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A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a large window with curtains.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and hanging lanterns.

A spacious atrium with a central seating area, a palm tree, and directional signs for rooms and meeting rooms.

1. Fairview Hotel Nairobi, Vignette Collection by IHG

Kilimani, 1.4 km from City Square

Susan

AED 522

AED 762 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A spacious lobby with a curved reception desk, a seating area, and a large window with a view.

A pathway leading to a building with a glass facade, surrounded by greenery and potted plants.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of trees, and a kitchen area with modern appliances.

A lush garden with a paved pathway, various plants, and a small pool area.

2. Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill

Kilimani, 1.5 km from City Square

Jonathan

AED 223

AED 285 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, a security checkpoint, and a well-maintained garden area.

An indoor dining area with wooden flooring, tables, chairs, and a view of buildings through an arched doorway.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements and a pool.

A multi-level atrium with a central courtyard featuring a water feature, seating areas, and potted plants.

3. Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.8 km from City Square

Elizabeth

AED 217

AED 256 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a central decorative structure, and hanging plants.

A bar area with a wooden counter, leather bar stools, and various bottles and glasses.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies on each floor, a central courtyard, and a parking area with multiple cars.

A courtyard with tables arranged in a grid pattern, surrounded by balconies with plants and flowers.

4. Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.4 km from City Square

Karen

AED 570

AED 730 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, ornate chandeliers, and a variety of baked goods displayed on tables.

A room with large windows, a dining area with yellow chairs, and a view of greenery outside.

A lobby with wooden pillars, a central statue, a chandelier, and a reception desk.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a building with multiple floors.

5. Nairobi Serena Hotel

Kilimani, 0.9 km from City Square

Aditya

AED 661

AED 781 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with wicker furniture, a table with fruits and flowers, and a view of surrounding buildings and trees.

A hotel with multiple floors, a well-maintained garden, and a large tree in the center.

A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative plants.

A grand lobby with a piano, plush seating, and a 'CIN CIN' sign.

6. Fairmont The Norfolk

Nairobi Central, 1.2 km from City Square

Marci

AED 568

AED 727 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

An outdoor restaurant area with a covered seating area, a pathway, and greenery.

A dining table set with a martini glass, a cocktail, salt and pepper shakers, cutlery, and a napkin.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A modern staircase with wooden railings and pendant lights.

7. Hotel Boulevard Nairobi, City Centre CBD

Nairobi Central, 1.4 km from City Square

Mark

AED 188

AED 224 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern interior with round tables, chairs, and a large mural.

A modern office space with a hanging chair, a dining area, and a meeting room with a target board.

A gym with exercise equipment, a treadmill, and large windows.

8. Mercure Nairobi Upper Hill

Upper Hill, 1.6 km from City Square

james

AED 387

AED 484 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A multi-level atrium with a central spiral staircase, multiple balconies, and a decorative ceiling mural.

A modern interior with a green sofa, wooden tables, and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling with linear lighting.

A modern living room with a TV mounted on a wooden panel wall, a coffee table with a vase, a sofa, and a chair.

A flag with "ICONIC HOTEL" text, a paved area with a circular design, and a building with illuminated windows in the background.

9. Iconic Plaza Hotel

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.7 km from City Square

Charles

AED 413

AED 488 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden nightstand, a chair, a small table, a refrigerator, a stove, and a wall with a tree branch mural.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a single bed, and a small dining table.

A bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and a shelf with toiletries.

A room with a wardrobe containing hanging clothes, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a window with patterned curtains.

10. Affordable furnished studio apartment

1 km from City Square

Vishnu

AED 68

AED 80 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A high-rise hotel with multiple balconies and a modern architectural design.

A lobby with a circular water feature, a reception desk, and a staircase.

A person running on a treadmill in a gym with multiple treadmills and a control panel.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a desk, and a fan.

11. Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.9 km from City Square

David

AED 259

AED 331 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a white rug, and a view of the beach through the window.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a large mirror, and a painting on the wall.

A wooden table with a tray holding a white pitcher, two bottles of water, and a glass pitcher. A white telephone and a remote control are on the table.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a painting of a landscape on the wall.

12. Kije Place Hotel

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.7 km from City Square

Rume

AED 159

AED 188 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A rooftop swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area, surrounded by a high-rise building.

A high-rise building with multiple floors, featuring a mix of brick and glass facades.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view of the city.

13. Chester Hotel and Suites Nairobi, City Centre CBD

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.6 km from City Square

Malama

AED 198

AED 233 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern hotel with a large pool, a wellness center, and a balcony with glass railings.

A modern hotel with a large glass facade, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table with a vase of flowers, and a view of buildings in the background.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a large mirror, and a vanity with a sink.

14. Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill

Kilimani, 1.3 km from City Square

Gareth

AED 529

AED 677 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a frosted glass door.

A hotel reception desk with a wooden finish, a clock, and a sign indicating the hotel is an embassy.

A building with a restaurant named "Restaurant Cafe" at the ground level.

15. Hotel Embassy

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.6 km from City Square

John

AED 97

AED 115 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A poolside area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a pool.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area with chairs.

Outdoor seating areas with tables and benches, surrounded by greenery and a building in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a dark headboard, and a window with curtains.

16. LONGONOT PLACE SUITES - Nairobi, City Centre CBD

Nairobi Central, 1.3 km from City Square

Francis

AED 309

AED 365 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom, a desk with a chair, and a small table with fruits.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative wall panels.

A rooftop terrace with potted plants and a city view.

A modern restaurant with wooden ceiling panels, multiple dining areas, and a mix of seating options including tables and booths.

