Thompson Estate Travel Guide
Nairobi
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Popular places to visit
Nairobi National Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Nairobi National Park and also enjoy the safari tours in Nairobi. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Giraffe Centre
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Junction Shopping Mall
During your trip to Nairobi, you can search for that perfect souvenir at The Junction Shopping Mall. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the safari tours.
Things to do
Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park
Nairobi Fairview Coffee Farm Tour and Tasting experience
Purple Tea Farm Tour from Nairobi City - Specialty Tea Tasting
Top hotels in Thompson Estate
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Gorgeous hotel - room was spotless and so comfortable, staff were very helpful, food was lovely, pool was beautiful. Luxury! Would stay again
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands
I stayed for an additional three nights in business. For the most part, the hotel is great. Clean spacious rooms that are quite modern. Excellent breakfast on the top floor overlooking the city. Kind helpful staff. Nice gym. The noise from the local clubs/bars near the hotel was still loud on the ...
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Best Western Premier Westlands
Room was always cleaned exceptionally well and was neat .
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum
Great place
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Nairobi Serena Hotel
The staff make it really a 5 star
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
This hotel is outstanding. Beautiful rooms, nicely located, and fantastic food.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Thompson Estate
Lavington
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.
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.
Muthangari
If you're spending some time in Muthangari, ABC Place and UNHCR Kenya are top sights worth seeing.
Kilimani
Kilimani is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaya Centre and Arboretum.
Spring Valley
While Spring Valley isn't home to many top sights, Sarit Centre and Westgate Shopping Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
