The Fat Cat Backpackers

1.0 star property
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Kyebando

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Library
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Plot 13 Bukoto Street, Kampala, Kampala, 14016
  • The Acacia Mall
    3 min walk
  • British High Commission
    8 min walk
  • Uganda National Museum
    10 min walk
  • Kampala (KLA)
    4 min drive

Room options

Room (Private)

  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 beds)

  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds)

  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 beds)

  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Kampala

Kyebando stay.A stay at this Kyebando hostel places you steps from Kisementi and within a 5-minute walk of The Acacia Mall. British High Commission and Uganda National Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • The Acacia Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Uganda National Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Uganda Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Mulago National Specialized Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Makerere University - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Javas - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafeserrie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nawab's Asian Bistro, Acacia mall - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Riders Lounge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ugaroll, Kurb - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Fat Cat Backpackers

Hostel perfectly located for exploring Kyebando
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Fat Cat Backpackers. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kampala hostel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Fat Cat Backpackers offers 10 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Fan

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60.00 per person (roundtrip)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

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The Fat Cat Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Centrally located. Chill environment. Yummy breakfast made to order. Bodas right outside the front door.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019