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A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a large window with curtains.

A large, two-story house with a stone facade, a well-maintained lawn, and a small pond.

A spacious atrium with a central seating area, a palm tree, and directional signs for rooms and meeting rooms.

1. Fairview Hotel Nairobi, Vignette Collection by IHG

Kilimani, 1.4 km from City Square

Susan

￥20,227

￥29,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A spacious lobby with a curved reception desk, a seating area, and a large window with a view.

A pathway leading to a building with a glass facade, surrounded by greenery and potted plants.

A lush garden with a paved pathway, various plants, and a small pool area.

A modern building with a glass facade, a well-maintained garden with a large planter, and a clear night sky.

2. Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill

Kilimani, 1.5 km from City Square

Xiaoxin

￥9,659

￥12,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, a security checkpoint, and a well-maintained garden area.

A multi-level atrium with a central courtyard featuring a water feature, seating areas, and potted plants.

An indoor dining area with wooden flooring, tables, chairs, and a view of buildings through an arched doorway.

3. Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.8 km from City Square

JAMES

￥9,334

￥11,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

An outdoor restaurant area with a covered seating area, a pathway, and greenery.

A dining table set with a martini glass, a cocktail, salt and pepper shakers, cutlery, and a napkin.

A modern staircase with wooden railings and pendant lights.

A hotel with a pool, multiple balconies, and a tropical garden.

4. Hotel Boulevard Nairobi, City Centre CBD

Nairobi Central, 1.4 km from City Square

Mark

￥7,897

￥9,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, a laptop, and a person sitting on the bed.

A gym with exercise equipment, a treadmill, and large windows.

A conference room with round tables, black chairs, and white tablecloths.

5. Pullman Nairobi Upper Hill

Upper Hill, 1.6 km from City Square

Manuela

￥18,267

￥22,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a central decorative structure, and hanging plants.

A courtyard with tables arranged in a grid pattern, surrounded by balconies with plants and flowers.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies on each floor, a central courtyard, and a parking area with multiple cars.

A bar area with a wooden counter, leather bar stools, and various bottles and glasses.

6. Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.4 km from City Square

jon

￥22,713

￥29,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, ornate chandeliers, and a variety of baked goods displayed on tables.

A room with large windows, a dining area with yellow chairs, and a view of greenery outside.

A lobby with wooden pillars, a central statue, a chandelier, and a reception desk.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a building with multiple floors.

7. Nairobi Serena Hotel

Kilimani, 0.9 km from City Square

Hyunsik

￥26,783

￥31,604 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A balcony with wicker furniture, a table with fruits and flowers, and a view of surrounding buildings and trees.

A grand lobby with a piano, plush seating, and a 'CIN CIN' sign.

A hotel with multiple floors, a well-maintained garden, and a large tree in the center.

A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative plants.

8. Fairmont The Norfolk

Nairobi Central, 1.2 km from City Square

Marci

￥22,222

￥28,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A modern interior with round tables, chairs, and a large mural.

A modern office space with a hanging chair, a dining area, and a meeting room with a target board.

A modern office space with a large glass wall, a blue and white target decoration, and several wooden chairs and tables.

9. Mercure Nairobi Upper Hill

Upper Hill, 1.6 km from City Square

james

￥16,655

￥20,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A traditional interior with ornate wall decorations, a red sofa with multiple cushions, a wooden chair, and a coffee table.

An indoor swimming pool with a water fountain, palm trees, and a bar area with people.

A restaurant with wooden furniture and a view of the street.

10. The Heron By Sarovar Portico India

Kilimani, 1.7 km from City Square

Vishnu Bharadwaj

￥9,139

￥11,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A multi-level atrium with a central spiral staircase, multiple balconies, and a decorative ceiling mural.

A flag with "ICONIC HOTEL" text, a paved area with a circular design, and a building with illuminated windows in the background.

A modern living room with a TV mounted on a wooden panel wall, a coffee table with a vase, a sofa, and a chair.

