Search Hostels in Fort Portal

By choosing a hostel, you can reduce your spending on lodging and save more of your budget for fun things to do during your stay.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dormitory-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget-friendly prices and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones get the highest reviews from our travellers and might be a good place to start: Maasai Backpackers Home - You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as a restaurant. Rooms come with showers, lockers and linens. Kalitusi Backpackers Hostel and Campsite - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and barbecues. You’ll find towels, showers and linens in all rooms.

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 23°C, while the coldest months are June and November, with an average of 22°C. The rainiest months in Fort Portal are April, May, October and November, with each month seeing an average of 186 mm of rainfall.

Overall, Fort Portal is known for its forests, safari tours and wildlife. Get out into nature with places such as Kibale National Park, Rwenzori Mountains National Park and Lake Nyabikere. Visit landmarks such as New Tooro Kingdom Palace. Additional attractions include Lugard Monument, Fort Portal Golf Course and Semuliki National Park.

Keep this information about transit options in Fort Portal on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Kasese (KSE), 34.5 mi (55.5 km) from the city centre.