Reviews of Jinja Backpackers
Kiira Road plot 38, Jinja, Uganda
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewConfortable hostel with all necessary amenities The breakfast is really good and food in general of high quality
The tour company that runs in this hostel (TMU Rafting) scammed me
Hallo otmane,thank you for staying with Jinja Backpackers and thank you for sharing your experience with the whole world. We are really sorry about the bad experience with the TMU company,would you please share with us in which way where you scummed?
Hallo otmane,thank you for staying with Jinja Backpackers and thank you for sharing your experience with the whole world. We are really sorry about the bad experience with the TMU company,would you please share with us in which way where yo… Show more
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewStaff were really extremely helpful & accommodating Felt safe & lovely ambiance Very reasonable price
Food service was lengthy!
Reviewed: 21 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly and helpful staff Quiet and clean. Good food Free water Nice views
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
Reviewed: 18 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe property is beautiful
The window and door latches of the room I was staying in didn’t work. There is no fan so it gets really hot in the room. The bathroom had so much lizard poo and the room had it too. The breakfast is between 8-10 am but the staff is so slow that it takes them over 20 mins to make pancakes. When I checked In, I asked if the breakfast is available and I was told it is. I ordered it at 9:35 and the pancakes did not come till 10:05 and I had to leave without eating. Next day when I was checking out I was charged for the pancakes and when I requested Pamela the cashier if she adjust it against the included breakfast as I was not having it that day. I was told it’s not possible. I do not know why these people were so unfriendly and the cashier didn’t write my name instead wrote INDIAN in her final calculations.
Reviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 May 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe breakfast was good.
We were required to remove our shoes before entering the accommodation and yet the floor was dusty and felt sticky.
Reviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewComfortable stay in budget with good staff members who are available to cater your needs.
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Reviewed: 12 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewI 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!
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.
Thank you Kay for sharing your experience with the whole world. We are working on our wine selection.
Reviewed: 22 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewPerfect, recommended
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Reviewed: 11 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWonderful 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!
Nothing. It was perfect!
Thank you Tonny for sharing your experience at backpackers with the whole world. Hopefully you reached safely. Jinja Backpackers wishes you the best on your trip.
Reviewed: 7 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewI absolutely enjoyed my stay here.The staff was nice and the place was amazing!
Thank you for staying with us. Jinja Backpackers is wishes you the best .
Reviewed: 28 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewWhat 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.
I can't think of anything.
Reviewed: 7 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewthe perfect backpacker place, all you can dream for backpacking trip
Reviewed: 1 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThis 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!
Reviewed: 25 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe 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
Only a small thing: the matresses in the dormitory are too soft for me