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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Mountain View
Room with view
96 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Single Room
Room with view
96 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Garden Area
Room with view
96 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom
Room with view
140 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom
Room with view
140 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed
Room with view
140 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom
Room with view
140 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Economy Shared Dormitory
Room with view
1 Double Bunk Bed 2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family-friendly hostel with free breakfast and a restaurant

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Business center

Located in Kisumu, Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Kisumu Clock Tower and Kisimu museum. This family-friendly hostel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Masai Craft Market and 6 mi (9.6 km) from The West End Shopping Mall.

Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hostel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu

Konya Road, Kisumu, 40100

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hostel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This hostel offers access to a business center and a meeting room. This family-friendly hostel also offers a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu has designated areas for smoking.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Library
  • Picnic area
  • Daily
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Firepit
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free breakfast
  • Business center
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 2010
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free English breakfast
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 24
  • Number of buildings/towers - 5
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Separate dining area

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu offers 24 accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. This Kisumu hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Wireless internet access
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • Separate dining area
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony or patio
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • WiFi speed 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Where to Eat

A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting on site

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 10 AM

Check-in time ends at 10 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 9:30 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 5 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets stay free

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 1

Front desk opens daily at 7 AM

Social distancing measures are in place

Front desk closes daily at 9 PM

No cribs (infant beds) available

Pets allowed (no fees)

Children stay free

Number of children who can stay free - 5

Debit cards

Hotel Names

  • Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu Hostel
  • Mountainview Backpackers
  • Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu Kisumu
  • Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

We should mention

Up to 5 children 1 year old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

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