Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu  

Perched in the Kisumu mountains, Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu sits a short drive from the city. You're within about 15 minutes of Kisumu Clock Tower and the Kisimu Museum, with Masai Craft Market, The West End Shopping Mall, Dunga Bay, Hippo Point and Lake Victoria all close by. Kisumu Airport (KIS) is roughly 6 miles away.

This family-friendly hostel mixes laid-back, open garden spaces with budget-minded comfort. There are 24 guestrooms, each with private balconies or patios, en-suite showers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can wander the terrace, relax in the gardens, or explore the on-site Mamba Village Crocodile and animal park for a quirky local twist.

Wake up to mountain views and make use of bikes for rent, a terrace and garden, an arcade/game room and a kids' playroom. There's also a library, picnic and barbecue areas, complimentary Wi‑Fi, free self‑parking and a tour desk. Babysitting is available for a surcharge, and the bar/lounge keeps evenings alive.

On-site business center, dry cleaning and laundry services, luggage storage and multilingual staff. Complimentary wireless internet and free self-parking keep work-and-travel life simple.

An on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a complimentary English breakfast each morning from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Limited room service is available, and a bar/lounge is open for drinks and casual hangouts.