Mad Vervet Nairobi Backpackers Hostel
860 Ambosei Road, Lavington
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15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“The host Daniel is super amazing and relational, we became friends real quick”
“One of the best hostels I've been to”
“Comfortable beds (three quarter bunk beds”
“Friendly, comfortable”
“Located in a beautiful Green garden, good location, hot showers and friendly sta…”
“The location was great, shared spaces were clean & cozy”
“Nice and clean bathrooms and kitchen”
“A clean room and working wifi”
“The place had a really cool communal area and good Wi-Fi in the communal area I …”
“Location is leafy, WiFi is fine, bigger beds”
“Excellent value”
Overview
Mad Vervet Nairobi Backpackers Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Nairobi. Located around 8.3 km from Kenyatta International Conference Centre, the hostel with free WiFi is also 8.4 km away from Nairobi National Museum. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. At the hostel, all rooms include a patio with a garden view. At Mad Vervet Nairobi Backpackers Hostel the rooms come with a shared bathroom with a shower. You can play table tennis at the accommodation. Century Cinemax Junction is 1.7 km from Mad Vervet Nairobi Backpackers Hostel, while Shifteye Gallery is 4.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Wilson Airport, 9 km from the hostel.
Traveller reviews
Alan David
solo_traveller
June 10, 2026
“I’d come back here again and again whenever I get the chance to.”
It’s very green and has a calm aura! Amazing place for relaxing. The host Daniel is super amazing and relational, we became friends real quick!
Steurer
solo_traveller
April 20, 2026
The place had a really cool communal area and good Wi-Fi in the communal area I met some really cool people there
Emma
solo_traveller
April 17, 2026
“One of the best hostels ever!”
One of the best hostels I've been to. Comfortable beds (three quarter bunk beds!). Nice and clean bathrooms and kitchen. Super large garden space. Very friendly staff and guests :)
Ebru
solo_traveller
March 2, 2026
Nice garden, nice place. Friendly, comfortable
Catalina
extended_group
February 3, 2026
Beatiful hostel! Super comfortable beds and the garden is beautiful
Fernando
solo_traveller
January 28, 2026
The nicest place to stay in Nairobi! The place is big, nice and relax, full of green gardes and trees. Beza and Dan are always ready to help, they also organize activities for people staying there and give good advices, I have been there like 6 times already!
Ernst
extended_group
December 12, 2025
Staff was very helpful with booking our trains because we don't have MPESA. Room is spacious, big lockers, many bathrooms
Tobias
solo_traveller
December 6, 2025
“Not so comfortable, with a mosquito problem and dog poop”
Seems to be located in a nice area, with some restaurants on the same street. It has a big garden, common room and kitchen and seemed friendly enough...
Chang Earthian
solo_traveller
November 16, 2025
“The perfect place for retreat”
Green & wide yards(there are three separate flat grassy grounds), spacious common places, well-equipped & conveniently structured kitchen, cozy bed rooms, and even study rooms along with supper friendly and supportive staffs made me not to feel like to go anywhere else to make tourism. Just staying in this hostel made me a perfect holidays.
Ewa
solo_traveller
November 3, 2025
A nice hostel in the safe neighbourhood in Nairobi. Well-equipped kitchen in the main building of the hostel. A clean room and working wifi.
Ebru
solo_traveller
October 30, 2025
“Mad Vervet”
This is my 2nd stay . I like managers, love Ollie and also her new babies. They are lovely. Place is very good, cool, peaceful and friendly. Next year I'll be coming again and will stay there again.
Paul
solo_traveller
October 25, 2025
“Best backpackers in Nairobi”
Located in a beautiful Green garden, good location, hot showers and friendly staff
Jackson
solo_traveller
September 21, 2025
a bad experience full of mosquitos during the whole night at the whole hostel also some dogs bark all the time even the host of the hostel didn't care about it i booked 5nights from 15sep to 20sep but the first night with the mosquitos and dogs barking i couldn't stand up at night i asked the hostel for help about the mosquitos and the dogs they just kept slience until the second day
Savolainen
solo_traveller
September 9, 2025
“Great stay, 10/10 would recommend. The staff is amazingly kind, helpful & attentive and makes you feel welcomed.”
The location was great, shared spaces were clean & cozy. Room I stayed in was spacious and quiet.
Miri
solo_traveller
August 11, 2025
The team is great, the facilities are working and the place is beautiful! Met there good friends that I traveled with for a long time
dave
solo_traveller
July 21, 2025
“Chill friendly hostel in great location.”
Chill place with nice feel. Location within 1km from crafy camelon or Geco Cafe bar/restaurants (some of the best pubs in Nairobi). close to supermarkets at jungle mall and livington mall. Jungle Mall has gym (smartgym) with very good machines (1200 ksh day visit). Tours eg (Mt Kenya) can be arranged. Drinking water refills free. Nice large double bedroom. Excellent value.
Sandra
solo_traveller
July 6, 2025
“Horror hostel”
Nothing. I booked two nights and I stayed one!
Cristo
solo_traveller
June 28, 2025
“Adequate, if you can find it!”
Location is leafy, WiFi is fine, bigger beds.
Poonam Bhunesh Mathur
solo_traveller
June 11, 2025
Exceptionally good hostel . Absolutely wonderful place to stay, good service staff and good place to meet other travellers
Paul
solo_traveller
May 25, 2025
Kitchen is nice, place is nice, room are nice
Facilities
Activities
Table tennis, Entertainment staff, Evening entertainment, Pub crawls, Movie nights, Walking tours, Happy hour
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Bar, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Soundproof rooms, Safety deposit box
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Picnic area, Garden, Terrace
Safety & security
24-hour security, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property
Safety features
Thermometers for guests provided by property, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Check-in kiosk in the lobby
Services
Laundry, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Shared lounge/TV area
Deluxe Double Room
The well-equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. This double room features a desk, a patio, garden views and a shared bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.
4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
In the fully equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. This dormitory room has a desk, a patio, garden views and a shared bathroom. The unit has 4 beds.
Deluxe Single Room
The well-fitted kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. This single room features a desk, a patio, garden views and a shared bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.
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