17. Hotel Mokka City

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.5 km from City Square

Hasim

AED 224

AED 264 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A pool area with a lounge chair and a table, surrounded by palm trees and a building with large windows.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A covered outdoor seating area with two wooden chairs and a table, surrounded by potted plants and a large window.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

18. Kenya Comfort Suites

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.9 km from City Square

Ankit

AED 131

AED 162 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A multi-story residential building with balconies, a swimming pool, and well-maintained gardens with palm trees.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a multi-story building in the background.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A residential complex with multiple buildings, palm trees, and a swimming pool.

19. Norfolk Towers Serviced Apartments

Nairobi Central, 1.5 km from City Square

Aloice

AED 157

AED 185 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A room with a rock wall, a hanging light fixture, and a large terracotta pot with a plant.

A dining area with tables set for four, green chairs, and a large potted plant in the center.

A balcony with a checkered floor, a wicker chair, and a view of the cityscape.

The Marble Arch Hotel entrance with a covered entrance, steps leading up to the door, and potted plants around the entrance.

20. Marble Arch Hotel

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.7 km from City Square

ERICK

AED 240

AED 284 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to City Square

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairview Hotel Nairobi, Vignette Collection by IHG	10.0 Exceptional 44 reviews	View
Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill	9.2 Wonderful 333 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi	9.2 Wonderful 855 reviews	View
Nairobi Serena Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 355 reviews	View

Top City Square Hotel Reviews

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

10/10 Excellent

"This is the best hotel in all of Kenya. And that’s not an understatement and yes, I’ve been to hotels all over Kenya for the last 11 years. Maybe there is a hotel that is drastically nicer and more luxurious up in the Masai Mara like the other JW Marriott in that location that’s $5000 a night or the Ritz Carlton in that area for $5000 a night but for 150-600 USD a night in Nairobi there is nothing better. The quality of the food the furnishings, pool, and all of its many other features is unparalleled. The Hyatt Regency might have a nicer gym, but the JW Marriott is superior in every other way."

Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill

10/10 Excellent

"We had an excellent time at our stay at Radisson Blu upper Hill. The premises were sparkling clean and the staff went out of their way to provide an amazing service. We plan to stay at the hotel again next week and would recommend it highly."

Iconic Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"good town central location"

Nairobi Serena Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Thank you with best amenities as always."

Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff."

Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

8/10 Good

"Il y a un manque flagrant,activité au bar le soir et le personnel manque un peu d,entregent.Le client est laissé seul.Les chambres propreté impeccable. Le staff de service à accueil est compétent, mais le personnel des bars complètement incompétent"

Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

10/10 Excellent

"One of our favorite places that we go to almost every year, we usually bring a group of about 20 to 30 people at a time. The historic and cultural significance of the place and style is tough to beat if you’re looking for an authentic Kenny experience. People are amazing and the staff is so helpful. The food is better than most places in Kenya and the rooms are one of a kind."

Chester Hotel and Suites Nairobi, City Centre CBD

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel

8/10 Good

"The wifi connection is very slow, not ideal to work from the hotel"

Other attractions near City Square

Kenyatta International Convention Centre

8.4/10 (178 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Kenyatta International Convention Centre during your trip to Nairobi. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its safari tours.

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City Hall

7.4/10 (20 reviews)

After visiting City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nairobi. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its safari tours.

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Maasai Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Maasai Market during your stay in Nairobi.

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Kenyatta Mausoleum

10.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Kenyatta Mausoleum, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nairobi. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its safari tours.

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Times Tower

6.8/10 (6 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Nairobi with a stop at Times Tower. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its safari tours.

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National Assembly Building

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

National Assembly Building is just one of the places to see in Nairobi, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's shops, or seek out its safari tours.

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Teleposta Towers

6.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Nairobi when you take a trip to Teleposta Towers. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its safari tours.

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National Archives

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

National Archives is just one of the places to see in Nairobi, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's shops, or seek out its safari tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around City Square?

City Square is located in an area of Nairobi known for its major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 355 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to City Square?

Adjacent to City Square, Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good choices close by include Nairobi Serena Hotel and Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel.

How many hotels will I find close to City Square?

Expedia has 355 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from City Square.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near City Square, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near City Square.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near City Square?

For more information about updating your stay near City Square or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near City Square?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at African Heritage House, Nairobi National Museum, or Nairobi Gallery. Spend some time wandering around Uhuru Park, Karura Forest, and Jeevanjee Gardens. Nairobi Railway Museum, Chandaria Centre for Performing Arts, and The GoDown Arts Centre are some favorites close by City Square.

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Our top choices for City Square hotels

1. Fairview Hotel Nairobi, Vignette Collection by IHG

2. Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill

3. Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

4. Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

5. Nairobi Serena Hotel

6. Fairmont The Norfolk

7. Hotel Boulevard Nairobi, City Centre CBD

8. Mercure Nairobi Upper Hill

9. Iconic Plaza Hotel

10. Affordable furnished studio apartment

11. Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel

12. Kije Place Hotel

13. Chester Hotel and Suites Nairobi, City Centre CBD

14. Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill

15. Hotel Embassy

16. LONGONOT PLACE SUITES - Nairobi, City Centre CBD

17. Hotel Mokka City

18. Kenya Comfort Suites

19. Norfolk Towers Serviced Apartments

20. Marble Arch Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to City Square

Top City Square Hotel Reviews

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill

Iconic Plaza Hotel

Nairobi Serena Hotel

Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill

Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

Chester Hotel and Suites Nairobi, City Centre CBD

Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel

Other attractions near City Square

Kenyatta International Convention Centre

City Hall

Maasai Market

Kenyatta Mausoleum

Times Tower

National Assembly Building

Teleposta Towers

National Archives

Frequently asked questions

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