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Our top choices for Nairobi Central hotels

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements and a pool.

1. Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
3.5 star property
Nairobi Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Good to stay in Nairobi"
Canada
Julieta
The price is RM240
RM283 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and tables set for dining, overlooking a city skyline at dusk.

2. Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi
5.0 star property
Nairobi Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (868 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and hospitable, hotel room was very clean and spacious, and the restaurant was delicious"
United States
Syed
The price is RM471
RM602 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi
A hotel room with a bed, desk, TV, and window with curtains.

3. Bonds Hotel Nairobi

Bonds Hotel Nairobi
3.0 star property
Nairobi Central
The price is RM167
RM197 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Bonds Hotel Nairobi
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a chair, and a bed.

4. Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel

Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel
4.0 star property
Nairobi Central
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (274 reviews)
"The hotel is good and clean but the mattress is very old."
United States
JAMES
The price is RM286
RM366 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel
A bedroom with a large bed, a mural on the wall, and a shower area.

5. Lagos Hotel

Lagos Hotel
4.0 star property
Nairobi Central
6.6 out of 10, (31 reviews)
"I found the Lagos really accommodating to my needs, It was early morning when I checked in with no issues and the staff were very helpful, clean room, and very welcoming friendly staff and it was very central to Nairobi..."
United Kingdom
Anthony
The price is RM165
RM195 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Lagos Hotel
A bed with patterned bedding, a headboard with a decorative design, and a wall with a framed picture.

6. Citywall Hotel

Citywall Hotel
3.0 star property
Nairobi Central
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Busy area but hotel has amazing helpful staff."
United Kingdom
Idan
The price is RM87
RM103 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Citywall Hotel
A room with a rock wall, a hanging light fixture, and a large terracotta pot with a plant.

7. Marble Arch Hotel

Marble Arch Hotel
3.0 star property
Nairobi Central
7.8 out of 10, Good, (51 reviews)
"Clean and good service"
United Kingdom
ERICK
The price is RM181
RM213 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Marble Arch Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a white rug, and a view of the beach through the window.

8. Kije Place Hotel

Kije Place Hotel
3.0 star property
Nairobi Central
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (15 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and the breakfast was great."
United States
Rume
The price is RM217
RM256 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Kije Place Hotel
A pool area with a lounge chair and a table, surrounded by palm trees and a building with large windows.

9. Kenya Comfort Suites

Kenya Comfort Suites
3.0 star property
Nairobi Central
7.8 out of 10, Good, (81 reviews)
"Good room very comfortable along with proactive staff made our stay wonderful.."
United States
Ankit
The price is RM145
RM179 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Kenya Comfort Suites
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view of the city.

10. Chester Hotel and Suites Nairobi, City Centre CBD

Chester Hotel and Suites Nairobi, City Centre CBD
3.5 star property
Nairobi Central
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (85 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Malama
The price is RM218
RM258 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Chester Hotel and Suites Nairobi, City Centre CBD
A multi-level atrium with a central spiral staircase, multiple balconies, and a decorative ceiling mural.

11. Iconic Plaza Hotel

Iconic Plaza Hotel
4.5 star property
Nairobi Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (15 reviews)
"Excellent hotel"
United States
Charles
The price is RM411
RM485 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Iconic Plaza Hotel
A hotel room with a four-poster bed, a red headboard, and a white canopy.

12. New Urbane Hotel

New Urbane Hotel
3.0 star property
Nairobi Central
10.0 out of 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."
United States
David
The price is RM99
RM117 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
New Urbane Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom, a desk with a chair, and a small table with fruits.

13. Hotel Mokka City

Hotel Mokka City
3.5 star property
Nairobi Central
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (48 reviews)
"It was ok"
United States
Hasim
The price is RM224
RM264 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Hotel Mokka City
A balcony with wicker furniture, a table with fruits and flowers, and a view of surrounding buildings and trees.

14. Fairmont The Norfolk

Fairmont The Norfolk
5.0 star property
Nairobi Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (233 reviews)
"Beautiful property with excellent staff."
United States
Andrew
The price is RM542
RM694 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Fairmont The Norfolk
A rooftop terrace with wooden furniture, a view of the city skyline, and a building with a distinctive logo.

15. Kenya Comfort Hotel

Kenya Comfort Hotel
3.5 star property
Nairobi Central
7.0 out of 10, Good, (202 reviews)
"Good located good service, clean room etc"
Sweden
Jan
The price is RM126
RM155 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Kenya Comfort Hotel
A modern staircase with wooden railings and pendant lights.

