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Nairobi Accommodations

Nairobi accommodations

Nairobi accommodations welcome you to a destination nicknamed “Green City in the Sun”.

Nairobi known for: safaris, big-game parks, savannas, nature preserves, gardens, viewpoints, calderas, alkaline lakes, shopping malls, golf clubs, universities

Nairobi is located in southern Kenya and close to Tanzania. Flowing through Green City in the Sun, the Nairobi River rises in Kikuyu’s (town) Ondiri Wetland peatbog and converges eastward with the Athi River (Kenya’s second longest river). A big-game hunting mecca once upon a time, Nairobi has come a long way since its early-20th century beginnings. Nairobi today is best known as a starting point for Kenya & Tanzania safaris.

Nairobi points of interest: TRM – Thika Road Mall (shopping mall), Two Rivers Mall (shopping mall), Sarit (shopping mall), The Junction Mall (shopping mall), The Hub Karen (shopping mall), Yaya Centre (shopping mall), Carnivore (restaurant), National Museum of Kenya, Capital Centre (outlet mall), Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Safaricom Stadium Kasarani, Ngong Road Forest Sanctuary, Kenyatta International Convention Centre, CJ’S – Kilimani (family restaurant), Nairobi Animal Orphanage, Nairobi Safari Walk, Diamond Plaza 2 (shopping mall), Carrefour Mega (hypermarket), Bomas Of Kenya (open-air museum / traditional tribal villages), Bao Box (family restaurant), Jamia Mosque Nairobi, Fogo Gaucho Kilimani (Brazilian restaurant), Zen Garden (restaurant), Ngong Race Course and Golf Park, Talisman Restaurant, Muthaiga Country Club, Brew Bistro and Lounge (brewpub), Greenspan Shopping Mall, Nairobi Street Kitchen (restaurant), Royal Nairobi Golf Club, Muthaiga Golf Club, Geco Café, University of Nairobi, Funscapes Two Rivers Theme Park (amusement park), Freedom Heights Mall (shopping mall), Business Bay Square (shopping mall), Broadwalk Mall (shopping mall), Oyster Bay (restaurant), Karura Forest (nature preserve), Strathmore University, Matteo’s Italian Restaurant, Deliverance Church Umoja (Pentecostal church), United States International University Africa, Mode Cafe, The Wine Shop Kenya (wine bar), Tamarind Brasserie (family restaurant), Nairobi Lighthouse Church, Museum of Illusions Nairobi, Riara University, Pan Africa Christian University (private university), DNM EVENTS PARK (event venue), One Off Contemporary Art Gallery, Lennix Gym Ruaka

Surrounding-Nairobi attractions: Nairobi National Park (big-game animals), Village Market (shopping mall), Lake Nakuru National Park (large soda lake, wildlife, camping), Lake Naivasha (boat safaris – hippos / flamingoes), Hells Gate National Park (photography spot, birdwatching, hiking, horse-riding, cycling, camping), Ngong Hills Forest Reserve (nature preserve / hiking area), The Forest Adventure Centre and Restaurant (adventure sports center), Mount Longonot National Park (dormant volcano, forest-filled crater, hiking along volcanic rim), The Great Rift Valley View Point (view point / restaurant), Giraffe Centre, Kiambethu Tea Farm, South- Western Mau National Reserve, Naishola Gardens (wedding venue)

300 miles west of Nairobi: Lake Victoria (Africa’s largest lake – boat rides, beaches, 200+ fish species – Nile River source)

Toward Lake Victoria (Nairobi-side): Maasai Mara National Reserve (savanna – migratory wildlife, game animals), Serengeti National Park (Tanzania national park – annual wildebeest migration, lions, elephants, rhinos)

South-southeast of the Serengeti: Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Tanzania / Kenya border – volcanic caldera, gorge), Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania national park – bird species, information center, gift shop), Mount Kilimanjaro National Park (Tanzania iconic mountain – hiking areas, wildlife), Tsavo West National Park (rugged wilderness park – wild elephants, rhinos, leopards, lions), Tsavo East National Park (game reserve – lions, elephants, birds, guided walks)

Nairobi main airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Rideshare service: Uber

Nairobi safari agencies: Destinations Kenya Safari, Savannah Adventures, Masikio Safaris, Kenya Tour Budget Safari, Bienvenido Kenya, Shanjoy Tours & Safaris, Go Kenya Safari, Silver Spark Africa Safaris, Inspired Feet Safaris, Wildlife Safari Kenya, Kenya Safari Bookings, African Sermon Safaris, Back of Africa Adventure, Nature’s Wonderland Safaris Kenya, Cruzeiro Safaris

