Must-see hotels in Uganda

  • Kotido Resort

    Uganda

    Kotido's smartest option, this hotel has quality, clean rooms within a secure compound and meal service. Those arriving by bus can arrange a free hotel…

  • Mist Lodge

    Southwestern Uganda

    Lodge is a misnomer for this small concrete hotel, but it's still decent value for shoestring travellers. It's clean and simple, but breakfast costs extra.

  • Top of the Falls Campsite

    Uganda

    On the river near the falls, this scenic and secluded camp has pit toilets and nothing else save the sounds of distant raging water and thousands of birds.

  • Jinja Safari Hotel

    Jinja

    Sure it's a bit scuffed around the edges, but this unpretentious hotel offers budget lodgings with a swimming pool, large lawn and big rooms.

  • Mpanga Ecotourism Site

    Uganda

    This basic lodge has a mix of private and dorm beds in bandas (thatched-roofed huts), plus camping on the lawn.

  • Soroti Hotel

    Uganda

    The former government-run Soroti Hotel is a very good choice with large clean rooms, a bar and restaurant.

  • White House Hotel

    Southwestern Uganda

    A mix of cleanliness and good prices makes White House one of Kasese’s most popular budget options.

  • Murchison Safari Lodge

    Uganda

    This bush camp in the northern sector, 7km from Wankwar gate (and 10km from Purongo town), has basic bandas (thatched-roofed huts) and dorms in a peaceful…

  • New Mt Elgon View Hotel

    Eastern Uganda

    In a busy part of town, this budget hotel has the feel of an Indian guesthouse with cheap rooms and a fantastic rooftop hangout. Room 11 has splendid…

  • Ruhija Community Rest Camp

    Southwestern Uganda

    With the entire forest at its feet, this community-run camp would be a good budget choice but for the water problems and poor management that can present…

  • UWA Campsite

    Southwestern Uganda

    The small Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) campsite at Ntoroko is on the shores of Lake Albert, meaning you often have hippos joining you in the evening…

  • Athina Club House

    Kampala

    With mismatched furniture and stained rugs, this old mainstay has seen better days. Rooms have retro fittings and floral curtains, large-sized poster beds…

  • Kabale Backpackers

    Southwestern Uganda

    After an ownership change this hostel holds less appeal. It isn't particularly attuned to the needs of backpackers (paid wi-fi, very basic toilets), but…

  • Fang Fang Hotel

    Kampala

    Just beyond the city centre, this stately 1980s old-timer has seen some wear. Discounts are available. There's a quality Chinese restaurant, not to be…

  • Suam Guesthouse

    Eastern Uganda

    A budget UWA lodge (cold water only) at Suam trail where you'll need to bring your own food. Book in advance via the National Park Headquarters in Mbale.

  • Acholi Pride

    Uganda

    Next door to UWA, this is by far the best cheapie in town, with simple, clean and functional rooms set around a courtyard. It's on a busy corner in town…

  • UWA Kapkwata Guesthouse

    Eastern Uganda

    This simple place serves the Piswa trailhead, just east of the park entrance gate. Dorms and cabins have shared bathrooms and there are basic meals…

  • Alinda Guesthouse

    Uganda

    A reliable shoestringer, friendly Alinda has big clean rooms right on the main road and a shared shower block with buckets.

  • Rwenzori Salaama Hotel

    Southwestern Uganda

    If you get stuck in Katunguru, this basic lodge has the cheapest and cleanest rooms and a decent attached restaurant.

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