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The Fat Cat Backpackers

Popular Amenities

Bar
Laundry
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Restaurants
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The Fat Cat Backpackers Room Options

Room (Private)

20 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 2 Twin BedsMore details

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 beds)

20 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore details

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds)

20 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore details

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 beds)

20 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore details

About this property

The Fat Cat Backpackers

In Kampala (Kyebando)


With a stay at The Fat Cat Backpackers in Kampala (Kyebando), you'll be steps from Kisementi and 3 minutes by foot from The Acacia Mall. This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from British High Commission and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Uganda National Museum.


Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include safes and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.


Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hostel include concierge services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.


Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Kisementi - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
The Acacia Mall - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
British High Commission - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Uganda National Museum - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Destreet Art Gallery - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Uganda Golf Course - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Mulago National Specialized Hospital - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Synagogue Church of All Nations - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Makerere University - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Embassy of Sudan - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Embassy of Sweden - 3 km / 1.9 mi
The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Embassy of France - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Ndere Cultural Centre - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Gaddafi National Mosque - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi

The nearest major airport is Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 48.6 km / 30.2 mi



Languages

German, English, French, Dutch

Amenities

Top family-friendly amenities

Popular Amenities

Bar
Laundry
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Housekeeping

Parking and transportation

  • Airport transportation (surcharge)

  • Free self parking

  • Free parking nearby

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grill(s)

  • A restaurants

  • Snack bar/deli

  • A bar/lounges

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

  • 24-hour front desk

  • Luggage storage

  • In-room safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services

  • Laundry facilities

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

  • Tours/ticket assistance

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Terrace

Languages spoken

  • German

  • English

  • French

  • Dutch

Restaurants on site

  • Number of bars/lounges - 1

Activities nearby

  • Free self parking

  • Free parking nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Common areas

  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

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. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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