Karen

Nairobi

Popular places to visit

Giraffe Centre

4.5/5(23 reviews)

Meet the 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.

Giraffe Centre

Karen Blixen Museum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Karen Blixen Museum during your travels in Nairobi. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Karen Blixen Museum

Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Nairobi when you spend time at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages

The Hub Karen

During your visit to Nairobi, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at The Hub Karen. Discover the area's spas and seek out its safari tours.

The Hub Karen

The Karen Hospital

If The Karen Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nairobi.

The Karen Hospital

Galleria Shopping Mall

During your trip to Nairobi, you can enjoy retail therapy at Galleria Shopping Mall. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the safari tours.

Galleria Shopping Mall

Things to do

David shedrick trust feeding time

Tour Giraffe Centre, David Shedrick, Karen Blixen & city tour.

€82
per adult
Tour Giraffe Centre, David Shedrick, Karen Blixen & city tour.
Carnivore Restaurant-The Carnivore Eating Experience

Carnivore Restaurant-The Carnivore Eating Experience

€111
per adult
Carnivore Restaurant-The Carnivore Eating Experience
Half Day Excursion Tour in Nairobi

Half Day Excursion Tour in Nairobi

€51
per adult
Half Day Excursion Tour in Nairobi
Nairobi souvenir Shopping and Historical Half day Tour

Nairobi souvenir Shopping and Historical Half day Tour

€81
per adult
Nairobi souvenir Shopping and Historical Half day Tour
Giraffe Center

Tour: Giraffe Center and Nairobi National Park

€236
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour: Giraffe Center and Nairobi National Park
Giraffe Centre, Elephant Orphanage & Bomas of Kenya Day Tour

Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Center & Bomas of Kenya Day Tour

€241
per adult
Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Center & Bomas of Kenya Day Tour
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Top hotels in Karen

Hemingways Nairobi
Hemingways Nairobi
5 out of 5
Mbagathi Ridge, Nairobi
The price is €833 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
€833
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Karen Country Club and Oloolua Nature ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
"Anyone who stays at Hemmigways, Karen, Nairobi will not be disappointed. The property is often used as a pre or post safari hotel. But I used it as my destination resort in its own right & I was thrilled with everything, especially the kind & thoughtful attention from all the staff. Highly ..."

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2025

Hemingways Nairobi
Wildebeest Eco Camp
Wildebeest Eco Camp
3 out of 5
Mokoyeti Rd W, Nairobi, Nairobi County
The price is €88 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
€88
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly tentalow in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Bomas ...
9/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)
"Best place to stay in Nairobi. I always receive a warm welcome and excellent service. I wouldn’t stay anywhere else!"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2024

Wildebeest Eco Camp
Sakinas Luxury Suites
Sakinas Luxury Suites
3 out of 5
Magadi Road next to GEM, Nairobi, Nairobi County
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Nairobi National Park and Galleria ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
"Great place."

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2025

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Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
5 out of 5
Mombasa Road, Nairobi, Nairobi County
The price is €138 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
€138
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (320 reviews)
"Nice blend of sophistication and carnival environment."

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2025

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Best Western Plus Westlands
Best Western Plus Westlands
4 out of 5
Karuna Road behind Sarit Centre, Nairobi
The price is €138 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
€138
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (193 reviews)
"Very convenient location as it's easy to get anywhere within Westlands and literally walking distance from the Sarit Centre which has a ton of shops, banks and dining options."

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2025

Best Western Plus Westlands
Joyous Guest House
Joyous Guest House
3 out of 5
Mwiki Kasarani Road, Nairobi, Nairobi
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Thika Road Mall and Moi International ...
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Other neighbourhoods around Karen

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Lang'ata

You'll enjoy the gardens and parks in Lang'ata. You might want to make time for a stop at Nairobi National Park or Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages.

Lang'ata
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Muthangari

If you're spending some time in Muthangari, ABC Place and UNHCR Kenya are top sights worth seeing.

Muthangari
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Lavington

1/5(1 area review)

While Lavington may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Yaya Centre and Sarit Centre.

Lavington
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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.

Kileleshwa
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Golf Course

While Golf Course isn't home to many top sights, Yaya Centre and City Square are some notable places to visit nearby.

Golf Course
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Kilimani

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

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

Kilimani

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