The Best Cheap Hotels in Nairobi

Budget-Friendly and Affordable Places to Stay in Nairobi

At the market in Nairobi, Kenya At the market in Nairobi, Kenya

Planning a trip to Nairobi, Kenya? There's something for everyone to enjoy here. But does Nairobi have cheap hotel rooms? Yes it does, and that's not a problem, because we have analyzed the best affordable hotels in Nairobi based on price, amenities, location, activities, and guest ratings. And we did all of this so that we could find Nairobi's best deals, bargains, and cheap hotels and motels with low prices that offer more than just a bed to sleep on. Whether your an experienced traveler or new to the area, here's how to find cheap rooms in Nairobi. As you'll see, you don't have to give up luxuries or comforts to save some money for accommodation, as plenty of these hotels offer nice features and great amenities without breaking the bank. Even a cheap motel might have something nice to offer if you know where to look. After all, saving money on a hotel leaves more room for activities, sightseeing, shopping, and dining out, too. When looking for a bargain hotel, you're probably interested in nice features such as a pool, parking, extra space, free breakfast, and more. Many of these budget-friendly hotels offer these amenities and plenty more, so read on to find out where to stay on a budget in Nairobi and how much the best deals actually cost. So here they are, the best low-cost hotels in Nairobi so you can sleep cheap!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Margarita House

Guest House with prices starting at $60 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Very Affordable Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

Located at Lower Plains Road, Margarita House has great rooms from $60 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 11.5 km from the city center, budget travelers will especially love a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and cooking classes at this affordable hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. The price of this hotel is less than average for budget hotels, which makes it a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Playground


Palacina The Residence & The Suites

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $110 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Cheap Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Palacina The Residence & The Suites which has nice rooms starting at $110. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Kitale Lane. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.7 km from the city center. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like. It's also less than the average price for budget hotels, so it's a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Crowne Plaza Nairobi

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $139 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Budget Stay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

We found Crowne Plaza Nairobi to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $139. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Kenya Avenue. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, city views, and a spa and wellness center which travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 1.9 km from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


Tribe Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $248 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Deals in Nairobi
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $248, Tribe Hotel, at The Village Market 9/418 Limuru Rd, Gigiri provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Budget travelers will really like this budget-friendly hotel which also offers child care, laundry services, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and bowling. It's located just 6.2 km from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Hemingways Nairobi

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $343 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Fantastic Bargain in Nairobi
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

Hemingways Nairobi has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $343 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 146 Mbagathi Ridge Karen. Furthermore, it also offers a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services, which is nice for visitors. Just 14 km from the city center, this low-cost hotel is a terrific choice. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


PrideInn Hotel Raphta

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $1449 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Values in Nairobi
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of PrideInn Hotel Raphta is 9.99 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchenettes. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $1449, and it's located at Raphta Road. We also love the child care, laundry services, free parking, laundry facilities, and a multi-lingual staff which are great for travelers. And since it's just 3.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave


For more terrific hotel ideas in Nairobi, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Nairobi, Best Luxury Hotels in Nairobi, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Nairobi, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Nairobi, Best Hotels for One Week in Nairobi, Best Hotels for One Night in Nairobi, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Nairobi, or Best Business Hotels in Nairobi.


Is it expensive to spend the night in Nairobi?

Nairobi Average Budget Hotel Price
$392

After analyzing 6 budget hotels in Nairobi, Kenya, we found the average budget hotel price to be a remarkably economical $392. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic budget accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Nairobi.

The average prices of our suggested budget hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $234
  • 4-star hotels: $139
  • 3-star hotels: $755


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