Murchison Backpackers
Murchison Backpackers - Masindi, Bobi - Masindi Rd.
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Why people book this hotel
“Friendly staff, good price and option to use the swimming pool of the hotel next…”
“Great food and lovely friendly staff”
“As well as the swimmingpool”
“Really nice backpackers with a swimming pool and nice restaurant”
“Use of the facilities from the neighbour hotel, including breakfast, lunch , din…”
“Breakfast is super good and cheap”
“Absolutely amazing staff, everyone I've met took an effort to help, they even re…”
“This is organised through the accommodation but was superb and fairly priced”
“My room was very convenient and I got a free upgrade, because the private room w…”
“Nice rooms”
“Very nice staff, super clean place, beautiful garden with pool”
Overview
Murchison Backpackers features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and bar in Masindi. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service. Every room comes with a shared bathroom and a shower, and certain units at the hostel have a balcony. All units include bed linen. A Full English/Irish breakfast is available daily at Murchison Backpackers. You can play darts at the accommodation, and bike hire and car hire are available.
Traveller reviews
Annemiek
solo_traveller
January 10, 2025
Friendly staff, good price and option to use the swimming pool of the hotel next door (you need to pay a fee). My room was very convenient and I got a free upgrade, because the private room was free. On Sunday evening there was a live band playing with a very good atmosphere, lots of people visited.
sarkis
solo_traveller
September 11, 2024
“Welcome to Anti-Paradise”
The environment is good but..
johannes
couple
April 26, 2024
Beautifull scene on the compound
Stellah
extended_group
February 13, 2024
“It is okay for a night.”
I loved the woodwork.
Darwin
solo_traveller
October 25, 2023
“Lovely staff great food”
Great food and lovely friendly staff
Madzialea
solo_traveller
October 22, 2023
Absolutely amazing staff, everyone I've met took an effort to help, they even recommend me a guide to take me to Murchisons Falls for a reasonable price. Definitely would stay again 🙌
John
family_with_children
August 2, 2023
Very nice and helpfull staff. Great hospitality. Nice rooms. Use of the facilities from the neighbour hotel, including breakfast, lunch , dinner or drinks. As well as the swimmingpool.
justin
couple
April 1, 2023
“Very nice backpacking accommodation”
Really nice backpackers with a swimming pool and nice restaurant. Breakfast is super good and cheap. Ask for Nicolas if you want to do a tour to Murchison Falls from here. This is organised through the accommodation but was superb and fairly priced. This was you can stay at this nice affordable accommodation outside the park and travel in to partake of all of its wonders.
Adam
solo_traveller
March 16, 2023
“amazing place 100% recommend”
super nice place, with warm and welcoming staff. The room was amazing, there was a issue with a booking and the dorm bed I booked had been taken so they updated me to a double room which was lovely. The hostel is next too a resort hotel so you could use the pool for a small fee and they offered breakfast, lunch and dinner were a buffet from 15’000 to 20’000. what made this place for me was Richard he is the tour guide for Murchison national park. He was so helpful with advice and tips of what to see and do. he was also a life saver as I got trapped in the park with no ride back, thankfully he helped get me back and made me realise you need to go with a car or tour. not a way one ride ha!
Christine
solo_traveller
February 24, 2023
Very nice staff, super clean place, beautiful garden with pool. It is not right in the center but very easy to reach.
Luisa
solo_traveller
February 20, 2023
“Felt like family”
Felt like family! Nicholas gave me some boda lifts
Abdirahman
extended_group
February 19, 2023
The breakfast was just exceptional. There was variety of options and the fruits were amazing. The staff were super friendly!
Jet
solo_traveller
February 9, 2023
bar and swimming pool WiFi was okay in the restaurant area
Nina
family_with_children
February 8, 2023
Nice pool at the resort next door
Eva
extended_group
February 5, 2023
“Perfect backpacker stay close to Murchison falls”
The staff goes above and beyond! They organized a gorilla trek, hike to Murchison falls and a long safari through Murchison park, all in one day. They are very efficient and their guide, Nicholas, was one of the best we had in Uganda!
Facilities
Activities
Darts, Hiking, Walking tours, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class
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
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Bar, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Bicycle parking, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Garden, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace
Parking
Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Pool/beach towels, Pool bar, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Kids' pool, Swimming pool
Safety & security
24-hour security, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Shuttle service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Car hire, Tour desk, Luggage storage, Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Laundry
Double or Twin Room
The twin/double room offers a dining area and a wardrobe, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The twin/double room features a tiled floor and garden views.
Triple Room with Garden View
The triple room provides a dining area and a wardrobe, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 3 beds.
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