Bushpig Backpackers Ltd

Kampala · Uganda

Bushpig Backpackers Ltd

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62% MEH
Low confidence 24 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe
Other facilities (23)
Bicycle Parking Adaptors Airport Transfers Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange DVD's Board Games Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Linen Included Towels For Hire Late Check-out Common Room Free WiFi Free Internet Access Hot Showers 24 Hour Security

Prices

Dorms $22 / night
Privates $37 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

Canada FEMALE 31-40 Nov 15, 2025 Atm 80%

Location is great and staff are incredible! I think as a solo traveller it may be a bit hard to meet other guests, as it wasn’t super social. But they have a weekly trivia night which is great fun! The free breakfast is also amazing!

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Germany MALE 31-40 Sep 19, 2025 Atm 100%

Great hostel, nice ambience. Free breakfast.

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Ireland COUPLE 25-30 Jul 14, 2025 Atm 100%

We had the best time at this hostel. We had a double bedroom with shared bathroom facilities - the room was large and spacious with a really comfortable bed and a balcony too! The bathrooms were clean and well maintained, never got too busy. The staff at this hostel are brilliant - it is such a fun atmosphere, especially the pub quiz!! Food and drinks are great value and the hostel is also a close walk to other nice restaurants. 100/10 from me!

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USA MALE Jul 11, 2025 Atm 100%

Only 2 things that would make it better privacy blinds for the beds and power outlets for the beds

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USA MALE 25-30 May 11, 2025 Atm 100%

This place was awesome and I highly recommend it if you’re looking for a place in Kampala. Great vibes, even during off season

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France FEMALE Jan 16, 2025 Atm 80%

Mention spéciale pour les formidables Monica et Gloria, elles sont parfaites

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England MALE 31-40 Jan 10, 2025 Atm 80%

Interesting place, on the one hand very well setup with a nice bar, lovely food and very safe. On the other hand the bad was very bad, I'm average height and it was too short and had a metal end for no reason. It was also way too warm for the supplied duvet (I just used the cover) and there was a lot of noise.

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Germany MALE 25-30 Sep 8, 2024 Atm 80%

Very well run hostel. Room a little small, but all in all very good.

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Canada FEMALE 31-40 Jun 11, 2024 Atm 100%

We really enjoy our stay at Bushpig backpacker hostels. The staff was really nice and helpful. The resto-bar of the hostel has great food and good prices. There's activities and great ambiance. We feel safe and the staff gave us recommandation to improve our stay in Kampala. I really recommend this place.

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Netherlands MALE 18-24 Mar 2, 2024 Atm 100%

Super hostel!

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Slovenia MALE Jan 29, 2024 Atm 60%

great location, bar, safety.wifi not well covering hostel.

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Sweden MALE 31-40 Jan 13, 2024 Atm 80%

Great location in a safe area with both mall and good restaurants within walking distance. The room got a nice and big balcony. It is very loud from the hallway and form the other rooms, so bring earplugs even if you stay in a private. The breakfast is included, but it takes time. Estimate an hour for scrambled eggs. Few people hanging around. I will come back.

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USA MALE 25-30 Dec 26, 2023 Atm 80%

Bushpig is a great spot, a well-known hub in Kampala. The hostel is clean and well-maintained, staff is friendly and personable. The restaurant is a highlight, really good food at decent prices and people come from outside to eat here. Not as much of a social vibe among guests but I think that's because of the low season. Wifi is pretty weak throughout the hostel unfortunately. Tour desk was helpful in sorting out rafting though the walking tour guy they used wasn't great. Overall great stay

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Germany MALE 31-40 Dec 26, 2023 Atm 100%

dorm room is very basic but the place itself is such a well maintained hostel with great bar and restaurant. the girls and the reception, the restaurant staff and the manager are so nice, keep up the great work guys!

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Dec 22, 2023 Atm 100%

Great hostel with a restaurant

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England MALE 18-24 Dec 18, 2023 Atm 100%

Great hostel. Monica and Gloria were brilliant! Only thing would be to improve the internet connection. There were a few blackouts whilst I was there.

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USA MALE 31-40 Dec 12, 2023 Atm 80%

Nice place to stay. Great location in the city. Not much of a vibe as a hostel, but the bar/restaurant downstairs is a nice spot that many people from the city come to hang out at. Breakfast was good. Room was decent. Downside: it faces a restaurant/nightclub that blasts music loudly many weeknights til 3am, so its advisable to have earplugs (helpful in a hostel anyway).

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Dec 8, 2023 Atm 80%

The staffs are friendly and helpful. I got to the place around 6am due to early morning flight. They were able to get me a temporary bed to stay before my room is ready to check in. I got a very nice sleep :)

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England FEMALE Nov 20, 2023 Atm 100%

Stayed for a night here as needed to go to The Ministry of Internal Affairs for my work permit. The emails I received prior to check in were really helpful and was able to WhatsApp a couple of queries I had which was great. Staff were super friendly, room and showers were perfect, breakfast was DELICIOUS. Would definitely come back. Only negative was their restaurant was quite expensive and the food wasn’t that great but you don’t have to eat there if you don’t want to. :)

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England FEMALE Nov 18, 2023 Atm 100%

great backpackers. had a lovely atmosphere. felt very secure. food was great. wifi always worked. clean. we stayed here on three separate occasions.

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