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.

Stay near popular Karen attractions

Two giraffes standing on a paved area with a fence, surrounded by potted plants and outdoor furniture.
Photo by Jonathan Wisner
Open Photo by Jonathan Wisner

Giraffe Centre

9.2/10 (644 reviews)
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.
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Top hotels in Karen

Karen Plains Hotel

Karen Plains Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Karen Plains Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is Rp1.283.239 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
Rp1.283.239
Rp1.514.222 total
29 Sept - 30 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! (36 reviews)
"Clean and cozy, very quite. Great staff. Only thing- breakfast- very poor options"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Karen Plains Hotel
Hemingways Nairobi

Hemingways Nairobi

5 out of 5
Mbagathi Ridge Nairobi
The price is Rp14.825.922 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
Rp14.825.922
Rp18.977.180 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (109 reviews)
"I loved the people! They were amazing!"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Hemingways Nairobi
Wildebeest Eco Camp

Wildebeest Eco Camp

3 out of 5
Mokoyeti Rd W Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is Rp1.284.503 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
Rp1.284.503
Rp1.515.713 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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! (68 reviews)
"Good place for 2 3 nights"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 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 Rp2.509.075 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
Rp2.509.075
Rp2.960.709 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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
Nairobi Serena Hotel

Nairobi Serena Hotel

5 out of 5
Kenyatta Avenue / Processional Way Nairobi
The price is Rp3.353.019 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp3.353.019
Rp3.956.562 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 and the property condition in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (353 reviews)
"I love the Serena. Feels like you are in Kenya staying here and the staff, facilities and grounds are amazing. Location is perfect also."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Nairobi Serena Hotel
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

4.5 out of 5
Chiromo Lane, Westlands Nairobi
The price is Rp4.127.000 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
Rp4.127.000
Rp5.158.750 total
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nairobi National Museum and Oshwal ...
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
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Where to stay in Karen

Find the best Karen areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A nighttime cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers and a dense urban layout.

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.

A city skyline with tall buildings, a lake reflecting the structures, and a park with trees.

Kilimani

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

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a large park with a lake, and boats on the water.
Photo by Kenya Tourism Board
Open Photo by Kenya Tourism Board

Nairobi Central

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

A city skyline with tall buildings, including a distinctive tower with a clock and a cylindrical structure.
Photo by Kalunde Mbevi
Open Photo by Kalunde Mbevi

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.

A giraffe in a grassy field with a city skyline in the background.

Nairobi West

While visiting Nairobi West, you might make a stop by sights like Nairobi National Park and Nyayo National Stadium.

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