The 10 best hostels in Nairobi, Kenya

The best hostels in Nairobi

Some of the best backpacker spots in Nairobi

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ZZZ hostel Nairobi

Nairobi

ZZZ hostel Nairobi has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Nairobi.

Leader

From

Kenya

ZZZ is a hidden gem! My daughter and I loved the warm reception we received, even though we checked in late at 11pm. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. The bedding was of excellent quality, clean, comfortable, and velvet soft. The service was attentive and genuinely caring, always taking time to listen to our needs. The Chinese cuisine was top-notch, fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Every part of our stay reflected true value for money. A heartfelt thank you to the ZZZ Hostel and Hotel team for such professionalism and warmth. We will definitely return. I highly recommend it to everyone!!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Price from

US$40

1 night, 2 adults

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The Library Hostel

Nairobi

Set in Nairobi, 4.6 km from Nairobi National Museum, The Library Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Peace

From

Nigeria

The facility met my requirements, calm, friendly, understanding, good wifi, above all hospitality was topnotch. Thank you Library hostel for making my stay worthwhile.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews

Price from

US$27

1 night, 2 adults

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Jabulani Nairobi Backpackers Hostel

Westlands, Nairobi

Set in Nairobi, 3 km from Nairobi National Museum, Jabulani Nairobi Backpackers Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

Nora

From

France

Everything was good, the hostel has a great location. Suzi is a wonderful person

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 430 reviews

Price from

US$14

1 night, 2 adults

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Mad Vervet Nairobi Backpackers Hostel

Nairobi

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

Mohanned

From

Ethiopia

Very friendly staff. Very helpful and it feels just like home. Very cosy. Honestly excellent value for your money. Especially if you're a solo traveller looking to meet new people

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews

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US$11.70

1 night, 2 adults

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ADANA PODS

Nairobi

ADANA PODS is set in Nairobi, 20 km from Nairobi National Museum and 6 km from Nairobi Giraffe Centre.

Kombo

From

Kenya

The bed was very comfortable, there was hot water in the shower, the kitchenette in the room made it very easy for me to make meals.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Price from

US$36

1 night, 2 adults

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Cosy one bedroom Ruaka

Ruaka (Near Nairobi)

Situated in Ruaka, 13 km from Nairobi National Museum, Cosy one bedroom Ruaka features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Price from

US$16

1 night, 2 adults

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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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