Karen Travel Guide

Nairobi

A colonial-style house with a stone chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and tall palm trees.
A large, single-story house with a tiled roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and tall trees.
A paved pathway curving through a landscaped garden with cacti and trees.
Two giraffes standing on a paved area with a person feeding them.
A giraffe inside a building with large windows and a chandelier.

Stay near popular Karen attractions

Two giraffes standing on a paved area with a fence, surrounded by potted plants and outdoor furniture.
Photo by Jonathan Wisner
Open Photo by Jonathan Wisner

Giraffe Centre

9.2/10 (644 reviews)
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.
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Top hotels in Karen

Karen Plains Hotel

Karen Plains Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Karen Plains Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is ₹6,713 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
₹6,713
₹8,152 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Karen Country Club and The Hub Karen ...
9/10 Wonderful! (47 reviews)
"The breakfast was very limited and probably the weakest one I ever had in an hotel. Told the reception that I didn't want any room cleaning, but they still did and when I told them, they should I should have put the sign out but there weren't one to use. The safari that they offered is not to be ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Karen Plains Hotel
Hemingways Nairobi

Hemingways Nairobi

5 out of 5
Mbagathi Ridge Nairobi
The price is ₹57,881 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
₹57,881
₹74,088 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Karen Country Club and Oloolua Nature Trail ...
Hemingways Nairobi
Wildebeest Eco Camp

Wildebeest Eco Camp

3 out of 5
Mokoyeti Rd W Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is ₹6,215 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
₹6,215
₹7,333 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly tentalow in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Galleria Shopping ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
"This eco camp is an absolute hidden gem. It's beautiful, clean, spacious but very personal and compact at the same time. When we stayed it was quiet and it was such a little haven to rest in before our long flight home. We had come from the Maasai Mara and had travelled 7 hours the previous day, ..."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Wildebeest Eco Camp
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

5 out of 5
Mombasa Road Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is ₹13,949 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
₹13,949
₹16,460 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

4.5 out of 5
Chiromo Lane, Westlands Nairobi
The price is ₹19,367 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
₹19,367
₹24,208 total
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Nairobi National Museum and Oshwal Religious ...
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands

Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands

5 out of 5
10 Lower Kabete Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is ₹17,622 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
₹17,622
₹22,028 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Sarit Centre and Westgate Shopping Mall are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (176 reviews)
"This property is far above the limit of only 5 stars. From the cleanliness of the property to the immense variety at the breakfast buffet to the physical location of the property, it can't be beat. The cherry on top of all the icing the the friendliness of the staff, always a smile to greet you, ..."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands
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Where to stay in Karen

Find the best Karen areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A nighttime cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers and a dense urban layout.

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.

A city skyline with tall buildings, a lake reflecting the structures, and a park with trees.

Kilimani

Kilimani is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaya Centre and Arboretum.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a large park with a lake, and boats on the water.
Photo by Kenya Tourism Board
Open Photo by Kenya Tourism Board

Nairobi Central

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

A tower silhouetted against a sunset sky with clouds.

Embakasi

If you're spending some time in Embakasi, The Imaara Shopping Mall and Southfield Mall are top sights worth seeing.

A cityscape with modern buildings and a park with trees.

Parklands

Visitors to Parklands enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Diamond Plaza II is worth a stop.

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