Furnished apartments and guest houses in Kisumu on the shore of Lake Victoria — booked direct from local hosts and paid by M-Pesa.
Kisumu, on Lake Victoria, is western Kenya's hub — relaxed, warm and increasingly well-served by furnished apartments for business travellers, NGO staff and visitors. A short-stay apartment gives you space, a kitchen and lake-city value.
Book direct and pay by M-Pesa on Short Stays Kenya — no commission on top of a fair rate.
The leafy suburb of choice — quiet streets, apartments and guest houses close to town.
Central apartments near the port, Dunga and the lakefront restaurants.
Newer apartments and houses with space and views on the city's edge.
Typical nightly rates for short stay in Kisumu. Prices vary by season, location and size.
Book with an M-Pesa STK push straight to the host. No cards, no foreign-payment friction.
We charge hosts a subscription, not a 15–20% commission — so prices stay fair.
Funds go directly to the host's till. Short Stays Kenya never holds your money.
Yes — direct to the host, no booking fee.
Yes — furnished apartments in Milimani suit longer work stays, with kitchens and Wi-Fi. Ask for monthly rates.
Fly Nairobi–Kisumu (about an hour) or drive via Nakuru and Kericho.
Dunga Hill Camp, Hippo Point, Kisumu Impala Sanctuary and lakefront dining.
Short Stays Kenya lists verified local hosts in Kisumu — book direct and deal with the host, no middleman markup. We’re onboarding Kisumu hosts now.
Are you a host in Kisumu? List your short-stay, villa or guest house on Short Stays Kenya, get your own branded booking page and take payments direct by M-Pesa, and keep your pricing — no 15–20% commission.
Tell us your dates — we'll match you with lakeside apartments and guest houses. Book direct, pay by M-Pesa.