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.

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Activities


Our pick of the best Karen Hotel Deals

Karen Plains Hotel

Karen Plains Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Karen Plains Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is NZ$132 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
NZ$132
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
"Well placed"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Karen Plains Hotel
Hemingways Nairobi

Hemingways Nairobi

5 out of 5
Mbagathi Ridge Nairobi
The price is NZ$1,386 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$1,386
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (110 reviews)
"Very nice property. Pretty place and has a kind of old English colonial vibe to it. Very cool. Very close to giraffe manor and the conservatory. I’d go there again if in Nairobi. The staff were very helpful and nice."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Hemingways Nairobi
Wildebeest Eco Camp

Wildebeest Eco Camp

3 out of 5
Mokoyeti Rd W Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is NZ$151 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$151
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly tentalow in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Galleria Shopping ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (68 reviews)
"Good place for 2 3 nights"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 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$319 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$319
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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 ...
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

4.5 out of 5
Chiromo Lane, Westlands Nairobi
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$468 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
NZ$468
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Nairobi National Museum and Oshwal Religious ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (141 reviews)
"I felt there wasn’t enough choice for Vegetarians/vegans Desserts were not provided for Vegans or strict vegetarian diet"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
Nairobi Serena Hotel

Nairobi Serena Hotel

5 out of 5
Kenyatta Avenue / Processional Way Nairobi
The price is NZ$379 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$379
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 and the property condition in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (355 reviews)
"Thank you with best amenities as always."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Nairobi Serena Hotel
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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 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.

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.

Nairobi West

While visiting Nairobi West, you might make a stop by sights like The Nextgen Mall and Nairobi National Park.



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