About
Leven House, also known as the Old Post Office, is a historic colonial building on Digo Road in Mombasa, Kenya. Dating from the early twentieth century, it once served as the city's main post office, and it now stands as a protected heritage building that shows British colonial architecture.
What to expect
This is a visit for people interested in the built history of the coast. The building itself is the main attraction, so a walk around its exterior and the surrounding streets is the natural way to see it. Its scale and style offer a clear picture of how the colonial administration presented itself in the city.
Around the building
- Digo Road sits within Mombasa's central area, so other historic sites and everyday city life are within easy reach.
- Pairing a visit with a stroll through the old town gives a fuller sense of the city's layered past.
- Photographers may find the facade and its details worth time at a slower pace.
Leven House suits a short, focused stop rather than a long excursion. Check ahead for current access arrangements before you go, as the facts available here do not cover visiting hours or entry.