Hostels in Kenya map & data
There are 352 hostels mapped in Kenya, spread over 30 regions. The most are in Siaya (98), Tharaka (56) and Nairobi (49). 92% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Diani Backpackers, Akogo House and The Stables.
Hostels by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Siaya | 98 | 28% |
| Tharaka | 56 | 16% |
| Nairobi | 49 | 14% |
| Nyeri | 29 | 8.2% |
| Uasin Gishu | 18 | 5.1% |
| Kiambu | 14 | 4.0% |
| Nakuru | 13 | 3.7% |
| Kajiado | 8 | 2.3% |
| Kwale | 7 | 2.0% |
| Mombasa | 6 | 1.7% |
| Kakamega | 5 | 1.4% |
| Kisumu | 5 | 1.4% |
| Taita Taveta | 5 | 1.4% |
| Garissa | 4 | 1.1% |
| Nyandarua | 4 | 1.1% |
| Machakos | 4 | 1.1% |
| Kilifi | 4 | 1.1% |
| Laikipia | 3 | 0.9% |
| Narok | 3 | 0.9% |
| Turkana | 2 | 0.6% |
| Marsabit | 2 | 0.6% |
| Wajir | 2 | 0.6% |
| Kisii | 2 | 0.6% |
| Makueni | 2 | 0.6% |
| Lamu | 2 | 0.6% |
| Samburu | 1 | 0.3% |
| Meru | 1 | 0.3% |
| Kitui | 1 | 0.3% |
| Embu | 1 | 0.3% |
| Migori | 1 | 0.3% |
Notable hostels in Kenya
- Diani BackpackersDiani Beach · Kwale · hostel
- Akogo HouseMombasa · hostel
- The StablesLaikipia · hostel
- Wildlife Club of Kenya HostelNakuru · hostel
- Kisumu HostelKisumu · hostel
- Nairobi Airport Stop Over HouseNairobi · hostel
- Distant Relatives Ecolodge & BackpackersKilifi · hostel
- Lion Bluff LodgeTaita Taveta · hostel
- Kwizera HostelTurkana · hostel
- Five SteersMarsabit · hostel
- Sarman Primary BoardingWajir · hostel
- Main DormitorySamburu · hostel
- Galana HostelsGarissa · hostel
- Accacia HostelsEldoret · Uasin Gishu · hostel
- Hall 1Kakamega · hostel
- Alewi HostelSiaya · hostel
- Stilts Tree HousesDiani Beach · Kwale · hostel
- Comrades HostelsLaikipia · hostel
- Nairobi BackpackersNairobi · hostel
- Pann Joseph AchutTurkana · hostel
- Jey Jey CentreMarsabit · hostel
- Wajir KMTCWajir · hostel
- Glana HostelGarissa · hostel
- AntalyaUasin Gishu · hostel
- Hall 2Kakamega · hostel
- Alison HostelSiaya · hostel
- Notts HostelsLaikipia · hostel
- Qwetu/Qejani student Residences | ChiromoNairobi · hostel
- TANA HOSTELSGarissa · hostel
- BluelineUasin Gishu · hostel
- Hall 3Kakamega · hostel
- Amani courts HostelSiaya · hostel
- Tana HostelsGarissa · hostel
- BrookvilleUasin Gishu · hostel
- Hall 4Kakamega · hostel
- Comfort buildingUasin Gishu · hostel
- Moi University HostelsEldoret · Uasin Gishu · hostel
- Upperhill block AUasin Gishu · hostel
- Upperhill block BUasin Gishu · hostel
- Upperhill block CUasin Gishu · hostel
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Every hostel in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Hostels and backpacker accommodation.
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How many hostels are there in Kenya?
This layer holds 352 hostels in Kenya, the most of them in Siaya. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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