Hostels in Nairobi
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The Library Hostel
Nairobi
Set in Nairobi, 4.6 km from Nairobi National Museum, The Library Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Peace
From
NigeriaThe facility met my requirements, calm, friendly, understanding, good wifi, above all hospitality was topnotch. Thank you Library hostel for making my stay worthwhile.
Review score
9.1Superb
91 reviews
Price from
£20.68
1 night, 2 adults
Jabulani Nairobi Backpackers Hostel
Westlands, Nairobi
Set in Nairobi, 3.8 km from Nairobi National Museum, Jabulani Nairobi Backpackers Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.
Meggie
From
NetherlandsHad a great stay here! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, making me feel right at home. Highly recommend!
Review score
8.5Very good
276 reviews
Price from
£26.80
1 night, 2 adults
Mad Vervet Nairobi Backpackers Hostel
Nairobi
Mad Vervet Nairobi Backpackers Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Nairobi.
Yixin
From
ChinaThe bed is comfortable . But there is lot of mosquitoes , the mosquitoes net doesn’t help that much . The toilet is the problem. Not that clean . The location, I don’t know cos Nairobi is big . The nearest shopping mall is like 20 minutes walking
Review score
8.6Fabulous
176 reviews
Price from
£19.91
1 night, 2 adults
ADANA PODS
Nairobi
ADANA PODS is set in Nairobi, 19 km from Nairobi National Museum and 6 km from Nairobi Giraffe Centre.
Claudino Correia
From
AngolaEverything
Review score
8.7Fabulous
10 reviews
Price from
£22.06
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Nairobi
- Avg. price/night: £52.54Review score8.9Fabulous · 16 reviewsGreat location in Kilimani. Very safe. Accommodating landlord. I recommend it.Guest review byPietroYoung couple
- Review score7.6Good · 13 reviewsSafe, great location next to Shopping center Junction. Friendly staff.Guest review bySirénFamily with young children
- Review score9.0Superb · 5 reviewsThe room was so comfortable, clean with smart TV and fast Internet speed. Great location, safe, close to Quickmart, and easy accessible to public transportation. Perfect place to stay, felt very comfortable and would recommend to everyone visiting Nairobi.Guest review byNganduSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: £187.63Review score8.0Very good · 239 reviewsGreat location opposite Wilson airport so really handy for the early morning flights north. Terrific breakfast which was included in the room rate. Staff are so friendly and accommodating, it makes travelling as a single female very easy and I felt very safe. The taxi pick-up from Jomo Kenyatta was great again, the driver waited despite my flight being late - and immigration taking the time it always does!Guest review byAngelaSolo traveller
- Review score9.0Superb · 6 reviews- great location - super spacious apartment - neat and clean - decent host - very clear instructions on how to enter - safe and secureGuest review byFatimaSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: £73.06Review score8.0Very good · 451 reviewsGreat location. Safe neighbourhood and central. Good size rooms.Guest review byVickyYoung couple
- Review score8.3Very good · 163 reviewsI used Nairobi as a base from which to organise my tours and activities so I stayed at Nairobi backpackers several times in-between each activity. I had a comfortable stay in one of the dorms and managed to meet a couple of people at the hostel (despite the fact that it was a bit quieter given that it was low season). Steven who looks after the place is nice and provided a warm welcome. He also arranged for me to attend a 4 day safari at a competitive price (cheaper than what I found elsewhere).Guest review byAseelSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: £67.39Review score7.9Good · 1,795 reviewsGreat location, safe, lovely staff. Good food options. A great budget hotel.Guest review byLauraGroup
- Review score8.3Very good · 163 reviewsThe best hostel in Africa! The hostel is located in a safe area of town & close to all essential amenities. Vincent the owner knows of all the happenings in town & joins in every chance he gets. I also met Vincent in his home town & he showed me around for the two days I was there.Guest review byJoshSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: £12.25Review score6.0Pleasant · 457 reviewsgreat value for money, probably the best clean budget option in Nairobi; great location within CBD; clear and safe placeGuest review byAlexanderFamily with young children
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