Nairobi Central Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Kenyatta International Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Kenyatta International Convention Centre during your trip to Nairobi. Discover the area's shops or seek out its safari tours.
University of Nairobi
Walk around the campus at University of Nairobi during your stay in Nairobi. Discover the area's shops or seek out its safari tours.
City Market
During your trip to Nairobi, you can search for that perfect souvenir at City Market. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area.
Nairobi National Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Nairobi National Park and also enjoy the safari tours in Nairobi. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage
Enjoy an outing to David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage during your stay in Nairobi. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
City Square
After visiting City Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nairobi. Discover the area's shops or seek out its safari tours.
Top hotels in Nairobi Central
Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
We stayed here for five nights. The rooms were well kept, the staff were friendly, welcoming, and very helpful. The food is wonderful, whether it is the full breakfast, or an evening dinner. I would stay here again and highly recommend it.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
The Sarova Stanley
Staff was very pleasant and helpful. The restaurants were excellent.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Fairmont The Norfolk
Check in was easy. Staff was very friendly and answered all our questions. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hotel Boulevard Nairobi, City Centre CBD
Very welcoming and hospitable, please keep it up. The food was also nice and tasty
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Oakwood Hotel
It was convenient from my location of purpose
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2024
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
The room had a unique, individual, artsy touch about it. I liked that I stayed at a hotel that was truly its own thing and didn’t feel like yet another franchise hotel
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nairobi Central
Nairobi Central Business District
If you're spending some time in Nairobi Central Business District, National Archives and City Square are top sights worth seeing.
Ngara
When in Ngara, you can plan a visit to Nairobi National Museum and National Archives, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Upper Hill
Spas and golf courses are just a few things travellers like about Upper Hill. A stop by Kenya Railway Golf Club is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Parklands
Visitors to Parklands enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Diamond Plaza II is worth a stop.
Kilimani
Kilimani is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaya Centre and Arboretum.
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 Sarit Centre or Westgate Shopping Mall.
Nairobi Central Travel Guide
- Kenyatta International Convention Centre
- University of Nairobi
- City Square
- City Hall
- National Archives
- Nairobi Railway Museum
- Jeevanjee Gardens
- Parliament Building
- Nairobi Gallery
- Tom Mboya Statue
- Teleposta Towers
- Times Tower
- August 7th Memorial Park
- Nairobi National Park
- Thika Road Mall
- United Nations Office at Nairobi
- The Aga Khan University Hospital
- Moi International Sports Centre
- Nairobi National Museum
- Karen Blixen Museum
- Nairobi Hospital
