Karen Travel Guide

Nairobi

A colonial-style house with a stone chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and tall palm trees.
A large, single-story house with a tiled roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and tall trees.
A paved pathway curving through a landscaped garden with cacti and trees.
Two giraffes standing on a paved area with a person feeding them.
A giraffe inside a building with large windows and a chandelier.

Stay near popular Karen attractions

A giraffe enclosure with trees and a clear sky.
Photo by Jonathan Wisner
Open Photo by Jonathan Wisner

Giraffe Centre

9.2/10 (644 reviews)
Meet the animals who live at Giraffe Centre during your travels in Nairobi. Make time to visit the spas and shops while you're in the area.
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Top hotels in Karen

Karen Plains Hotel

Karen Plains Hotel

5 out of 5
Karen Plains Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is 1.867.452 ₫ per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
1.867.452 ₫
2.203.593 ₫ total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Karen Country Club and The Hub Karen ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
"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 ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Karen Plains Hotel
Hemingways Nairobi

Hemingways Nairobi

5 out of 5
Mbagathi Ridge Nairobi
The price is 21.764.781 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
21.764.781 ₫
27.858.920 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Karen Country Club and Oloolua Nature Trail ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (107 reviews)
"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. ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Hemingways Nairobi
Wildebeest Eco Camp

Wildebeest Eco Camp

3 out of 5
Mokoyeti Rd W Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is 2.095.169 ₫ per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
2.095.169 ₫
2.472.299 ₫ total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly tentalow in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Bomas of Kenya ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews)
"I had a wonderful comfortable room with ensuite. It was quiet and clean, the staff were very friendly. There is a driver if you want to go on any tours. The breakfast was lovely, there was no buffet as it was low season, but an al a carte menu and snack menu were available. I just found the place ..."

Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Wildebeest Eco Camp
The Residences at Karen Country Club

The Residences at Karen Country Club

2.5 out of 5
Karen Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is 8.419.149 ₫ per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
8.419.149 ₫
9.934.596 ₫ total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Oloolua Nature Trail and Karen Country Club are located ...
The Residences at Karen Country Club
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

5 out of 5
Mombasa Road Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is 4.267.974 ₫ per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
4.267.974 ₫
5.036.209 ₫ total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (809 reviews)
"It’s a great hotel nearby the airport … very clean and very professional staff .. stayed here last last TL year and still is the same in terms of quality.. surely will come back again in the near future"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands

Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands

5 out of 5
10 Lower Kabete Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
Fully refundable
The price is 4.356.241 ₫ per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
4.356.241 ₫
5.445.302 ₫ total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Sarit Centre and Westgate Shopping Mall are located ...
Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands
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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 Kenya National Theatre or Sarit Centre.

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.

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.

Nairobi West

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

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a large park with a lake, and boats on the water.
Photo by Kenya Tourism Board
Open Photo by Kenya Tourism Board

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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