Karen
Nairobi





Things to do

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
Top hotels in Karen

Karen Plains Hotel

Hemingways Nairobi
"Excellent hotel, with very helpful staff and clean and tasteful accommodation. Very good food quality with wide range of options. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely return if we were to visit Nairobi again."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Wildebeest Eco Camp
"The tents were comfortable, bed clean sheets and cosy. Toilets and showers were separate basic but adequate clean and pathways well lit at night. Breakfast was nice and a good variety. All Staff were ectremely helpful especially in restuarant and reception. If you want a cheap night on arrival or ..."
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
"The staff at Argyle are helpful, friendly and accommodating. My room was spacious, clean and plenty of amenities. I highly recommend Margarita recommend the Argyle when visiting Nairobi."
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
"Great stuff, location and amenities"
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands
"Hyatt Place is a great hotel, conveniently located within a short walking distance of nearby restaurants and clubs. The property is well-maintained, and the staff are incredibly helpful, welcoming, and hardworking. My one significant piece of feedback is the hotel's inability to provide small change ..."
Reviewed on 21 Oct 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, The Imaara Shopping Mall and Southfield 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.














