Old Town Mombasa Travel Guide

Mombasa

Popular places to visit

Diani Beach

Diani Beach

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Diani Beach during your travels in Diani Beach? Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

Diani Beach
Tiwi Beach

Tiwi Beach

4/5(2 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Tiwi Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Tiwi.

Tiwi Beach

Bamburi Beach

4/5(9 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Bamburi Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Mombasa. Stroll along the seaside or experience the entertainment venues in this relaxing area.

Bamburi Beach

Nyali Beach

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Nyali Beach during your travels in Mombasa? Stroll along the seaside or experience the entertainment venues in this relaxing area.

Nyali Beach

Mombasa Island

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mombasa Island during your travels in Mombasa. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Mombasa Island

Fort Jesus

4/5(13 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Mombasa with a stop at Fort Jesus. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Fort Jesus

Things to do

Mombasa Half Day City Tour

Mombasa Half Day City Tour

฿936
per adult
Mombasa Half Day City Tour
Mombasa Bar Crawl and Matatu Experience. Pickup from Diani Beach

Mombasa Bar Crawl and Matatu Experience. Pickup from Diani Beach

฿1,115
per adult
Mombasa Bar Crawl and Matatu Experience. Pickup from Diani Beach
Diani Giriama Cultural Dance Show and Local Village Tour

Diani Giriama Cultural Dance Show and Local Village Tour

฿1,047
per adult
Diani Giriama Cultural Dance Show and Local Village Tour
Mombasa Tour by Ghalib

Mombasa Tour by Ghalib

฿1,912
per adult
Mombasa Tour by Ghalib
Mombasa Full Day City Tour

Mombasa Full Day City Tour

฿2,246
per adult
Mombasa Full Day City Tour
Private Historical Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest Tour with Guide

Private Historical Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest Tour with Guide

฿1,238
per adult
Private Historical Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest Tour with Guide
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Top hotels in Old Town Mombasa

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
Malindi Road, Bamburi Highway, Mombasa
Fully refundable
The price is ฿5,758 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
฿5,758
฿7,298 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (302 reviews)
"The staff are very helpful, friendly and efficient."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa
Serena Beach Resort and Spa

Serena Beach Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
Shanzu Beach, Mombasa, Mombasa County
The price is ฿7,833 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿7,833
฿9,243 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (209 reviews)
"Great place for a coastal Kenya vacay. Loved everything about it"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Serena Beach Resort and Spa
CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa

CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa

3.5 out of 5
Nyali Road, Tudor Creek, Mombasa, Coast
The price is ฿1,756 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
฿1,756
฿2,072 total
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
7.8/10 Good! (168 reviews)
"Lovely, spacious, clean rooms Staff couldn’t do enough for you"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa
Diani Sea Resort

Diani Sea Resort

4 out of 5
Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach
The price is ฿6,635 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿6,635
฿7,829 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Diani Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Diani Beach and Diani Snake Park ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (93 reviews)
"Hotel managed to re arrange our airport pickup when we got an earlier flight with no hassle. Alan the taxi guy was lovely. Reception and room porter were very friendly. Lovely room and thanks to John our room cleaner. Good choice of food. Cocktails were way too strong. Service at bars and restaurants ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Diani Sea Resort
Severin Sea Lodge

Severin Sea Lodge

5 out of 5
Malindi Road, Bamburi Beach, Mombasa, Mombasa County
The price is ฿4,773 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿4,773
฿7,580 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (224 reviews)
"I spent 4 nights there on holiday. I enjoyed the traditional look of the hotel, the security, and the overall experience of the hotel itself was amazing."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Severin Sea Lodge
Voyager Beach Resort

Voyager Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Mount Kenya Rd. Nyali Beach, Mombasa
The price is ฿6,449 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿6,449
฿8,061 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Mombasa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (737 reviews)
"Staff-very friendly"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Voyager Beach Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Mombasa

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Kikowani

While Kikowani may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mombasa Island and Fort Jesus.

Kikowani
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Tangana

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tangana and surrounding area, you can visit Mombasa Island and Fort Jesus.

Tangana
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Kinyozi

Though Kinyozi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mombasa Island and Fort Jesus.

Kinyozi
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Nyali

If you're spending some time in Nyali, Nyali Beach and Mombasa Marine National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Nyali
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Tudor

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tudor and surrounding area, you can visit Mombasa Island and Fort Jesus.

Tudor
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Shanzu

Visitors to Shanzu enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Bamburi Beach is worth a stop.

Shanzu

Old Town Mombasa Travel Guide