Karen Travel Guide
Nairobi
Popular places to visit
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.
Karen Blixen Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Karen Blixen Museum during your travels in Nairobi. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
Learn about the local history of Nairobi when you spend time at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Galleria Shopping Mall
During your trip to Nairobi, you can enjoy retail therapy at Galleria Shopping Mall. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the safari tours.
The Hub Karen
During your visit to Nairobi, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at The Hub Karen. Discover the area's spas and seek out its safari tours.
The Karen Hospital
If The Karen Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nairobi.
Things to do
Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park
Nairobi: Historic and Modern Highlights Walking Tour
3Days 2Nights Masai Mara group Safari, Midrange camp &4WD
Nairobi; National Park, Elephant Sanctuary & Giraffe Center.
Elephant Orphanage and Beads Factory Day Tour .
Top hotels in Karen
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
Wildebeest Eco Camp
Peaceful oasis in Karen district. Beautiful gardens, lovely tent. Great fixed price buffet supper and breakfast. Very good value for money. Some times of year school parties visit but they're out during day and catering staff still excellent despite the numbers.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Karen Plains Hotel
The rooms are spacious. Really loved my stay there. Its opposite to a shopping mall which is a great advantage. The staff were absolutely amazing. Especially Sheila. She was outstanding. Very professional and helpfull. The only downfall was the water wwas cold on some days.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. Airport shuttle was great!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport by IHG
Conveniently located for the airport and offers a free shuttle bus service (though arguably this is built into the overall hotel cost(. N.b. I did have to call the hotel to arrange the shuttle bus pick-up from the airport as they were not responding to messages sent via Hotels.com.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
Staff: The staff was amazing! So much so I contacted the front office manager Simone Mwangi and sung the praises of the following outstanding people: - Agatha Francis ( front desk agent) -Kevin ( front desk agent) -Cleophas- server Matrade- Spa -Massi greeters at the entrance -All the staff on the ...
Reviewed on 19 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.
