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 with my itinerary 😊

Stayed in July 2025

Not the most social hostel for solo travellers (at least not when I stayed)

Very clean and nice - everything as described.

Stayed in July 2025

I liked everything.

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!!

Stayed in July 2025

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 the shelves. The living room area is very comfortable. I enjoyed sitting in the garden. The kitchen is clean to cook in. There is luggage storage for early checkin/check out. I enjoyed my stay.

Stayed in July 2025

Clean, cozy, and spacious rooms. Great hangout area and big kitchen.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

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 :)

Stayed in June 2025

I had a single room. There was a foyer that lead to my room and the communal downstairs toilet. The door to the room had a glass pan between the door frame and ceiling, so that every time someone went to the toilet at nighttime light would shine into my room and wake me up. Half way through my stay I removed the foyer light bulb, replacing it when I left and providing the suggestion they put a piece of card over the glass (since the room was light and airy enough. There is a skyscraper getting built across the road, so construction noise from 7am to 6pm. Although this didn't affect my stay.

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 staff.. Supermarket about 500m away. Crafty camelon brewery garden bar with music on sundays about 2.5km away (220 KES in uber) very nice. This hostel is a good safe base in Nairobi.

Stayed in June 2025

Only 1 soft pillow was provided. Should have provided 2 pillows instead. Water controlled by pump to be switched on by Fred, manager early morning. Mosquitoes after dark, so shut all windows . Some bed bugs either on mattress or wooden bed. Should air room often.

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, kettle, mugs, microwave, laundry area to dry clothes. Service of getting clothes washed provided. Safari trips can be booked too. Large sitting and dining area - indoor and outdoor. Overlook at garden. Use the mosquito netting when sleeping. Uber can find location. Safe quiet location. Walk 5 mins to Quick Mart for grocery or food.

Stayed in May 2025

No wifi on the bed!

Stayed in April 2025

The cleaning especially around the bathrooms/showers could be improved. The doors are quite old and hard to close, therefore it makes a loud noise when opening and closing.

This was our second time staying here as it was very comfortable. The hostel is in a great and secure location tucked away from the Main Street. There is a large supermarket in walking distance. The staff are all kind and very helpful. They have a large selection of books and the vibes are very home-like/chill. The dormitory beds fit the 2 of us comfortably and so we only paid for 1 bed which made it more cost effective. The lockers were big enough to fit our day packs plus more.

Stayed in May 2025

A great place to meet new people and to connect It is a nice and quiet hostel

Stayed in February 2025

Big house with garden, a lot of space. Comfortable beds, accommodating staff

Stayed in May 2025

Location means long walks or ubers to get to most places you might want to visit. Getting in or out often involves waiting for the gate to be unlocked (but this is fast & does make me feel confident about safety). Limited bathrooms (with 1 rarely warm shower) was fine with so few people staying there in April, but would be annoying at peak times with all the rooms full.

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 want to meet people & explore Nairobi, this may not be the hostel for you. If you want a comfortable & homely base for a while, it is perfect.

Stayed in April 2025

WiFi not reaching when you are in bed forced me to use my data (not reaching di well neither)

Clean and comfortable)

Stayed in April 2025

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 openness and sincerity. There are plenty of common areas for both work and relaxation, which I really appreciated. What I would improve: it will be nice to have more mosquito nets on the windows or around the beds. Also, I would love to see a bit more variety at breakfast. Currently, it’s bread, margarine, two slices of watermelon, Kenyan porridge, and coffee or tea.

Stayed in April 2025

My second time here and I'll keep coming back. The location is very convenient. The facilities and access are top-notch.

Stayed in April 2025

Fred is amazing, The hostel is clean and you get to meet nice people Will definitely recommend as the best hostel in Nairobi

Stayed in April 2025

The hostel was difficult for my bolt man to locate because there was no signpost and after my exam at school bolt couldn't locate the place and dumb me on the road and after which the passerby trying to help, then boderboder also picked with fresh payment but still get stranded till we were eventually help by a dispatch rider. In all it was a nice experience though. Thank you

The facility met my requirements, calm, friendly, understanding, good wifi, above all hospitality was topnotch. Thank you Library hostel for making my stay worthwhile.

Stayed in April 2025

Breakfast is nice but it was very simple, it could be a bit more elaborate.

Really lovely hostel, most comfortable dorm bed I think I've ever seen. The private room (that we used a separate time) is also great. We came back several times and we would come back again here if we would go back to Nairobi! The owner is also really nice and helpful.

Stayed in February 2025

This hostel is AMAZING!! I spent there 10 days and everything was perfect, clean, good garden, nice staff, wifi, silent but also full of interesting people to talk wit! Truly recomendable!

Stayed in March 2025

Sociable hostel. Fred works so hard and he makes you feel like you’re at home. Clean kitchen to cook in. I met the owner too she was lovely.

Stayed in January 2025

There are some easy fix, mosquitoes nets at the windows would be nice, breakfast could be better than just bread and butter, also a man entered at 8 am in the woman dormitory to make beds for guests and it was not great, bed could have been done the day before.

Very pleasant, calm garden, comfortable beds, nice staff

Stayed in March 2025

Very clean and comfortable hostel. The location is good with uber,bolt and other taxi types available anytime. The area is safe and quiet. Staff communication is excellent. Beddings are comfy and spacious in a relaxed environment. The amenities are as indicated. Highly recommend when in Nairobi.

Stayed in March 2025

No mosquito nets (there are plenty of mosquitoes). The main hot water tank buzzes quite loudly until late because people forget to switch it off. One shower for 3 or 4 dorms. Also, it being a hostel, it's still prone to people being people

I think I spent a total of 10 or 11 nights here between dorm and private (when I could get it). Communal space is lovely. Nice living room and outdoor area. Staff are great. I met lots of great people here. Dorm beds are comfy. I used as my Nairobi base for various excursions and could leave some luggage there. It's close to a good supermarket. The area is quite safe.

Stayed in February 2025

The property was in a great location, making it easy to explore the area. It felt very safe, which made my stay comfortable and worry-free. Everything was also very clean and well-maintained. Overall, a great place to stay!

Stayed in February 2025