More fun things: Nairobi National Park Tour, City Walking Tour

Before going on a safari trip, a day or two stay at least in Nairobi is recommended to shake-off jet lag / rest. Nairobi’s & Kenya’s official languages are English and Swahili (Kiswahili), with English being widely spoken. When out at night in Nairobi be wary of your surroundings. Areas such as Westlands, Lavington and Karen generally are quite safe, though places to avoid are Eastleigh and Kibera. Outside of tourist areas, modest dress is recommended (ladies especially). Swimming in lakes, rivers and reservoirs, and drinking tap water, are not advisable due to potential Schistosomiasis (parasitic disease). Naturally, Kenya is home to impressive wildlife. A protected area, Nairobi National Park is a sanctuary for the critically endangered black rhino. Beyond Nairobi National Park, expansive safari opportunities await. The key to an exciting safari trip is knowing where / when wildebeest migrate, as predators will follow the herds (confusions). In August, wildebeest migrate through Kenya, while in February they head to Tanzania. Altogether, about 1.5 million wildebeest are involved in Kenya’s / Tanzania’s annual Great Wildebeest Migration. Nairobi’s currency is the Kenyan shilling, cars travel on the left-hand side and the drinking age is 18 years old. Nairobi accommodations are some of East Africa’s best. Before we get to Nairobi accommodations, let’s take a look at some more background information on the area to help you along the way.

Originally swampland, the Nairobi-area was first occupied by the pastoralist Maasai. the long-distance trader Akamba and the agriculturalist Kikuyu peoples. The name “Nairobi” originates from a Maasai expression meaning ‘cool waters’. Chief engineer of the Uganda Railway, Sir George Whitehouse (1857-1938) chose the Nairobi-area for an Indian laborer store depot and shunting / camping grounds due to the area’s adequate water supply, temperate climate and high elevation near the town of Limuru. Prior to the colonial era, tribal peoples lived in villages, and the area had multiple leaders. Arthur Church was commissioned to design a town layout (Victoria & Station Streets, ten avenues, staff quarters, Indian commercial area) for a railway depot circa 1898. On May 30, 1899 the railway depot opened and Nairobi replaced Machakos as the Ukamba administration’s headquarters. Malaria became problematic for the early town. Even worse, an outbreak of the plague in the early 1900s caused the original town to be burned / razed, and Bazaar Street (Biashara Street) completely rebuilt. Administration and tourism helped the town’s population grow from 5,000 to 16,000 between 1902 and 1910. After the Uganda Railway’s promotion, big game hunting became a major draw in Nairobi, which became capital of the East Africa Protectorate in 1907, and was declared a municipality in 1919. Following World War II, the expanding city created tensions with the Maasai and Kikuyu. Embakasi Airport’s (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) opening on March 9, 1958 brought airplanes to the area. Indeed, modernization had commenced, and times were changing. The 1950s Mau Mau Uprising and the early-1960s Lancaster House Conferences, though, led to Kenya (The Commonwealth realm of Kenya) declaring independence from British colonial rule on December 12, 1963. Exactly a year later the Republic of Kenya was established. Power cuts and water shortages due to Nairobi’s rapid infrastructure growth became common issues in the city following Kenya’s independence. The 28-storey Kenyatta International Conference Centre KICC opened to the public on September 11, 1973. In 1983, the Giraffe Center opened. More recent installments have been the Thika Superhighway (2012), the Standard Gauge Railway (2017) and the Nairobi Expressway (2022).

Home to around 4.4 million “Nairobians”, Nairobi is Kenya’s capital and largest city. Nairobi’s area spans 270 square miles between the cities of Kampala and Mombasa. Adjacent and westward is the Rift Valley, an intra-continental ridge system that runs north-south. Minor earthquakes / tremors are possible due to Nairobi’s proximity to the Rift Valley. West of the city also are the Ngong Hills (ridge peaks). Mount Kenya, an extinct volcano north of Nairobi, rises 17,057 feet. Nairobi is one of Africa’s most modern cities and a financial center. The city’s subtropical highland climate accounts for 75 °F average high temperatures during the warm season (December-March).  Due to the city’s elevation (5,889 feet above sea level) evenings can be cool, especially in June and July. Nairobi’s proximity to the  equator, though, accounts for minimal weather variations between seasons. Additional points of interest are Nairobi Securities Exchange, Parliament of Kenya, Westlands (affluent neighborhood – shopping centers, restaurants, bars, clubs), Karen Blixen Museum and African Great Lakes (Great Rift Valley alkaline lake system – flamingoes). Local foods include nyama choma (roast meat), Kenyan stew (beef, tomatoes, onions, garlic, curry powder), ugali (maize flour porridge), irio (mashed potatoes and peas), rice, beans, corn, collard greens and mandazi (dough ball – doughnut-like). Popular drinks are dawa (vodka drink), beer, wine, champagne and tea.  With some background knowledge on the area, we’re ready for Nairobi accommodations that will help make for a memorable experience.

