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
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 National Archives are top sights worth seeing.

Nairobi Central
Nairobi showing a high rise building, a city and central business district

Nairobi Central Business District

3.5/5(70 area reviews)

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

Nairobi Central Business District
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
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
5 out of 5
Mombasa Road, Nairobi, Nairobi County
The price is AED 431 per night from May 25 to May 26
AED 431
AED 508 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
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! (357 reviews)
I wish we could have stayed longer
"I've stayed in many nice places and this was definitely one of the nicest. Modern, clean, spacious. Dinner and breakfast buffets were huge and delicious. The gym is one of the best hotel gyms I've ever used. We only had one night to stay but it would have been nice to stay longer."

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport by IHG
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport by IHG
5 out of 5
First Freight Lane, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi
The price is AED 492 per night from Jun 13 to Jun 14
AED 492
AED 630 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! (977 reviews)
"I loved it"

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport by IHG
The Sarova Stanley
The Sarova Stanley
5 out of 5
Corner of Kenyatta Ave. and Kimathi St., Nairobi
The price is AED 487 per night from May 21 to May 22
AED 487
AED 624 total
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
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 in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (703 reviews)
A beautiful safe Haven
"The iconic hotel that’s been there for well over a century is well maintained right smack in the middle of the hustle bustle of Nairobi. A safe secure place to go after the craziness of the streets."

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

The Sarova Stanley
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.
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews)
"Is good place to stay"

Reviewed on 17 April 2025

Maskan Suites
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! (34 reviews)
"The staff and the place itself is amazing as always. The pool the workout center, the slate restaurant the store and the chocolate shop are all fantastic But the owners don’t really put things that need to be used in their rental apartments. Again, they are missing simple things like a kitchen cloth ..."

Reviewed on 20 April 2025

Skynest Residences by CityBlue, Nairobi
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.