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Located in Nairobi, 2 miles from Nairobi National Museum, Nairobi Backpackers Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is around 3.1 miles from Kenyatta International Conference Centre, 2 miles from Habitat for Humanity Kenya and 2 miles from Nairobi Botanic Garden. The property provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. All guest rooms at the hostel come with a seating area. Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while certain rooms come with a balcony. The rooms at Nairobi Backpackers Hostel have air conditioning and a desk. The area is popular for cycling, and car rental is available at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Nairobi Backpackers Hostel include Eden Square Office Block, Kumbu Kumbu Art Gallery and Museum Hill Centre. Wilson Airport is 5.6 miles from the property.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
12 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
8.0
High score for Nairobi

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Schulz
    Germany Germany
    Great staff, super friendly welcome, perfect for solo travellers
  • Ji
    China China
    Everything!The place is super clean and it was near town.We watched the Euros in the movie room with my roommates who I had just met. Plus the receptionist helped me book train tickets to voi. And they also have amazing balconies where you can...
  • Kimberly
    the United Arab Emirates the United Arab Emirates
    The Location is safe (24hr security) wifi is fast and convenient for digital nomads. As a female solo traveler i felt safe during my stay. Steve the receptionist is awesome and friendly 😊
  • Archer
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The manager Deo was friendly and very hospitable The same crefit to the other staff.
  • Kojima
    Japan Japan
    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.
  • Makoto
    Singapore Singapore
    Cool spot in a nice area. Comfy beds, clean environment, nice social area. Vince has some very cool ideas and I hope to stay with him again soon.
  • Katarzyna
    Poland Poland
    Teh location is excellent. We got a room in a back building so it was very quiet. Well equipped kitchen. Good value for money.
  • Julia
    Spain Spain
    It’s a nice hostel in a very good location. The beds are very comfortable and the kitchen is decent. the stuff is excellent, very helpful. It’s easy to meet other travelers
  • Dominika
    Poland Poland
    Friendly atmosphere, easy to meet other travelers.
  • Thomas
    Germany Germany
    Good location in safe neighborhood Private room is nicely decorated

Area info

Amenities of Nairobi Backpackers Hostel

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Washing machine

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Karaoke
  • Game room
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Transportation

    • Public transit tickets
      Additional charge

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Suit press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Car rental
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Air conditioning

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Swahili

    House rules
    Nairobi Backpackers Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    Available 24 hours
    Check-out
    From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Nairobi Backpackers Hostel

    • Nairobi Backpackers Hostel is 1.9 miles from the center of Nairobi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Nairobi Backpackers Hostel is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Nairobi Backpackers Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Game room
      • Bowling
      • Karaoke
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Water park
      • Horseback riding
      • Walking tours
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Bar crawls
      • Live sports events (broadcast)
      • Themed dinners
      • Game drives
      • Movie nights
      • Bike tours
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Happy hour
      • Stand-up comedy
    • The prices at Nairobi Backpackers Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.