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Cheap Hostels in Nairobi

Guest House Hotel Chrisna - Hostel
Guest House Hotel Chrisna - Hostel
1.5 out of 5
Kangundo Rd, Nairobi, Nairobi County
The price is $10 per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
$10
per night
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Stay at this hostel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Thika Road Mall and Moi International Sports Centre ...
6/10 (2 reviews)
Guest House Hotel Chrisna - Hostel
Milimani Backpackers
Milimani Backpackers
1.5 out of 5
St. Hellen Road, Karen, Nairobi
Stay at this hostel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Karen Country Club and Oloolua Nature Trail are ...
2/10 (1 review)
Milimani Backpackers
Three Rey Hostels - Hostel
Three Rey Hostels - Hostel
2 out of 5
Ngecha - Kabuku Road, Limuru, Kiambu County
Stay at this hostel in Limuru. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk.
Three Rey Hostels - Hostel
Shalom House - Hostel
Shalom House - Hostel
2 out of 5
Comboni Road, Nairobi, Nairobi County
Stay at this hostel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions The Junction Shopping Mall and Nairobi Business Park are ...
Shalom House - Hostel
Chester View Homestay - Hostel
Chester View Homestay - Hostel
2 out of 5
Lulu Rd, Senior Staff, Mlolongo
Book a stay at this spa hostel in Mlolongo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Signature Mall is located nearby.
Chester View Homestay - Hostel
NAIROBI SIMBA YOUTH HOSTELS
NAIROBI SIMBA YOUTH HOSTELS
1 out of 5
Muthama Access Road, Syokimau, Machakos County
Stay at this hostel in Syokimau. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Nairobi National Park and Gateway Mall are located ...
NAIROBI SIMBA YOUTH HOSTELS
Travelers Oasis - Hostel
Travelers Oasis - Hostel
2 out of 5
Riara Gardens, Nairobi, Nairobi County
Stay at this hostel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions The Junction Shopping Mall and Lucky 8 ...
Travelers Oasis - Hostel
Maggys Airport Guest House - Hostel
Maggys Airport Guest House - Hostel
2 out of 5
Kitengela, Kitengela, Eastern
Stay at this hostel in Kitengela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Signature Mall is located nearby.
Maggys Airport Guest House - Hostel
Hamonnie Home Hostel
Hamonnie Home Hostel
Madaraka, Orange Court, A63, Nairobi, Nairobi County
Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Nairobi National Park and Nyayo National Stadium are located nearby.
Hamonnie Home Hostel
Adana Pods
Adana Pods
Maasai Lodge Road, Ongata Rongai, Nairobi County
The price is $26 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
$26
per night
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Stay at this hostel in Ongata Rongai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nairobi National Park and Galleria Shopping ...
Adana Pods
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Top Trending Hotels in Nairobi

Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport, an IHG Hotel

Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport, an IHG Hotel

5 out of 5
First Freight Lane, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi
The price is $135 per night from Jun 12 to Jun 13
$135
per night
Jun 12 - Jun 13
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (761 reviews)
Perfect hotel near the airport
"We had a 2 night stay to break up a return flight to the UK. The room was spotless & had a huge, very comfortable bed. We ate both nights at the rooftop bar. The service there was outstanding. Our servers both nights (29th & 30th May) looked after us really well. We didn’t hear any plane noise in ..."

Reviewed on May 31, 2024

Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport, an IHG Hotel
Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Airport

Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Airport

4 out of 5
9042/1044 Tower Avenue, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Nairobi
The price is $204 per night from Jun 6 to Jun 7
$204
per night
Jun 6 - Jun 7
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (734 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Nairobi. I'll stay there again!"

Reviewed on May 30, 2024

Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Airport
Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

3.5 out of 5
6 Murang'a Road, Off Moi Avenue, Nairobi
The price is $69 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
$69
per night
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"They were doing some remodeling so pool was closed. Hotel was quiet and clean. The staff was amazing and very helpful"

Reviewed on May 25, 2024

Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other Cheap Accommodation in Nairobi

Hostels in Nairobi

If you’ve got your motor runnin’, ready to head out on the highway, looking for adventure … you might be thinking that cheap hostels in Nairobi may come your way for your last-minute getaway. But if bunk-bedding it isn’t on your list of must-haves for your upcoming trip, there’s another accommodation option that can get you way more with even wilder savings.

