Karen Travel Guide
Nairobi
Things to do
Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park
£49
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Nairobi: Kibera Slum (The Chocolate city)Guided Walking Tour
£11
per adult
Nairobi: National Park, Elephants & Giraffe Center Shared
£41
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Golden Hour Safari: Afternoon Game Drive in Nairobi park
£2
per infant
3 days 2 nights budget safari to Maasai Mara National Reserve
£172
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Karen
Karen Plains Hotel
Karen Plains Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is £66 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
£66
14 Jul - 15 Jul
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"Excellent stay and very affordable price."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Hemingways Nairobi
Mbagathi Ridge Nairobi
The price is £648 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
£648
23 Jul - 24 Jul
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 ...
Wildebeest Eco Camp
Mokoyeti Rd W Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is £64 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
£64
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly tentalow in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Bomas of Kenya ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews)
"I had a wonderful comfortable room with ensuite. It was quiet and clean, the staff were very friendly. There is a driver if you want to go on any tours. The breakfast was lovely, there was no buffet as it was low season, but an al a carte menu and snack menu were available. I just found the place ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands
10 Lower Kabete Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is £157 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
£157
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Village Market and Sarit Centre are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews)
"The staff were very pleasant. The reception ladies were so kind and helpful as I was travelling in and out of the hospital. Kelvin was really friendly in helping out. The breakfast food and food in general should have more options but it wasw really good."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Mombasa Road Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is £134 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
£134
18 Jul - 19 Jul
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (783 reviews)
"This was very nice and looked better than what I saw online .. I was quite impressed.. they even accepted to give me a late checkout"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
Chiromo Lane, Westlands Nairobi
The price is £245 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
£245
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Village Market and Nairobi National ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (124 reviews)
"Splendid stay"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Where to stay in Karen
Find the best Karen areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 Nairobi National Museum or Sarit Centre.
Kilimani
Kilimani is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaya Centre and Arboretum.
Photo by Kenya Tourism Board
Open Photo by Kenya Tourism Board
Nairobi Central
If you're spending some time in Nairobi Central, City Square and City Market are top sights worth seeing.
Eastleigh
While Eastleigh may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Muthaiga Golf Club and National Archives.
Gigiri
Unique features of Gigiri include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Village Market or Karura Forest while you're exploring the area.
