I spent 9 months here while I was volunteering in Mombasa, as soon as I arrived everyone was so welcoming and it soon felt like home! Lesley soon became a friend to me who was always there if I needed her, we had many adventures and spent lots of lazy days watching films and relaxing at Nirvana. Esther, Charity and... More

Was at Nirvana for 2 months and loved it. It's great that you can use the kitchen whenever you want, and always someone around to help you find things. Was in one of the private rooms and it was comfortable, clean, and as close to home as you can get. This is the same with the whole hostel, always someone... More

Stayed in December, had an AMAZING time :) Lesley the owner is a very welcoming host and she provides a great self-catering/they make food it(XD). I went 4 months ago and still wish i could go back. The nearby beach is amazing too! not even a 5 minute, SAFE walk to the beach where the water temperature was plenty hot... More

The best vacation ever had was at Nirvana. I stayed there for 3 nights, taking a break from the buzzing Nairobi life. Nirvana provided the best option of a quite friendly environment for me. I was away from home, but I felt home-using the kitchen freely. The kitchen is spacious and not too crowded. The lounge has a splendid artistic... More

Nirvana has a great atmosphere, is located right next to a beach that is beautiful at sunrise and is an easy matatu ride from town. Leslie truly wants to help all her guests have a great time and has some wonderful suggestions of things to do and things to avoid. The dorm rooms are decent though beds are a little... More

Guys the best n economical n perfect location n safe in Mombasa.. I stayed there for three weeks n would love to go back again ....the roof top is awe some .....u got to see it to believe it........I went alone n made a lot of friends..it is not crowded like other bagpackers... u will feel the difference once you... More

I have never felt as welcomed in a hostel as I did here; I visited in December 2011 and just loved the atmosphere. The owner Leslie loved her guests and let them even stay in her room and she just opened her house in such a nice way. The roof was amazing and the location was great as it was... More

the atmosphere is great and super chill. Lesley is a great host! The beds are great and the neighborhood is safe. Lesley has a lot of contacts, if you want to go on safaai or a beautiful beach somewhere. Best regards form her first guest!!!!! i was there march 2011

I had finished a safari and wanted a place to relax for a couple days. Backpackers Nirvana was an excellent choice. Lesley, the owner, was away at the time but arranged a ride to her place with a very nice cab driver. The place itself had a very comfortable feel to it and was a good environment to catch up... More