 

 

 

Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport

First Freight Lane, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Nairobi accommodations

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Hotel amenities: restaurant, 2 bars, poolside bar, buffet breakfast (surcharge), outdoor pool, rooftop terrace, outdoor furniture, garden, spa, sauna, steam room, gym, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, concierge services, bellhop, luggage storage, laundry facilities, business center, meeting rooms, conference space, free parking, airport transfer

Nearby: Kitchen 9 (restaurant)

Within 10 minutes:

Within 2.8 miles:

      • Gateway Mall

Within 3.3 miles:

      • Southfield Mall

Approximate cost per night (Suite): $389

 

 

 

Glee Nairobi

Northern Bypass Rd

Nairobi accommodations

Runda Mall

Hotel amenities: multiple restaurants & bars, swim-up bar, English breakfast (surcharge), outdoor pool, outdoor furniture, garden, spa, sauna, multiple hot tubs, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi , 24-hour front desk, concierge services, luggage storage, laundry facilities, business center, meeting rooms, conference center, free parking

Nearby: Glee Hotel Restaurants & Bars

Within feet:

Within 2.1 miles:

      • Karura Forest

Within 4.6 miles:

      • Muthaiga Golf Club

Glee Nairobi, a Preferred LVX Hotel is 48 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Executive Suite): $450

 

 

 

Hemingways Nairobi

Mbagathi Ridge

Nairobi accommodations

Karen Country Club | The Hub Karen | The Waterfront Karen

Hotel amenities: restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, terrace, garden, spa, sauna, steam room, gym, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, concierge services, luggage storage, laundry facilities, business center, meeting rooms, conference center, free parking, airport transfer

Nearby: Hemingways Nairobi Restaurant, Spring Valley Coffee (coffee shop)

Within feet:

Within 1.1 miles:

      • Oloolua Nature Trail

Within 1.7 miles:

      • Karen Country Club

Hemingways Nairobi is 40 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $858

 

 

 

Leam

 

 

Ololo Safari Lodge

South of Nairobi National Park

Nairobi accommodations

Nairobi National Park

Lodge amenities: open-air restaurant near the pool overlooking the national park, bar, guest lounge located in the old original thatched farmhouse with open fireplace, wine cellar, small library, outdoor pool, modern Colonial-style furnishings, mosquito nets, hair dryers

Nearby: Kitengela Hot Glass Ltd. – Studio (glassblower), Savanna Park Tree Nursery, Africa Nazarene University – Ongata Rongai Campus

Within 2 miles:

Within 3.8 miles:

      • Ivory Burning Site and Picnic Area

Within 4.3 miles:

      • Multimedia University Kenya

Within 4.8 miles:

      • Banda School

Within 5.3 miles:

      • T-Mall Nairobi

Within 5.7 miles:

      • Crown Paints Distributor Jihan Freighters Ltd
      • Bomas of Kenya

Ololo Safari Lodge is  8 miles from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $350

 

 

 

Roma Courts Serviced Apartments

Timau Road

Nairobi accommodations

Yaya Centre

Apartment amenities: garden, free Wi-Fi, kitchens, 24-hour front desk, parking

Nearby: Papparoti Kilimani (restaurant), Amalayi African Cuisine (African restaurant), Choux Bakery

Within feet:

Within 3 minutes:

      • Royal Nairobi Golf Club

Roma Courts Serviced Apartments is 21 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Family Apartment): $104

Cost per person (four people): $26

 

 

 

Bloomingdale's

 

 

Karen Gables

Mbagathi Ridge No 76D

Nairobi accommodations
Cape Dutch style

Karen Blixen Museum

Guesthouse amenities: swimming pool, hot tubs, pool, river & garden views, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, car rentals, free private parking

Nearby restaurants: Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages (restaurant), Harkness Cottage & Hotel (restaurant)

Nearby misc.: Karen Country Club (golf course), Opportunity Factory (art handcraft)

