Central YMCA Nairobi

One of the little known places in Nairobi is the Central YMCA.

Popular with travelers not quite on a shoestring budget, the Central YMCA is well equipped, with a choice of dorms and single/double rooms, and isn’t marked differently from a modest hotel.

Situated in a beautiful garden, one can enjoy the best garden view of Nairobi from the restaurant terrace. There’s well-priced if average food, and only soft drinks, fruit cocktails are available. A guarded parking lot is offered and the clincher is the excellent facilities! Swimming pool, tennis courts, aerobics studio, and massage services.

The YMCA is situated within half a kilometer from the Maasai market (held every Tuesday), cyber cafes, and the matatu station. And no, you don’t have to be Christian or male.

It is open 24hr.; no alcohol allowed.
B&B, dorm beds - starting at Ksh 640.(~ $11)
A luggage facility is also available.

When coming from the airport there is a regular bus service to central Nairobi, with the stop next to the Hilton hotel.

Taxi to downtown Nairobi is around Ksh1000 (~ $16-$20)

Kenya YMCA Nairobi
Central Hostel
Along State House Road,
300 m from Uhuru Highway
P.O. Box 30330

+ 254 020 2724116/7 (2728825)
Email: ymhostel@nbnet.co.ke