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Reviews of Jinja Backpackers

Kiira Road plot 38, Jinja, Uganda

#2 of 20 hotels in Jinja

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Review score

Based on 105 hostel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.1

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  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nah there is nothing that I didn’t like about this place I wish I had more time to stay here

    Clean room, good sunshine, nice atmosphere This hotel has a lot of wooden furniture which makes atmosphere more warm and nice And it’s very easy to go to city center by bodaboda (It’s not expensive at all) it’s OK to come back to the hostel at late night. Every single people in this hostel are super kind Ohhh and their breakfast is so gooddddd😭🫶 it was included on my price, and I had big happy every morning from of it😉 And lastly the owner I spent long time with him and it was very memorable time for me😉 There’s a lot of hostels in jinja, but you’ll never get this kind of experience in somewhere else

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great 👍

    It's one of the greatest places i have ever been in Uganda 🇺🇬 staff is friendly, host is a cool guy, we had so much fun

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    Great stay, very courteous staff, recommend 10/10, would def choose them again.
    • Group
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Long waiting time for the food (90min+)

    Great atmosphere, comfortable tent-inspired small bungalow, intact moscito mesh, great patio and bar with music. Staff is very welcoming and friendly. We even got late check out for free. Great overall communication. Reliable transfer provided. Location is in walking distance to the nile activities as wenn as inner city. Good neighborhood.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast is quite basic

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • People with friends
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Drinking water dispenser was not functioning properly.

    Garden area and the restaurant.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was incredible

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property

    Atmosphere was very good staf is veru helpful really looking forward to visit again

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This hostel is wonderful! The rooms are very comfortable and clean with plenty of space, storage, and privacy. The common areas, such as the bar serving cold beers, and the restaurant which serves great food (and has a pool table), make the hostel social yet relaxing. The friendly, amazing staff make the place what it is - I would recommend this place to anyone and I hope to return soon.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice place, a welcome green space
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Took ages for food to arrive, but if you plan for it Change not readily available when I hadn’t got the exact money to pay for meal and I had to leave before I could ask for it

    An oasis of a place, dorm room was fine

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bar and food service are closing early at evening Some music will probably add some vibe

    Included breakfast is good the place is maintained and clean Staff are available, but a bit unsmily and looks bored

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    10
    Probably the best place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Facilities were very good. Dorm bed was definitely worth the price. Easy to meet many people.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    10
    Beautiful backpackers with great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No electricity to charge devices in the dorms is a slight pain, but not the end of the world.

    Absolutely stunning place - everything is made of wood so it's really beautiful. The staff are very friendly and very helpful. The food is tasty and the bar is fun. Plus the three dogs are extremely cute and friendly.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyed being in the company of the staff and guests
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    Friendly helpful staff, good old fashioned manners and a lot of laughs

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    10
    Perfect! You have to stay here, when visiting Jinja.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to complain about.

    The location and surroundings are great. Very quite and a lot of greenery. Dorms, rooms, garden and terraces very nice and a great place to hang out and meet people. Staff is very helpful and welcoming. The food and drinks at the restaurant are also very good.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints.

    "I loved the food 😋, the serene environment. The staff was welcoming, kudos to their great customer care 👏 "

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    9.0
    Perfect, after some tough and busy travelling!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    What a helpful bunch of people, they really set us up for the latter part of our holiday in and around Mount Elgon. Nash, Ivan, thank you! Such a welcoming and comfortable place with a great communal/open area to be social or independent!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The laundry services (hand wash) are very over priced, however they at lesdt have facilities for you to hand wash your own clothes. Though I cannot understand how a business like that does not have a washing machine!

    The premises are wonderful, the food at the restaurant is lovely and the staff are really friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing was there were no keys and no lockers

    Everything was great, atmosphere, food and staff.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was a little disappointed that there wasn't an outlet for charging each bed (they were all in one place).

    The staff dealt with late check-in for me. Breakfast tastes so good and all staffs are so polite.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    .

    Nash, you can run the hostel. Thanks for the services from you and your team. I totally enjoyed breakfast, fresh fruits, african tea and other options hostel offers. Hot water was really the thing:) Sanitary of restrooms well done. Really calm and natureal environment. Thanks for knowing your guests, for spending time with us, we have good time.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great Hostel, very nice staff and cozy rooms.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    9.0
    The property is perfect for short or long stays and an ideal location as a base to explore Jinja
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great location close to town and restaurants but the property feels like it is outside the city with lots of great space. It is a quiet oasis.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pretty big place, nice outdoors with little huts and bigger shared areas. Safe, friendly staff..

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    10
    A tranquil place with Jinja with comfortable room, friendly staff and good food.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to use own padlock to secure room.

    The setting was lovely with trees and relaxation areas. The tented accom was more comfortable than many a hotel room and the en-suite had the feel of outdoors in a lovely setting. The beds were comfortable and the breakfast was tasty though slow to arrive. The staff were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in October 2023

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