Jinja Backpackers
Kiira Road plot 38
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Why people book this hotel
“Friendly staff”
“James is super helpful, he helped me sorting out everything I needed and conside…”
“Super comfortable and you may just relax there easily”
“- Very friendly and helpful staff, always supportive and welcoming - Excellent f…”
“Clean, stuff nice and helpful”
“Its was clean and quiet”
“Lovely location in a beautiful garden”
“It was a perfect little escape and close enough to walk everywhere”
“The food was really good, huge portions and affordable beers plus free water pro…”
“Good value for money the property is beautiful and the food is good”
“Good caffe and breakfast”
“The breakfast (banana pancake) is delicious and the veggie curry as well”
Overview
Located in Jinja, 2.3 km from Jinja Golf Course, Jinja Backpackers provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is set 6.5 km from Source of the Nile - Speke Monument, 6.7 km from Jinja Railway Station and 36 km from Mehta Golf Club. Guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar and free WiFi is available. At the hostel every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at Jinja Backpackers. Iganga Station is 41 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Entebbe International Airport, 116 km from Jinja Backpackers.
Traveller reviews
Lucio
solo_traveller
May 28, 2026
Clean, stuff nice and helpful. Good caffe and breakfast.
Aika
solo_traveller
May 12, 2026
“Woodlovers place”
Friendly staff. Beautiful garden. Good coffee. Nice wood setting and plants in shower.
Barbara
solo_traveller
April 26, 2026
Lovely location in a beautiful garden!
Patricia
solo_traveller
April 18, 2026
“Your place to breathe”
The place is really nice, it has a welcoming and warm atmosphere! Super comfortable and you may just relax there easily. James is super helpful, he helped me sorting out everything I needed and considered my preferences! The breakfast (banana pancake) is delicious and the veggie curry as well!! All the staff is truly nice!
Rerimoi
couple
April 10, 2026
“Excellent, quiet and peaceful”
Its was clean and quiet. The staff were really nice and Ivan helped us alot, very accomodative and even organised our activities for us. The food was really good, huge portions and affordable beers plus free water provided at the water dispenser
Aputu J
solo_traveller
March 21, 2026
“My stay was amazing. I felt very safe and the stuff are amazing one called Ivan even offered to drop me to the bus stati”
I liked everything about the property it was amazing
Gilly
extended_group
February 4, 2026
“Excellent place - simple clean accommodation, and fantastic food all at reasonable price.”
Fantastic place to stay- a little oasis. The food was really good too - some of the best we've had after 14 years of travelling through Jinja.
Antonia
couple
January 29, 2026
“Beautiful compound, everything like described and in the pictures!”
Super beautiful compound, very chill and nature is beautiful! I really loved the place and we had a wonderful terrace to chill! Breakfast was super nice and it is possible to drink some drinks in the evening on the beautiful terrace.
Christof
couple
January 18, 2026
“Friendly guesthouse with excellent food and a spacious, secure compound”
- Very friendly and helpful staff, always supportive and welcoming - Excellent food – one of the highlights of our stay - Large, fenced compound with lots of space - Dogs on the property are well cared for, calm and friendly - Quiet atmosphere and good sense of security - Staff helped us quickly with orientation and practical matters - Overall pleasant and relaxing stay
SAMUEL
solo_traveller
November 17, 2025
“will recommend the place to anyone who wants to visit Jinja”
The hospitality was on another level and the staff very friendly and kind liked the service
Megan
couple
November 9, 2025
“Hidden oasis”
Everything was great! It was a perfect little escape and close enough to walk everywhere. The food was delicious (get the banana pancakes!) and the staff were wonderful.
Aviazar
family_with_children
October 16, 2025
“Better than I could have imagined”
I was here in the past and it was amazing to see how much better it was this time seeing as the last time was already awesome - from the food, to the staff and great grounds
Charles
solo_traveller
October 2, 2025
Good value for money the property is beautiful and the food is good.
Sanxius
extended_group
September 29, 2025
“Great value place to stay in Jinja”
The lodge was very clean, people very friendly and I needed some informations about some activity. I got it clearly. They also contacted the boda boda for us to reach matatu (the minivan) station to reach Kampala. Great help!
van Deursen
couple
September 24, 2025
The food
Lisette
couple
September 24, 2025
Room was nice, lovely outdoor area.
Fiona
couple
July 22, 2025
Staff were really extremely helpful & accommodating Felt safe & lovely ambiance Very reasonable price
Sam
solo_traveller
June 17, 2025
“Very good”
Very friendly and helpful staff Quiet and clean. Good food Free water Nice views
Martin
solo_traveller
June 16, 2025
“Everything is made with love and engagement, that’s the way to instantly feel home”
Great place in beautiful Jinja. There is nothing to complain, as it is a place madeup by an engagging team. Everything is made with love and engagement, that’s the way to instantly feel home. They organize activities on they’re own or with trustfull third-parties.
Prashant
family_with_children
April 19, 2025
Comfortable stay in budget with good staff members who are available to cater your needs.
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Games room, Billiards, Darts, Cycling, Horse riding, Walking tours, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Tour or class about local culture
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property
Self check-in
Check-in kiosk in the lobby, Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Packed lunches, Car hire, Laundry, Meeting/banquet facilities, Shuttle service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Luggage storage, Tour desk
Family Room with Private Bathroom
The air-conditioned family room has private bathroom fitted with a shower and slippers. The unit has 2 beds.
Double Room with Garden View
The double room features a high chair for children and parquet floors, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The double room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and provides a wardrobe, an electric kettle and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
The twin/double room offers a high chair for children and parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The twin/double room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and features a wardrobe, an electric kettle and garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Quadruple Room with Balcony
The quadruple room features a seating area, a wardrobe, a terrace with garden views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
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