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Best of Mombasa Old Town

Historic port city with Swahili culture and coastal cuisine

Restaurants in Mombasa Old Town

28 places, sorted by rating

Tamarind Restaurant Mombasa Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.
Casual Dining · Mombasa Old Town

Tamarind Restaurant Mombasa

Google 4.6 (1,467)$$
Barka
Casual Dining · Mombasa Old Town

Barka

Google 4.2 (3,744)$
Milios Pizza Mombasa Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.
Street Food · Mombasa Old Town

Milios Pizza Mombasa

Google 4.5 (672)$$
Qaffee Point Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.
Casual Dining · Mombasa Old Town

Qaffee Point

Google 4.6 (2,047)$$
Mike Cafe Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.
Cafes & Bakeries · Mombasa Old Town

Mike Cafe

Great for CouplesSolo-Friendly
Google 4.5 (609)$
Forodhani Restaurant
Casual Dining · Mombasa Old Town

Forodhani Restaurant

Google 4.3 (3,439)$$

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Hotels in Mombasa Old Town

30 places, sorted by rating

Hotel Englishpoint Mombasa Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.
Luxury Hotels · Mombasa Old Town

Hotel Englishpoint Mombasa

Great for CouplesBusiness
Google 4.5 (7,135)
The Tamarind Village Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.
Luxury Hotels · Mombasa Old Town

The Tamarind Village

Great for CouplesBusiness
Google 4.5 (2,608)
Hotel Sapphire Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.
Luxury Hotels · Mombasa Old Town

Hotel Sapphire

Great for CouplesBusiness
Google 4.5 (1,196)
CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa
Luxury Hotels · Mombasa Old Town

CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa

Great for CouplesBusiness
Google 4.2 (2,455)
Royal Court Hotel, Mombasa
Luxury Hotels · Mombasa Old Town

Royal Court Hotel, Mombasa

Great for CouplesBusiness
Google 4.1 (1,602)
Sentrim Castle Royal
Luxury Hotels · Mombasa Old Town

Sentrim Castle Royal

Great for CouplesBusiness
Google 4.1 (1,091)

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Attractions in Mombasa Old Town

7 places, sorted by rating

Fort Jesus Museum
Museums · Mombasa Old Town

Fort Jesus Museum

Google 4.4 (10,278)
Holy Ghost Cathedral Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.
Cultural Sites · Mombasa Old Town

Holy Ghost Cathedral

Google 4.5 (990)
OldTown:,Squirrel🐿🐿Tourswalks🦶🏾🇰🇪⚓
Family Friendly · Mombasa Old Town

OldTown:,Squirrel🐿🐿Tourswalks🦶🏾🇰🇪⚓

Kids WelcomeFamily-Friendly
Google 4.7 (34)
Mombasa city tour
Family Friendly · Mombasa Old Town

Mombasa city tour

Kids WelcomeFamily-Friendly
Google 4.8 (14)
National Museums of Kenya-Rabai Museum
Museums · Mombasa Old Town

National Museums of Kenya-Rabai Museum

Google 4.3 (52)
Swahili Cultural Centre
Museums · Mombasa Old Town

Swahili Cultural Centre

Google 4.1 (122)

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Shopping in Mombasa Old Town

8 places, sorted by rating

Kongowea Market
Markets · Mombasa Old Town

Kongowea Market

Google 4.0 (6,614)
Likoni Mall Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.
Shopping Malls · Mombasa Old Town

Likoni Mall

Google 4.5 (1,359)
Mombasa Mall
Shopping Malls · Mombasa Old Town

Mombasa Mall

Google 4.3 (275)
AIRPORT CENTRE
Shopping Malls · Mombasa Old Town

AIRPORT CENTRE

Google 4.3 (1,009)
Nyali Bazaar Mall Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.
Shopping Malls · Mombasa Old Town

Nyali Bazaar Mall

Google 4.6 (235)
Ratna Square Shopping Centre
Shopping Malls · Mombasa Old Town

Ratna Square Shopping Centre

Google 4.0 (878)

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Nightlife & Leisure in Mombasa Old Town

19 places, sorted by rating

Inshapefitnesskenya Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.
Spas & Wellness · Mombasa Old Town

Inshapefitnesskenya

Great for Couples
Google 4.6 (363)
Mombasa Club
Nightclubs · Mombasa Old Town

Mombasa Club

18+Great for Groups
Google 4.3 (533)
Hi-way Lounge Restaurant Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.
Bars & Lounges · Mombasa Old Town

Hi-way Lounge Restaurant

Google 4.7 (349)$$
Zero 4
Bars & Lounges · Mombasa Old Town

Zero 4

18+Great for Groups
Google 4.2 (1,543)$$
Queens City Spa Wellness Centre | Mombasa spa | Buxton point
Spas & Wellness · Mombasa Old Town

Queens City Spa Wellness Centre | Mombasa spa | Buxton point

Great for Couples
Google 5.0 (84)
Miriams Wellness Center
Spas & Wellness · Mombasa Old Town

Miriams Wellness Center

Great for Couples
Google 4.9 (94)

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Getting Around Mombasa Old Town

By Taxi

Uber and Bolt are widely available. Expect 10-15 minute rides from the city center.

By Matatu

Local minibus services run frequently. Ask locals for the best routes to Mombasa Old Town.

Walking

The neighborhood is walkable during daylight hours. Use sidewalks where available.