About

Bushpig is located on Acacia Avenue in Kampala's Kololo area, near to the city centre and very close to some of Kampala's best eating, drinking and shopping.

We are big enough to host any group, but small enough to give personal service! The showers are hot, the noise levels are low, the staff know the city inside out and there's even a garden with deck chairs.

We offer accommodation options to fit all budgets, from comfortable dormitories with larger-than-average beds to large en-suite double rooms with a great view of the city skyline. All rooms have linen and mosquito nets.

Bushpig Backpackers Policies & Conditions:

Cancellation policy: 24 hours before arrival.
Payment upon arrival by cash.

Check in is available 24 hours.
Check out before 10:00.

Taxes included.
Breakfast not included.

General:
No curfew.
We do not allow smoking in any of the rooms. You are welcome to smoke on the balconies or in the garden.
The reception is open 24hrs, however our main compound gate is closed between 11pm and 6am. After hours please knock on the smaller gate (just to the left of the large gate) or beep your car horn once. Please do not beep repeatedly - the guards are awake, the guests are not.

House Rules

Check In

0:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
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Reviews

9.1Superb(59)
  • Value for Money
    8.7
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    7.3
  • Cleanliness
    10.0
  • Staff
    10.0
  • Location
    9.3
  • Facilities
    8.7
Summary of traveller reviews

Bushpig Backpackers Ltd in Kampala offers a fantastic stay with incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Guests love the great location, delicious free breakfast, and the fun atmosphere, especially during the weekly trivia night. The resto-bar provides great value food and drinks. Some recent feedback suggests a need for more privacy blinds and power outlets at beds, and that beds could be longer.

Stayed in Nov 2025
9.1
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Miriam
Female, 31-40, Canada
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!
Stayed in Sept 2025
9.7
A
Anonymous
Male, 31-40, Germany
Great hostel, nice ambience. Free breakfast.
Stayed in Jul 2025
10
A
Aine
Couple, 25-30, Ireland
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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Location

Plot 31 Acacia Avenue, John Bahiiba Avenue, Kampala, Uganda
2.4km from city centre