A modern hotel building with a prominent vertical glass facade and a landscaped entrance area with a water feature.

11. Iconic Plaza Hotel

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.7 km from City Square

Charles

￥15,367

￥18,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A high-rise hotel with multiple balconies and a modern architectural design.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a desk, and a fan.

A lobby with a circular water feature, a reception desk, and a staircase.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a mural.

12. Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.9 km from City Square

David

￥11,121

￥14,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden nightstand, a chair, a small table, a refrigerator, a stove, and a wall with a tree branch mural.

A bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and a shelf with toiletries.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a single bed, and a small dining table.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining table with chairs.

13. Affordable furnished studio apartment

Ngara, 1 km from City Square

Vishnu

￥2,923

￥3,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A rooftop swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area, surrounded by a high-rise building.

A modern hotel room with a wooden dining table, comfortable chairs, a laptop on a desk, and a large window with curtains.

A high-rise building with multiple floors, featuring a mix of brick and glass facades.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

14. Chester Hotel and Suites Nairobi, City Centre CBD

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.6 km from City Square

Malama

￥8,503

￥10,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A poolside area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a pool.

Outdoor seating areas with tables and benches, surrounded by greenery and a building in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a dark headboard, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and a white sofa with patterned cushions in the living area.

15. LONGONOT PLACE SUITES - Nairobi, City Centre CBD

Nairobi Central, 1.3 km from City Square

Francis

￥9,861

￥11,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern hotel with a large pool, a wellness center, and a balcony with glass railings.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a large mirror, and a vanity with a sink.

A spacious gym with wooden floors, exercise mats, and various fitness equipment.

A modern hotel with a large glass facade, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

16. Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill

Kilimani, 1.3 km from City Square

Gareth

￥22,791

￥29,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom, a desk with a chair, and a small table with fruits.

A modern office space with a sofa, chairs, a small table with fruit, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A modern restaurant with wooden ceiling panels, multiple dining areas, and a mix of seating options including tables and booths.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative wall panels.

17. Hotel Mokka City

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.5 km from City Square

Hasim

￥8,548

￥10,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a white rug, and a view of the beach through the window.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a painting of a landscape on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a wooden table, chairs, a kettle, and a cabinet.

A wooden table with a tray holding a white pitcher, two bottles of water, and a glass pitcher. A white telephone and a remote control are on the table.

18. Kije Place Hotel

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.7 km from City Square

Rume

￥8,437

￥9,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a frosted glass door.

A plate of food with beef, vegetables, and bread on a wooden table.

A hotel reception desk with a wooden finish, a clock, and a sign indicating the hotel is an embassy.

19. Hotel Embassy

Nairobi Central Business District, 0.6 km from City Square

John

￥4,194

￥4,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A multi-story residential building with balconies, a swimming pool, and well-maintained gardens with palm trees.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a multi-story building in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa set, and a coffee table.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

20. Norfolk Towers Serviced Apartments

Nairobi Central, 1.5 km from City Square

Aloice

￥7,589

￥8,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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Compare popular hotels close to City Square

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Fairview Hotel Nairobi, Vignette Collection by IHG	10.0 Exceptional 45 reviews	View
Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill	9.2 Wonderful 341 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Hotel Boulevard Nairobi, City Centre CBD	8.6 Excellent 85 reviews	View
Pullman Nairobi Upper Hill	9.4 Exceptional 32 reviews	View

Top City Square Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect place to be. Right down town. Excellent staff."

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay & lovely location. Staff were amazing & suite was really god value"

Nairobi Serena Hotel

10/10 Excellent

".."

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

10/10 Excellent

"An excellent 5-star experience! The hotel is beautiful, modern, and well maintained, with very friendly and welcoming staff. The location is fantastic, making it an excellent choice for anyone visiting Nairobi. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone travelling to Nairobi and would happily stay here again."

Villa Rosa Kempinski

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay! Staff was amazing and helpful. The breakfast was extraordinary, sad we only took part on our last day. Overall I’d stay there again in a heartbeat!"

