Nairobi Central Travel Guide

Nairobi

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Popular places to visit

Kenyatta International Convention Centre

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.

Kenyatta International Convention Centre
University of Nairobi

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.

University of Nairobi
City Market

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.

City Market

City Square

After visiting City Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nairobi. Discover the area's shops or seek out its safari tours.

City Square

Kenya National Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Kenya National Theatre during your stay in Nairobi. Discover the area's shops or seek out its safari tours.

Kenya National Theatre

National Archives

National Archives is just one of the places to see in Nairobi, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's shops or seek out its safari tours.

National Archives

Things to do

Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

Rp1.224.000
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park
Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

Rp1.649.066
per adult
Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
Nairobi: Day Tour to Amboseli National Park & Maasai Village

Nairobi: Day Tour to Amboseli National Park & Maasai Village

Rp2.822.707
per adult
Nairobi: Day Tour to Amboseli National Park & Maasai Village
Elephant orphanage, Giraffe center, kobe beads tour

Elephant orphanage, Giraffe center, kobe beads tour

Rp489.600
per adult
Elephant orphanage, Giraffe center, kobe beads tour
Ancient Nairobi and Modern City Tour

Ancient Nairobi and Modern City Tour

Rp326.400
per adult
Ancient Nairobi and Modern City Tour
Nairobi: Historic and Modern Highlights Walking Tour

Nairobi: Historic and Modern Highlights Walking Tour

Rp671.131
per adult
Nairobi: Historic and Modern Highlights Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Nairobi Central

Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

3.5 out of 5
6 Murang'a Road, Off Moi Avenue, Nairobi
The price is Rp1.140.261 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp1.140.261
Rp1.345.538 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Patrick, Mary and all the bar attendants were very good"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
The Sarova Stanley

The Sarova Stanley

5 out of 5
Corner of Kenyatta Ave. and Kimathi St., Nairobi
The price is Rp2.004.653 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
Rp2.004.653
Rp2.565.956 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (727 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Excellent food"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

The Sarova Stanley
Fairmont The Norfolk

Fairmont The Norfolk

5 out of 5
Harry Thuku Road, PO Box 58581, Nairobi
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.826.707 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
Rp2.826.707
Rp3.618.185 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (188 reviews)
A great place to stay in bustling Nairobi!
"The hotel was really beautiful, with a dramatic lobby & manicured grounds! The staff couldn’t have been kinder & more helpful. Restaurants were very good, reasonable & offered lots of options! Only complaint was spotty internet, which was very frustrating!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Fairmont The Norfolk
Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel

Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel

4 out of 5
Lilian Towers, University Way, Koinange Street Junction, Nairobi
The price is Rp1.384.510 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
Rp1.384.510
Rp1.772.173 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Jeevanjee Gardens and City Market are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (200 reviews)
Excellent
"This hotel is amazing! Furniture and floor to the bath room quite clean and waiting for me as if I was a VIP! Kind of felt like it! Now I know where to be next time and will tell my friends! Beautiful"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel
Hotel Boulevard Nairobi, City Centre CBD

Hotel Boulevard Nairobi, City Centre CBD

3 out of 5
Harry Thuku Rd, Nairobi, Nairobi County
The price is Rp1.001.228 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
Rp1.001.228
Rp1.181.449 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kenya National Theatre and Nairobi National ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (41 reviews)
"Nice place to stay. Safe. Good restaurant. Sound of the river on one side. Sound of the freeway on the other."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Hotel Boulevard Nairobi, City Centre CBD
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

5 out of 5
Mombasa Road, Nairobi, Nairobi County
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (439 reviews)
"Clean hotel close to the airport"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Nairobi Central

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Nairobi Central Business District

3.5/5(24 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Nairobi Central Business District, City Market and City Square are top sights worth seeing.

Nairobi Central Business District
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Ngara West

When in Ngara West, you can plan a visit to Nairobi National Museum and City Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ngara West
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Ngara

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

When in Ngara, you can plan a visit to City Market and Nairobi National Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ngara
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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.

Upper Hill
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Parklands

Visitors to Parklands enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Diamond Plaza II is worth a stop.

Parklands
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Kilimani

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

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

Kilimani

Nairobi Central Travel Guide