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Jinja Backpackers

2.5 star property

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

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 | Free WiFi

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) | Free WiFi

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) | Free WiFi

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 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'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 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
  • 14 minutes on 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 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.

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.

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