Fat Cat Backpackers, Kampala

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Fat Cat Backpackers is a new budget hostel located in the heart of Kampala, Uganda. Boasting clean beds, hot showers and lovely staff, and within walking distance of a whole bunch of great places, it’s the ideal place to base yourself while you’re in town. Additionally, Fat Cat has quickly fallen into the roll of being the top location to stay in, becoming extremely popular for anyone visiting Kampala. It is ranked #1 on well-know sites such as Bookings.com, HostelWorld.com, and Hostelz.com, just to name a few.

The Fat Cat sits on the edge of Kisementi Square, home of some of the city's best diversions including a massive cinema, bars, restaurants and shops. We've even got 2 (yes, two) icecream parlors just down the road. Madness. If you want to do some work or just relax there are armchairs on the balcony, or you can sit in our breakfast area or lounge. We also have a book exchange and a massive roof terrace—with a bar—which might just be the best place in the city for a sundowner and is open at all times. Luckily for you, we also sell beers at reception. Soon, we’ll also be starting our FatCat BBQs.

It's the most centrally located backpackers in Kampala and offers great beds at great prices. Our facilities are basic but clean and well maintained, and our very pleasant staff (available 24/7) will do everything within reason to make sure that your stay in Kampala is lovely. Our rooms are mostly shared dormitories with between four and eight beds each, but we also have a few private double and triple rooms for friends, couples, partners – however you like or for just yourself if you want your own space! If you’d like to book a dorm bed, but want to stay in a single sex room, when you are booking, please make a note of your request and we will do our very best to accommodate you. Our beds are wider than your average dorm bed, they have proper mattresses, mozzie nets, cotton sheets and soft pillows. All guests share the bathroom facilities.


Fat Cat Backpackers Policies & Conditions:

Cancellation policy: 72h before arrival.

Check in: 2:00pm - 7:00am. If you arrive early in the morning and want a bed right away, you will have to pay for that previous nights stay so please ensure this is reflected on your booking.

Check out: before 10:00am

Payment can be made online through PayPal or in-person with cash or credit (with an extra fee). Taxes are included.

There is also free WiFi!

Breakfast is included as well as daily housekeeping and a complimentary bottle of drinking water for every night you stay.

There is guest-only parking for cars as well as bikes.

Guests can do their own laundry, or staff can wash it for them at a fee.

Fat Cat can provide transportation to and from the airport at a fee.

General:

No curfew.

Child friendly.

We have a cat, who isn't fat anymore after he decide to go on a diet.

Smokers are welcome but please don't smoke in the rooms.

Dutch well traveled manager, who knows all of Uganda.

If you’d like to know more please email bookings@fatcatkampala.com or give us a ring at (+256) 0771393892

Location and Contact

Location

• Please note: The pronunciation of Kamwokya is Kam-Oh-Cha. This will save you a lot of hassle.
• If you’re travelling by matatu, from the New Taxi Park take a matatu to Kamwokya (direction Ntinda) and get out at City Oil Kamwokya (the matatu conductor will show you). The journey costs 1,000 UGX (40¢). We are about 3mins walk from City Oil, near Iguanas. If you’re lost head to Iguanas and ask the motorcycle guys outside.
• If you’re travelling by boda boda motorcycle, tell the driver to take you to Kisementi or Iguanas. We are 2mins walk from the square. From the city centre if you’ve got a big bag the bodas will charge you around 5,000 UGX ($2). If you’re struggling to explain where you want to go, try saying City Oil Kamwokya.
• If you’re travelling by taxi/special hire, give the same instructions as for a boda. Expect to pay somewhere around 20,000 UGX ($8) from town, and about 100,000 UGX ($40) from Entebbe Airport.
• The Fat Cat also provides transportation with their personal driver from the airport at a fee of $30 for one-way or $60 for the round-trip.

Facilities and Amenities

Digital Nomads

Quiet Rest

Solo Traveller

Bedsheets

Breakfast

Luggage Storage

Parking

Safe Deposit Box

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Wi-Fi in Rooms

Airport Pickup

City Tours

Towels

24 Hour Security

BBQ Grill

Bar

Board Games

Book Collection/Exchange

Cable TV

Concierge/Info Desk

Credit Card Payments

Entirely Non-Smoking

Hot Showers

Laundry

Lounge Area

Movie Library/Rental

Nightclub

Power Point/Sockets in Rooms

Kitchen

Lockers in Rooms

Wheelchair Accessible

Service Animals

Pet-Friendly

Genders: Males & Females

Max. Age: All Ages

Min. Age with Parent (dorms): All Ages

Min. Age with Parent (private room): All Ages

Min. Age without Parent: 16

Checkout: 10:00 (10 AM)

Curfew: No Curfew

Lockout: No

Maximum Stay: Unlimited

Minimum Stay: 1 night

Open Dates: All Year

Reception Hours: 24 Hours

Size: Medium (30-60 beds)

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