The Best Hotels in Karen, Nairobi - 2026 Updated Prices

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hermosa Garden Hotel	3.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
Acacia Tree Lodge	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 82 reviews	View
Margarita House	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 30 reviews	View
Karen Plains Hotel	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 22 reviews	View
Edaala Comfort	3.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 20 reviews	View

Where to stay in Karen

Find the best Karen areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A nighttime cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers and a dense urban layout.

Westlands

The restaurants, shopping and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Westlands. If you want to experience more of the area, check out Nairobi National Museum or Kenya National Theatre.

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A city skyline with tall buildings, a lake reflecting the structures, and a park with trees.

Kilimani

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

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A tower silhouetted against a sunset sky with clouds.

Embakasi

If you're spending some time in Embakasi, Southfield Mall and The Imaara Shopping Mall are top sights worth seeing.

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A giraffe in a grassy field with a city skyline in the background.

Nairobi West

While visiting Nairobi West, you might make a stop by sights like Nairobi National Park and Nyayo National Stadium.

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A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a large park with a lake, and boats on the water.

Nairobi Central

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

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Top Karen Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed at this hotel for a couple of days on my return from safari. Staff are delightful, the hotel is very clean, and it is well located next to a shopping mall. Thoroughly recommend"

Karen Plains Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic place to stay! The staff were super helpful and always available whenever needed. A massive shout-out to the chef for making a banging breakfast every single morning. The room was incredibly comfy and clean, so I slept soundly every night. Wifi available throughout the hotel. Getting around was effortless, with a convenient Uber pick-up spot right outside. Plus, having The Waterfront shopping mall directly opposite on the main road was brilliant, plenty of great options for food and activities. Highly recommend, especially for solo travellers!"

Hemingways Nairobi

8/10 Good

"The infrastructure is amazing indeed 😍, very clean and organized from the lobby through the restaurant to the rooms is do beautiful. Great staff, just need a little bit of more presence on the staff. But at the spa it didn’t go well at all. The service was rushed, lots of interruptions in the journey. Therapist not professional at all. Both my wife and i didn’t like it all at the Spa. I hope the hotel authorities are away of this negative touch point and working on it. Checkout at 10am we found it too early , I think that is the earliest checkout time we’ve come across. For the money we paid, we were expecting a more higher service than we received."

Frequently asked questions

What is Karen like?

Karen is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its spas, shopping and restaurants. Make sure that you visit Karen Blixen Museum and The Hub Karen as part of your Karen travel plans.

How many hotels will I find in the Karen area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Nairobi, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 165 Karen hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Karen, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals in Karen.

What is there to do around this Nairobi neighbourhood?

If you're looking for activities to do while you're in Karen, look into Karen Country Club and Kazuri Beads Factory. Karen Blixen Museum and The Hub Karen are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Places you might want to visit in the area around Karen include Oloolua Nature Trail and Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages. Make a stop at Galleria Shopping Mall and Bomas of Kenya while you're sightseeing around the area.

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Our top choices for Karen hotels

1. Margarita House

2. 41 Haven

3. Kivulini Eco Park

4. Edaala Comfort

5. Wildebeest Eco Camp

6. Karen Brooks View Palace- 2 Bedroom

7. Hermosa Garden Hotel

8. Karen Brooks View Palace- Karen

9. Hemingways Nairobi

10. The Joshua Gardens

11. Karen Gables

12. Karen Plains Hotel

13. LIA Hotel & Training Centre

14. Acacia Tree Lodge

15. ROYALE KAREN HOTEL

16. Karen Brooks View Palace 2 Bedroom Apartments

17. The giraffes cottages restaurant and bar

18. Karen Brooks View Palace Apartments

19. The Drexel House Kenya

20. Bongo Restaurant & Hotel

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Where to stay in Karen

Westlands

Kilimani

Embakasi

Nairobi West

Nairobi Central

Top Karen Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall by IHG

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