Nairobi

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Kenya Tourism Board
Photo provided by Kenya Tourism Board
Photo provided by Kenya Tourism Board
Photo provided by Kenya Tourism Board
Photo provided by Kenya Tourism Board

Where to stay in Nairobi

This is Nairobi!

Westlands

Restaurants, shopping, and spas are some highlights of Westlands. You might stop by Sarit Centre or Westgate Shopping Mall while you're in the area.

Westlands
The best Ethiopian restaurant in Nairobi Kenya. Trust me, I grew up there and all of my Ethi friends agree it's the best:)

Kilimani

4/5(75 area reviews)

Kilimani is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaya Centre and Arboretum.

Kilimani
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Karen

You'll enjoy the restaurants and spas in Karen. You might want to make time for a stop at Karen Blixen Museum or The Hub Karen.

Karen
Feeding a giraffe from the deck off my room at Giraffe Manor in Nairobi last October. It has been a pretty rough week but remembering this experience still brings a smile to my face, I blog about my travels at Circlingthebucketlist.com
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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.

Lang'ata
Nairobi showing a high rise building, a city and central business district

Nairobi Central

If you're spending some time in Nairobi Central, City Market and City Square are top sights worth seeing.

Nairobi Central
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Parklands

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

Parklands
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
5 out of 5
Mombasa Road, Nairobi, Nairobi County
The price is AED 555 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
AED 555
AED 659 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (370 reviews)
"Needed a hotel near to airport as connecting flight was 19 hours."

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
The Sarova Stanley
The Sarova Stanley
5 out of 5
Corner of Kenyatta Ave. and Kimathi St., Nairobi
The price is AED 477 per night from Jun 26 to Jun 27
AED 477
AED 610 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (706 reviews)
"Great property right in the middle of the CBD. Hotel has a lot of history and staff is very knowledge about the property. Maxwell who was in the 1902 Club Lounge was truly amazing and made the stay very memorable. If you can spend a little extra for the Club Lounge, it is worth it."

Reviewed on 20 May 2025

The Sarova Stanley
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport by IHG
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport by IHG
5 out of 5
First Freight Lane, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi
Fully refundable
The price is AED 496 per night from Jun 13 to Jun 14
AED 496
AED 635 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jun - 14 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (986 reviews)
"Everything is always excellent the service providers are really so welcoming"

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Skynest Residences by CityBlue, Nairobi
Skynest Residences by CityBlue, Nairobi
4 out of 5
Mkungu Cl, Nairobi, Nairobi County
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Sarit Centre and Oshwal Religious Centre ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (35 reviews)
"Roof top pool nice"

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Skynest Residences by CityBlue, Nairobi
Maskan Suites
Maskan Suites
4 out of 5
Wood Ave, Nairobi, Nairobi County
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Lucky 8 Casino and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (9 reviews)
"Very nice and clean place. Very fast response when needed help from Peter ... Recommend this place"

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

Maskan Suites
Roma Courts Serviced Apartments
Roma Courts Serviced Apartments
3.5 out of 5
Timau Road, Nairobi, Nairobi County
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
"A quiet and peaceful location nearby supermarkets and yaya center."

Reviewed on 26 February 2025

Roma Courts Serviced Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Nairobi

4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
122
5 - Excellent 28%
4 - Good
221
4 - Good 51%
3 - Okay
72
3 - Okay 17%
2 - Disappointing
10
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
11
1 - Terrible 3%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nairobi is a nice place but not as friendly or as appealing as Mombasa or the Malindi areas. I didnt feel like tourism is a big dealfor them and unless you were an Indian there was no love...

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

a little concerned with safety. did not spend much time here, just nights on either end of a safari

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I will be back to visit. I found the people warm hospitable and kind. Local food was delicious.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

The roads are very bad and it’s difficult to get anywhere. The traffic is confused, and it’s lacking a system.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Very vibrant city, clean, modern, relatively safe.

5/5 - Excellent

AJD

Ubers are readily available, but whenever you're in a car be sure to buckle your seatbelts in both the front and back. Otherwise you're likely to be stopped by a policeman and threatened with arrest. Foreigners should carry their passports with them.