A host of accommodations

An affordable Nairobi hostel may be a great way to hang with fellow travelers and to hold onto some change for the road, but why not get a smidgen of privacy (and your own bathroom) and book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel instead? Even if you’re looking to grab a place at the last minute, you can get semi-truck-sized savings. In fact, you can save an average of 60% versus booking a listed rate two weeks earlier, so locking down that 4-star hotel room at a 2-star price is no biggie.

Pack away the idea that you can only afford hostels in Nairobi on your last-minute getaway, and book that unlisted Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal. It’ll be an easy rider on your vacay budget.

Deals so good, you won’t even miss the “s”

You get so much more when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel, even over the best hostels in Nairobi. Beyond privacy, you can filter hotel deals by what matters most to you for your stay:

  • Price: Score a high-end hotel for Nairobi hostel prices when you filter by price and explore your perfect Hotwire Hot Rate deal.

  • Amenities: Whether you’re looking for great Wi-Fi to post your adventures on the ‘gram or want to cool your heels in a pristine pool, you can verify that all of your gotta-haves are met.

  • Reviews: Make sure you’re the royalty of the road and check the Hotwire Hot Rate hotel reviews to find private primo places for less.

There’s no need to take the road less traveled and stay in cheap hostels in Nairobi when picking your last-minute getaway stays. Booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal lets you adventure on a dime, while getting everything you want. And you probably won’t miss that shared bathroom.

Alternative Accommodations FAQs – Hostels

What are the best hostels in Nairobi?

Whether you’re looking for an affordable Nairobi hostel to save cash or to get social on your getaway, there’s a better option in town. Booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal can save you big money while allowing you to have some space and privacy you can’t get at a hostel. You’ll still get a dose of adventure and fun on your trip to Nairobi, you just don’t have to skimp out on your accommodations. Or worry about a stranger using your shampoo. 


How much does it cost to stay at a hostel in Nairobi?

If you’ve got money on your mind, you may be thinking of searching for cheap hostels in Nairobi, just to keep your budget for other trip necessities like burgers. Or brews. Whatever’s on the menu. But no need to stress about cash when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal instead, even if it’s last minute. In fact, you can save an average of 60% versus booking a listed rate two weeks earlier. You’ll keep your wallet (and belly) full, and get a wildly good hotel room, too. 


What are the best cheap hostels in Nairobi?

Even the best hostels in Nairobi can’t hold a candle to the privacy of staying in a hotel, and what you’ll spend on cheap hostels isn’t far off from the dough you’ll save when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal. Not to mention, you’ll get way more bang for your buck. Like 4-star hotels at a 2-star price kind of bang. And with deals that good on Nairobi hotels, you’ll still have money for all of your trip fun, without the lullaby of other people’s snores as you rest up for your next adventure. 


Why should I stay in a hostel?

Travelers usually stay in hostels for a couple of reasons: saving money and hanging out. But here’s some great news—you don’t have to stay in a cheap Nairobi hostel to reap those benefits. Instead, you can save some stacks and sleep in your own room when you book a spot with Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deals. You’ll get a lot more than you bargained for, plus you get a room with your own space, shower, and TV. And as far as those hangs, you’ll still have plenty of time and money to get adventurous and as social as you want on your last-minute getaway. 


What is a hostel?

Hostels are affordable shared lodgings that typically include a bed in a communal room and dorm-style bathrooms. Some even have curfews. But hostels in Nairobi aren’t your only option when it comes to extra-budget-friendly travel. When you’re looking to take a last-minute getaway to Nairobi, book your stay with a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal and you’ll save a ton. You won’t know the name of your hotel until after you’ve booked, but you will know the neighborhood, the reviews, and the amenities you can count on. Then, sit back, relax, and count all the cash you’ve saved.