Karen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Giraffe Centre

5/5(4 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(2 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

3/5(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

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

The Hub Karen

5/5(1 review)

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

Activities

Nairobi: Historic and Modern Highlights Walking Tour

Nairobi: Historic and Modern Highlights Walking Tour

AU$62
per adult
Nairobi: Historic and Modern Highlights Walking Tour
3 Days 2 Nights Masai Mara Adventures

3Days 2Nights Masai Mara group Safari, Midrange camp &4WD

AU$340
per adult
3Days 2Nights Masai Mara group Safari, Midrange camp &4WD
Nairobi Walking City Culture Tour

Nairobi Walking City Culture Tour

AU$31
per adult
Nairobi Walking City Culture Tour
Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe center

Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre

AU$58
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre
Picture 16 for Activity Elephant Orphanage and Beads Factory Day Tour .

Elephant Orphanage and Beads Factory Day Tour .

AU$58
per adult
Elephant Orphanage and Beads Factory Day Tour .
Elephant orphanage, Giraffe center, kobe beads tour

Nairobi:Elephant orphanage, Giraffe center, kobe beads tour

AU$58
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nairobi:Elephant orphanage, Giraffe center, kobe beads tour
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Our pick of the best Karen Hotel Deals

Wildebeest Eco Camp

Wildebeest Eco Camp

3 out of 5
Mokoyeti Rd W, Nairobi, Nairobi County
The price is AU$136 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$136
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (50 reviews)
"The rooms are basic but clean. 4th time saying there. Staff couldnt be more accommodating. I got sick and were very very helpful."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Wildebeest Eco Camp
Hemingways Nairobi

Hemingways Nairobi

5 out of 5
Mbagathi Ridge, Nairobi
The price is AU$1,328 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$1,328
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
"Hemingways was one of the nicest properties I’ve ever stayed at. All areas of the hotel were impeccable. Room was huge and well appointed. Staff were helpful, kind and able to accomplish anything we needed. We experienced Sunday jazz brunch, a cooking class, the spa, afternoon tea and private dining ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Hemingways Nairobi
Karen Plains Hotel

Karen Plains Hotel

5 out of 5
Karen Plains Rd, Nairobi, Nairobi County
The price is AU$125 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
AU$125
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Karen Country Club and The Hub Karen ...
Karen Plains Hotel
Hotel Troy Nairobi

Hotel Troy Nairobi

3 out of 5
73 Magadi Road, Nairobi
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy room service, a 24-hour front desk, and a conference center. Popular attractions Nairobi National Park and Galleria ...
7.8/10 Good! (132 reviews)
"I traveled to Nairobi, where I was picked up by a staff from hotel. Stayed at the Troy hotel for two weeks. I had plenty of dishes to choose from. The staff checked on me to make sure I was comfortable. I was greeted going out and coming in. I was asked what would I like for breakfast the next morning. ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

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Hotel Troy Nairobi
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

5 out of 5
Mombasa Road, Nairobi, Nairobi County
The price is AU$283 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$283
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (551 reviews)
"Conveniently located close to the airport. Great facility, good food, comfortable room, and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport by IHG

5 out of 5
First Freight Lane, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi
The price is AU$255 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$255
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport by IHG
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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 Karen Blixen Museum or Nairobi National Park.

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

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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Kilimani

4/5(3 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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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.

Westlands

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