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A nighttime pool area with palm trees and lounge chairs, surrounded by modern buildings.

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, marble flooring, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'glee' sign, surrounded by landscaped gardens and a well-lit driveway.

A spacious lounge with a bar area, wooden flooring, and a large decorative rug.

1. Glee Nairobi

2.9 km from Karura Forest

jessie

￥25,312

￥29,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A spacious lobby with a glass ceiling, seating area, and indoor plants.

A bar area with a circular bar counter, multiple seating arrangements, and a city view.

A swimming pool with a modern design, including a curved edge and a glass enclosure. There are lounge chairs and a shaded area with a canopy.

A restaurant with round tables, wicker chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

2. Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection

Gigiri, 3 km from Karura Forest

Kechia

￥21,937

￥26,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and lush landscaping.

A modern building with a well-maintained garden featuring various plants and a neatly trimmed lawn.

An outdoor patio area with a dining table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a building with large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television on the wall, and large windows with curtains.

3. Gigiri Lion Villas 1

Gigiri, 3.1 km from Karura Forest

Araksya

￥24,591

￥29,202 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern living room with a purple sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, a colorful striped rug, and a wall with three sunset paintings.

A modern cafe interior with a bar area, multiple round tables, and stools.

A high-rise building with multiple balconies and large windows.

4. L'Aziz Suites

Muthaiga, 2.1 km from Karura Forest

Mohamed

￥7,514

￥9,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A narrow pathway flanked by lush greenery and a modern building with a dark facade and illuminated windows.

An indoor dining area with tables and chairs, a patterned ceiling, and a view of the restaurant's interior.

A reception desk with a modern design, a sign for Gigiri Lion Villas, and a large glass door with multiple windows.

A hotel with a central courtyard, a covered seating area, and a car parked in front.

5. Gigiri Lion Villas 2

Gigiri, 2.4 km from Karura Forest

Apelete

￥20,746

￥24,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A spacious interior with a wooden staircase, multiple potted plants, and a 'No Smoking' sign.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, a chandelier, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a large sofa set, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

An indoor dining area with wooden flooring, tables with purple tablecloths, and chairs.

6. LIGHT VILLAS GIGIRI

Gigiri, 2.5 km from Karura Forest

C. Terry

￥19,011

￥22,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A hotel lobby with a staircase, a lounge area sign, a television, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a television mounted on the wall, a sofa, a patterned armchair, and a small table.

A gated entrance with a paved driveway leading to a building with a red-tiled roof and white walls.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white linens, a desk with a kettle, and a chair.

7. Cozy Stead Hotel - Haven House, Gigiri

Gigiri, 2.7 km from Karura Forest

Alfred

￥11,528

￥21,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A well-maintained garden with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a variety of tropical plants.

An outdoor bar area with a counter, seating, and a no beer sign.

A two-story house with a tiled roof, a balcony with balustrades, and a garden with various plants and a pathway.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a wardrobe.

8. Cozy Stead Hotel - Garden House, Gigiri

Gigiri, 3 km from Karura Forest

Maurice

￥13,227

￥23,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A building with a red-tiled roof, a central courtyard with a white fence, and a palm tree.

A two-story house with a red roof, white walls, and a balcony.

A room with a bed under a canopy, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

A bar area with a wooden counter, bottles of liquor, and a television above.

9. Villa Leone

Gigiri, 2.5 km from Karura Forest

Lucy

￥13,415

￥16,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling and a glass roof, featuring a central courtyard with a railing and a potted plant.

A reception area with a wooden wall, a reception desk, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large potted plant.

A buffet with various food items including pastries, cereals, and sandwiches.

A corridor with a glass ceiling, a fire extinguisher on the wall, and a railing along the side.

10. Sky Hotel Nairobi

Parklands, 2.5 km from Karura Forest

Georgina

￥7,205

￥8,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a gazebo.

A lobby with a central fountain, wooden ceiling, and various potted plants.

A building with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and various plants.

