Been to the Mombasa Backpackers 3times with my Australian partner (am African) and each time it felt like home. Cool, laid-back hoiday ambience. Swimming pool open all day and night should you want to take a dive and chat with new friends sipping drinks as you splash about. Clean rooms with fans and mosquito nets. Several accommodation options to suit... More

So after an eternity of meaning to, i finally had an excuse to head to Mombasa Backpackers. The first thing to say about this place is that it is insanely convenient to get to! It is a short walk (5 min)from the big Nakumatt supermarket (Kenya's largest chain so EVERY local knows it) on the main North/South coast road. The... More

Easily the best place to stay in mombasa, right along the beach, clean, fun, well priced and the best staff ive dealt with during my travels. They will help you with whatever you need, trips, taxis, parties. 10/10 Matt

Arrived on my own as had been working in Nairobi for few weeks. Hostel had a very good atmosphere so easy to meet others. Wee all ended up going out a s one big group anyway. Drinks reasonably priced and good food, of all the hostels I have been in the world this is prob the best, pool was brill... More

you will find nice area, clean swimming pool, stable wireless internet, cheep laundry, good staf and perfect chef there. it is the best hostel ever!

i have been going to mombassa backpackers for over 3 years now. easy to get to for my visa runs from Uganda. its a great place to hang out and meet new people. the staff are eassy going and polite. thier no frills and party attitude is fantastic. it is a backpackers and seeing i have been on the road... More

What really makes this place worth a stay is the atmosphere. It's fantastic. I know it depends who's staying there at the same time as you, but I guess you can give some credit to the staff and the place itself for facilitating it. I stayed here for over a week during the Easter holiday this year (2012) and I... More

May I just say that this place is nothing but a dangerous place to stay,only if you want to get caught smoking dope,or drinking on an ileagal premises with out a license,maybey the owner should stop asking people to write commnets about the place when a bad one is put up on for review,check how many was put on hear... More

Mombasa backpackers as a whole is a pretty much a good value for money establishment for those travellers on a budget wishing to simply have a clean bed, meet fun and different people with the option of a good party if one should be up to it. I personally found the staff helpful and accommodating. While the bed rooms and... More