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Jinja Backpackers

Kampala – Central Region · Uganda

38 Kiira RdView location

8.8/10Excellent3 Reviews
Cleanliness4.0/104.0
Service4.0/104.0
Condition4.0/104.0
Amenities2.0/102.0
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About Jinja Backpackers

Jinja Backpackers offers comfortable lodging with convenient amenities, including complimentary Wi-Fi, a communal living room, and tour/ticket assistance. Enjoy a satisfying meal at the on-site restaurant and unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Other amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self-parking is available. The 14 guestrooms offer complimentary Wi-Fi, washing machines and housekeeping is available upon request.

Located within walking distance of Nile River Explorers and Jinja Temple, and a short drive from Jinja Central Market and Jinja Golf Club, Jinja Backpackers is an ideal base for exploring Jinja.

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With a stay at Jinja Backpackers in Jinja, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Jinja Temple and Jinja Central Market. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Jinja Golf Club and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Jinja Sailing Club.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include washing machines, and housekeeping is provided on request. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 8:00 AM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 10:30 AM

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Optional fees
    • Rollaway bed fee: USD 85.0 per night
    • Hosted evening meal: USD 8

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Swahili

    English

Nearby attractions

Jinja Temple 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Jinja Central Market 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Jinja Golf Club 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Jinja Sailing Club 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Speke Memorial Monument 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Source of the Nile River 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Uganda Railway Museum 4 km / 2.5 mi
Lake Victoria 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Nile River Explorers 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Bujagali Falls 9.1 km / 5.7 mi
Mariba Forest 25.6 km / 15.9 mi
Mabira Forest 26 km / 16.2 mi
Lugazi Central Market 34.4 km / 21.4 mi
Lugazi Community Pentecostal Church 34.8 km / 21.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 14
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  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Jinja Backpackers

8.8
Excellent
3 Reviews
Cleanliness
4.0 /10
Service
4.0 /10
Condition
4.0 /10
Amenities
2.0 /10
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6/10
Pleasant
04 May 2026
John
The place was ok. The outdoors was great. The room was great but no breakfast.
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Jinja Backpackers
38 Kiira Rd, Jinja, Uganda

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