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

11. La Mada Hotel

3.1 km from Karura Forest

"A beautiful gated property with lush green gardens. It didn't feel like you were in the city and was very quiet. The included breakfast is a la carte service. It's generous, and delicious but plan some extra time for breakfast as the food is freshly prepared for you. The rooms are spacious. The front desk was extremely helpful with assisting me with my touring arrangements while in Nairobi. A shout out to Lucy and Claire."

Linda

￥19,645

￥23,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "The Concord" sign on the corner.

A multi-level hotel with a swimming pool, glass railings, and a modern interior design.

A modern lobby with a high ceiling, marble columns, and a colorful horse sculpture.

A spacious living area with a large window offering a city view, a sofa, two armchairs, and a small coffee table.

12. The Concord Hotel And Suites

Parklands, 2.4 km from Karura Forest

Akihiro

￥15,610

￥18,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a chair, and a stone accent wall.

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a coffee machine, and a variety of drinks on the counter.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a large window with curtains.

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a bar counter with glasses and a bottle of champagne, and a coffee machine.

13. Magna Hotel and Suites

Gigiri, 3.2 km from Karura Forest

David

￥27,377

￥31,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a brick patio and a grassy area with trees.

A bar area with wicker chairs and a tiled floor.

An entrance to Elysian Resort with a red carpet and a sign above.

A building with a distinctive peaked roof, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn with outdoor seating areas.

14. Elysian Resort

3.1 km from Karura Forest

Alessia

￥8,880

￥10,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern living room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a kitchen with a large island.

A bakery with a display case of pastries and a counter with a cash register.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed with a plaid bedspread, wooden headboard, and two bedside lamps.

A hotel room with a bed, a table with chairs, a window with a view of buildings, and a balcony.

15. Warwick Centre

Gigiri, 2.3 km from Karura Forest

Gricha

￥33,620

￥39,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining areas, large windows offering city views, and a modern interior design.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and a view of the city.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a city view.

16. Cloud Hotel & Suites

Parklands, 2.5 km from Karura Forest

Abhilash

￥9,220

￥10,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A spacious living room with wooden flooring, a large sofa, a smaller striped sofa, and a TV on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a bathroom visible through a glass partition, and a wardrobe.

A dining area with round tables and wicker chairs, wooden floors, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a stone building with windows in the background.

17. Kongoni House

Muthaiga, 2.2 km from Karura Forest

Hanno

￥15,400

￥18,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, glass railings, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern bar area with a glass enclosure, bar stools, and a view of the cityscape.

A large indoor swimming pool with blue LED lighting around the edges, surrounded by seating areas and a staircase leading to an upper level.

18. Diamond Plaza Apartments

Parklands, 2.7 km from Karura Forest

Khudabuksh K.

￥6,405

￥7,558 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A multi-story building with a central courtyard, stone columns, and balconies with railings.

A restaurant with wicker furniture, a Tusker refrigerator, and a large mirror.

Two single beds with wooden headboards, white bedding, and patterned pillows.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

19. Shanema Homes

Gigiri, 3 km from Karura Forest

Daniel

￥8,005

￥9,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a sign for the Elysian Conference Centre, and a pathway lined with plants.

A restaurant with a long counter, seating area, and a bar.

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, and a view of a lush garden through large windows.

A modern living room with a stone wall, large windows, and a variety of seating options including sofas and chairs.

20. Pax Manor Muthaiga

Muthaiga, 1.5 km from Karura Forest

￥43,632

￥51,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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Compare popular hotels close to Karura Forest

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Glee Nairobi	9.6 Exceptional 144 reviews	View
Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection	9.4 Exceptional 60 reviews	View
Gigiri Lion Villas 1	9.8 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
L'Aziz Suites	9.2 Wonderful 9 reviews	View
Gigiri Lion Villas 2	9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews	View

Top Karura Forest Hotel Reviews

Best Western Premier Westlands

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lovely stay. The plush bed was comfortable and cozy. The Junior Suite included a full kitchen. Walking to the shops was easy. Only issue is the construction, but that will soon pass. Keep up the good work."

Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands

10/10 Excellent

"Good place"

Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands

8/10 Good

"EXCELLEENT"

Tribe Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"lovely room and nice staff"

Nairobi Serena Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I love the Serena. Feels like you are in Kenya staying here and the staff, facilities and grounds are amazing. Location is perfect also."

Gigiri Lion Villas 2

10/10 Excellent

"Cute boutique, hotel with a great vibe, great staff and overall comfy beds. Hotel is in a quiet safe area and I enjoyed my stay."

Park Inn by Radisson Nairobi Westlands

10/10 Excellent

"Staff customer service was the best I have experienced so far. Always smiling always willing to help going that extra mile to make it comfortable. Will definitely come back. I can not mention all by name but Ray was excellent and the trainees are really good very confident"

Cloud Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"Generally ok, though room was quite small."

Lotos Inn & Suites, Nairobi

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here twice now! Staff and service was amazing, definitely reccomend!"

Other attractions near Karura Forest

World Agroforestry Centre

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at World Agroforestry Centre during your visit to Nairobi. Visit the shops in this quaint area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Muthaiga Golf Club

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Play a round of golf at Muthaiga Golf Club and enjoy other activities in Nairobi such as going on safari. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Banana Hill Art Gallery

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Banana Hill Art Gallery in Nairobi. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its safari tours.

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Diamond Plaza II

During your visit to Nairobi, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Diamond Plaza II. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area.

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Village Market

9.0/10 (396 reviews)

During your trip to Nairobi, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Village Market. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the safari tours.

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Oshwal Religious Centre

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Oshwal Religious Centre in Nairobi. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its safari tours.

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Westgate Shopping Mall

8.2/10 (50 reviews)

During your visit to Nairobi, you can enjoy retail therapy at Westgate Shopping Mall. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area.

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Sarit Centre

8.6/10 (169 reviews)

During your visit to Nairobi, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Sarit Centre. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Karura Forest?

Karura Forest is located in Nairobi. Travelers like this welcoming area for its shopping. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 11 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Karura Forest?

Pax Manor Muthaiga is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 bars. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Karura Forest. Other good choices within a few miles include JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi and Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Karura Forest?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Karura Forest.

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

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Karura Forest.

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

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Karura Forest, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Karura Forest?

Study the collections at Nairobi National Museum, Nairobi Gallery, or Nairobi Railway Museum. Local parks like Uhuru Park, Jeevanjee Gardens, and Arboretum are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Chandaria Centre for Performing Arts, Funscapes Theme Park, and The GoDown Arts Centre are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

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Our top choices for Karura Forest hotels

1. Glee Nairobi

2. Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection

3. Gigiri Lion Villas 1

4. L'Aziz Suites

5. Gigiri Lion Villas 2

6. LIGHT VILLAS GIGIRI

7. Cozy Stead Hotel - Haven House, Gigiri

8. Cozy Stead Hotel - Garden House, Gigiri

9. Villa Leone

10. Sky Hotel Nairobi

11. La Mada Hotel

12. The Concord Hotel And Suites

13. Magna Hotel and Suites

14. Elysian Resort

15. Warwick Centre

16. Cloud Hotel & Suites

17. Kongoni House

18. Diamond Plaza Apartments

19. Shanema Homes

20. Pax Manor Muthaiga

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Top Karura Forest Hotel Reviews

Best Western Premier Westlands

Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands

Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands

Tribe Hotel

Nairobi Serena Hotel

Gigiri Lion Villas 2

Park Inn by Radisson Nairobi Westlands

Cloud Hotel & Suites

Lotos Inn & Suites, Nairobi

Other attractions near Karura Forest

World Agroforestry Centre

Muthaiga Golf Club

Banana Hill Art Gallery

Diamond Plaza II

Village Market

Oshwal Religious Centre

Westgate Shopping Mall

Sarit Centre

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