Karen Travel Guide

Nairobi

Karen Blixen Museum and Blixen home in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa
Karen Blixen Museum and Blixen home in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa
Most of my friends are too young to have a clue what house this is in Nairobi , but for me as a fan of the book and movie it was cool to visit at the base of the Ngong hills. Have a guess whos house it was?
Feeding a giraffe from the deck off my room at Giraffe Manor in Nairobi last October. It has been a pretty rough week but remembering this experience still brings a smile to my face, I blog about my travels at Circlingthebucketlist.com .
Yesterday I saw Time magazine had listed its 100 places to go in 2018 and I feel incredibly lucky to have been to two of them. The first is Giraffe manor and here is a picture from my breakfast table. I wrote about the experience here if you want to see more pictures and such http://circlingthebucketlist.com/index.php/2017/11/13/giraffe-manor/

Top hotels in Karen

Karen Plains Hotel

Karen Plains Hotel

5 out of 5
Karen Plains Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is Rp1.209.293 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
Rp1.209.293
Rp1.426.966 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Karen Country Club and The Hub Karen are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
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

Karen Plains Hotel
Hemingways Nairobi

Hemingways Nairobi

5 out of 5
Mbagathi Ridge Nairobi
The price is Rp7.474.149 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
Rp7.474.149
Rp9.566.911 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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 ...
Hemingways Nairobi
Hotel Troy Nairobi

Hotel Troy Nairobi

3 out of 5
73 Magadi Road Nairobi
Stay at this hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy room service, a 24-hour front desk and a conference centre. Popular attractions Nairobi National Park and Galleria Shopping ...
7.8/10 Good! (133 reviews)
This could be a really cute place, but it is in desperate need of an upgrade in the bathrooms and grounds. The beds are extremely firm. Staff was great.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

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Hotel Troy Nairobi
Wildebeest Eco Camp

Wildebeest Eco Camp

3 out of 5
Mokoyeti Rd W Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is Rp1.338.240 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
Rp1.338.240
Rp1.579.123 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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! (55 reviews)
We also enjoy the opportunity to stay at the Wildebeest Eco Camp. It is like being at a resort without leaving Nairobi. We love the tents and the grounds. The experience is refreshing, and the staff are great.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Wildebeest Eco Camp
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

5 out of 5
Mombasa Road Nairobi Nairobi County
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (702 reviews)
This is an amazing hotel for your stay near JKIA or visiting Nairobi! The staff was amazing the room were modern and comfortable.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

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Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

4.5 out of 5
Chiromo Lane, Westlands Nairobi
The price is Rp3.888.411 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
Rp3.888.411
Rp4.860.514 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free valet parking, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Nairobi National Museum and Oshwal ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)
We really enjoyed our stay at the JW Marriott. The hotel is spotless and the staff was exceptional. The breakfast buffet was great and the staff were very responsive to any request. The other restaurants offered a broad variety of dining choices. Room service was fast with a good menu and they picked ...

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
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Other neighbourhoods around Karen

Feeding a giraffe from the deck off my room at Giraffe Manor in Nairobi last October. It has been a pretty rough week but remembering this experience still brings a smile to my face, I blog about my travels at Circlingthebucketlist.com .

Lang'ata

You'll enjoy the gardens and parks in Lang'ata. You might want to make time for a stop at Karen Blixen Museum or Nairobi National Park.

Lang'ata
A view of the city of Nairobi from Nairobi National Park

Lavington

1/5(1 area review)

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.

Lavington
Part of Nairobi city landscape.

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.

Kileleshwa
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Muthangari

If you're spending some time in Muthangari, ABC Place and UNHCR Kenya are top sights worth seeing.

Muthangari
Aerial panorama of downtown Nairobi and the Kilimani area of Nairobi, Kenya.

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
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Highridge

While visiting Highridge, you might make a stop by sights like Sarit Centre and Westgate Shopping Mall.

Highridge

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