Milimani Backpackers

1.5 star property

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Tent | Garden
Exterior detail
Standard Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Living area

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
St. Hellen Road, Karen, Nairobi
  • The Karen Hospital
    8 min walk
  • Rib Racks Bbq
    4 min drive
  • Capital Centre
    19 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson)
    25 min drive

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Women only

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

Shared Dormitory, Men only

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

Single Room

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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 Single 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 connected to a shopping centre in Nairobi with free parking
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 curtains. This Nairobi hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
With your stay at Milimani Backpackers, you're connected to a shopping centre 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 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 free of charge
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 a English breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises 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 transport

  • 24-hour return 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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 per cent 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.
  • Cots (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: from 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 per cent

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 on 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 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