Nairobi Central Business District Travel Guide

Nairobi

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Stay near popular Nairobi Central Business District attractions

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Kenyatta International Convention Centre

8.4/10 (178 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

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

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

Rp1.139.416
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
Nairobi: National Park, Elephants & Giraffe Center

Nairobi: National Park, Elephants & Giraffe Center Shared

Rp781.521
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Nairobi: National Park, Elephants & Giraffe Center Shared
2 Day Magical Masai Mara Fly in Safari

2 Day Magical Masai Mara Fly in Safari

Rp467.116
per adult
2 Day Magical Masai Mara Fly in Safari
Private Safari Tour : Nairobi National Park

Private Safari Tour : Nairobi National Park

Rp2.874.560
per adult
Private Safari Tour : Nairobi National Park
Picture 8 for Activity Nairobi: Giraffe Center, Elephant Orphanage, and Beads Tour

Nairobi: Giraffe Center, Elephant Orphanage, and Beads Tour

Rp808.470
per adult
Nairobi: Giraffe Center, Elephant Orphanage, and Beads Tour
Maasai Village Experience Day Tour

Maasai Village Experience Day Tour

Rp1.598.974
per adult
Maasai Village Experience Day Tour
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Top hotels in Nairobi Central Business District

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 Rp1.071.353 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp1.071.353
Rp1.264.149 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Good to stay in Nairobi"

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel

Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel

4 out of 5
Lilian Towers Nairobi
The price is Rp1.321.162 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp1.321.162
Rp1.691.087 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Chandaria Centre for Performing Arts and Jeevanjee ...
8/10 Very good! (274 reviews)
"The hotel is good and clean but the mattress is very old."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel
Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

5 out of 5
Corner of Kenyatta Ave. and Kimathi St. Nairobi
The price is Rp2.183.323 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
Rp2.183.323
Rp2.794.653 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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. Popular ...
Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi
Iconic Plaza Hotel

Iconic Plaza Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Nairobi Central Loita St, Uhuru High Way, Nairobi Nairobi Kenya
The price is Rp1.660.044 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
Rp1.660.044
Rp1.958.852 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Nairobi National Park and City Market are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (13 reviews)
"Z"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Iconic Plaza Hotel
New Urbane Hotel

New Urbane Hotel

3 out of 5
Racecourse Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is Rp442.724 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
Rp442.724
Rp522.414 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Nairobi National Park and Thika Road Mall are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"I really like this stay there was definitely A1, I do wish they had other provisions and I would have stayed such as a microwave oven a mini refrigerator. A very good hotel I really did like it. However sleeping was difficult at night because of outside noise."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

New Urbane Hotel
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

5 out of 5
Mombasa Road Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is Rp2.655.995 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp2.655.995
Rp3.134.074 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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
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Where to stay in Nairobi Central Business District

Find the best Nairobi Central Business District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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Kilimani

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

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Karen

You'll enjoy the restaurants and spas in Karen. You might want to make time for a stop at The Hub Karen or Karen Blixen Museum.

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Nairobi Central

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

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Embakasi

If you're spending some time in Embakasi, The Imaara Shopping Mall and Southfield Mall are top sights worth seeing.

Nairobi Central Business District Travel Guide