Karen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Activities


Our pick of the best Karen Hotel Deals

Karen Plains Hotel

Karen Plains Hotel

5 out of 5
Karen Plains Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is NZ$139 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
NZ$139
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Karen Country Club and The Hub Karen ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
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Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Karen Plains Hotel
Hemingways Nairobi

Hemingways Nairobi

5 out of 5
Mbagathi Ridge Nairobi
The price is NZ$1,468 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
NZ$1,468
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Karen Country Club and Oloolua Nature Trail ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (107 reviews)
"The infrastructure is amazing indeed 😍, very clean and organized from the lobby through the restaurant to the rooms is do beautiful. Great staff, just need a little bit of more presence on the staff. But at the spa it didn’t go well at all. The service was rushed, lots of interruptions in the journey. ..."

Reviewed on 29 July 2026

Hemingways Nairobi
Wildebeest Eco Camp

Wildebeest Eco Camp

3 out of 5
Mokoyeti Rd W Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is NZ$144 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$144
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly tentalow in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Bomas of Kenya ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (65 reviews)
"Beautiful property, great staff, great location."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Wildebeest Eco Camp
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

5 out of 5
Mombasa Road Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is NZ$322 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$322
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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 helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (817 reviews)
"High class hotel, rooms are large ,the place is very well maintained, the breakfast was amazing"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall by IHG

Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall by IHG

4 out of 5
Off Limuru Rd at Runda, Two Rivers Mall Nairobi
The price is NZ$140 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$140
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Two Rivers Mall and Funscapes ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (201 reviews)
"Rooms are small, no free breakfast."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall by IHG
Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands

Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands

5 out of 5
10 Lower Kabete Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is NZ$340 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$340
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Sarit Centre and Westgate Shopping Mall are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (145 reviews)
"This was a great hotel and I enjoyed my stay. The room was great, probably the biggest hotel room I have ever been in. The staff was great and very helpful. My only complaint is that the food in the breakfast buffet was never hot even when it had just been brought out from the kitchen."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands
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Our guide on where to stay in Karen

Find the best Karen areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Karen
Learn more about 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 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.

Embakasi

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

Nairobi Central

If you're spending some time in Nairobi Central, City Square and City Market 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.



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