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
Wildebeest Eco Camp
The rooms are basic but clean. 4th time saying there. Staff couldnt be more accommodating. I got sick and were very very helpful.
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
Hemingways Nairobi
Hemingways was one of the nicest properties I’ve ever stayed at. All areas of the hotel were impeccable. Room was huge and well appointed. Staff were helpful, kind and able to accomplish anything we needed. We experienced Sunday jazz brunch, a cooking class, the spa, afternoon tea and private dining ...
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025
Karen Plains Hotel
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
We got this hotel near airport (less than 10 min drive) because they offered shuttle service and had a nice pool. We needed a hotel between flights as we had a 12 hr layover. The hotel is very pretty with a beautiful pool and great service from the guy that works at the pool. The dinner buffet was ...
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport by IHG
Loved it here! The staff was so kind and amazing and attentive! ❤️
Reviewed on 20 Oct 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.
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
- Two Rivers Mall
- Village Market
- Kenyatta International Convention Centre
- Sarit Centre
- Karura Forest
- Nairobi National Museum
- City Market
- Moi International Sports Centre
- Bomas of Kenya
- Muthaiga Golf Club
- Gateway Mall
