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

4.5 out of 5
Karen Plains Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is AU$116 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$116
21 Sept - 22 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
"⭐ 4‑Star Review – Karen Plains Hotel Karen Plains Hotel was a comfortable and pleasant stay for the price. The room was clean, the staff were friendly, and the property felt safe and well‑kept, which made it a good choice for a short visit. It’s important for travelers to know that there is no restaurant ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Karen Plains Hotel
Hemingways Nairobi

Hemingways Nairobi

5 out of 5
Mbagathi Ridge Nairobi
The price is AU$1,467 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$1,467
21 Sept - 22 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 AU$118 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$118
23 Sept - 24 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 ...
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 AU$227 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
AU$227
18 Sept - 19 Sept
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! (844 reviews)
"N/A"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Nairobi Serena Hotel

Nairobi Serena Hotel

5 out of 5
Kenyatta Avenue / Processional Way Nairobi
The price is AU$308 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$308
1 Oct - 2 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 and the property condition in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (349 reviews)
"Just wonderful all around"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Nairobi Serena Hotel
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

4.5 out of 5
Chiromo Lane, Westlands Nairobi
The price is AU$402 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$402
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nairobi National Museum and Oshwal ...
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Karen

Find the best Karen areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

Embakasi

If you're spending some time in Embakasi, Southfield Mall and The Imaara Shopping Mall 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.



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