Lamu Old Town Travel Guide

Lamu

A coastal village with traditional thatched-roof houses, a large wooden boat, and palm trees.
A coastal village with thatched-roof houses, a large anchored boat, and palm trees.
A coastal town with buildings along the waterfront, boats docked, and a clear sky.

Stay near popular Lamu Old Town attractions

Lamu Fort

8.8/10 (9 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Lamu with a stop at Lamu Fort. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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Things to do

Lamu Heritage Tour Guide

Lamu Heritage Tour Guide

Rp350.220
per adult
Lamu Heritage Tour Guide
Lamu: Old Town Tour, Swahili Lunch, and Sunset Dhow Cruise

Lamu: Old Town Tour, Swahili Lunch, and Sunset Dhow Cruise

Rp2.105.640
per adult
Lamu: Old Town Tour, Swahili Lunch, and Sunset Dhow Cruise
Picture 1 for Activity Kendwa:Private Group -Mnemba Snorkeling,Dolphins

Kendwa:Private Group-Mnemba Snorkeling,Dolphin+Starfish

Rp1.190.748
per adult
Kendwa:Private Group-Mnemba Snorkeling,Dolphin+Starfish
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Top hotels in Lamu Old Town

Lamu House Hotel

Lamu House Hotel

4 out of 5
Kenyatta Road Lamu
The price is Rp2.662.287 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
Rp2.662.287
Rp3.141.499 total
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Lamu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Good food, great pool, and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Lamu House Hotel
Jambo House lamu

Jambo House lamu

3 out of 5
lamu fort Lamu Lamu County
The price is Rp1.182.522 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
Rp1.182.522
Rp1.395.376 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lamu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Lamu Fort and German Post Office Museum are located ...
Jambo House lamu
New Mahrus Hotel & Rooftop Restaurant

New Mahrus Hotel & Rooftop Restaurant

2 out of 5
Kenyatta Road, Lamu Lamu Lamu County
Stay at this hotel in Lamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Lamu Fort and German Post Office Museum are ...
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New Mahrus Hotel & Rooftop Restaurant
Lamu Sunsail Hotel

Lamu Sunsail Hotel

3 out of 5
Kenyatta Road Lamu
Fully refundable
The price is Rp531.418 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
Rp531.418
Rp627.073 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lamu. Enjoy free breakfast, a rooftop terrace and a conference centre. Popular attractions Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort ...
4/10 (3 reviews)
Tourist TRAP do not stay here
"Wildly overpriced tourist trap, charging DOUBLE what newer places with pools charge on the same street. stay at Petley’s instead— and book on arrival, not in advance."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2021

Lamu Sunsail Hotel
Jannataan Hotel

Jannataan Hotel

3 out of 5
Corniche Path Lamu Lamu County
The price is Rp1.169.160 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
Rp1.169.160
Rp1.379.609 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lamu. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort are located ...
6/10 (2 reviews)
"The owner of the Hotel pretended not to have any business relations with this site. Even though i have paid the full amount, they charged me more and i had to pay them directly, in order to have my room. Confrontation and a stressful experience, with not much support from the management staff. Hotel ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Jannataan Hotel
Jannat House Lamu

Jannat House Lamu

3 out of 5
off kenyatta Road Lamu Lamu County
The price is Rp1.881.285 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
Rp1.881.285
Rp2.219.917 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lamu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort are located nearby.
Jannat House Lamu
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Lamu Old Town Travel Guide