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The 10 Best Hostels in Nairobi, Kenya

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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. The property is around 5.4 km from Kenyatta International Conference Centre, 3.1 km from Museum Hill Centre and 3.2 km from Sigiria - Karura Forest. The accommodation features karaoke and a shared kitchen.

Best hostel after 2 months in East Africa. Susan is amazing, she makes you feel at home and really helps bring travellers together. It's quite small and with a little common room (perfect for the amount of beds there) so great way to meet others. There is also nice outdoor areas and the kitchen is very well equiped. Don't hesitate to stay here 🙂

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9.3
Superb
79 reviews
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£8
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Situated in Nairobi, 3.2 km from Nairobi National Museum, Nairobi Backpackers Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is set 5.1 km from Kenyatta International Conference Centre, 3.1 km from Habitat for Humanity Kenya and 3.2 km from Nairobi Botanic Garden. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Vincent was very hospitable and there was a great community of backpackers. It was quite minimal but the hostel is just new so I am excited to see how it will look when I return next. The location and security were great as well.

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8.6
Fabulous
40 reviews
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£10
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Mad Vervet Nairobi Backpackers Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Nairobi. Located around 8.3 km from Kenyatta International Conference Centre, the hostel with free WiFi is also 8.4 km away from Nairobi National Museum. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

Loved the lavish green garden property. Huge beds and lockers in one room, airy and spacious, very quiet and chill , you'll not feel like leaving , really wonderful

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8.9
Fabulous
80 reviews
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£9
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At the hostel, each room has a desk and a flat-screen TV. At ADANA PODS every room is equipped with bed linen and towels.

Nairobi Giraffe Centre is 6 km from ADANA PODS, while Matbronze Wildlife Art is 6.9 km away. The nearest airport is Wilson Airport, 13 km from the hostel.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
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£8
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Boasting a garden and a shared lounge, Indovu Back Packers is situated in Nairobi, 21 km from Kenyatta International Conference Centre and 22 km from Nairobi National Museum. The property is around 11 km from Oloolua Nature Trail, 12 km from Ngong Racecourse and 12 km from Nairobi Mamba Village. The property is non-smoking and is set 10 km from Karen Blixen Museum.

The hostel features some rooms that have a balcony, and rooms have a shared bathroom with a shower and slippers.

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£24
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The hostel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

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Located in Nairobi, within 700 metres of Nairobi National Museum and 2 km of Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Kioneki hostels provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 1.7 km from Nairobi Milliary Stone, 1.3 km from Jamia Mosque and 2 km from Nairobi Gallery. The property is non-smoking and is situated 800 metres from Nairobi Snake Park.

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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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  • Avg. price/night: £21.38
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 79 reviews
    Safe hostel, central location, kind host who waited for my check-in patiently as my flight landed at midnight
    Xiaomin Fu
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £78.39
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,603 reviews
    Great location, safe, lovely staff. Good food options. A great budget hotel.
    Laura
    Group
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 40 reviews
    The 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.
    Josh
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £42.99
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 515 reviews
    Great location in Kilimani, safe neighbourhood for tourists. Java restaurant nearby for breakfasts and a shopping centre for everything else. The staff were helpful at everything. Prices great for the location. Well recommended.
    Chmielewski
    Solo traveller
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 16 reviews
    Nice comfortable apartment with all basic necessities. Seemed also to be safe and the host was very welcoming and helpful. Good place for a relatively quiet stay and staying within budget.
    Vincent
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £15.84
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 423 reviews
    well-equipped, cheap, safe, clean apartment on the 9th floor. Daniel is the best host in the world. Close to downtown.
    Ferenc
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £11.09
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 452 reviews
    great value for money, probably the best clean budget option in Nairobi; great location within CBD; clear and safe place
    Alexander
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £89.47
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 415 reviews
    Safe, well maintained, lovely bar, pool and rooftop on site. Loved my balcony! Great location! Kind and professional staff. Good WiFi!
    Vani
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £31.67
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 411 reviews
    Solid option for budget travellers/backpackers, I stayed 4 times on my trip couldn't beat the location/price. Staff friendly & helpful, got my laundry done quick I was pleasantly surprised with the room basic but clean and all worked as should. Rooms pretty quiet also
    Gareth
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £130.12
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 952 reviews
    Great location within five minutes of the airport and a free shuttle, convenient for our 5 am flight. The property is very clean and safe. Our room was spacious with all the necessities for a layover (iron & board, kettle with tea/coffee). COVID-19 barrier measures are effectively applied throughout the hotel. The staff was very courteous and helpful.
    Mireille
    Family with young children

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