16. Hotel Boulevard Nairobi, City Centre CBD

Hotel Boulevard Nairobi, City Centre CBD
3.0 star property
Nairobi Central
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (88 reviews)
"Staff were friendly, room was clean, air conditioning worked well. Modern hotel"
Canada
Kevin
The price is RM226
RM266 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hotel Boulevard Nairobi, City Centre CBD
A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and red bedspreads. There are white curtains and a wooden headboard.

17. Decasa Hotel

Decasa Hotel
3.0 star property
Nairobi Central
6.4 out of 10, (40 reviews)
"De Casa was a great choice for us as we had a 4.30am bus out to Tanzania. It’s a nice sanctuary in a really busy rough area of Nairobi. We ate at the restaurant so we didn’t have to go out on the street and the meal was good"
Australia
Ann
The price is RM81
RM95 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Decasa Hotel
A hotel reception desk with a wooden finish, a clock, and a sign indicating the hotel is an embassy.

18. Hotel Embassy

Hotel Embassy
2.5 star property
Nairobi Central
7.8 out of 10, Good, (79 reviews)
" Very nice and clean hotel great food and AMAZING staff "
United States
John
The price is RM108
RM127 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Hotel Embassy
A dining area with wicker chairs and tables, large windows with views of greenery, and hanging macramé decorations.

19. Maanzoni 680 hotel

Maanzoni 680 hotel
3.0 star property
Nairobi Central
7.6 out of 10, Good, (5 reviews)
"Very good location. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Rooms recently redecorated, clean and comfortable. Restaurant was very slow at lunch and dinner which meant we sometimes went out. Breakfast had diverse options and efficient. Overall highly recommended as a good value hotel in the city centre."
United Kingdom
David
The price is RM294
RM335 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Maanzoni 680 hotel
A reception desk with two staff members, a clock, and a television mounted on the wall.

20. Sandton Palace Hotel

Sandton Palace Hotel
3.5 star property
Nairobi Central
The price is RM186
RM219 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Sandton Palace Hotel
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An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements and a pool.

Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

3.5 star property
Nairobi Central
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A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and tables set for dining, overlooking a city skyline at dusk.

Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

5.0 star property
Nairobi Central
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A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a chair, and a bed.

Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel

4.0 star property
Nairobi Central
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A bedroom with a large bed, a mural on the wall, and a shower area.

Lagos Hotel

4.0 star property
Nairobi Central
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A bed with patterned bedding, a headboard with a decorative design, and a wall with a framed picture.

Citywall Hotel

3.0 star property
Nairobi Central
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8.8
Excellent
1,001 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
868 reviews
8.2
Very good
274 reviews
6.6
31 reviews
10.0
Exceptional
1 review
The price is RM240
RM283 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
The price is RM471
RM602 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
The price is RM286
RM366 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
The price is RM165
RM195 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
The price is RM87
RM103 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
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  • No WiFi included
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  • Yes, Spa
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  • Yes, Spa
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  • No Spa
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  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

Where to stay in Nairobi Central

Find the best Nairobi Central 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 colonial-style house with a stone chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and tall palm trees.

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.

A tower silhouetted against a sunset sky with clouds.

Embakasi

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

A cityscape with modern buildings and a park with trees.

Parklands

Visitors to Parklands enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Diamond Plaza II is worth a stop.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's it like in Nairobi Central?

Travellers to the Nairobi Central neighbourhood in Nairobi will be sure to enjoy their stay. Are you looking for Nairobi Central travel tips? Make sure that you visit City Market and National Archives while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Nairobi Central?

Based on our traveller data, Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Nairobi Central. This hotel offers 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel and Fairmont The Norfolk.

How many hotels will I find in the Nairobi Central area?

Expedia has 257 hotels and other accommodation options in Nairobi Central to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Nairobi area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Nairobi Central, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in Nairobi Central.

What is there to do around this Nairobi neighbourhood?

For cultural attractions in Nairobi Central, head to Nairobi Gallery, Kenya National Theatre and Nairobi Railway Museum. City Market and National Archives are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Nairobi Central include Tom Mboya Statue, City Hall and Teleposta Towers. While you're out sightseeing in Nairobi, make sure that you visit other sights such as Maasai Market or City Square.