Mombasa County, Kenya
Hotels in Mombasa, Kenya
Mombasa is a major city in Mombasa County, Kenya with about 1.2 million residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 150+ hotels and other stays here. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Moi International Airport (MBA), about 8 km away. The most comfortable months are usually July, August and September, with average highs around 28–30°C.
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- Hotels found
- 150+
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member saving
- Up to 10%
- vs guest price, signed in
- Nearest airport
- MBA · 8 km
- Moi International Airport
- Best months
- July and August
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Mombasa
Stadium Holiday Inn Mombasa
★★★Hotels1.6 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Breathtaking Ocean view apartment in Kikambala
★★★Apartments22 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Airbn b Bamburi 1 bedroom Mombasa
Apartments7.9 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
2 Bedroom Mombasa Cbd Unit
Apartments1.4 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Happy Mombasa bnb
Apartments1.3 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Orion 2 Bedroom Haven Mombasa Town BH
Apartments1.2 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Emoceans - A Coastal Studio Experience in Mtwapa
Apartments15 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Mtwapa beach holiday 1br apartment
Apartments15 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Gee's Holiday Home Apartment in Mombasa CBD - Parking
Apartments1.2 km from centre
9.8
Exceptional
Vienna Apartments-Mombasa, Mtwapa
Apartments15 km from centre
9.7
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Mombasa?
| 5-star | 2 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 15 |
| 3-star | 37 |
| 2-star | 6 |
| 1-star | 1 |
| Apartments | 168 |
|---|---|
| Hotels | 32 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 9 |
| Villas | 6 |
| Resorts | 2 |
| Aparthotels | 1 |
When to go
Weather in Mombasa by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 33 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
| Low °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| Rain mm | 24 | 15 | 62 | 129 | 217 | 74 | 36 | 29 | 38 | 98 | 104 | 69 |
Things to see
Famous places in Mombasa
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Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Mombasa
- MBA · Moi International Airport8 km
- MYD · Malindi International Airport104 km
- TGT · Tanga Airport133 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Mombasa at a glance
- Country
- Kenya
- Region
- Mombasa County
- Population
- 1,208,333 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 20 m
- Time zone
- Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates
- -4.055, 39.664
About
About Mombasa
Mombasa is a coastal city in southeastern Kenya on the Indian Ocean. It is the country's oldest city, traditionally dated to c. 900 AD, and its second-largest after Nairobi, with a population of 1,208,333 at the 2019 census.
From the Wikipedia article “Mombasa”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
FAQ
Mombasa hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Mombasa?
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How many hotels can I book in Mombasa?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 150+ hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Mombasa (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Mombasa?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, July, August and September usually offer the most comfortable weather in Mombasa. February is the warmest month (average high 34°C) and May is the wettest (217 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Mombasa?
Moi International Airport (MBA) is about 8 km from the centre of Mombasa. Malindi International Airport (MYD) is 104 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Mombasa?
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What are the most famous sights in Mombasa?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Mombasa are Fort Jesus Museum, Haller Park, Mandhry Mosque, Nyali Beach.
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