Karen
Nairobi
Popular places to visit
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.
Karen Blixen Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Karen Blixen Museum during your travels in Nairobi. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
The Hub Karen
During your visit to Nairobi, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at The Hub Karen. Discover the area's spas and seek out its safari tours.
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
Learn about the local history of Nairobi when you spend time at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Galleria Shopping Mall
During your trip to Nairobi, you can enjoy retail therapy at Galleria Shopping Mall. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the safari tours.
Karen Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Nairobi at Karen Country Club. Make time to visit the spas and shops while you're in the area.
Things to do
Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park
Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
Nairobi Experience: Small Group Walking Tour with a Local
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Amboseli National Park: Full Day Tour From Nairobi
Top hotels in Karen
Wildebeest Eco Camp
Fantastic camp just an uber ride away from the National Park. Excellent security on the front gate and once inside you enter a wonderful camp with fantastic grounds, great facilities and wonderful staff who couldn't do enough for us during our stay. The dinner and breakfast were excellent in lovely ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hemingways Nairobi
Was a great get away from the hustle and bustle of Nairobi
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Karen Plains Hotel
Place was very clean, very quiet, customer service was on point, easily accessible, parking was easy and safe, location was very secure, I would recommend.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Very cool place and breakfast was amazing, free airport shuttle to and from...would stay again
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands
The breakfast buffet’s everything
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport by IHG
I have stayed here a few times before. Unfortunately breakfast did not meet expectations this morning - there was a wait for my omelette (not too worried about that) but when it arrived it contained eggshell, not pleasant. Up at the pool this morning there is a chimney and I was covered in small ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Karen
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.
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.
Golf Course
While Golf Course isn't home to many top sights, Royal Nairobi Golf Club and Yaya Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kilimani
Kilimani is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaya Centre and Arboretum.
