Karen

Nairobi

A colonial-style house with a stone chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and tall palm trees.
A large, single-story house with a tiled roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and tall trees.
A paved pathway curving through a landscaped garden with cacti and trees.
Two giraffes standing on a paved area with a person feeding them.
A giraffe inside a building with large windows and a chandelier.

Stay near popular Karen attractions

Two giraffes standing on a paved area with a fence, surrounded by potted plants and outdoor furniture.
Photo by Jonathan Wisner
Open Photo by Jonathan Wisner

Giraffe Centre

9.2/10 (644 reviews)
Visit the native and exotic 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.
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Things to do

Nairobi: National Park, Elephants & Giraffe Center

Nairobi: National Park, Elephants & Giraffe Center Shared

$44
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Nairobi: National Park, Elephants & Giraffe Center Shared
Golden Hour Safari: Afternoon Game Drive in Nairobi park

Golden Hour Safari: Afternoon Game Drive in Nairobi park

$3
per infant
Golden Hour Safari: Afternoon Game Drive in Nairobi park
Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

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

$63
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
2 Day Magical Masai Mara Fly in Safari

2 Day Magical Masai Mara Fly in Safari

$26
per adult
2 Day Magical Masai Mara Fly in Safari
From Nairobi: Mt Longonot Hiking Day Tour

Nairobi: Mt Longonot Hiking Day Tour

$119
per adult
Nairobi: Mt Longonot Hiking Day Tour
From Nairobi: Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour

From Nairobi: Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour

$35
per adult
From Nairobi: Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour
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Karen Hotel Deals

Karen Plains Hotel

Karen Plains Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Karen Plains Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
$70 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
$85 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Karen Country Club and The Hub ...
Karen Plains Hotel
Hemingways Nairobi

Hemingways Nairobi

5 out of 5
Mbagathi Ridge Nairobi
$602 nightly
The price is $700 total per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
$700 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Karen Country Club and Oloolua Nature ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
"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 Oct 19, 2026

Hemingways Nairobi
Wildebeest Eco Camp

Wildebeest Eco Camp

3 out of 5
Mokoyeti Rd W Nairobi Nairobi County
$72 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
$85 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly tentalow in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Galleria ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)
"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 Oct 23, 2026

Wildebeest Eco Camp
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

5 out of 5
Mombasa Road Nairobi Nairobi County
$152 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
$182 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (880 reviews)
"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 Oct 22, 2026

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

4.5 out of 5
Chiromo Lane, Westlands Nairobi
$222 nightly
The price is $263 total per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
$263 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Nairobi National Museum and Oshwal ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (151 reviews)
"Great stuff, location and amenities"

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2026

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands

Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands

5 out of 5
10 Lower Kabete Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
$175 nightly
The price is $205 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$205 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Sarit Centre and Westgate Shopping Mall are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (174 reviews)
"Nothing to say about anything"

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2026

Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands
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Where to stay in Karen

Find the best Karen areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Karen
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A nighttime cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers and a dense urban layout.

Westlands

Restaurants, shopping, and spas are some highlights of Westlands. You might stop by Sarit Centre or Westgate Shopping Mall while you're in the area.

A city skyline with tall buildings, a lake reflecting the structures, and a park with trees.

Kilimani

Kilimani is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaya Centre and Arboretum.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a large park with a lake, and boats on the water.
Photo by Kenya Tourism Board
Open Photo by Kenya Tourism Board

Nairobi Central

If you're spending some time in Nairobi Central, City Market and National Archives are top sights worth seeing.

A tower silhouetted against a sunset sky with clouds.

Embakasi

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

A cityscape with modern buildings and a park with trees.

Parklands

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

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