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Hostel with free parking, a quick walk to Two Tusks

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February 2025

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March 2025

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchen, City View | City view

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Near historic Fort Jesus, CDH Backpackers welcomes you with a rooftop terrace and restaurant. Connect to in-room WiFi, store your luggage safely, and get assistance with tours and tickets. Guests love the multilingual staff.

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Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Laundry
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Basic Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchen, City View

Highlights

Kitchenette

TV

Fan

Rainfall showerhead

Deep soaking bathtub

Private bathroom

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Electric kettle

City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Family Studio

Highlights

Kitchenette

TV

Fan

Rainfall showerhead

Deep soaking bathtub

Private bathroom

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Electric kettle

City view
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Fan

Deep soaking bathtub

Rainfall showerhead

Electric kettle

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Fan

Deep soaking bathtub

Rainfall showerhead

Microwave

Electric kettle

Daily housekeeping

City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Fan

Deep soaking bathtub

Rainfall showerhead

Electric kettle

Daily housekeeping

City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kwa Shibu Rd, Mombasa, Mombasa County

What's nearby

Shree Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple - 12 min walk
Mombasa Island - 16 min walk
Fort Jesus - 3 min drive
Mombasa Marine National Park - 6 min drive
Nyali Beach - 24 min drive

Getting around

Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mackinon Market (Markiti) - ‬10 min walk
‪Blue Room Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlour - ‬6 min walk
‪Qaffee Point - ‬8 min walk
‪Urban Street Food - ‬6 min walk
‪Perfect Pizza, Digo Rd Mombasa - ‬6 min walk

About this property

CDH Backpackers

Hostel near Fort Jesus

Located close to Two Tusks and Shree Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple, CDH Backpackers provides a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

Free self parking
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
Luggage storage

Room features

All guestrooms at CDH Backpackers include amenities such as free WiFi.

Extra amenities include:

Rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
Electric kettles, fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Onsite parking available only on request
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite parking
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Food and drink

1 restaurant

Guest services

Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

This property does not have elevators

More

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Fan

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Deep soaking bathtub
Rainfall showerhead
Towels

Food and drink

Electric kettle

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

There is no front desk at this property

The host will greet guests on arrival

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

Government-issued photo identification and a 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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

This property accepts mobile payments and cash

Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

There is no hot water on site

Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

CDH Backpackers Hostel Mombasa

CDH Backpackers Hostel

CDH Backpackers Mombasa

CDH Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

CDH Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Mombasa

Frequently asked questions

Is CDH Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at CDH Backpackers?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at CDH Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at CDH Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does CDH Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15 per person applies.

Where is CDH Backpackers located?

Located in the heart of Mombasa, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Two Tusks and Shree Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple. Fort Jesus and Mombasa Marine National Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).