The Heron By Sarovar Portico India

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and staff were nice and friendly. Buffet breakfast was enjoyable. Was very disappointed in communication regarding booking an airport transfer for my arrival. My flight arrived late at night so wanted an easy transfer from the airport to the hotel as this was also my first time in Nairobi. I emailed to arrange this and I got a reply asking for my flight details to confirm however after this email I did not get a reply back so I emailed again 3 days prior to arrival to double check and confirm the airport transfer but still no reply. I waited at the airport for a while in case they had it sorted but I ended up having to take an Uber. When I brought by this up during check in, they could see that I had emailed twice but was told that Uber is cheaper anyways."

Iconic Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Z"

Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill

10/10 Excellent

"I'll definitely go back"

Kije Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I recommend this hotel to everyone. The staff are amazing - Lidia, Caleb, Colin and everyone else whose names I didn't find out. The chefs, waiters, housekeeping were all amazing. Kije Place is in a great location, the food is wonderful and it's also great value for money. It's definitely one of the best hotels I have stayed in for a long time. Above everything though, it's the people who work there who are welcoming, kind, helpful and respectful - they are the best of Nairobi, and I hope the management and ownership treat them well. Thank you!"

Other attractions near City Square

Kenyatta International Convention Centre

8.4/10 (178 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Kenyatta International Convention Centre during your trip to Nairobi. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its safari tours.

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City Hall

7.4/10 (20 reviews)

After visiting City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nairobi. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its safari tours.

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Maasai Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Maasai Market during your stay in Nairobi.

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Kenyatta Mausoleum

10.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Kenyatta Mausoleum, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nairobi. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its safari tours.

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Times Tower

6.8/10 (6 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Nairobi with a stop at Times Tower. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its safari tours.

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National Assembly Building

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

National Assembly Building is just one of the places to see in Nairobi, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's shops, or seek out its safari tours.

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Teleposta Towers

6.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Nairobi when you take a trip to Teleposta Towers. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its safari tours.

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National Archives

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

National Archives is just one of the places to see in Nairobi, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's shops, or seek out its safari tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around City Square?

City Square is located in an area of Nairobi known for its major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 355 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to City Square?

Adjacent to City Square, Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good choices close by include Nairobi Serena Hotel and Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel.

How many hotels will I find close to City Square?

Expedia has 355 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from City Square.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near City Square, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near City Square.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near City Square?

For more information about updating your stay near City Square or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near City Square?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at African Heritage House, Nairobi National Museum, or Nairobi Gallery. Spend some time wandering around Uhuru Park, Karura Forest, and Jeevanjee Gardens. Nairobi Railway Museum, Chandaria Centre for Performing Arts, and The GoDown Arts Centre are some favorites close by City Square.

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Our top choices for City Square hotels

1. Fairview Hotel Nairobi, Vignette Collection by IHG

2. Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill

3. Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

4. Hotel Boulevard Nairobi, City Centre CBD

5. Pullman Nairobi Upper Hill

6. Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

7. Nairobi Serena Hotel

8. Fairmont The Norfolk

9. Mercure Nairobi Upper Hill

10. The Heron By Sarovar Portico India

11. Iconic Plaza Hotel

12. Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel

13. Affordable furnished studio apartment

14. Chester Hotel and Suites Nairobi, City Centre CBD

15. LONGONOT PLACE SUITES - Nairobi, City Centre CBD

16. Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill

17. Hotel Mokka City

18. Kije Place Hotel

19. Hotel Embassy

20. Norfolk Towers Serviced Apartments

Compare popular hotels close to City Square

Top City Square Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum

Nairobi Serena Hotel

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

Villa Rosa Kempinski

The Heron By Sarovar Portico India

Iconic Plaza Hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill

Kije Place Hotel

Other attractions near City Square

Kenyatta International Convention Centre

City Hall

Maasai Market

Kenyatta Mausoleum

Times Tower

National Assembly Building

Teleposta Towers

National Archives

Frequently asked questions