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The Library Hostel, hotel in 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.

I finally chose this hostel to stay because some Japanese reviewers said that this place is so clean. And, that's true. Unlike many hostels I have stayed before, the library hostel is so quiet and comfy. Perfect place for some digital nomads who want a place to work without so much distraction. I love this place, the bed is spacious. The location is also close to quickmart supermarket to buy daily needs. My Uber driver asked me when he dropped me in front of this place, why this house was called “library”? And I don't know exactly the answer but I just tell him that the owners love to read and there are so many books inside.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
66 reviews
Price from
$30
1 night, 2 adults
Jabulani Nairobi Backpackers Hostel, hotel in 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.

The location was okay although a for taxis a bit difficult to find.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
243 reviews
Price from
$35
1 night, 2 adults
Nairobi Backpackers Hostel, hotel in 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.

Good bed Kitchen Balcony
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
139 reviews
Price from
$25
1 night, 2 adults
Mad Vervet Nairobi Backpackers Hostel, hotel in Nairobi

Mad Vervet Nairobi Backpackers Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Nairobi.

Quiet and clean. Easy to catch a taxi to most places. Very nice and helpful staff.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
171 reviews
Price from
$26
1 night, 2 adults
ADANA PODS, hotel in 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
8.9
Rated 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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  • Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 66 reviews

    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.

    El encargado súper atento. Todo impecable. Ambiente tranquilo

  • Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 171 reviews

    Mad Vervet Nairobi Backpackers Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Nairobi.

    Very helpful staff, peacful location, very comfy beds .

  • Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 243 reviews

    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.

    AMAZING VIBE! LOOK AND FEEL OF PLACE IS REALLY INVITING.

  • Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 139 reviews

    Located in Nairobi, 2 miles from Nairobi National Museum, Nairobi Backpackers Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

    Friendly atmosphere, easy to meet other travelers.

  • Central location
    Review score
    1.0
    Bad · 1 review

    SilverOakEstates has accommodations in Nairobi. The property is located 11 miles from Kenyatta International Conference Centre, 12 miles from Nairobi National Museum and 2 miles from Nairobi Giraffe...

  • Ideally set in the Nairobi CBD district of Nairobi, Sunrise hotel is located a 19-minute walk from Nairobi National Museum, half a mile from Kenya National Archives and a 5-minute walk from Odeon...

  • Central location

    Located in Nairobi and within 4.3 miles of Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Sky Nest 14 features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Located in Nairobi, 6.5 miles from Kenyatta International Conference Centre, TRUE STAY Tsavo Fedha provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a bar.

  • Central location

    Winterflies Homes is located in Nairobi, within 8.8 miles of Kenyatta International Conference Centre and 11 miles of Nairobi National Museum.

  • Central location

    Blue cloud cribs is offering accommodations in Nairobi. The property is around 10 miles from Nairobi National Museum, 5.2 miles from Nairobi SGR Terminus and 6.8 miles from Jihan Freighters Limited.

  • Central location

    Located within 6.5 miles of VetLab Sports Club and 6.5 miles of Sigona Golf Club, Master ways has rooms in Nairobi.

  • Located in Nairobi, 13 miles from Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Indovu Back Packers has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

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  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 16 reviews
    Great location in Kilimani. Very safe. Accommodating landlord. I recommend it.
    Pietro
    Young couple
  • Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 15 reviews
    Safe, great location next to Shopping center Junction. Friendly staff.
    Sirén
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 5 reviews
    The 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.
    Ngandu
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $245
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 251 reviews
    Great 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!
    Angela
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 6 reviews
    - great location - super spacious apartment - neat and clean - decent host - very clear instructions on how to enter - safe and secure
    Fatima
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $95.40
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 450 reviews
    Great location. Safe neighbourhood and central. Good size rooms.
    Vicky
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $25
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 139 reviews
    I 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).
    Aseel
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $94
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,761 reviews
    Great location, safe, lovely staff. Good food options. A great budget hotel.
    Laura
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $25
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 139 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $16
    Scored 6.0
    6.0
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 457 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

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