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Milimani Backpackers

1.5 star property
Hostel near The Hub Karen, connected to a shopping center in Nairobi

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Tent | Garden
Pet-friendly
Front of property
Living area
Reception

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
St. Hellen Road, Karen, Nairobi
  • The Karen Hospital
    8 min walk
  • Karen Country Club
    4 min drive
  • The Hub Karen
    6 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson)
    25 min drive

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Men only

Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Cabin

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Cabin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Single Room

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Nairobi

Karen stay.Your stay at this Karen hostel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of The Hub Karen and Karen Blixen Museum. Nairobi National Park is within 6 miles (10 km) and Kenyatta International Convention Centre is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Hub Karen - 6 min drive
  • Karen Blixen Museum - 6 min drive
  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - 6 min drive
  • Nairobi National Park - 7 min drive
  • Giraffe Centre - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 37 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cultiva Farm Kenya - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Java House Karen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mangrove Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Rib Racks Bbq - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Karen Hunters One Stop Centre - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Milimani Backpackers

Hostel near The Hub Karen, connected to a shopping center in Nairobi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Milimani Backpackers. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nairobi hostel.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Milimani Backpackers offers 13 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This Nairobi hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee daily 8:30 AM–11:00 AM: USD 6.5 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Shopping mall

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 6.5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Laundry fee: USD 10 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Milimani Backpackers Hostel Nairobi
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Milimani Backpackers And Safari Centre
Milimani Backpackers & Safari Centre Hotel Nairobi
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Milimani Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Milimani Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Nairobi

Milimani Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

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2.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
None. Disappointed that the property does not accept Kenyan. So sad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019