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About this property

Beachfront Location: Tulia Old Town in Mombasa offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the terrace or enjoy meals at the family-friendly restaurant. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features family rooms with balconies, ground-floor units, and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a work desk, free toiletries, and slippers. Dining Experience: The traditional African restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and high tea with halal, vegetarian, and vegan options. Breakfast is available in-room or through room service. Convenient Services: Private check-in and check-out, paid shuttle, concierge, and tour desk services enhance the stay. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, outdoor seating, and bicycle parking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lui
    Australia Australia
    Incredible views, lovely old building in a non-touristy old town of Mombasa
  • Pepe
    Kenya Kenya
    Wonderful backpackers, on the ocean front. The rooms are clean and the staff is really welcoming.
  • Svetlana
    Spain Spain
    The location in the old town, balcony facing the sea, sooo beautiful
  • Eddie
    Kenya Kenya
    This place is truly a hidden gem and wish more people get to know about it as it in a very good location. you get to watch the sunset from the balcony or the dorm and also see boats sailing along the Tudor Creek.
  • Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location with views over the creek and within easy walking distance of historical places. Beautiful design - lovely high ceilings and wooden furniture. Lighting was also well thought out...plus loads of sockets. Good mosquito netting....
  • Matheus
    Brazil Brazil
    Good place. Good pressure showers for kenya’s standard. beautiful balcony view. The room is incredibly hot, but manageable with a fan
  • Ellen
    Australia Australia
    Tulia is an amazing place, in such a great location in the old town of Mombasa. It's like a boutique hotel, with beautifully decorated rooms and an incredible view, but at a backpacker price. The staff were lovely and they organized a tour of the...
  • Wanyonyi
    Kenya Kenya
    The staff are very accommodating and welcoming. I enjoyed my time at Tulia.
  • Ezechias
    Rwanda Rwanda
    Such a lovely place in a great location! Just right by the ocean with a beautiful balcony to sit and read a book, have some good food, or just have a conversation with other cool travelers from all over the world staying at the hostel. Staying in...
  • Maureen
    Kenya Kenya
    The staff were very amazing the lady at the reception during day time forgot her name she’s the best host in all hotels I have been to guided me to the last step paying by card as well !

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

Tulia Old Town takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Tulia Old Town of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.