Bushpig Backpacker Hostel

–Excellent location - show map
+87 photos
Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

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Featuring free WiFi and a terrace, Bushpig Backpacker Hostel offers pet-friendly accommodation in Kampala, 800 metres from the German Embassy. Free private parking is available on site. Some rooms are furnished with a private bathroom. The rooms feature lined and towels as extras. Guests can enjoy a meal and a drink at the on-site restaurant and bar. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. An airport shuttle is available at a fee. The Irish Embassy is 1 km from Bushpig Backpacker Hostel, while Uganda National Museum is 1.5 km away. The nearest airport is Entebbe International Airport, 42 km from Bushpig Backpacker Hostel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free private parking available on-site

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Twin Room
  • 2 single beds
172 feet²
View
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Linen
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Mosquito net
  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Wake-up service
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$40 per night
Price US$121
Excluded: US$ 2 City tax per night, 18 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 20 December 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
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Double Room with Balcony
We have 4 left
  • 1 double bed
172 feet²
Balcony
City view
Max persons: 2
US$58 per night
Price US$174
Excluded: US$ 2 City tax per night, 18 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 20 December 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$50 per night
Price US$149
Excluded: US$ 2 City tax per night, 18 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 20 December 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Double Room with Private Bathroom
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  • 1 extra-large double bed
258 feet²
City view
Private bathroom
Max persons: 2
US$62 per night
Price US$185
Excluded: US$ 2 City tax per night, 18 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 20 December 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$53 per night
Price US$160
Excluded: US$ 2 City tax per night, 18 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 20 December 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
172 feet²
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$16 per night
Price US$48
Excluded: US$ 2 City tax per night, 18 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 20 December 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
215 feet²
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$22 per night
Price US$65
Excluded: US$ 2 City tax per night, 18 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 20 December 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Single Bed in Dormitory Room
  • 1 single bed
172 feet²
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$22 per night
Price US$65
Excluded: US$ 2 City tax per night, 18 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 20 December 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Single Room
  • 1 single bed
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$28 per night
Price US$84
Excluded: US$ 2 City tax per night, 18 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 20 December 2025
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Guests who stayed here loved

Nisha
Austria Austria
“- Dorm Rooms and Twin Rooms were nice - Reception is super helpful and making you feel welcome every time - Male Chef and Joseph at the breakfast were very nice”
Michelle
United States United States
“All of the staff from reception, to kitchen, to janitorial are extremely professional and friendly! The security guards made sure that I found safe transportation to my next destination too.”
Himanshu
India India
“Everything. Gloria & their staff is like family. Centrally located, clean, spacious,safe and just perfect. They accommodate and help you in every way possible ! Just book it..it’s THE PLACE!”
Tori
Ireland Ireland
“The staff are very helpful at the property. The rooms, toilets and showers are extremely clean. The food in the restaurant is tasty if you don’t feel like going out for food.”
Reinhard
Germany Germany
“The place is clean, the staff is very friendly and the breakfast is perfect. They have a restaurant, a bar, a terrace and a small coworking space. The locations is also good.”
Megan
Canada Canada
“Good, safe location. Staff were wonderful and helped fix a laundry issue we had.”
Philippa
Canada Canada
“Great place to stay. Not at all sterile like a hotel. Very homey, interesting, lovely staff who are super helpful, very comfortable single bed in a single room, very clean and very affordable. I felt very welcome at bushpig.”
Suzanne
New Zealand New Zealand
“Honestly, it's one of the very best hostels I've ever stayed in & I've travelled in 89 countries. The facilities are tailored to a comfortable experience with attention to detail, even where facilities are shared. The common areas are really...”
Jonas
Germany Germany
“The hostel is in the middle of downtown action. It also includes a nice bar & restaurant with great food and drinks.”
Danny
Bangladesh Bangladesh
“It's very good stay for the group, Nice lawn and pub services 🙂”

Property surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Very good breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$4 per person.
  • Served daily
    08:00 to 11:00
  • Food
    Bread • Pancakes • Butter • Eggs • Yogurt • Fruit • Cooked/warm meals • Jam • Cereal
Bushpig Bar
  • Cuisine
    European
  • Service
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian
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House rules

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Check-in
Available 24 hours
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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