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Stays In Kenya
Where To Stay In Nairobi
16 places to sleep, from boutique hotels, luxury camps and more.
16 places to sleep, from boutique hotels, luxury camps and more.
Kenya's gateway city: giraffe at the edge of the skyline, the Karen Blixen house and some of East Africa's best restaurants.
Below are 16 places to stay in Nairobi, grouped by type. Each one links to Google Maps so you can see exactly where it sits. Rates change with the season and the room, so tell us your dates and we will quote the real price.
Most travellers need one or two nights on arrival. Karen is leafy and quiet; Westlands is closer to restaurants and offices.
Small, stylish and well placed. Great for an arrival night, a city break or a day in the old town.
A boutique hotel in Karen, Nairobi, Nairobi. A good fit for an easy arrival night or a beach stay with character.
A boutique hotel in Karen, Nairobi, Nairobi. A good fit for an easy arrival night or a beach stay with character.
A boutique hotel in Nairobi, Nairobi. A good fit for an easy arrival night or a beach stay with character.
A boutique hotel near Mombasa Road, Nairobi. A good fit for an easy arrival night or a beach stay with character.
A boutique hotel near Mombasa Road, Nairobi. A good fit for an easy arrival night or a beach stay with character.
A boutique hotel near Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi. A good fit for an easy arrival night or a beach stay with character.
A boutique hotel near Near the airport, Nairobi. A good fit for an easy arrival night or a beach stay with character.
Canvas on the outside, proper beds and hot showers on the inside. These are the stays that most people picture when they dream of safari.
A tented camp near Nairobi National Park, Nairobi. A good fit for couples, photographers and first safaris.
More space, a kitchen and a home-from-home feel. Useful for longer stays, families and groups.
Serviced apartments near Lenana, Ngong Road, Nairobi. A good fit for longer stays and families who want a kitchen.
Serviced apartments in Nairobi, Nairobi. A good fit for longer stays and families who want a kitchen.
Serviced apartments near Westlands, Nairobi. A good fit for longer stays and families who want a kitchen.
Serviced apartments near Nairobi North, Nairobi. A good fit for longer stays and families who want a kitchen.
Serviced apartments near Kilimani, Nairobi. A good fit for longer stays and families who want a kitchen.
The whole house is yours, with your own chef, guide and vehicle. Perfect for families, friends and anyone who wants complete privacy.
A private house or villa in Karen, Nairobi, Nairobi. A good fit for families and groups who want privacy and space.
A private house or villa in Karen, Nairobi, Nairobi. A good fit for families and groups who want privacy and space.
Solid walls, a pool and a bigger dining room. Easy, comfortable and a favourite for families and first-time visitors.
A lodge near Ongata Rongai, edge of Nairobi National Park, Nairobi. A good fit for families, first-timers and anyone who likes a pool.
Curious where everything sits? Open the map and explore the area before you choose.
Look at the lodges first, then ask about age rules, family rooms and a pool. Private houses give you the whole place.
Choose a tented camp with a private deck. Ask us to add a bush dinner or a surprise.
A private house means your own chef, guide and vehicle. We can manage the sleeping plan for every age.
Apartments give you space and a kitchen at a fair price. Green-season rates are the lowest.
We suggest 1 – 2 nights. That is long enough to settle in and make the most of the wildlife without rushing.
All year, it sits on the way in and out. Green-season rates are lower, and the landscape is lusher.
Jomo Kenyatta Airport, 30 – 45 minutes by road. We arrange every transfer and flight for you.
Most travellers need one or two nights on arrival. Karen is leafy and quiet; Westlands is closer to restaurants and offices.
Rates change with the season, the room and the length of stay, so we quote them for your exact dates rather than show a number that may be out of date.
Tell us your dates and who is travelling and we will suggest the right stay.
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