What's Old Town Like?

If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Old Town. Nyali Beach and Bamburi Beach are a couple of the top places in the larger area worth a visit. Mamba Village and Wild Waters are a couple of more places to see nearby.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Old Town?

Our travelers don't have any top picks in Old Town but here are some of their favorites nearby:

Hotel EnglishPoint & Spa - 0.6 mi (1 km) away

4-star beachfront hotel with spa, outdoor pool
• • Free parking • Free WiFi • 2 restaurants • Health club • Walkable location

Voyager Beach Resort - 3.1 mi (5 km) away

Upscale beach resort with 3 restaurants, water park
• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Free kid's activities • Central location

Mombasa Beach Hotel - 3.4 mi (5.4 km) away

3-star beach hotel with 2 restaurants, spa
• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Beach bar • Café • Outdoor pool

Tamarind Village Apartments - 0.7 mi (1.2 km) away

Upscale apartment with kitchenette
• • Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Snack bar • Central location

Royal Court Hotel - 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away

3.5-star hotel with spa, outdoor pool
• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Fitness center

How to Get to Old Town

Old Town is located 1.9 mi (3 km) from the heart of Mombasa.

Flying to:

• • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.), 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Old Town
• • Ukunda (UKA), 18 mi (29 km) from Old Town
• • Vipingo (VPG), 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Old Town

Things to See and Do in and around Old Town

Things to See near Old Town:

• • Nyali Beach (2.2 mi/3.5 km away)
• • Nguuni Nature Sanctuary (4.7 mi/7.5 km away)
• • Fort Jesus (0.7 mi/1.2 km away)
• • Mombasa Island (0.9 mi/1.4 km away)
• • Haller Park (4 mi/6.4 km away)

Things to Do near Old Town:

• • Mamba Village (2.2 mi/3.5 km away)
• • Wild Waters (2.3 mi/3.7 km away)
• • Shree Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple (0.7 mi/1.2 km away)
• • City Mall (4 mi/6.5 km away)
• • Leisure Golf Club (4.7 mi/7.5 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Mombasa?

• • Hottest months: February, March, January, April (average 82°F)
• • Coldest months: July, August, September, June (average 76°F)
• • Rainiest months: May, November, April, October (average 4 inches of rainfall)