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The best hostels in Kabale

Some of the best backpacker spots in Kabale

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At the hostel, the rooms have a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a mountain view. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and slippers, rooms at Kabale Back Packers also feature a city view. All rooms have a wardrobe.

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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 Kabale

  • Avg. price/night: AR$ 42,972
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 44 reviews
    Very kind, helpful and friendly staff. Excellent dinner. Quiet and safe location
    Kate
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: AR$ 56,400.75
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 56 reviews
    Great location with fantastic view of the lake. Very great value for money. Friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast and nice dinner options.
    Michele
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: AR$ 136,973.25
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 19 reviews
    The resort is fine but has a backpacker feeling to it. I highly recommend to arrive by boat as the roads are very bad even for Ugandan standards. The resort staff was very friendly and accommodating. The food options are limited.
    Doreen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: AR$ 45,657.75
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 9 reviews
    Nice place but a bit overpriced. Comfortable bed with mosquito net, very calm and safe neighbourhood. Hard to find because Google Maps and OpenStreetMap have non-existing roads in Kabale. From the main road, first go to "Makanga Golf Course Polling Post", and from there continue to the hotel.
    Miriam
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: AR$ 26,857.50
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 156 reviews
    It’s a budget resort on a small island, but rooms are clean and staff is great. You won’t have flush in the toilets and electricity in the room (only available at the restaurant), Wi-Fi is unstable, but who cares - this is a place to chill for some day and disconnect. They prepare good food for a reasonable price (10-30k ugx) and help to arrange boat tours and other activities (a bit expensive).
    Alessandro
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: AR$ 49,238.75
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 172 reviews
    The location is stunning, If you want a few calm days, this is the place to relax. We booked the cheapest room, but it was decent enough. If you need even more privacy, luxury or closeness to nature, you can book it too. Restaurant serves good food for decent prices. You can rent a canoe. There is a pool-table.
    Maik
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: AR$ 49,238.75
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 172 reviews
    - Great location on a small island, transfer via canoe boat :-) - Staff very friendly. Great view from the restaurant over the lake with stunning sunset. - Food was good, their pizza was exceptionally ;-). - Warm water available for shower
    Delfinita
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: AR$ 26,857.50
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 156 reviews
    Wonderful staff, especially Friday who is extremely kind and welcoming. Great restaurant which affordable prices (even for backpackers). Amazing place for relaxing without internet connection. Nice place to swim and sunbathe. Basic but good rooms. People complain about the hot shower costing extra but you got a loooooot of super hot water for 1usd so it was literally the best shower ever and so worth it. The room prices are very reasonable for this experience.
    Kati
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: AR$ 26,857.50
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 35 reviews
    The hostel is on the half island and has a nice view of the lake. Owner and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. Log fire in the evening. Cheap beer. Good dinner.
    Kornel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: AR$ 26,857.50
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 35 reviews
    OM Hostel is one of the best hostels I have ever been to, anywhere. I booked 1 night before heading up North but ended up cancelling the remaining week of my trip, staying here another 7 nights instead, and not wanting to leave! All of the staff were absolutely amazing, the food was exceptional, the accommodation was very comfortable and the location and scenery is outstanding. There is lots to explore around the area or simply relax by the lake all day, with some of the best staff I have ever met. I would definitely recommend OM Hostel.
    Rupert
    Solo traveller