Bushpig Backpacker Hostel

–Excellent location – show map
+87 photos
Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Staff

9.5

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About this property

Bushpig Backpackers offers accommodations in Kampala. The hostel has a grill and terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. JK Boutique Garden City is 0.7 miles from Bushpig Backpackers, and Nakumatt Oasis is 0.9 miles away. The nearest airport is Entebbe International Airport, 22 miles from Bushpig Backpackers.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

François
Uganda Uganda
“Nice place downtown Kampala. Easy access to the Coty, businesses and restaurants.”
Nampwer
Uganda Uganda
“The location was perfect. It’s in a busy area of the city but it’s fairly quiet. The staff are very hospitable and friendly”
Peter
Uganda Uganda
“I loved the vibes and the food. The staff were very welcoming, patient and friendly.”
Zsuzsa
Australia Australia
“The staff is supernice, I loved to have a chat with everyone working there. Amazing location, tasty breakfast, welcoming atmosphere, lively events evening times and the cutest cat you’ll ever meet (and I’m not even a cat person).”
Emily
United States United States
“The staff was great , my room was excellent as described. Would stay again”
Adil
Sudan Sudan
“It is always great to stay here very nice environment and staff...”
Lawrence
United States United States
“Within walking distance to an excellent game restaurant; they have connections with good tour organizations and helped arrange a 'free city walking tour' (we could have booked online, but they made it easier); very well-staffed facility; I...”
Christin
Germany Germany
“The hostel is located in Upper Kololo, which is considered the Beverly Hills of Kampala and sort of a party district. The hostel also has a very nice bar, with great food and drinks, that is frequented also by locals. The vibe is super social and...”
Elli
Greece Greece
“The staff was very welcoming and helpful! I liked the vibes of the place. I really liked their little cat, too :) The neighborhood felt safe.”
Jasmine
Canada Canada
“We were happy with our private double room with ensuite toilet and shower. The room had several good details often lacking in other hostels—clothes hooks, a bench for our backpacks, a table and chair, mosquito net and fan. We had consistent hot...”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Bushpig Bar
  • Cuisine
    European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

House rules

Bushpig Backpacker Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
Available 24 hours
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

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Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.