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Located in Jinja, 2.3 km from Jinja Golf Course, Jinja Backpackers provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is set 6.5 km from Source of the Nile - Speke Monument, 6.7 km from Jinja Railway Station and 36 km from Mehta Golf Club. Guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar and free WiFi is available.

Very chill place to hangout, breakfast is really good, safe location, staff are great (shout out to Eddie, Pam and Ivan, and the crew) making my stay in Uganda memorable.

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151 reviews
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Situated in Jinja, 600 metres from Jinja Golf Course, Home OnThe Nile Dorm features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is set 5.6 km from Source of the Nile - Speke Monument, 6.9 km from Jinja Railway Station and 38 km from Mehta Golf Club. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are offered.

Iganga Station is 41 km from the hostel. The nearest airport is Jinja Airport, 5 km from Home OnThe Nile Dorm.

Super sweet vibe at Home On The Nile, the staff is so welcoming and so is the owner. You will feel right at home, the location is beautiful and accompanied by beautiful music at the bar. The dorm was great, very comfortable and so was the main house. You will really miss out if you don't book at Home on the Nile!! I had the Spaghetti Bolognese for dinner and it was a delicacy!! Can only recommend ;) Even when I wanted to move at night I was provided with a trusted Boda Boda Driver. Same for my planned activities. I felt very cared for.

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9.7
Exceptional
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Jinja

  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 24 reviews
    It’s a nice villa on the banks of river Nile the dormitory is located inside the villa the dorms are neat and very comfortable you can chill out large hangout area in the hall staffs and the owner is very friendly you can feel like home
    rajasekar
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £78.29
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 121 reviews
    Lovely small villa with great views on the Nile, we felt welcome and safe and it was great to wake up to such beautiful landscape. We also loved the fact we could cook by ourselves - after a couple of weeks on the road and therefore always eating in bars or restaurants it was great to have some of our own comfort food, and the kitchen is perfectly equipped for cooking.
    Andrea
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £69.68
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 113 reviews
    Great location as we came to play golf and was a serene place and convient. Nice breakfast and good wifi
    Sembi
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £24.66
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 21 reviews
    Very clean at great location. Staff is so helpful and nice
    Yahya
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £46.97
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 151 reviews
    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.
    Grace
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £23.49
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 44 reviews
    I have spent 5 days in this hostel, which is located in a quiet area of the city. The staff was really helpful and nice to me, giving advice on what to do in Jinja and how to move around the city. The rooms are clean and the security guardians at the gate are very helpful too. I would definitely recommend to stay in Bikeventures ☺️
    Laura
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £130.15
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 312 reviews
    helpful staff and good facilities at a great location.
    Duncan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £44.62
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 41 reviews
    Beautiful place, highly recommended! Awesome vibes, great location with lake-front views, budget friendly. David and his team will stop at nothing to give you the holiday you deserve!
    Dorcas
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £38.36
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 38 reviews
    A fantastic place in a great location, clean and safe with excellent views
    Lee
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £46.97
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 151 reviews
    Great location, great staff. Nice to have a hostel for backpackers in Jinja.
    Margo
    Group