Virunga Campsite and Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Kisoro with airport shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Desk, free WiFi
Billiards
Desk, free WiFi

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Basic Single Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 9.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Off Kabale Kisoro Road, Kisoro

What's nearby

  • St. Francis Hospital Mutolere - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Mgahinga Gorilla National Park - 15 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Lake Bunyonyi - 44 min drive - 43.6 km
  • Volcanoes National Park - 49 min drive - 48.7 km
  • Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - 71 min drive - 37.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Traveller's rest - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Pot Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Supa Bistro And Guesthouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Majestic Bar, Kisoro - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Virunga Campsite and Backpackers

Property highlights
A free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Virunga Campsite and Backpackers. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A billiards/pool table, barbecue grills, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • An elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Virunga Campsite and Backpackers include amenities such as free WiFi, free bottled water, and room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Elevator

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

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; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

Virunga Campsite Backpackers Hostel Kisoro
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Virunga Campsite Backpackers Kisoro
Virunga Campsite Backpackers
Virunga And Backpackers Kisoro
Virunga Campsite and Backpackers Kisoro
Virunga Campsite and Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Virunga Campsite and Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Virunga Campsite and Backpackers?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Virunga Campsite and Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Virunga Campsite and Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Virunga Campsite and Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Virunga Campsite and Backpackers located?

Situated in Kisoro, this hostel is 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from St. Francis Hospital Mutolere and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Nkuringo Visitors Center and Cathedral of Ruhengeri are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Virunga Campsite and Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

5.4
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5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Traveled with partner
The overall experience improved during the stay but the hotel reception didn’t even know we were booked and calls had to be made to the manager to confirm the online booking. We were unable to contact the hotel directly (the advice given on the Expedia website) for our late arrival as the landline number was not working. There was no coffee available for breakfast on the first morning ( a basic ) and were forced to go out to a nearby cafe. We had to ask for hot water in the room for a shower as the water was cold on arrival. However, things improved by the second day. As it was a last minute booking, we had limited choice of accommodation in the town. The double room had one chair?! I felt that, if it wasn’t for the fact my wife was local, I would have been treated very differently during our stay. Generally the staff were obliging but judging by the number of keys hanging in reception, it’s not the top choice in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely staff, I have to say, although the manager was more worried about getting any extra dollar.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Room comfort
Incidencias reserva y pago
Realizamos la reserva desde Hotels.com, efectuamos el pago por anticipado y a la llegada al hotel nos indicaron que no tenían constancia de la reserva ni habían recibido el dinero :((... Además desde el alojamiento nos negaban estar en esta y otras plataformas para realizar resevas. No reconocían las tarifas, nos querían cobrar por habitación el doble de lo pagado... Tuvimos que abonar nuevamente el importe de la reserva y solicitar a Hostels.com el reembolso. Tener que gestionar este tipo de incidencias te complican las vacaciones.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022