Karen Travel Guide
Nairobi
Popular places to visit
Giraffe Centre
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.
Karen Blixen Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Karen Blixen Museum during your travels in Nairobi. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
Learn about the local history of Nairobi when you spend time at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
The Hub Karen
During your visit to Nairobi, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at The Hub Karen. Discover the area's spas and seek out its safari tours.
Karen Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Nairobi at Karen Country Club. Make time to visit the spas and shops while you're in the area.
The Karen Hospital
If The Karen Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nairobi.
Things to do
Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park
Nairobi Fairview Coffee Farm Tour and Tasting experience
Top hotels in Karen
Karen Plains Hotel
Room was very clean and comfortable. The staff, excellent. Thanks very much to Sharon, Sheila and Hellen for taking extra steps to ensure guests are comfortable. Wonderful job.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hemingways Nairobi
service was amazing!!!! clean rooms, nice staff, very accommodating. beautiful property too! lots of flowers.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hotel Troy Nairobi
I traveled to Nairobi, where I was picked up by a staff from hotel. Stayed at the Troy hotel for two weeks. I had plenty of dishes to choose from. The staff checked on me to make sure I was comfortable. I was greeted going out and coming in. I was asked what would I like for breakfast the next morning. ...
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Wildebeest Eco Camp
A true oasis in Nairobi. Gives the feeling of being in a bush resort/ camp. Food is quite good, compliments to the chef. Relaxed, natural ambience.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
The Giraffe Cottage
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Gorgeous hotel - room was spotless and so comfortable, staff were very helpful, food was lovely, pool was beautiful. Luxury! Would stay again
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Karen
Lang'ata
You'll enjoy the gardens and parks in Lang'ata. You might want to make time for a stop at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages or Karen Blixen Museum.
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.
Spring Valley
While Spring Valley isn't home to many top sights, Sarit Centre and Westgate Shopping Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
