TuliaHouse Backpackers

Staff are wonderful. Rooms are pretty rough. Did not really feel comfortable while there. It was due to be one short night, arrive late and leave early, so had booked thinking it was a bargain for just a handful of hours. Pay more and be comfortable, if your budget allows. Stray cats were outside my room and fight at night. Shower was a bit like a garden hose with drizzle, wish I could upload a pic. Broken window for the room entrance and 3 lizards. Beach access but sketchy.

They have no arrangement of power supply. I stayed there for 2 nights but there was no power whole nights and not able to sleep. Even I am not able to charge my gadgets also. Room have zero facility and not properly cleaned too. Staff is super friendly and caring. Location is good everything is nearby. But I will not stay again here. There was no hot water and shower is like super slow force of water.

Haben mir für eine Nacht 2x den Preis abgebucht…. Man erreicht niemanden dort. Bin sehr enttäuscht

Great location but hated my stay here. In my private room, remote was not working for both AC and TV. Room gets very hot. When I brought it up to the worker, his excuse was "the previous guests broke it and didn't tell them". Ok... so what were you guys doing before we checked in? Then we left out to go eat and were hoping this situation would be resolved. Nope. Now this guy's excuse was "the supermarket is closed". This person knows that the supermarket which is 5 minutes walk away close at thi...

At first I was sceptical about the negative reviews. However, after my stay I completely understand. Hostel is very run down. The shower is a suicide shower, with loose hanging wires. Showerhead was hanging and could not be attached to the wall, which made it impossible to shower. Atmosphere wasn’t great: a lot of employees with only very few guests, but when you need someone, there is no one at the desk. I understand that you can’t expect hotel service at a hostel, but it wasn’t worth the...

ZERO STAR! As soon as we walked in, the lady on reception was extremely frosty. Once checked into our room, we discovered no wifi worked within the hotel rooms and reception wifi was VERY weak. When I asked where the shisha lounge is, we were advised there is no shisha lounge. The advert falsely advertises the facilities and the photos are misleading. The lady was unapologetic and didn’t care whatsoever that they were misadvertising the hostel.

Unfortunately did not have a good experience here. Not true to what it says on hostel world. First, there is no mixed dorms even though that’s the only option. So when we showed up with a booking, they said they didn’t have room for my male friend because male dorms were full. No coffee included. I asked to switch to their other location to be with my friend, they said no problem and confirmed I had a booking.. the next day they said actually I couldn’t switch AFTER I had already checked o...

Die guten Bewertungen sind für uns unverständlich. Das Hostel ist definitiv in die Jahre gekommen. Die Ausstattung der Zimmer ist alt, unkomfortabel, dreckig und kaputt. Im Bad lag ein alter Putzlappen im Waschbecken. Schade, denn aus der Außenanlage könnte man so viel mehr rausholen. Lediglich die Pizza war gut. Das Frühstück ist nicht zu empfehlen.

Facilities dirty and in bad shape, bedsheets dirty and didn't even cover the mattress, no mosquito nets provided. Private rooms are on the ground floor directly facing the bar without proper windows, so you are very exposed to the noise by other guests which continued well into the night. Impossible to sleep, checked out the next day and moved somewhere else.

Chambre privée sans intérêt, pas propre, sans moustiquaire, shampoing inaccessible, bruyant

Spectacular location and a gorgeous balcony overlooking the creek. The bathrooms were very nice and clean. The beds could have been more comfortable. They didn't give us a flat sheet to sleep with. Although it was hot, it's nice to cover yourself when you sleep. Our main issue was with the restaurant. There were only a couple of vegetarian options on the menu and of these 2 were not available. When we asked to substitute the sausages with something veggie, they said it was not possible.

its under new management so the quality has improved. i stayed in the dorm with one other girl and it was clean and comfortable. there was a power cut for first night with surges which mewnt fans were on and off all night causing noisy chaos . theres no kitchen . the breakfast staff are so useless - poor service with no breakfast stock in. it was basically just me and one girl so feels very isolating. the reception staff are great. quite far from old town

3 Wonderful Weeks at Tulia Backpackers! Staying at Tulia may cause UNEXPECTED HAPPINESS, EXTENDED STAYS (I came for a few nights and stayed three weeks… ), EMOTIONAL ATTACHMENT to the staff, and strong friendship with the pub cat Princess. The only problem with Tulia Backpackers is that it makes it very hard to leave. I came as a guest, stayed like family, and left as someone who forgot her heart there. Bless you Harriet, Juliana, Grace, Aisha, Zalina, Jackson, Tom, Godfrey, Abdul and Anuu.

