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Murchison Backpackers

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Scored 7.6
Rated good

Staff

8.7

About this property

Essential Facilities: Murchison Backpackers in Masindi offers a garden, bar, year-round outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor fireplace, lounge, or pool bar. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features family rooms, a kids' pool, and a dining area. Additional amenities include balconies with garden views, work desks, and parquet floors. Breakfast and Dining: A full English or Irish breakfast is served with juice, pancakes, and fruits. The on-site restaurant provides a variety of meals, and a tour desk assists with activities. Activities and Services: Guests can participate in walking tours, culture classes, and bicycle hire. Free on-site private parking, paid shuttle service, and full-day security enhance the stay.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Madzialea
Poland Poland
“Absolutely amazing staff, everyone I've met took an effort to help, they even recommend me a guide to take me to Murchisons Falls for a reasonable price. Definitely would stay again 🙌”
John
Netherlands Netherlands
“Very nice and helpfull staff. Great hospitality. Nice rooms. Use of the facilities from the neighbour hotel, including breakfast, lunch , dinner or drinks. As well as the swimmingpool.”
Justin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really nice backpackers with a swimming pool and nice restaurant. Breakfast is super good and cheap. Ask for Nicolas if you want to do a tour to Murchison Falls from here. This is organised through the accommodation but was superb and fairly...”
Adam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“super nice place, with warm and welcoming staff. The room was amazing, there was a issue with a booking and the dorm bed I booked had been taken so they updated me to a double room which was lovely. The hostel is next too a resort hotel so you...”
Christine
Germany Germany
“Very nice staff, super clean place, beautiful garden with pool. It is not right in the center but very easy to reach.”
Luisa
Germany Germany
“Felt like family! Nicholas gave me some boda lifts”
Abdirahman
Kenya Kenya
“The breakfast was just exceptional. There was variety of options and the fruits were amazing. The staff were super friendly!”
Jet
Netherlands Netherlands
“bar and swimming pool WiFi was okay in the restaurant area”
Eva
Belgium Belgium
“The staff goes above and beyond! They organized a gorilla trek, hike to Murchison falls and a long safari through Murchison park, all in one day. They are very efficient and their guide, Nicholas, was one of the best we had in Uganda!”
Backpackingtony
Canada Canada
“Wonderful place to stay in Masindi! The hosts, Doreen and Nicholas are wonderful! Tours can be easily booked for chimpanzee trekking, Kiwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls safaris. The rooms and bathrooms are extremely clean.”

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Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Good breakfast available at the property for US$5 per person, per day.
  • Served daily
    07:00 to 10:00
  • Food
    Bread • Pancakes • Butter • Eggs • Fruit • Jam • Cereal
  • Drinks
    Coffee • Tea • Hot chocolate • Fruit juice
More food and drink
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Meals • Facilities

House rules

Murchison Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 11:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

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 allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Please inform Murchison Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.