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Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save more for exploring. If you’re hoping to enjoy the natural surroundings, you can check out the gardens while you’re here.

These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few forms, but they have three main qualities in common, including low prices, a social setting and shared rooms (though many have private options too).

Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks get the best reviews from our guests and could be a good place to start: The Five Horsemen Uganda - Hostel - Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Rooms come with towels, showers and lockers. Morgen breeze tours and backpackers - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Rooms come with towels, showers and free toiletries. Africa Treasures Home - Hostel - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. You’ll find towels, showers and free toiletries in all rooms. Shine Country Resort Hotel - Hostel - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. You’ll find towels, showers and free toiletries in all rooms. The Fat Cat Backpackers - You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as free parking. Rooms come with showers and free bottled water.

If you’re hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Kampala, one of Expedia’s 7 hostels might be a great option for you.

The weather is important when you’re experiencing new places, so here are some stats that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are July and June, with an average of 21°C. The rainiest months in Kampala are April, November, May and March, with each month seeing an average of 185 mm of rainfall.

Generally, Kampala is known for its live music, birdwatching and theatres. Get out into nature with places such as Lake Victoria and Kitubulu Forest and Beach. Cultural attractions include Ndere Cultural Centre, Uganda National Museum and Destreet Art Gallery. Locals like to shop at The Acacia Mall and Kisementi.

Keep this information about transit options in Kampala on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.), 23 mi (37.1 km) away from the city centre.