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ZZZ hostel Nairobi

Nairobi

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

m
meng
From
China
good place ！the people are friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 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.

P
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, 178 reviews
Price from
US$31
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.

D
Darryn
From
United Kingdom
One of my favourite hostels, and actually quite an unexpected surprise. Nairobi really doesn't have a particularly large range of hostels for backpackers, with a glaring gap in the market. The standard then is quite low, and yet Jabulani far exceeds it. Only recently opened, it's very much a labour of love from the owner, Suzanah. There's an incredible homely, sociable atmosphere, easy to meet people, and very comfortable. Certain things are basic, such as the bathroom and free breakfast, however other facilities such as the comfy double beds and hang out areas exceed hostels that are far more established and expensive. Overall Jabulani gave me an excellent introduction to Kenya, and really made my time in Nairobi far more enjoyable than I expected. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 378 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.

M
Miri
From
Israel
The team is great, the facilities are working and the place is beautiful! Met there good friends that I traveled with for a long time
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 198 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.

K
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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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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