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.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Karen

Karen Plains Hotel

Karen Plains Hotel

5 out of 5
Karen Plains Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is Rp1.257.873 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp1.257.873
Rp1.484.290 total
2 Sept - 3 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 Rp12.597.810 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
Rp12.597.810
Rp16.125.197 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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 Rp1.297.320 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
Rp1.297.320
Rp1.530.837 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

5 out of 5
Mombasa Road Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is Rp2.904.774 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp2.904.774
Rp3.427.633 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 ...
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands

Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands

5 out of 5
10 Lower Kabete Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is Rp3.006.696 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp3.006.696
Rp3.758.370 total
24 Aug - 25 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
Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall by IHG

Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall by IHG

4 out of 5
Off Limuru Rd at Runda, Two Rivers Mall Nairobi
The price is Rp1.216.437 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
Rp1.216.437
Rp1.557.040 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Two Rivers Mall and Funscapes ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (193 reviews)
"Good breakfast, nice and friendly saff"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall by IHG
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Where to stay in Karen

Find the best Karen areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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 Nairobi National Museum or Kenya National Theatre.

Kilimani

Kilimani is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaya Centre and Arboretum.

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.

Nairobi Central

If you're spending some time in Nairobi Central, City Square and Kenya National Theatre are top sights worth seeing.



Karen Travel Guide