Jinja Backpackers

2.5 star property

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Comfort Tent | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Comfort Tent | 1 bedroom, free WiFi
Standard Shared Dormitory (one bed in a men or women dorm, up to 8 guests) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi
Standard Shared Dormitory (one bed in a men or women dorm, up to 8 guests) | Balcony view

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
  • Nile River Explorers
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Jinja Central Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Source of the Nile River
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Comfort Tent

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Jinja Backpackers

Hotel in Jinja with free breakfast and restaurant
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 fridge in a common area, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Jinja Backpackers, you're just a quick walk from Nile River Explorers. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (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
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Nile River Explorers and Jinja Temple
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 a 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.

Languages

English, Swahili

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

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
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

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024