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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Jabulani Nairobi Backpackers Hostel in Nairobi offers a garden, bar, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a lounge, shared kitchen, and karaoke. Free on-site private parking is available. Modern Amenities: The hostel features a balcony, private bathroom, kitchen, and dining area. Additional amenities include a shower, slippers, and free toiletries. Dining Options: Breakfast is available as continental, vegetarian, and vegan. Pub crawls are organised for guests. Prime Location: Located 9 km from Wilson Airport, the hostel is near attractions such as Eden Square Office Block (2 km) and Nairobi National Museum (3 km). Highly rated for its host, staff, and service support.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free private parking available on-site


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Continental breakfast included
  • 6 double beds
US$38 for 3 nights
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Budget Double Room
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 double bed
US$76 for 3 nights
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  • 6 double beds
Private bathroom
Free WiFi

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Slippers
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Max adults: 6
US$13 per night
Price US$38
Excluded: 16 % VAT, 2 % City tax
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  • 1 double bed
Private kitchen
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Max adults: 2
US$25 per night
Price US$76
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Priyanka
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Amazing location, a short walk from everything you need. The rooms are clean, beds are spacious and staff are very friendly. Quiet times are respected and it’s a great vibe overall. Breakfast is basic but included in the low price so that’s a plus.
  • Rahman
    Bangladesh Bangladesh
    Jabulani is everything you can expect from a hostel in Nairobi. The vibe is so good. Beds are comfortable, whole property is kept well cleaned. Breakfast is average. Staff are nice and friendly. It was better than my expectations. I loved my stay...
  • Shinichi
    Japan Japan
    You can meet many nice people here and the facilities are enough to meet your expectation as a low-badget accommodation. Location is nice - you can go to the big shopping mall in 5 minutes walk and you can withdraw money, buy food, prepare for...
  • Njeka
    Kenya Kenya
    The host is exceptional,very helpful, friendly and super good at what she does.
  • Jake
    Australia Australia
    Amazing hostel for the first stop in Africa. Would recommend it to everyone
  • Sheryl
    Kenya Kenya
    The whole place had an authentic vibe ,the rooms were clean and really organised,the staffs were good and the whole place is close to social amenities and some local eateries.
  • Tusharkumar
    India India
    Jabulani Backpackers! A home away from home. I had a great time! I met many like-minded travelers. The hostel is very close to supermarkets, restaurants, and clubs. It is located in a very safe area of Nairobi. Emily is a hardworking lady—she...
  • Monica
    Australia Australia
    I had the best time at jabulani - the owner and staff are very lovely and kind people, it attracts great people to their hostel. They had really comfortable beds- evem though I was at a shared room I had total privacy since the beds are covered...
  • Anthony
    France France
    Jabulani is an amazing place in one of the best district of Nairobi. You will be very close by to everything you need in Westlands and the staff will be there to help with quality information and anything else you might need.
  • Meggie
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Had a great stay here! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, making me feel right at home. Highly recommend!

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:30
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 71
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.