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.
The West End Shopping Mall - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
Dunga Bay - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
Kisumu Impala Sanctuary - 14 min drive - 10.2 km
Hippo Point - 16 min drive - 12.7 km
Getting around
Kisumu (KIS) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Laughing Buddha - 9 min drive
Mahfudh Ashur Restaurant - 9 min drive
Java United Mall - 9 min drive
Buddy's Bar & Grill - 9 min drive
Royal City - 10 min drive
About this property
Mountainview Backpackers Kisumu
Family-friendly hostel with free breakfast and a restaurant
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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.
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.
Languages
English
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 public transport
Free self-parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free English breakfast available daily 7 AM–9:30 AM
1 restaurant
1 bar
Room service available
Coffee/tea in a common area
Things to do
Arcade/games room
Bike rentals
Hunting
Family friendly
Arcade/games room
Babysitting (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Separate dining area
Conveniences
Library
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
Business centre
A meeting room
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor entertainment area
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any 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
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Designated smoking areas
Mosquito nets
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower
Towels
Food and drink
Dining room
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Desk
Laptop-friendly workspace
Slippers
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
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets stay free
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
5 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
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
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