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Milimani Backpackers

1.5 star property
Pet-friendly hostel connected to a shopping centre in Nairobi with free parking

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Garden
Living area
Reception
Television
Front of property

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Cabin

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Cabin

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Single Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
St. Hellen Road, Karen, Nairobi

What's nearby

  • The Hub Karen - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Karen Blixen Museum - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Nairobi National Park - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Giraffe Centre - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Yaya Centre - 12 min drive - 11.7 km

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 Karen Blixen Museum
Located close to The Hub Karen, Milimani Backpackers provides a terrace, a shopping centre on-site and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and barbecues
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Milimani Backpackers have amenities, such as free WiFi.

Languages

English, Swahili

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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

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Library
  • Shopping centre
  • TV in common areas

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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Milimani Backpackers pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Milimani Backpackers?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Milimani Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 11 AM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Milimani Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Does Milimani Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is Milimani Backpackers located?

Located in Karen, this hostel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from The Hub Karen and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Karen Blixen Museum. Nairobi National Park and Kenyatta International Convention Centre are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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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

None. Disappointed that the property does not accept Kenyan. So sad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019