Karen

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 RM294 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
RM294
RM347 total
19 Sept - 20 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 ...
Karen Plains Hotel
Hemingways Nairobi

Hemingways Nairobi

5 out of 5
Mbagathi Ridge Nairobi
The price is RM3,394 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
RM3,394
RM4,345 total
19 Sept - 20 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! (107 reviews)
"The infrastructure is amazing indeed 😍, very clean and organized from the lobby through the restaurant to the rooms is do beautiful. Great staff, just need a little bit of more presence on the staff. But at the spa it didn’t go well at all. The service was rushed, lots of interruptions in the journey. ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Hemingways Nairobi
Wildebeest Eco Camp

Wildebeest Eco Camp

3 out of 5
Mokoyeti Rd W Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is RM294 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
RM294
RM347 total
19 Sept - 20 Sept
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! (67 reviews)
"Clean friendly staff Good food"

Reviewed on 18 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 RM563 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
RM563
RM664 total
19 Sept - 20 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (846 reviews)
"Great airport hotel, very nice all around no issues with anything. Food is restaurant is very good at dinner & breakfast."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Nairobi Serena Hotel

Nairobi Serena Hotel

5 out of 5
Kenyatta Avenue / Processional Way Nairobi
The price is RM768 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
RM768
RM906 total
2 Oct - 3 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 ...
Nairobi Serena Hotel
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

4.5 out of 5
Chiromo Lane, Westlands Nairobi
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM940 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
RM940
RM1,175 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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (133 reviews)
"The AC in my room wasn’t working, hard to sleep at night cause it was hot."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

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 tower silhouetted against a sunset sky with clouds.

Embakasi

If you're spending some time in Embakasi, Southfield Mall and The Imaara Shopping Mall 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.

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