It is a great place centrally located, everything on walking distance. Nice bar and swimming pool. Staff is willing to help. Next time in Monbasa and I will definitely stay there again.

Je m’attendais à rien mais j’étais quand même très déçus. Je suis parti 5 jours plus tôt, la chambre et les wc étaient vraiment sales. Le bar est quant à lui pas trop mal, bon endroit pour rencontrer des locaux mais si tu n’aimes pas fumer de l’herbe ou mâcher du khat toute la journée, il n’a pas grand chose à offrir à offrir. La nourriture est correcte malgré le manque de choix. À part la réceptionniste et ceux qui nettoient, le staff était correct.

No generator, cause when there is a power cut the fans don't work and no coffee to be served or laundry to make. Mosquito net is broken so many bites Stuff made me scammed for a tour that was overpriced without the Fort Jesus included 300 shillings for a bottle of water

Nice hostel to stay near Nyali. Location is just perfect. Friendly staff, cheerful atmosphere and facilities are available as you ask.

Average-quality hostel offering services that match the price. Indeed, there is no hot water in the shower and only one bathroom for a 10-bed dorm (with no additional shared bathrooms elsewhere in the hostel). The breakfast, is very good and affordable, although it was not included in the price as mentioned at the time of booking. The reception staff were also very kind. The hostel is ideally located, close to the city center, the beaches, and shops.

The vibes in here are okay, could be a bit cleaner

TuliaHouse was a good base in Mombasa. I got in early from the overnight train, and they very kindly let me check in at an ungodly hour. The 10 bed dorm was comfortable, although the bathroom could've benefited from more attention. There is a good selection for breakfast, and the cafe/bar is nice in general. Internet was good too. Would recommend.

The property was lovely with amazing food. Staff was really nice and the location was walking distance from the beach. The hostel was a little far from Mombasa but a tuktuk into Old Town wasn't too expensive.

Beware...beach closes at 5.30 PM...get off the beach then and go home or you'll get a cultural experience you don't want. I hope this hostel will warn future backpackers with a big sign about this for the future.

Amazing stuff best reception ever not very clean though

This place is really nice, and honestly the go-to hostel if you’re planning on visiting Mombasa/day-tripping to Diani Beach. There’s a swimming pool, outdoor bar that also serves food, and a billiards table too. I enjoyed playing pool with Tina who works the bar. I wish there were more people at the hostel while I was there, but I went during the off-season so that’s my fault haha

The room was good and it had a balcony. the stuff was friendly. breakfast was good. the beach is really close!! like 5mins walk. the toilets do not always flush and the mosquito nets dont close completely.

A good place to stay when you’re in Mombasa. Be aware you’re pretty far from the old town. Not the cleanest place but the staff and nice and the food is decent.

Ottima location nella old town e personale disponibile. Ci torneremo.

Belle expérience ! Le coin est très mignon et on s’y sent en sécurité ! Petit manque d’hygiène tout de même au niveau des douches mais sinon rien à redire ! P’tit point négatif, pas une carte assez fournie niveau Menu ! Mais les serveurs et le personnel très sympa et serviable ce fut une belle expérience ! J’y suis restée 8 jours.

I stayed in a private room with a shared bathroom, basic room but not very clean. The floors weren't very clean and the sheets had stains. The staff were friendly and welcoming. I think the social area during peak season would be great but it wasn't very busy when I got there.

Close to the beach, free breakfast is really yummy, on site massage therapist is bomb. However, my bed was not made when I arrived so had to wait for them to do that, and the advertised AC and free towel are only for people who have private rooms. I also got eaten alive by the mosquitoes despite the mosquito nets. The girl working the bar seems like she really doesn’t want to be there