Milimani Backpackers

1.5 star property

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Tent | Garden
Living area
Standard Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
Exterior detail
Reception

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • 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

Shared Dormitory, Women only

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

Shared Dormitory, Men only

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

Single Room

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Cabin

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Basic Cabin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Single Room

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Milimani Backpackers

Pet-friendly hostel with free parking connected to a shopping center in Nairobi
Along with a restaurant, this hostel has a bar/lounge and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a library, and tour/ticket assistance.
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.
With your stay at Milimani Backpackers, you're connected to a shopping center and just a quick walk from The Karen Hospital. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include locker space, laundry facilities, and a multilingual staff
  • 6 minutes by car from The Hub Karen and 6 minutes from Karen Blixen Museum
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome for free
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return 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 shops
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Library
  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer (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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Milimani Backpackers offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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 Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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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