The Library Hostel

8.6Very good248 reviewsSee rooms

Hostel

Facilities at a glance

Parking
Bar
Concierge
Terrace
Non-smoking rooms

About this place

Garden Oasis Discover a serene retreat at The Library Hostel, nestled in Nairobi with a lush garden, inviting terrace, and cozy shared lounge. Homey Amenities Enjoy the convenience of a shared kitchen, balcony with garden views, and complimentary WiFi throughout the property. Fun and Relaxation Indulge in a delectable buffet breakfast, play a game of darts, and explore nearby attractions like Shifteye Gallery and Kenyatta International Conference Centre. To experience comfort and charm in Nairobi, book your stay at The Library Hostel today.

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5 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Standard Double Room 30 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 45 m²4 × Bunk bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Female Dormitory Room 47 m²6 × Bunk bed	Sleeps 6	Show prices
4-Bed Male Dormitory Room 45 m²4 × Bunk bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Mixed Dormitory Room 47 m²6 × Bunk bed	Sleeps 6	Show prices

What this place offers

Parking

Food & drink

Services

Concierge

Outdoor

Garden
Terrace

General

Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
PQFM+FW7, Mandera Road, Nairobi, Kenya
1.8 km from the center of Nairobi

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 01:00. Check-out by 11:00.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.

Guest reviews

8.6248 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.

Cleanliness8.9

Service9.4

Location9.4

Room quality8.9

Amenities8.9

Value for money8.4

Food and drink7.9

Bettina
Austria · Solo · May 2026
7.0
“Wifi bad, homey place but could have been more clean”
+Homey Place, not crowded but felt nice Nice Garden, staff was friendly
−Could be more clean Wifi bad Very individual, doesn't feel like a socializing place No Information about riots or news of any kind
Maryian
Kenya · Solo · May 2026
2.0
“I took long on the gate…no one to answer”
+Location
−Management
Onyinye
Rwanda · Solo · May 2026
10.0
“I would happily stay here again!”
+It was a very lovely hostel. Very clean and well maintained, spacious shared spaces, clean comfortable beds and friendly and helpful staff. They were generous with breakfast - bread, butter, milk, tea, sugar, all inclusive. The air is fresh and there's lot's of green space. Above all, I love the library concept! I finally could read a print and it felt so cozy, thanks also to the warm lights and blankets in the lounge.
−I think 6 beds in one room is a bit crowded. Fortunately we were just three occupying the lower beds and the top ones remained empty during my stay. If they were also occupied it would have ended up being an uncomfortable room.
Diana Rocio
Guatemala · Solo · April 2026
10.0
+The community. I’ve never been in a hostel with a community like this, it feels homey. It felt clean the whole time I was there.
−No internet in the rooms and they had to fix several times the shower head because they water wasn’t warm enough. I would consider changing the heating system. Also the kitchen doesn’t have enough cooking tools and the fridge is too small for the amount of people staying.
Irina
Australia · Solo · April 2026
4.0
“3days no power every couple of weeks, need GENERATOR.”
+Travelers I've met.
−** staff ** lack of electricity, there for no water pump working, no phone/computer charging ** cleaning staff complainting about dirty dishes ** cleaning staff reaction was "I'm too busy and don't complain" to "please we don't have toilet paper". ** management staff is hiding in his room and is not clear about lack of electricity. We finally get a message about it 24h later with out any kind of sorry included. ** lack of any kind of generator. ** this heppend second time while I'm staying here. Last time was 3days, now it's already second day without power. I really recommend a small generator for charging devices.
Leonie
Germany · Solo · March 2026
3.0
“Poorly equipped, not worth the savings”
+Good location
−No mosquito nets No fans --> very hot in rooms Water pump was so extremely loud (think fingernails on blackboard) for hours, that I had to check out for sanity reasons
Jaya
India · Solo · March 2026
10.0
“"Good Stay Overall””
+I had a good stay at The Library Hostel. The location was convenient, the atmosphere was comfortable, and everything worked well for my trip. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and I would stay here again.
Chika
Japan · Solo · April 2026
10.0
+ランドリーサービスが400シリングで他のホステルより安めの値段だった。屋根のあるスペースに干してくれます。
Veronica
Romania · Solo · March 2026
8.0
+Mi -a placut foarte mult salteaua si plamuma de foarte buna calitate. Am dormit foarte confortabil
−Nu am avut apa calda in baia de langa camera mea

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 01:00 · check-out until 11:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

5 room types

Standard Double Room

4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Female Dormitory Room

4-Bed Male Dormitory Room

Mixed Dormitory Room

What this place offers

Parking

Food & drink

Services

Outdoor

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is parking available?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews