860 Ambosei Road, Lavington, 25642 Nairobi, Kenya
#13 of 182 hotels in Nairobi
Guests' ChoiceBased on 67 hostel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Location
8.5
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
8.3
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Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Dreamer
TanzaniaLoved the place, everything, The staff were kind The place had great aesthetics with cool games. 😊🤨
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Edward
United StatesThe rain and Daniel wouldn't make it stop 🙃
My host Daniel. He went above and beyond to make me feel welcomed 😌
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Louisa
GermanyVery nice cozy and clean hostel in a good and calm environment. Staff is very friendly giving good recommendations for traveling.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Patel
IndiaLoved 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
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Stefan
Austriathe staff was amazing and very helpful - shout out do daniel!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Gina
South KoreaThis place is a piece of heaven in Nairobi! Absolutely loved it! The big green area provides the best vibe to take things easy in Nairobi, make your plans, chill with the people around at the same time you get plenty of space to do your own stuff. During my stay i was working as well, so the wifi is pretty reliable and there are different sitting spots where you can sit and have some calls. Although the location is not in the center (which does not make it bad) it is super close to lovely spots like the Pallet Cafe and Geco Bar - where i spent many nights vibing with the live music. The hosts are suuuuper kind, friendly and helpful! This place does make a difference during your stay - would come back again!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Muigai
KenyaThe bar next door is noisy up to 12.00 A.M. on weekends. I guess this is a good reason to enjoy the self service bar though :-)
Great value for money.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Hannah
South AfricaThe garden is an oasis in the busy city. I loved having access to a kitchen to be able to prepare meals or keep drinks cold. And I met really special people there too.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Haruto
JapanMany mosquitoes
Staffs, guests, facilities, almost everything
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Brianna
CanadaI wish there was more comfy seating around the property - a hammock or two would have made this place even better! There are quite a few mosquitoes that come into the hostel and I was constantly being bitten. It would be great if the living room door could be shut in the evening to help prevent this.
The hostel is located in a safe neighbourhood close to a great supermarket. The facilities are great and the staff are friendly. Having a double bed with a bug net was amazing! Wifi overall worked well except sometimes in my room it could be spotty.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 January 2024
Ching
TaiwanEverything
Wonderful
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Stephanie
United KingdomI didn't have time to stay longer!
Amazing hostel! As a solo female traveller in Nairobi for the first time I was a bit anxious. Mad Vervet was incredible, staff were super knowledgeable and friendly, the other guests were great. I arrived at 4am thanks to transport delays but was still made very welcome (I'm so sorry, thank you so much!) I was a bit worried it might have a party atmosphere as I'm a quiet and chilled person but it was great, nice and relaxing, very peaceful. The location felt really safe and I can't wait to go back!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Mirco
ItalyAmazing and clean hostel, amazing people Impossible to get bored Try to belive Nice to meet you crazy guys 🤙
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Makoto
SingaporeIt can get a bit noisy at night, but hey it's a hostel. Bring earplugs and embrace the vibe.
Excellently located spot in Lavington. Cool social area for chilling and meeting people - went out to dinner with a group within minutes of arriving. I stayed in a private room - was very clean and comfy.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 December 2023
Majdalena
CanadaOnly thing missing is a free breakfast in the morning.
The backyard is gorgeous and relaxing. Beds are firm, which I find comfy but others won't.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Carol
MoroccoWifi in the dorm, no breakfast ☹️
Hot water, kitchen, ambiance, English speaking managers
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Laura
FranceBunks beds could be a bit more spaced in the room for more privacy
Friendly vibe hostel , confortable beds , nice garden area
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Andrei
FinlandExcellent place to stay. Quiet and pleasant, secluded from the hustle and bustle of the Nairobi streets but in a good location. The staff is friendly and helpful and after a day or two you get the feeling that this is a community place and not just a random hostel. On my first stay I left a review about the poor pressure in the shower, 3 weeks later when I returned the shower heads were changed and the pressure was addressed. I tip my hat to the manager for listening to the feedback offered. Thank you!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Sandra
United KingdomNothing
The staff were amazing . Great location .
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 10 November 2023
Andrei
FinlandThe showers had very low pressure and it was a bit annoying to shower.
Quiet place and friendly staff. I really loved the double size beds.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Ian
United KingdomNothing
The staff were so friendly
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Selma
FranceSuper friendly staff!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Elida
SpainIt was great. It's a bit far from the CBD but a very nice and safe area.
It felt like home. Everyone was so nice and polite. Thank you especially to Dani, he helped me a lot. I'll definitely come back to Kenya and I'll stay there again. Thank you again!!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Sudhir
PhilippinesReally nothing to dislike, absolutely loved everything about this place!
Let me tell you why this hostel makes you feel so good that you feel like staying on & on : Double Bed sized bunk beds ( A rare find in hostels across the world) Very friendly, respectful and helpful staff ( especially Dan) Decent sized common area to socialize Huge front lawn Sufficient number of showers, toilets Hot water showers, good flow pressure & good wifi in common area Kitchen to cook with utensils, microwave, fridge etc. Budget restaurants nearby Not far or expensive from city center via uber bolt etc The hostel referred a company for a Safari to madai mara at a very competitive price and turned out a wonderful experience. They don't have lockers but Dan ( staff manager) offers to keep any valuables safely in his private room/locker throughout your stay. Laundry wash and drying machine available at a decent price. WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT! 😄😄 Thanks for the lovely stay Mad vervet, loved it and will definitely be back if ever in Nairobi again
Stayed in October 2023
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