Hostel in Kilifi, Kenya

1 Hostel in Kilifi available. Prices start from $9.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Kilifi

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Hotels in Kilifi

"- About us Kilifi Bay Beach Resort, Located in Kilifi Town is an exotic and luxurious property on the shorelines of the Kenyan coast. This Property has: 50 Rooms that can either be … More

Hostel in Kilifi, Kenya

1 Hostel in Kilifi available. Prices start from $19.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Kilifi (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Kilifi.

 Kilifi

Kilifi, Kenya -- on the east coast of the country, just over seventy kilometers north of Mombasa -- has become a bit of an ecotourism spot over the last few years and is now well established on the backpacker's circuit. Approaching from the south, visitors will cross the Kilifi Bridge, giving great views of the estuary, the marina and Kilifi Creek.

Ultimately, it's the soft, sandy beaches that bring travelers to Kilifi. Away from the more touristic areas like Malindi, this is a much more laidback backpacker town. Kilifi Creek Beach is remote and peaceful; Bofa Beach is a soft and golden-sand beach and Kitangani is wild and buffeted by waves.

On a bluff overlooking the river on the south side of the bridge can be found Mnarani ruins. There are two ruined mosques here dating from the fifteenth century and is a very atmospheric place to visit and an easy walk from town. Young men hang around near the ruins to act as your guide.

If you want to do something a little more energetic, there is a diving club in Kilifi and the British Royal Yachting Association has a sailing school.

Just forty kilometers north is the Watamu Turtle Watch, and Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve is just west of Watamu -- it's the only natural habitat of the golden-rumped elephant shrew, along with two hundred forty species of bird and a number of snakes -- and this is great day trip from Kilifi.

This small town has a nice selection of accommodation to choose from, including a couple of Kilifi, Kenya hostels offering dorm accommodation and volunteering options. They are involved in green projects in the region and the hostels in Kilifi, Kenya, have good knowledge of where to go and what to see further up the coast.

A trip to Vuma Cliffs near the village of Takaungu, is also a worthwhile day trip. This can be organized for you by your hostel or you can hire a motorbike taxi in town and go independently. The views from the top are staggering and you have a great chance to spot humpbacked whales in the ocean if you are really keen-eyed.

Kilifi's accommodation also offers activities such as dhow sailing, scuba diving, village tours, and boat trips. Although Kilifi is a very small town, there is plenty to keep visitors interested for a number of days.

Written by local enthusiast for Kilifi hostels

Written by local enthusiast for Kilifi hostels LondonroadMa

Kilifi Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Kilifi, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 1
Average dorm price $20
Cheapest Hostel in Kilifi Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers with $20.5
Party hostels in Kilifi Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers (1 in total)
Average rating of all hostels 9.1

FAQ about Kilifi Hostels

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Other Nearby Cities

Watamu (36 Km / 22 mi.)
Mtwapa (35 Km / 22 mi.)
Nyali (50 Km / 31 mi.)
Mombasa (52 Km / 32 mi.)
Malindi (55 Km / 34 mi.)
Tiwi (74 Km / 46 mi.)
Diani (78 Km / 48 mi.)

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