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

Things to do


Top hotels in Karen

Karen Plains Hotel

Karen Plains Hotel

5 out of 5
Karen Plains Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is ฿2,821 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿2,821
฿3,329 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Yaya Centre and Karen Country Club are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"Excellent stay and very affordable price."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Karen Plains Hotel
Hemingways Nairobi

Hemingways Nairobi

5 out of 5
Mbagathi Ridge Nairobi
The price is ฿22,834 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
฿22,834
฿29,228 total
22 Jul - 23 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)
"Absolutely loved it. Rooms are incredible. The hotel is decorated to beautifully with immense grounds to enjoy. Staff are so friendly and helpful. Can’t wait to stay here again - this will be my go to when I come to Nairbobi. Karen is serene and beautiful."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Hemingways Nairobi
Wildebeest Eco Camp

Wildebeest Eco Camp

3 out of 5
Mokoyeti Rd W Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is ฿2,437 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿2,437
฿2,876 total
19 Aug - 20 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

Wildebeest Eco Camp
The Residences at Karen Country Club

The Residences at Karen Country Club

2.5 out of 5
Karen Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is ฿8,548 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿8,548
฿10,086 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Oloolua Nature Trail and Karen Country Club are located ...
The Residences at Karen Country Club
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

5 out of 5
Mombasa Road Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is ฿4,104 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
฿4,104
฿4,842 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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! (788 reviews)
"Great design and well maintained hotel… struggled with the bathroom layout and lighting controls though…"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands

Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands

5 out of 5
10 Lower Kabete Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is ฿5,688 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿5,688
฿7,110 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Yaya Centre and Sarit Centre are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (124 reviews)
"It was fine"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 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.

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.

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 National Archives and Maasai Market.

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.



Karen Travel Guide