10/10 Excellent
Melanie
Apr 2, 2024
Melanie
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Jinja Backpackers
2.5 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this Jinja hotel
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Breakfast included
- Laundry
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
Explore the area
38 Kiira Rd, Jinja, Eastern Region
- Nile River ExplorersPlace, Nile River Explorers7 min walk
- Jinja TemplePlace, Jinja Temple13 min walk
- Source of the Nile RiverPlace, Source of the Nile River4 min drive
Room options
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Comfort Tent
- 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)
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
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Standard Shared Dormitory (one bed in a men or women dorm, up to 8 guests)
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bunk Bed
About the neighborhood
Jinja
In Jinja .You'll find Nile River Explorers and Jinja Temple within a 15-minute walk of this Jinja hotel. Jinja Central Market and Jinja Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
- Nile River Explorers - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
- Jinja Temple - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
- Jinja Central Market - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
- Jinja Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
- Source of the Nile River - 4 min drive - 1.0 mile
Restaurants
- Java House - 19 min walk
- Igar Cafe - 4 min drive
- All Friends Grill Bar & Restaurant - 7 min walk
- Spot 6 - 3 min drive
- Nile Village Hotel - 9 min walk
About this property
Jinja Backpackers
Enjoy free breakfast at this Jinja hotel
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.
- 14 guestrooms or units
- Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
- Coffee in lobby
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Storage area for luggage
- Tour and ticket information
- Pool or billiards table
- Garden
- Outdoor picnic space
- Bellhop
- Smoking in designated areas
- Refrigerator in a common area
- Water dispenser
- Lockers available
- Bar or lounge
- Dining venue
Jinja Backpackers offers 14 accommodations with 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.
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Property amenities
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- 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
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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash.
We should mention
- Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Frequently asked questions
Does Jinja Backpackers have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at Jinja Backpackers.
Does Jinja Backpackers offer free breakfast?
Jinja Backpackers offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Is there a casino at Jinja Backpackers?
No, there is no casino at this hotel.
What time is check-in at Jinja Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.
Is there free parking at Jinja Backpackers?
This hotel offers free self parking.
Does Jinja Backpackers have a pool?
Jinja Backpackers does not have a pool.
Does Jinja Backpackers have a restaurant?
Yes, there is a restaurant on site.
Does Jinja Backpackers have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this hotel.
How close is Jinja Backpackers to downtown Jinja?
Jinja Backpackers is 1 mi away from Jinja.
Reviews
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