Nairobi

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Kenya Tourism Board
Photo provided by Kenya Tourism Board
Photo provided by Kenya Tourism Board
Photo provided by Kenya Tourism Board
Photo provided by Kenya Tourism Board

Where to stay in Nairobi

This is Nairobi!

Westlands

Restaurants, shopping, and spas are some highlights of Westlands. You might stop by Sarit Centre or Westgate Shopping Mall while you're in the area.

Westlands
The best Ethiopian restaurant in Nairobi Kenya. Trust me, I grew up there and all of my Ethi friends agree it's the best:)

Kilimani

4/5(75 area reviews)

Kilimani is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaya Centre and Uhuru Park.

Kilimani
Nairobi showing a high rise building, a city and central business district

Nairobi Central

If you're spending some time in Nairobi Central, City Market and City Square are top sights worth seeing.

Nairobi Central
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Karen

You'll enjoy the restaurants and spas in Karen. You might want to make time for a stop at Karen Blixen Museum or The Hub Karen.

Karen
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Eastleigh

While Eastleigh might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Muthaiga Golf Club and City Market.

Eastleigh
Feeding a giraffe from the deck off my room at Giraffe Manor in Nairobi last October. It has been a pretty rough week but remembering this experience still brings a smile to my face, I blog about my travels at Circlingthebucketlist.com
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Lang'ata

You'll enjoy the gardens and parks in Lang'ata. You might want to make time for a stop at Nairobi National Park or Karen Blixen Museum.

Lang'ata
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
5 out of 5
Mombasa Road, Nairobi, Nairobi County
The price is SAR 572 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
SAR 572
SAR 675 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (273 reviews)
"It was a nice hotel! My friends and I liked it"

Reviewed on 22 February 2025

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport, an IHG Hotel
5 out of 5
First Freight Lane, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi
The price is SAR 469 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
SAR 469
SAR 600 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (910 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 19 February 2025

Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport, an IHG Hotel
The Sarova Stanley
The Sarova Stanley
5 out of 5
Corner of Kenyatta Ave. and Kimathi St., Nairobi
Fully refundable
The price is SAR 422 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
SAR 422
SAR 540 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (673 reviews)
"Great Stay, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 20 February 2025

The Sarova Stanley
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Roma Courts Serviced Apartments
Roma Courts Serviced Apartments
3.5 out of 5
Timau Road, Nairobi, Nairobi County
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Quiet Oasis
"This is a quiet Oasis in a quiet, still centrall neighbourhood the otherwise bustling Kilimani❗️ Most balconies face the well maintained little garden. Anipa, Grace and the rest of the team were so helpful and communicative."

Reviewed on 5 January 2025

Roma Courts Serviced Apartments
Maskan Suites
Maskan Suites
4 out of 5
Wood Ave, Nairobi, Nairobi County
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Yaya Centre and Lucky ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Great hospitality!"

Reviewed on 16 February 2025

Maskan Suites
Toque Hotel
Toque Hotel
3 out of 5
Ngara Rd, Nairobi, Nairobi County
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Tom Mboya Statue and National ...
6.4/10 (5 reviews)
"The desk is open 24 hrs. Very good people. Room is cleaned every day. Very good value for the rate. Particularly for travelers who are interested in having the local experience."

Reviewed on 3 June 2024

Toque Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Nairobi

4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
122
5 - Excellent 28%
4 - Good
221
4 - Good 51%
3 - Okay
72
3 - Okay 17%
2 - Disappointing
10
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
11
1 - Terrible 3%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nairobi is a nice place but not as friendly or as appealing as Mombasa or the Malindi areas. I didnt feel like tourism is a big dealfor them and unless you were an Indian there was no love...

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

a little concerned with safety. did not spend much time here, just nights on either end of a safari

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I will be back to visit. I found the people warm hospitable and kind. Local food was delicious.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

The roads are very bad and it’s difficult to get anywhere. The traffic is confused, and it’s lacking a system.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Very vibrant city, clean, modern, relatively safe.

5/5 - Excellent

AJD

Ubers are readily available, but whenever you're in a car be sure to buckle your seatbelts in both the front and back. Otherwise you're likely to be stopped by a policeman and threatened with arrest. Foreigners should carry their passports with them.

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