About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Library Hostel in Nairobi offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, parquet floors, and garden views. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. Convenient Facilities: The hostel provides a shared kitchen, lounge, games room, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dining area, and paid on-site private parking. Delicious Breakfast: A buffet breakfast is served daily, featuring local specialities, fruits, and vegetarian options. Prime Location: Located 8 km from Wilson Airport, the hostel is near attractions such as Nairobi National Museum (4.6 km) and Nairobi Arboretum (4 km). Highly rated for bed comfort and room cleanliness.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Private parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Alexander
France“Very lovely little house with the upper floor having dorms and bathroom and the lower floor with communal spaces and kitchen. The staff is looking well after you and they are knowledgeable about where to go. Special thanks to Fred for helping out...”- Camila
Ireland“The hostel is fantastic, it is a big house with kitchen, living room, dinner room, you can easily feel home. Fred, the one in charge of the place is great, he was super helpful! Comfy double bed in the dorm!!” - Sinead Ireland“The hostel arranged an airport transfer, which was great to get to the hostel. The beds were comfortable with a mosquito net. A towel was included in the hostel price. There are lockers under the bed. There are plenty of books to choose from on...”
- Kristina
Germany“very comfortable and quiet hostel where you can meet a lot of people! Everything was super clean and the staff is really kind and helpful :)” - Dave
New Zealand“Very safe. Hostel is location in a safe area of Nairobi with schools and embassys.. They have the front gate locked all the time and there is someone there 24 hrs a day including a night guard. Large very noice room and common areas, helpful...” - May
Malaysia“2nd gate to the right. No Signage ourside. Booked the only double ensuite room. King size bed. Mattress was firm. Hot showers anytime by switching on water heater. Can get chilly after sunset for Asians. Nice large kitchen, gas stove to cook,...” - Allerchen Germany“A great place to meet new people and to connect It is a nice and quiet hostel”
- Anne
Belgium“Big house with garden, a lot of space. Comfortable beds, accommodating staff” 
Jessica
United Kingdom“Relaxed space- exactly what I needed to get some focussed work done on a research project. In low season I was able to get a 4 bed room to myself or shared with 1 other over a week. Kitchen was always clean and organised. Staff friendly. If you...”- Anastasiia
Ukraine“I really enjoyed my stay at this hostel. It was very quiet and peaceful, with a perfect location and great internet connection. For an extra fee, you can do your laundry, and the washing machine works very well. Fred truly won my heart with his...”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Library Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
