Old Town Mombasa Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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

Nyali Beach
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.

Bamburi Beach
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.

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

Fort Jesus
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.
Mtwapa Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Mtwapa Mall during your stay in Shimo la Tewa.
Things to do

Private Mombasa City Tour Watamu Diani and Malindi

Blue Safari: Snorkeling at Watamu Marine Park & Seafood

From Mombasa: Watamu Marine Park & Sudi Island Excursion

Half Day Creek Safari and Snorkeling Adventure in Mombasa
Top hotels in Old Town Mombasa

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa
Good.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Voyager Beach Resort
Stayed in the newly renovated sea view rooms which was great. Always a great stay with good facilities, helpful staff and great theme nights and entertainment. The only draw back was the Alkaline water at breakfast which was not fresh and some food items (mini steaks) running out. Otherwise always ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Leopard Beach Resort & Spa
Better than expected based on the reviews of it being old. It was clean and nice. Very affordable for the facilities, amenities and the fresh and very hot food. I highly recommend staying here, especially for few days. The staff were very helpful and extremely kind. Love them all. They helped me ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Hotel English Point Marina & Spa
Well Equiped Rooms
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Swahili Beach Resort
The spa was excellent, the ambiance of the resort is great It would have been helpful if breakfast was served until 11 AM not 10 AM, as you have to be out of your room by 10 The beach outside the hotel is dissapointing, but you can walk along for a few hundred metres and get the nice beach It was ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Serena Beach Resort and Spa
Old hotel, pleasant staff. Good food
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Mombasa

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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


