. .With a stay at this Kisoro hostel, you'll be 34.3 km (21.3 mi) from Nkuringo Visitors Center and 35.9 km (22.3 mi) from Cathedral of Ruhengeri.
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What's nearby

  • St. Francis Hospital Mutolere - 6 min drive
  • Mgahinga Gorilla National Park - 15 min drive
  • Lake Bunyonyi - 44 min drive
  • Volcanoes National Park - 49 min drive
  • Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Pot Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Traveller's rest - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Supa Bistro And Guesthouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Majestic Bar, Kisoro - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Virunga Campsite and Backpackers

Hostel in Kisoro with free airport shuttle and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Virunga Campsite and Backpackers.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kisoro hostel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Virunga Campsite and Backpackers offers 18 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. Digital televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. This Kisoro hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
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.
    No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Virunga Campsite and Backpackers?

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

What makes Virunga Campsite and Backpackers a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Virunga Campsite and Backpackers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Virunga Campsite and Backpackers?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Virunga Campsite and Backpackers?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Virunga Campsite and Backpackers?

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

Are pets allowed at Virunga Campsite and Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

Virunga Campsite and Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

5.4
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 3 reviews" "
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5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with partner
The overall experience improved during the stay but the hotel reception didn’t even know we were booked and calls had to be made to the manager to confirm the online booking. We were unable to contact the hotel directly (the advice given on the Expedia website) for our late arrival as the landline number was not working. There was no coffee available for breakfast on the first morning ( a basic ) and were forced to go out to a nearby cafe. We had to ask for hot water in the room for a shower as the water was cold on arrival. However, things improved by the second day. As it was a last minute booking, we had limited choice of accommodation in the town. The double room had one chair?! I felt that, if it wasn’t for the fact my wife was local, I would have been treated very differently during our stay. Generally the staff were obliging but judging by the number of keys hanging in reception, it’s not the top choice in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely staff, I have to say, although the manager was more worried about getting any extra dollar.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Room comfort
Incidencias reserva y pago
Realizamos la reserva desde Hotels.com, efectuamos el pago por anticipado y a la llegada al hotel nos indicaron que no tenían constancia de la reserva ni habían recibido el dinero :((... Además desde el alojamiento nos negaban estar en esta y otras plataformas para realizar resevas. No reconocían las tarifas, nos querían cobrar por habitación el doble de lo pagado... Tuvimos que abonar nuevamente el importe de la reserva y solicitar a Hostels.com el reembolso. Tener que gestionar este tipo de incidencias te complican las vacaciones.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022