Karen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Activities
Nairobi: Kibera Slum (The Chocolate city)Guided Walking Tour
AU$22
per adult
Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
AU$82
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nairobi: National Park, Elephants & Giraffe Center Shared
AU$78
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive With Free Pick Up
AU$101
per adult
From Nairobi: Hell's Gate National Park & Lake Naivasha Tour
AU$44
per adult
Our pick of the best Karen Hotel Deals
Karen Plains Hotel
Karen Plains Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is AU$142 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
AU$142
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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! (21 reviews)
"Excellent stay and very affordable price."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Hemingways Nairobi
Mbagathi Ridge Nairobi
The price is AU$1,247 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
AU$1,247
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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! (106 reviews)
"Absolutely loved it. Rooms are incredible. The hotel is decorated to beautifully with immense grounds to enjoy. Staff are so friendly and helpful. Can’t wait to stay here again - this will be my go to when I come to Nairbobi. Karen is serene and beautiful."
Reviewed on 18 July 2026
Wildebeest Eco Camp
Mokoyeti Rd W Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is AU$123 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$123
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews)
"I had a wonderful comfortable room with ensuite. It was quiet and clean, the staff were very friendly. There is a driver if you want to go on any tours. The breakfast was lovely, there was no buffet as it was low season, but an al a carte menu and snack menu were available. I just found the place ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
The Residences at Karen Country Club
Karen Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is AU$541 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$541
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Oloolua Nature Trail and Karen Country Club are located ...
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Mombasa Road Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is AU$275 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$275
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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! (801 reviews)
"Wow, what a wonderful experience. We thought we were picking a very simple hotel by the airport for a quick turnaround. It was elegant and very very enjoyable. Actually wish we had more time to spend there."
Reviewed on 29 July 2026
Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands
10 Lower Kabete Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is AU$312 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$312
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Sarit Centre and Westgate Shopping Mall are located ...
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 Nairobi National Museum or Kenya National Theatre.
Kilimani
Kilimani is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaya Centre and Arboretum.
Photo by Kenya Tourism Board
Open Photo by Kenya Tourism Board
Nairobi Central
If you're spending some time in Nairobi Central, City Square and Kenya National Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Parklands
Visitors to Parklands enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Diamond Plaza II is worth a stop.
Nairobi West
While visiting Nairobi West, you might make a stop by sights like Nairobi National Park and Nyayo National Stadium.
