Hospitality in East Africa runs the gamut from boutique hotels overlooking the Indian Ocean to tented safari camps in the Mara and Serengeti, urban business hotels in Nairobi and Kigali, family restaurants in every market town, event venues, and a tourism-trained workforce that has built decades of expertise hosting international visitors.

EABD's hospitality listings cover hotels, lodges, safari camps, restaurants, cafés, bars, caterers, event venues, and wedding planners. Verified profiles include star rating where formally classified, location and contact details, photo galleries, and reviews from real guests. That helps whether you're booking a conference venue, a honeymoon destination, or a Tuesday-night dinner.

About Uganda

Uganda's economy is built on agriculture, growing manufacturing capacity, the oil discoveries in the Albertine Graben, and a vibrant Kampala-centred services sector. The country's central location makes it a hub for landlocked trade serving South Sudan, eastern DRC, Rwanda, and Burundi.

EABD lists verified Ugandan businesses across Central, Eastern, Northern, and Western regions, with deep coverage of Kampala, Wakiso, Mukono, Jinja, Mbarara, Gulu, and the other major urban centres. Verification cross-references URSB registration where applicable. The directory is built to help buyers find suppliers, investors find opportunities, and the Ugandan business community trade with each other and the wider East African region with confidence.

Hostels in Uganda: common questions

How many hostels are there in Uganda?

EABD lists 34 hostels in Uganda as of 18 October 2026. Businesses that EABD has checked carry a verified badge on their profile.

What are the top hostels in Uganda?

EABD's top-ranked hostels are Jinja Backpackers, Green Valley Guest House & Backpackers and Akamwesi Hostel. Category Sponsors and promoted businesses come first and are always labelled, then businesses on paid plans, then everyone else. Each group is ordered by EABD Score, which reflects a business's overall presence on EABD, including things like verification, customer reviews and profile completeness.

Which towns have the most hostels in Uganda?

Kampala (17), Mukono (3) and Jinja (2) have the most listed on EABD.

How do I choose a hostel in Uganda?

Check recent reviews and photos, not only the best ones. Confirm prices, taxes and what is included before you book. Ask about cancellation terms.

How do I list my hostel on EABD?

Create a free EABD account, then add your business or claim its existing profile. It appears on pages like this one once published. Getting verified, completing the profile, replying to customers and collecting genuine reviews all help its EABD Score.