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Reviews of Jinja Backpackers

Kiira Road plot 38, Jinja, Uganda

#2 of 24 hotels in Jinja

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 149 hostel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    9.0
    Premium hostel for cheap
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tour company that runs in this hostel (TMU Rafting) scammed me

    Confortable hostel with all necessary amenities The breakfast is really good and food in general of high quality

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food service was lengthy!

    Staff were really extremely helpful & accommodating Felt safe & lovely ambiance Very reasonable price

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wait Long time for main open gate by sercuity No lock on bedroom doors (anyone can enter your room) WiFi drops out No toilet paper in toilet at times

    Very friendly and helpful staff Quiet and clean. Good food Free water Nice views

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    10
    Everything is made with love and engagement, that’s the way to instantly feel home
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Comfortable stay in budget with good staff members who are available to cater your needs.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2025

    10
    An unforgettable stay filled with warmth, amazing food, and wonderful moments.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only small thing I would have liked to see improved is the wine selection. I would have loved a few more options to pair with the delicious meals.

    I absolutely loved everything about this place! The owner and staff were incredibly warm and welcoming, making us feel right at home. The location was perfect, the beds were super comfortable, and the food was simply delicious 😋 . The evenings at the bar were such a great vibe we had so much fun!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Perfect, recommended

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    10
    The Best Place to Stay in Jinja!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. It was perfect!

    Wonderful place to stay when you’re in Jinja! Extremely safe as it’s behind a gate with 24 hour security. The food is excellent and the bathrooms are very clean! The staff especially David, James and Nash will do everything to help you make your time in Jinja the best it came be! Awesome dogs!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2025

    9.0
    A wonderful intro to Uganda
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I can't think of anything.

    What made this place great was the staff. They were so friendly. They made me feel safe and welcome and they put on fun and warm social gatherings. I was there over NYE and they put on a BBQ and then we all went to a nearby bar and they looked after us. It was great. The hostel itself is beautiful and a pleasure to be in. I was in one of the tents and it was such a place of zen.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2025

    10
    a wise man rules the structure, have a talk with him
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the perfect backpacker place, all you can dream for backpacking trip

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2025

    10
    The best place!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place is amazing! I had a great time and recommend it to everyone. I met so many wonderful people here. And the food is amazing! They also offer fun activities. Big thanks to Nash, Benji, Ivan and James. They are amazing! Will definitely be back one day!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2024

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

    Only a small thing: the matresses in the dormitory are too soft for me

    The place is very beautiful, like in the pictures. The garden is huge and perfect to chill. There is a fire place, which makes it very cozy. The people working there is very friendly and kind. Nash is a great host! The breakfast is amazing and they also serve dinner for a good price, which was also super tasty. 100%recommended

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Staff

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    staff amazing helped us plan onward journey fold amazing and the vibe is great !

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2024

    9.0
    Nice place to stay :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dorm had thin walls, and you could hear people talking around you all day long. Also the opening and closing of washroom doors added to this.

    Staff was exceptional. The food was great.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2024

    10
    A great stay at a grest hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had no complaints!

    It’s a beautiful, peaceful property with good facilities, good food and friendly staff. The mosquito net covered the whole bed and there was a fan and we had hot water with good pressure. I appreciated James’ coffees, and especially his caffe latte-to-go for me to enjoy upon our arrival in Kenya after the long night bus. And the cats, Irene and Dan 😻 Thank you!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2024

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

    Nothing. It was a 10/10

    The property definitely has a nice unique touch to it with regards to how it’s set up. It feels like home. Everyone is so welcoming. Right from the David at the gate, to the receptionist, to the entire staff. Very accommodating, very helpful. I went as a solo traveler but I felt so at ease at those property. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Everything!! Amazing staff and amazing food!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2024

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

    Unique view

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2024

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

    Good atmosphere among travellers,, super friendly and caring staff and all the facilities you want. They have the best shower I had since 2,5 months in Africa! Also nice that you can book tours through them and they can do your laudry, all for a reasonable price. Breakfast is great, dinner too (but a bit pricy). Location is okay, and the staff always helps you to get a boda and make sure you're safe going out and coming back.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2024

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

    Lovely place, friendly and helpfully staff. Also the included breakfast was amazing, especially the fresh coffee. Would definitely recommend this place.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2024

    10
    A great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t think of anything

    Lovely location not too close to the hustle and bustle of the centre. In a nice area with plenty of places to eat nearby if you want to eat out. We ate in the 3 nights we stayed as the food was very good. We stayed in a dome which was very comfortable and full of character. The people who work there are great. A big thank you to James who is a credit to the place and also an excellent city tour guide . Highly recommend Jinja Backpackers

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't know how long it took for the hot water switch to kick in. On average, the cold showers were good to start the day. Small insects here and there in the bed, but eventually I slept 😴.

    The room was spacious.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    at night there is a lot of noise from the stray dogs that howl and fight, which kept me up.

    Stayed in August 2024

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