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Shalom House - Hostel - Nairobi - Building
Shalom House - Hostel
Nairobi, Kenya
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
£62+
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Travelers Oasis - Hostel - Nairobi - Living room
Travelers Oasis - Hostel
Nairobi, Kenya
8.1Very Good(61)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
£17+
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Nairobi Simba Youth Hostels - Nairobi - Bedroom
Nairobi Simba Youth Hostels
Nairobi, Kenya
Free Wi-Fi
£31+
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Guest House Hotel Chrisna - Hostel - Nairobi - Building
Guest House Hotel Chrisna - Hostel
Nairobi, Kenya
£10+
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madafu matamu apartments - Nairobi - Bedroom
madafu matamu apartments
Nairobi, Kenya
£65+
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Adana Pods - Nairobi - Living room
Adana Pods
Nairobi, Kenya
8.7Very Good(4)
Free Wi-Fi
£22+
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Winterflies Homes - Nairobi
Winterflies Homes
Nairobi, Kenya
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
£21+
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Naisula Place - Nairobi
Naisula Place
Nairobi, Kenya
8.5Very Good(31)
Free Wi-Fi
£34+
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Jabulani Nairobi Backpackers Hostel - Nairobi
Jabulani Nairobi Backpackers Hostel
Nairobi, Kenya
8.5Very Good(122)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
£22+
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Language Point Cottages - Nairobi
Language Point Cottages
Downtown
Parking
£13+
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Affordable luxury in Kilimani - Nairobi
Affordable luxury in Kilimani
Nairobi, Kenya
£25+
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Mad Vervet Nairobi Backpackers Hostel - Nairobi
Mad Vervet Nairobi Backpackers Hostel
Nairobi, Kenya
8.6Very Good(103)
Free Wi-Fi
£27+
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The Library Hostel - Nairobi
The Library Hostel
Nairobi, Kenya
9.1Wonderful(69)
Free Wi-Fi
£20+
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Indovu Back Packers - Nairobi
Indovu Back Packers
Nairobi, Kenya
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
£14+
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Hartebeest Camp - Nairobi
Hartebeest Camp
Nairobi, Kenya
Free Wi-Fi
£15+
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Sky Nest 14 - Nairobi
Sky Nest 14
Nairobi, Kenya
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
£15+
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Stays with lisah - Kiambu
Stays with lisah
Kiambu, Kenya
£13+
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Low season

March

High season

April

Average price (weeknight)

£12

Average price (weekend night)

£12
Cheapest month to stay with an average 75% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 84% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for finding Nairobi hostel deals

  • If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book more than 90 days before your stay to get the best price for a Nairobi hostel.
  • Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their hostel in Nairobi for 2 days.

FAQs when booking a hostel in Nairobi

  • What are the best hostels near Kenya National Theatre?

    Kenya National Theatre is a popular area in Nairobi and there are many hostels closeby. Check out The Library Hostel or Jabulani Nairobi Backpackers Hostel for hostels recommended by KAYAK that are within walking distance of Kenya National Theatre.

  • Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Nairobi?

    The average price for a night in a hostel in Nairobi is £34 compared to £129 for a night in a hotel.

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