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.
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.
Thika Road Mall
During your visit to Nairobi, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Thika Road Mall. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Thompson Estate

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Good airpo
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport by IHG
Friendly staff, spacious room, good breakfast
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
Staff: The staff was amazing! So much so I contacted the front office manager Simone Mwangi and sung the praises of the following outstanding people: - Agatha Francis ( front desk agent) -Kevin ( front desk agent) -Cleophas- server Matrade- Spa -Massi greeters at the entrance -All the staff on the ...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
Excellent staff, very helpful and courteous. Rooms were clean and nice and updated. I had the best shower at this hotel. The water pressure was FANTASTIC. I was not keen on the location. Breakfast was good. I went late and as expected some of the buffet items were cold, but when I went earlier it ...
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill
Hotel, room and the overall ambiance and atmosphere was great. First time visitor but will be back Staff friendly and service minded ... all fantastic
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

The Sarova Stanley
Lovely welcome and the staff in their Red uniforms very authentic. Easy from airport.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 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
- The Aga Khan University Hospital
- Kenyatta International Convention Centre
- University of Nairobi
- Moi International Sports Centre
- Nairobi National Museum
- Karen Blixen Museum
- Nairobi Hospital
- Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
- Karura Forest
- City Square
- Bomas of Kenya
- Arboretum
- Strathmore University
- Signature Mall
