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By going with a hostel, you can spend less on lodging and set aside more of your budget for exploring during your stay. You'll find safari tours and other activities to enjoy, and the natural parks create an appealing natural setting.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many have private options too), low prices and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks have the best reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to start: Guest House Hotel Chrisna - Hostel - Property features include free parking, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. You'll find towels, showers and bed sheets in all rooms. ZZZ Hostel & Restaurant - Property features include free Wi-Fi, free parking and 20 restaurants. Indovu Wellness Retreat - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Rooms come with bed sheets and free Wi-Fi. Jungle Nairobi Backpackers Hostel - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. You'll find towels and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Shalom House - Hostel - You can take advantage of free breakfast and free Wi-Fi, as well as free parking. Rooms come with towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi.

If you're in the market for a low-cost place to stay in Nairobi, one of Expedia's 10 hostels could be a great option for you.

Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here's some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually February and March, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are July and June, with an average of 18°C. Average annual precipitation for Nairobi is 705 mm.

Depending on what you're interested in, you might appreciate the area around Nairobi. Get out into nature with places such as Uhuru Park, Karura Forest and Nairobi National Park. Cultural attractions include Kenya National Theatre, African Heritage House and Karen Blixen Museum. Visit landmarks such as Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Nairobi in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Nairobi (WIL-Wilson), 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away. An alternative is Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.), situated 8 mi (12.9 km) away. After you've arrived, you may want to use public transport to get around. To explore more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at Syokimau SGR Railway Station, Nairobi Station or Syokimau Station.