Title: Murchison Backpackers Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=36460433&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Murchison Backpackers Travelers can cool off in the outdoor pool or set off on a cycling adventure before relaxing with a drink at this welcoming backpackers lodge ## Photo gallery for Murchison Backpackers ![Outdoor pool - Murchison Backpackers (Masindi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36470000/36460500/36460433/9004d2c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Murchison Backpackers (Masindi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36470000/36460500/36460433/06525480.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Murchison Backpackers (Masindi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36470000/36460500/36460433/44a2b388.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Murchison Backpackers (Masindi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36470000/36460500/36460433/73e1687a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, bed sheets - Murchison Backpackers (Masindi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36470000/36460500/36460433/41a1da4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in central Murchison, this friendly backpackers offers English breakfast and a pleasant garden. Guests can enjoy the bar, use WiFi in common areas, or access a nearby outdoor pool. The staff consistently receives positive reviews for their helpfulness. ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Bar - Laundry room - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Feb 26 - Feb 27](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=36460433&PinnedHotelID=36460433&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=36460433&PinnedHotelID=36460433&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Feb 27 - Feb 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=36460433&PinnedHotelID=36460433&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=36460433&PinnedHotelID=36460433&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Feb 27 - Mar 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=36460433&PinnedHotelID=36460433&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=36460433&PinnedHotelID=36460433&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=36460433&PinnedHotelID=36460433&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=36460433&PinnedHotelID=36460433&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Double or Twin Room ![Iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36470000/36460500/36460433/93f25a65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double or Twin Room ### Highlights Wardrobe Daily housekeeping Desk - Garden view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Economy Triple Room ![Iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36470000/36460500/36460433/8791dd7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Triple Room ### Highlights Daily housekeeping Wardrobe - Garden view - Sleeps 3 - 3 Large Single Beds ### View all photos for Shared Dormitory (Girls/Boys) ![Shared Dormitory (Girls/Boys) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36470000/36460500/36460433/dda177a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory (Girls/Boys) ### Highlights Detached private bathroom 2 bathrooms Daily housekeeping Wardrobe - Garden view - Sleeps 1 - 3 Large Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Family Suite, Garden View (Mixed) ![Iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36470000/36460500/36460433/41a1da4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Suite, Garden View (Mixed) ### Highlights 2 bedrooms Private bathroom Located on the ground floor Daily housekeeping Wardrobe - Garden view - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Masindi travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Masindi.dx6214703) [View more Hostels in Masindi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Masindi-Hostels.d6214703-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C1.69351%2C31.71946&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lujaJU9lZp04i0esIn8ILza8Fcw=) Bobi - Masindi Rd, Masindi, Western Region ### What's nearby - Mparo Tombs 58 min drive \- 41.8 miles ### Restaurants - Masindi Hotel 9 min walk - Café Milano Bar & Lounge 17 min walk - kush plot 17 min walk - Talemwa 19 min walk - Travellers' Corner 17 min walk ## About this property ### Murchison Backpackers Property highlights At Murchison Backpackers, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a garden and laundry facilities. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. Other perks at this hostel include: - Outdoor pool access nearby - Free self-parking - Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information - Coffee/tea in reception, smoke-free property and luggage storage Extra amenities include: - Showers and soap - Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers ## Similar properties ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93100000/93091600/93091593/4e94f4e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Masindi Hotel Masindi - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 10 Exceptional 1 review £54 includes taxes & fees 5 Mar - 6 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06&selected=93091593&PinnedHotelID=93091593&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19720000/19710400/19710345/5c44a4a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mbale Resort Hotel Mbale - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - All-inclusive 9.0 Wonderful 29 reviews £102 includes taxes & fees 27 Feb - 28 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=19710345&PinnedHotelID=19710345&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23080000/23078100/23078024/bad23f0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bomah Hotel Limited Gulu - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Pet-friendly 7.6 Good 12 reviews £49 includes taxes & fees 28 Feb - 1 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=23078024&PinnedHotelID=23078024&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38330000/38325900/38325812/748711f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Heritage Safari Lodge Pakwach - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 7.2 Good 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&selected=38325812&PinnedHotelID=38325812&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42250000/42241000/42240947/737db1a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dich Comfort Gulu - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant £17 includes taxes & fees 27 Mar - 28 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28&selected=42240947&PinnedHotelID=42240947&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116470000/116461700/116461668/9e249fe2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### country sights Hotel Bulisa Bulisa - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant £53 includes taxes & fees 6 Mar - 7 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-07&selected=116461668&PinnedHotelID=116461668&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&selected=36460433&PinnedHotelID=36460433&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=36460433,93091593,19710345,23078024,38325812) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Onsite parking available only on request - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM - A bar/lounge - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals - Ecotours - Outdoor pool (guest access) - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Access to nearby outdoor pool - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Shared microwave - Shared refrigerator ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - 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. - No lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk ### More - Mosquito nets - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### More - Electrical adapters - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Late check-out subject to availability ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per vehicle (one-way) 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 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 The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and window guards 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 ### Property is also known as Murchison Backpackers - Masindi Masindi Murchison Backpackers - Masindi Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Murchison Backpackers Masindi Murchison Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Murchison Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Masindi ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Murchison Backpackers have a pool? ### Is Murchison Backpackers pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Murchison Backpackers? ### What time is check-in at Murchison Backpackers? ### What time is check-out at Murchison Backpackers? ### Does Murchison Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Murchison Backpackers located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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