Karen Travel Guide
Nairobi
Popular places to visit
Nairobi National Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Nairobi National Park and also enjoy the safari tours in Nairobi. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Kenyatta International Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Kenyatta International Convention Centre during your trip to Nairobi. Discover the area's shops or seek out its safari tours.
University of Nairobi
Walk around the campus at University of Nairobi during your stay in Nairobi. Discover the area's shops or seek out its safari tours.
David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage
Enjoy an outing to David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage during your stay in Nairobi. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
City Market
During your trip to Nairobi, you can search for that perfect souvenir at City Market. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area.
Giraffe Centre
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.
Top hotels in Karen
The Residences at Karen Country Club
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025
Best Western Plus Westlands
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025
Joyous Guest House
Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Karen
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.
Muthangari
If you're spending some time in Muthangari, ABC Place and UNHCR Kenya are top sights worth seeing.
Lavington
While Lavington may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Yaya Centre and Sarit Centre.
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.
Kilimani
Kilimani is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaya Centre and Arboretum.
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.
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Karen by Star Rating
- Choose Your Karen Hotel Style
- Hotels in top Nairobi neighborhoods
- Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
- The Hub Karen
- Nairobi National Park
- Thika Road Mall
- United Nations Office at Nairobi
- Two Rivers Mall
- Village Market
- Kenyatta International Convention Centre
- Sarit Centre
- Nairobi National Museum
- Karura Forest
- City Market
- Moi International Sports Centre
- Gateway Mall
- Garden City Mall
- Bomas of Kenya
- Muthaiga Golf Club