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
Karen Plains Hotel
The rooms are spacious. Really loved my stay there. Its opposite to a shopping mall which is a great advantage. The staff were absolutely amazing. Especially Sheila. She was outstanding. Very professional and helpfull. The only downfall was the water wwas cold on some days.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Wildebeest Eco Camp
Peaceful oasis in Karen district. Beautiful gardens, lovely tent. Great fixed price buffet supper and breakfast. Very good value for money. Some times of year school parties visit but they're out during day and catering staff still excellent despite the numbers.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Hemingways Nairobi
service was amazing!!!! clean rooms, nice staff, very accommodating. beautiful property too! lots of flowers.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 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
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Great airport pickup and drop off Room clean Staff very friendly
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport by IHG
Friendly staff, spacious room, good breakfast
Reviewed on 17 Nov 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 Coffee Garden and Cottages or Karen Blixen Museum.
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.
Kitisuru
Though Kitisuru may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Village Market and Two Rivers Mall.
Kilimani
Kilimani is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaya Centre and Arboretum.
Karen Travel Guide
- 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
- Village Market
- Two Rivers Mall
- Kenyatta International Convention Centre
- Sarit Centre
- Nairobi National Museum
- Moi International Sports Centre
- City Market
- Muthaiga Golf Club
- Karura Forest
- Gateway Mall
- Bomas of Kenya
