Thompson Estate Travel Guide
Nairobi
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Popular places to visit
Nairobi National Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Nairobi National Park and also enjoy the safari tours in Nairobi. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Kenyatta International Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Kenyatta International Convention Centre during your trip to Nairobi. Discover the area's shops or seek out its safari tours.
University of Nairobi
Walk around the campus at University of Nairobi during your stay in Nairobi. Discover the area's shops or seek out its safari tours.
City Market
During your trip to Nairobi, you can search for that perfect souvenir at City Market. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area.
The Junction Shopping Mall
During your trip to Nairobi, you can search for that perfect souvenir at The Junction Shopping Mall. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the safari tours.
Things to do
Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park
Nairobi Fairview Coffee Farm Tour and Tasting experience
Nairobi Experience: Small Group Walking Tour with a Local
Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
From Nairobi: Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour
Top hotels in Thompson Estate
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
This is an amazing hotel for your stay near JKIA or visiting Nairobi! The staff was amazing the room were modern and comfortable.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
We really enjoyed our stay at the JW Marriott. The hotel is spotless and the staff was exceptional. The breakfast buffet was great and the staff were very responsive to any request. The other restaurants offered a broad variety of dining choices. Room service was fast with a good menu and they picked ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands
Excellent experience from beginning to end. Great location and very quiet. Currently my favourite hotel in Nairobi.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi
Haven of quiet, comfort, elegance and kindness amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown Nairobi: The Sarova Stanley is an amazing hotel. It is a beautiful building, immaculately maintained, thoroughly modern, yet with the feel of a world-class, historic hotel. The Thai Chi restaurant is exceptional ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill
This hotel is a “hidden gem” in Nairobi. We have stayed here a number of times over the years. Very clean. Staff is helpful and kind. Breakfast is always excellent.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
This is a hotel that has been/is being renovated and is trying to become much more attractive for international business and tourist travellers. While the staff was incredibly kind and pleasant, it seems pretty clear that they don't understand what a higher level of service looks like. The AC in ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Thompson Estate
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.
Muthangari
If you're spending some time in Muthangari, ABC Place and UNHCR Kenya are top sights worth seeing.
Kilimani
Kilimani is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaya Centre and Arboretum.
Upper Hill
Spas and golf courses are just a few things travellers like about Upper Hill. A stop by Kenya Railway Golf Club is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Highridge
While visiting Highridge, you might make a stop by sights like Sarit Centre and Westgate Shopping Mall.
