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The Library Hostel
Nairobi
Located in Nairobi, 2.8 miles from Nairobi National Museum, The Library Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Pratik
India
well equipped with all facilities
Scored 9.2
9.2Rated wonderful
Wonderful 46 reviews
Price from
$30
1 night, 2 adults
Jabulani Nairobi Backpackers Hostel
Westlands, Nairobi
Located in Nairobi, 2.4 miles from Nairobi National Museum, Jabulani Nairobi Backpackers Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.
Abhimanyu
Myanmar
The property and susan is great host.when in nairobi dmt look for any other hostel tham this
Scored 8.9
8.9Rated excellent
Excellent 199 reviews
Price from
$24
1 night, 2 adults
Nairobi Backpackers Hostel
Nairobi
Located in Nairobi, 2 miles from Nairobi National Museum, Nairobi Backpackers Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.
Jiali
China
The social vibe
The location
Scored 8.7
8.7Rated excellent
Excellent 100 reviews
Price from
$25
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.
Linh
United States of America
Quiet and clean. Easy to catch a taxi to most places. Very nice and helpful staff.
Scored 8.8
8.8Rated excellent
Excellent 153 reviews
Price from
$16.50
1 night, 2 adults
ADANA PODS
Nairobi
ADANA PODS is located in Nairobi, within 11 miles of Kenyatta International Conference Centre and 12 miles of Nairobi National Museum.
Scored 8.9
8.9Rated excellent
Excellent 9 reviews
Price from
$27
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.
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- Avg. price/night: $68.40Scored 9.49.4Rated wonderfulWonderful · 14 reviewsGreat location in Kilimani. Very safe. Accommodating landlord. I recommend it.
PietroYoung couple - Scored 7.67.6Rated goodGood · 16 reviewsSafe, great location next to Shopping center Junction. Friendly staff.
SirénFamily with young children - Avg. price/night: $44.10Scored 9.09.0Rated wonderfulWonderful · 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.
NganduSolo traveler - Avg. price/night: $400Scored 7.87.8Rated goodGood · 262 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!
AngelaSolo traveler - Avg. price/night: $45Scored 9.09.0Rated wonderfulWonderful · 6 reviews- great location - super spacious apartment - neat and clean - decent host - very clear instructions on how to enter - safe and secure
FatimaSolo traveler - Avg. price/night: $99Scored 7.87.8Rated goodGood · 451 reviewsGreat location. Safe neighbourhood and central. Good size rooms.
VickyYoung couple - Scored 8.78.7Rated excellentExcellent · 100 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).AseelSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $75Scored 7.87.8Rated goodGood · 1,754 reviewsGreat location, safe, lovely staff. Good food options. A great budget hotel.
LauraGroup - Scored 8.78.7Rated excellentExcellent · 100 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.
JoshSolo traveler - Avg. price/night: $16Scored 6.46.4Rated pleasantPleasant · 470 reviewsgreat value for money, probably the best clean budget option in Nairobi; great location within CBD; clear and safe placeAlexanderFamily with young children
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