Hostels in Nairobi

By going with a hostel, you can spend less on lodging and set aside more of your budget for exploring during your stay. You’ll find safari tours and other activities to enjoy, and the natural parks create an appealing natural setting.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many have private options too), low prices and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks have the best reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to start: Guest House Hotel Chrisna - Hostel - Property features include free WiFi, free parking and a shared/communal kitchen. You’ll find towels, showers and lockers in all rooms. Milimani Backpackers - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a restaurant. You’ll find towels, showers and lockers in all rooms. Three Rey Hostels - Hostel - Property features include free WiFi, free parking and a restaurant. You’ll find towels, showers and desks in all rooms. Shalom House - Hostel - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Rooms come with towels and linens. Chester View Homestay - Hostel - Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. You’ll find towels, free toiletries and TVs in all rooms.

If you’re in the market for a low-cost place to stay in Nairobi, one of Expedia’s 10 hostels could be a great option for you.

Good weather’s always better when you’re discovering new places, so here’s some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually February and March, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are July and June, with an average of 18°C. Average annual precipitation for Nairobi is 705 mm.

In general, Nairobi is known for its safari tours, parks and wildlife. Major attractions include Nairobi National Park. Get out into nature with places such as Karura Forest, Central Park and Uhuru Park. Cultural attractions include Nairobi National Museum, Bomas of Kenya and Karen Blixen Museum.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Nairobi in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Nairobi (WIL-Wilson), 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away. An alternative is Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.), situated 8 mi (12.9 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transport to get around. To explore more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at Syokimau SGR Railway Station, Nairobi Station or Syokimau Station.