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Free airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
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Reviews of The Fat Cat Backpackers
Pros
| ""Great location, fun atmosphere, nice breakfast"" | (in 22 reviews) |
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| "Very helpful & pleasant staff." | (in 27 reviews) |
| "Staff + location were amazing!" | (in 30 reviews) |
Cons
| "Next door to noisy bar Intermittent wifi a frustration" | (in 1 review) |
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| "Wifi was not available and being" | (in 3 reviews) |
| ""The wifi is poor, but not worse than other hotels in Uganda."" | (in 2 reviews) |
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| friendly staff | in 75 reviews |
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| great location | in 67 reviews |
| nice breakfast | in 59 reviews |
| great place | in 27 reviews |
| nice hostel | in 27 reviews |
| hot showers | in 20 reviews |
| wifi was not available | in 15 reviews |
| nice view | in 12 reviews |
| roof terrace | in 12 reviews |
| kampala | in 11 reviews |
| daan | in 9 reviews |
| little bit | in 9 reviews |
| night and the club | in 8 reviews |
| bed dorm | in 6 reviews |
| room was not clean | in 6 reviews |
| uganda | in 6 reviews |
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| clean facilities | in 2 reviews |
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About The Fat Cat Backpackers
Overview
Fat Cat Backpackers is situated in Kampala and features free Wi-Fi. It also provides a 24-hour reception, a sun deck and a swimming pool.
There are a variety of amenities available to those staying at the hostel, such as a BBQ/picnic area, an airport shuttle and a car rental desk. In fine weather, an outdoor terrace offers an ideal place to relax.
There are 8 rooms at Fat Cat Backpackers, each providing all the necessities to ensure a comfortable stay.
The area surrounding the hostel is famous for its nightlife, with a wide range of places to go for a drink or dance. Entebbe International Airport is a 75-minute drive away.
Features
8.0 Excellent
based on 133 reviews
8.5
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
9.4
Location
8.3
Services
Check in |
14:00 |
Check out |
10:00 |
Cancellation/pre-payment
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Amenities at The Fat Cat Backpackers
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Room service
Ticket service
Restaurant
Complimentary breakfast
Bar/Lounge
Breakfast included
Free parking
Disabled access
Picnic area
Concierge service
Grill
Laundry facilities
Laundry service
Garden
24-hour front desk
Designated smoking area
Storage available
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Reviews about The Fat Cat Backpackers
“And a great place to meet people.”
“"Nice hostel, clean rooms, good areas to hangout and lovely rooftop."”
“Very helpful & pleasant staff.”
“"Daan is great guy, without him the place wouldn't has any soul!"”
“The best hostel in Kampala.”
“The roof terrace is very nice.”
“Really nice hostel to explore Kampala.”
“"Great location, fun atmosphere, nice breakfast"”
“amazing view on terrace”
“"Really nice rooms, good and clean hot showers."”
“The 6 bed dorm was much better than the private room.”
“Super social Hostel - fantastic start to my trip to Uganda!”
“Staff + location were amazing!”
Location
Most popular landmarks
- Uganda National Museum0.8 km
- Baha'i House of Worship2.8 km
- Ndere Cultural Centre3.3 km
- Kibuli Mosque3.3 km
- Gaddafi National Mosque3.6 km
- Kasubi Tombs4 km