Karen Travel Guide
Nairobi





Things to do

Nairobi: Kibera Slum (The Chocolate city)Guided Walking Tour

Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

Nairobi: National Park, Elephants & Giraffe Center Shared

Golden Hour Safari: Afternoon Game Drive in Nairobi park

Kibera Slum Compassionate Walking Experience 3 Hours
Top hotels in Karen

Karen Plains Hotel
"Lovely and helpful staff. Location was pretty good for there is the waterfront with a few restaurants and supermarket down the street- extremely close. Room was pretty clean- with teapot and coffee/tea options. Just a little hair in the shower drain ( happens in most hotels but still a little offputting). ..."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Hemingways Nairobi
"The infrastructure is amazing indeed 😍, very clean and organized from the lobby through the restaurant to the rooms is do beautiful. Great staff, just need a little bit of more presence on the staff. But at the spa it didn’t go well at all. The service was rushed, lots of interruptions in the journey. ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Wildebeest Eco Camp

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
"The spa was below avg, but most everything else is legit. Great service. Attentive but not intrusive. Friendly staff. Front desk is a bit odd and staffing is not great nor customer oriented as much as others. Pool and gym are very nice. Food is plentiful and varied. Property overall is very ..."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
"Went above all expectations. So kind and thoughtful, they even sent a room service cake for our honeymoon! Excellent service all around and would recommend it 100%"
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands
"The Hyatt is modern and clean with detailed security. It is well located across from a shopping mall."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Karen

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.

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 Market and National Archives are top sights worth seeing.

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

Nairobi West
While visiting Nairobi West, you might make a stop by sights like Nairobi National Park and Nyayo National Stadium.












