2/10 Terrible
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Milimani Backpackers
1.5 star property
Hostel near The Hub Karen, connected to a shopping center in Nairobi
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Reviews
2.02.0 out of 10
Popular amenities
- Breakfast available
- Parking available
- Bar
- 24/7 front desk
- Housekeeping
- Pet-friendly
Explore the area
St. Hellen Road, Karen, Nairobi
- The Karen HospitalPlace, The Karen Hospital8 min walk
- Kazuri Beads FactoryPlace, Kazuri Beads Factory17 min walk
- Giraffe CentrePlace, Giraffe Centre8 min drive
- Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)26 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only
Shared Dormitory, Women only
- 3 sq m
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bunk Bed
View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only
Shared Dormitory, Men only
- 3 sq m
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bunk Bed
View all photos for Single Room
Single Room
- 3 sq m
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
View all photos for Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom
Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom
- 3 sq m
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
View all photos for Basic Cabin
Basic Cabin
- 3 sq m
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Double Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
View all photos for Standard Double Room
Standard Double Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
View all photos for Basic Twin Room
Basic Twin Room
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Basic Cabin
Basic Cabin
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
View all photos for Executive Single Room
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).
What's nearby
- The Karen Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Kazuri Beads Factory - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
- Karen Blixen Museum - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
- Nairobi National Park - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
- Giraffe Centre - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
Getting around
- Syokimau Station - 37 min drive
- Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
- Cultiva Farm Kenya - 6 min drive
- Mangrove Cafe - 18 min walk
- Royal Palatial Gardens - 3 min drive
- Karen Hunters One Stop Centre - 4 min drive
- Haru - 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.
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Property amenities
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
- Free self parking on site
Food and drink
- Daily English breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6.50 per person
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant
Things to do
- Designer stores
- Library
- Shopping mall
- TV in common areas
Accessibility
- No elevator
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Blackout drapes
Bathroom
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shower
- Towels provided
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 at the property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
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
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Milimani Backpackers Reviews
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Cleanliness
6.0/10
Staff & service
2.0/10
Property conditions & facilities