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Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu

Property class: 2

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A building with a yellow facade, outdoor seating area, and a tree in the foreground.
A courtyard with large trees, a building with a tiled roof, and a clear sky.
A living room with a sofa set, two wooden tables, and lace curtains on windows.
Two tents set up in a grassy area with trees and a building in the background.
A bed with a patterned bedspread and two pillows.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$35
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept

Explore the area

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Konya Road, Kisumu, 40100
  • Place, Kisimu museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Kisumu Clock Tower
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Masai Craft Market
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kisumu (KIS)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a patterned bedspread, a wooden nightstand, and a pink wall.

Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Mountain View

A bedroom with two beds, a wooden desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

A room with a wooden desk, a bed with patterned bedding, a chair, and a curtain.

Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Mountain view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

A room with a wooden desk, a bed with patterned bedding, a chair, and a curtain.

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Mountain view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

A room with a wooden desk, a bed with patterned bedding, a chair, and a curtain.

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Mountain view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Garden Area

A single bed with a floral bedspread and a red skirted base. A pink towel is folded on the bed.

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Garden Area

  • Mountain view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A single bed with a floral bedspread and a red skirted base. A pink towel is folded on the bed.

Standard Single Room

  • Mountain view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Economy Shared Dormitory

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden headboard, and a window with curtains.

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed OR 2 Single Bunk Beds

Mamba double

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 1

About the area

Kisumu

A family-friendly stay in Kisumu awaits you at Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu. You'll be 8.3 km (5.2 mi) from Kisimu museum and 8.6 km (5.4 mi) from Kisumu Clock Tower. Highlights at this hostel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hostel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy access to bike hire and hunting. Business amenities include a meeting room and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Free English breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 9:30 AM. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Kisumu hostel include Masai Craft Market and The West End Shopping Mall.
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What's nearby

  • Kisimu museum - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Kisumu Clock Tower - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Masai Craft Market - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • The West End Shopping Mall - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Dunga Bay - 12 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Kisumu (KIS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java United Mall - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Artcaffe Gastro Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mamba - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kisumu hostel.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2010
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu offers 24 accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes 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 a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hunting
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10 AM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 5 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children might not be eligible for free breakfast.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu?

Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu?

As of 28 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu on 29 Sept 2026 start from NZ$35, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu?

Yep, Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu has a free self car park.

What makes Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu.

Is Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, an arcade and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu is a hit with families.

Does Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary English brekkie is served daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu?

No, Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu?

Check-in begins at 10 AM. Check-out time is 9:30 AM.

Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021