Karen Travel Guide
Nairobi
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Karen Blixen Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Karen Blixen Museum during your travels in Nairobi. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Karen
Karen Plains Hotel
Excellent
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hemingways Nairobi
service was amazing!!!! clean rooms, nice staff, very accommodating. beautiful property too! lots of flowers.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Wildebeest Eco Camp
A true oasis in Nairobi. Gives the feeling of being in a bush resort/ camp. Food is quite good, compliments to the chef. Relaxed, natural ambience.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hotel Troy Nairobi
I traveled to Nairobi, where I was picked up by a staff from hotel. Stayed at the Troy hotel for two weeks. I had plenty of dishes to choose from. The staff checked on me to make sure I was comfortable. I was greeted going out and coming in. I was asked what would I like for breakfast the next morning. ...
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
The Giraffe Cottage
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
The hotel was clean and safe. I found the staff to be friendly and professional. Due to a maintenance issue with the air conditioner the staff changed my room, which was a quick process between the time I reported and when maintenance came to attempt to fix the issue. It was a wonderful stay. I highly ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
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 Coffee Garden and Cottages or Karen Blixen Museum.
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.
Muthangari
If you're spending some time in Muthangari, ABC Place and UNHCR Kenya are top sights worth seeing.
Kilimani
Kilimani is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaya Centre and Arboretum.
Highridge
While visiting Highridge, you might make a stop by sights like Sarit Centre and Westgate Shopping Mall.
