Nairobi Central Travel Guide

Nairobi

A park with green grass, trees, and tall buildings in the background.
A large building with a clock tower, surrounded by green spaces and a parking lot.
A building with a traditional tiled roof and a sign that reads "Fairmont The Montrose."
A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a prominent 'KEEP WALKING' sign, and a parking area.
A group of people on a riverbank with a sign warning not to go beyond without a guide.

Stay near popular Nairobi Central attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Nairobi Central

Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

5 out of 5
Corner of Kenyatta Ave. and Kimathi St. Nairobi
The price is ฿5,140 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿5,140
฿6,579 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi
Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

3.5 out of 5
6 Murang'a Road, Off Moi Avenue Nairobi
The price is ฿1,952 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿1,952
฿2,303 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"This small hotel checks all of the boxes - clean rooms, friendly staff, comfortable bed and bedding(!), refrigerator, and hot shower with such great water pressure!"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
Fairmont The Norfolk

Fairmont The Norfolk

5 out of 5
Harry Thuku Road Nairobi
The price is ฿5,808 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
฿5,808
฿7,434 total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
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 property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (225 reviews)
"I arrived using a walker and the reception staff was very accommodating and came to me, sitting in the chair rather than standing counter. Throughout my stay They were very responsive. They checked in to see how I was doing when I informed them that I was not feeling well. They always had a smile ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Fairmont The Norfolk
Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel

Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel

4 out of 5
Lilian Towers Nairobi
The price is ฿2,716 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿2,716
฿3,477 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Chandaria Centre for Performing Arts and Jeevanjee ...
8/10 Very good! (250 reviews)
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Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel
Hotel Boulevard Nairobi, City Centre CBD

Hotel Boulevard Nairobi, City Centre CBD

3 out of 5
Harry Thuku Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is ฿3,031 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿3,031
฿3,576 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kenya National Theatre and Chandaria Centre ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (81 reviews)
"I actually had 2 stays at this hotel. The first one was a disaster. No hot water at all and almost no cold water. After travelling 16 hrs I was in no mood to have no shower. But on the second visit the water was hot and great pressure. The hotel was comfortable and the restaurant and bar as good. ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Hotel Boulevard Nairobi, City Centre CBD
Iconic Plaza Hotel

Iconic Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Nairobi Central Loita St, Uhuru High Way, Nairobi Nairobi Kenya
The price is ฿3,076 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,076
฿3,630 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Nairobi National Park and City Market ...
7/10 Good! (4 reviews)
"Room and hotel are very clean. Bathroom amenities were all expired as of Jan. 26. Shower was dangerous…very slippery with no grab bar and no shelf for soap/shampoo. I put a towel on shower floor to keep from slipping. The shower also flooded the bathroom floor big time and we needed towels to wipe ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Iconic Plaza Hotel
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Where to stay in Nairobi Central

Find the best Nairobi Central 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.

Karen

You'll enjoy the restaurants and spas in Karen. You might want to make time for a stop at The Hub Karen or Karen Blixen Museum.

Embakasi

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

Parklands

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



Nairobi Central Travel Guide