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# Jinja Backpackers

Explore new horizons by day, then refuel over coffee or tea in the lobby. Make unforgettable memories playing pool or renting bikes for an exciting ride.

## Photo gallery for Jinja Backpackers

![Comfort Tent | Terrace/patio - Jinja Backpackers (Jinja)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99287000/99286970/c2ec29a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

At Jinja Backpackers, fuel up for adventure with a cooked-to-order breakfast and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Unwind in the garden or challenge friends at the billiards/pool table; bike rentals and tour assistance are also available to help you explore.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

## Popular amenities

- Breakfast included
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Laundry room

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## Room options

### View all photos for Comfort Tent

![Comfort Tent | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99287000/99286970/c381504b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Comfort Tent

### Highlights

Free cots/infant beds 

Washing machine 

Separate bedroom 

Ceiling fan 

Living room 

Located on the ground floor 

- Garden view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed

### View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory (one bed in a men or women dorm, up to 8 guests)

![Standard Shared Dormitory (one bed in a men or women dorm, up to 8 guests) | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99287000/99286970/26749fb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Standard Shared Dormitory (one bed in a men or women dorm, up to 8 guests)

### Highlights

Washing machine 

- Garden view
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed

### View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory (one bed in a men or women dorm, up to 8 guests)

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### Standard Shared Dormitory (one bed in a men or women dorm, up to 8 guests)

### Highlights

Washing machine 

2 bathrooms 

- Garden view
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bunk Bed

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## About the area

Jinja is home to Jinja Backpackers. Source of the Nile - Speke Monument and Speke Memorial Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nile River Explorers and Source of the Nile River. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ziplining, hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. [Visit our Jinja travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jinja.dx6130673)

![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C0.43379%2C33.19750&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mw8qwfqE84rYQYZzkQyFefnUFLg=)

38 Kiira Rd, Jinja, Eastern Region

### 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
- Jinja City Hotel  
3 min drive

## About this property

### Jinja Backpackers

Property highlights 

At Jinja Backpackers, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden and laundry facilities. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this hotel. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. 

You'll also find perks such as: 

- Free self-parking
- Bike hire, luggage storage and a banquet hall
- Coffee/tea in reception, tour/ticket information and a billiards/pool table

Room features 

All guest rooms at Jinja Backpackers include amenities, such as free WiFi. 

Other conveniences in all rooms include: 

- Washing machines, slippers and guidebooks

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
- 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

### Family friendly

- Laundry facilities

### Conveniences

- Guidebooks
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Shared refrigerator
- Water dispenser

### Guest services

- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Housekeeping on request
- Porter/bellhop
- Tour and ticket assistance

### Outdoors

- Garden
- Picnic area

### 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

### More

- Banquet hall
- Communal living room
- Designated smoking areas

## 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

No pets or service animals allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 85.0 per night.

## Important information

### Optional extras

- Rollaway bed fee: USD 85.0 per night
- Hosted evening meal: USD 8

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. 

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 

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 

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### We should mention

This property does not have any lifts 

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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## Reviews

## Jinja Backpackers Reviews

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### Exceptional

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## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Melanie

2 Apr 2024

##### Melanie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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