Within feet:

Within 1.2 miles:

      • Oloolua Nature Trail

Within 1.8 miles:

      • Cottolengo Centre

Within 3.4 miles:

      • Ngong Stadium
      • Langata Botanical Gardens

Within 3.5 miles:

      • Nairobi Mamba Village
      • Sasamoto Centre

Within 9 miles:

      • Eden Square Office Block
      • Museum Hill Centre

Karen Gables is  16 miles from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $393

 

 

Bake Me A Wish

 

 

Broadwalk Residency

Ojijo Rd

Nairobi accommodations

Nairobi National Museum | University of Nairobi | Broadwalk Mall

Apartment amenities: poolside bar, outdoor pool, rooftop terrace, fitness center

Nearby: Hashmi Barbeque (restaurant), Fruity Fruits (greengrocer)

Within feet:

Broadwalk Residency is 21 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Penthouse): $291

Cost per person (four people): $72

 

 

 

Master & Dynamic

 

 

Edaala Comfort – Cottage Rooms

411 Ndovu Cresent

Nairobi accommodations

Nairobi Giraffe Centre

Guesthouse amenities: garden views, terrace, patios, garden, BBQ facilities, fitness center, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, desks, continental / vegetarian breakfast, shared kitchen, free private parking

Nearby restaurants: The Tano Bora Grill (barbecue restaurant), Boho Eatery

Nearby misc.: Magical Fishing Safaris (fishing charter), Matbronze Art Gallery & Foundry (art gallery), Annadil Jamaly Sports Complex (sports complex), Kipevu Link (shopping mall), Weddings & Events by Kui Ltd (event planner), Karen – 417 (landmark)

Within feet:

Within 1 mile:

      • Maro Gardens

Within 1.9 miles:

      • Sasamoto Centre

Within 3.2 miles:

      • Karen Blixen Museum

Within 7 miles:

      • Railway Museum
      • Nairobi Milliary Stone

Edaala Comfort – Cottage Rooms is  13 miles from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $63

 

 

 

Simply Wholesale

 

 

Yaya Towers & Hotel

Argwings Kodhek Road

Nairobi accommodations

Shifteye Studios

Hotel amenities: outdoor pool, tennis court, basketball court, BBQ facilities, fitness center, free Wi-Fi, satellite TVs, DVD players, kitchens, 24-hour front desk, game room, children’s playground, free parking

Nearby restaurants / bars: Sierra Brasserie (restaurant), RubiCut Gardens (restaurant), Mambos Barbeque, Kifaru Bar, Foxxies Lounge (bar)

Nearby misc.: Bleau LOUNGE (club), Newscafe – Adlife (café), Fresh Choice Green Grocers, Yaya Centre (shopping mall), Shifteye Studios (photography studio)

Within feet:

      • Shifteye Studios (creative venue)
      • Prestige Plaza
      • Adams Arcade Shopping Centre
      • Royal Nairobi Golf Club

Within 1.1 miles:

      • iHub

Within 1.2 miles:

      • Nairobi Art Centre
      • Kasuku Centre
      • Nairobi Arboretum

Within 1.6 miles:

      • Lavington Green Shopping Centre

Within 2 miles:

      • Central Park

Within 2.2 miles:

      • Freedom Heights Mall

Yaya Towers & Hotel is  10 miles from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (three-bedroom suite): $468

Cost per person (five people): $94

 

 

 

Puracy

 

 

Hob House

Kitusuru

Nairobi accommodations

Kihingo Village

Guesthouse amenities: restaurant, garden views, free Wi-Fi, slippers, 24-hour front desk, children’s playground, free parking

Nearby: Hob House Restaurant (Lebanese restaurant), Skinners Restaurant, Kanyi Bakes (bakery), Tasha Cake Creation (cake shop), Fitness Wheel Gym And Aerobics (gym)

Within feet:

      • Kihingo Village

Within 2.1 miles:

      • Havilah Ranch

Within 2.7 miles:

      • Kifaru Gardens
      • St. Mary’s School Nairobi Games Pitches

Within 4 miles:

      • Eden Square Office Block

Within 6 miles:

      • Nairobi Milliary Stone
      • August 7th Memorial Park
      • Railway Museum

Within 30 miles:

      • Mount Longonot

Hob House is  13 miles from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $135

 

 

Bowlero

 

 

So there they are, Nairobi accommodations that will help make for an exciting experience. We hope you have found this information valuable and most of all, that you enjoy your time in Kenya!

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