Thompson Estate Travel Guide
Nairobi
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 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.
The Junction Shopping Mall
During your trip to Nairobi, you can search for that perfect souvenir at The Junction Shopping Mall. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the safari tours.
Top hotels in Thompson Estate
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Great airport pickup and drop off Room clean Staff very friendly
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport by IHG
We love staying here when coming in and out Jomo Kenyatta. The free 24 hour shuttle is excellent. Reception is always stellar service. Only downside is the noise of trucks outside during the day.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
Clean room, responsive staff and great amenities
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
Very friendly and attentive staff A great breakfast A clean heated swimming pool with shaded loungers
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum
Excellent staff
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
The Sarova Stanley
I had the best time my wife and I was greeted as royalty . The hotel , staf and everything was out of this world. Sam Nyuthe at the front desk made all this possible. I can’t wait to stay again. Looking forward to booking my next stay .
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Thompson Estate
Lavington
While Lavington may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Yaya Centre and Sarit Centre.
Kileleshwa
Kileleshwa is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Nairobi area, you might plan a trip to Yaya Centre or Sarit Centre.
Muthangari
If you're spending some time in Muthangari, ABC Place and UNHCR Kenya are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Thompson Estate Travel Guide
- Nairobi National Park
- Thika Road Mall
- United Nations Office at Nairobi
- Kenyatta International Convention Centre
- The Aga Khan University Hospital
- University of Nairobi
- Karen Blixen Museum
- Nairobi Hospital
- Nairobi National Museum
- Moi International Sports Centre
- City Square
- Karura Forest
- Bomas of Kenya
- Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
- Strathmore University
- Kenyatta University
- Garden City Mall
