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Jinja Backpackers

2.5 star property
Jinja hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Communal living room
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
The price is $70
includes taxes & fees
$59 per night
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2025

Room options

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

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

Highlights

Washing machine
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

Highlights

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

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Comfort Tent | Free WiFi

Comfort Tent

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Living room
Located on the ground floor
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2025
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About the neighborhood

Map
38 Kiira Rd, Jinja, Eastern Region

What's nearby

  • Nile River Explorers - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jinja Central Market - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Speke Memorial Monument - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Source of the Nile River - 8 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Bujagali Falls - 11 min drive - 9.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Java House - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Igar Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Yellow Chilly - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Black Lantern - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Jinja Backpackers

Enjoy your visit to Jinja with a stay at Jinja Backpackers. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Languages

English, Swahili

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 14 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

  • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Communal living room
  • Lockers available
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 20 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Slippers
  • Washing machine

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Hosted evening meal costs USD 8

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 85.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts cash.

Frequently asked questions

Does Jinja Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Jinja Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Jinja Backpackers?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Jinja Backpackers?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Jinja Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at Jinja Backpackers and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Jinja Backpackers?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Jinja Backpackers like?
Jinja Backpackers is a short 7-minute walk from Nile River Explorers and 14 minutes' walk from Jinja Temple.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Melanie, 1-night trip
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