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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 particularly 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

  • Pieter
    Belgium Belgium
    Best place to visit the old town and very good price/quality!
  • Yiling
    China China
    It's a very beautiful old house by the seaside, with super nice sea view
  • Judith
    Germany Germany
    This hostel is right in the middle of the old town, a few minutes‘ walk from Ford Jesus and other sights. You can conveniently book activities at the reception and staff is friendly. There’s a balcony onto Tudor Creek, which is a great place to...
  • Lee-ann
    South Africa South Africa
    Good location with the most picturesque views. The place itself is very quaint and quiet, I loved it's charm and layout. The view though, my favorite part. From my bed, I could see and hear the ocean, as well as the birds and monkeys, it was very...
  • Abdulrasheed
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Location by the waterfront is great. Also proximity to Fort Jesus and the Old Town. Staff are friendly.
  • Francisco
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really a gem in the old town, valuable for short period in the old city
  • Margarita
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful house by the bay and terrace where you can watch the sunrise and socialise with fellow travellers in the evening. Lovely helpful staff, comfy bed, right in the Old town. Really nice stay.
  • Sara
    Italy Italy
    The hostel is very nice, especially the balcony with an amazing view on the ocean. The price is very cheap and worth it, and the location is perfect, just 5 minutes from Forte Jesus
  • Agitatedshinobi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I must say... Eric and Joyce were amazing... definitely assets to Tulia Backpackers Old Town!
  • Samwel
    Kenya Kenya
    Proximity to town👌🏾The most wonderful youthful, super friendly members of staff!!! The rooms were spotless, well aerated and air conditioned, the information desk providing you with every detailed info✅💯The housekeeping is just it. Up to the...

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      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 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is 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

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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