Karen

Nairobi

A colonial-style house with a stone chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and tall palm trees.
A large, single-story house with a tiled roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and tall trees.
A paved pathway curving through a landscaped garden with cacti and trees.
Two giraffes standing on a paved area with a person feeding them.
A giraffe inside a building with large windows and a chandelier.

Stay near popular Karen attractions

A giraffe enclosure with trees and a clear sky.
Photo by Jonathan Wisner
Open Photo by Jonathan Wisner

Giraffe Centre

9.2/10 (644 reviews)
Visit the native and exotic 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.
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Things to do

Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive With Free Pick Up

Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive With Free Pick Up

￥11,378
per adult
Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive With Free Pick Up
Golden Hour Safari: Afternoon Game Drive in Nairobi park

Golden Hour Safari: Afternoon Game Drive in Nairobi park

￥439
per infant
Golden Hour Safari: Afternoon Game Drive in Nairobi park
Nairobi: National Park, Elephants & Giraffe Center

Nairobi: National Park, Elephants & Giraffe Center Shared

￥8,626
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nairobi: National Park, Elephants & Giraffe Center Shared
Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

￥9,155
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
Nairobi: Kibera Slum

Nairobi: Kibera Slum (The Chocolate city)Guided Walking Tour

￥2,438
per adult
Nairobi: Kibera Slum (The Chocolate city)Guided Walking Tour
Ngong Hills: Guided Hiking Tour with Optional Activities

Ngong Hills: Guided Hiking Tour with Optional Activities

￥6,177
per adult
Ngong Hills: Guided Hiking Tour with Optional Activities
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Karen Hotel Deals

Karen Plains Hotel

Karen Plains Hotel

5 out of 5
Karen Plains Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is ￥12,006 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
￥12,006
￥14,167 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Karen Country Club and The Hub ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay! The staff were super helpful and always available whenever needed. A massive shout-out to the chef for making a banging breakfast every single morning. The room was incredibly comfy and clean, so I slept soundly every night. Wifi available throughout the hotel. ​Getting around ..."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2026

Karen Plains Hotel
Hemingways Nairobi

Hemingways Nairobi

5 out of 5
Mbagathi Ridge Nairobi
The price is ￥129,044 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
￥129,044
￥165,542 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (107 reviews)
"The infrastructure is amazing indeed 😍, very clean and organized from the lobby through the restaurant to the rooms is do beautiful. Great staff, just need a little bit of more presence on the staff. But at the spa it didn’t go well at all. The service was rushed, lots of interruptions in the journey. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2026

Hemingways Nairobi
Wildebeest Eco Camp

Wildebeest Eco Camp

3 out of 5
Mokoyeti Rd W Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is ￥11,410 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
￥11,410
￥13,464 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly tentalow in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Bomas ...
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 May 29, 2026

Wildebeest Eco Camp
The Residences at Karen Country Club

The Residences at Karen Country Club

2.5 out of 5
Karen Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is ￥50,422 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
￥50,422
￥59,497 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Oloolua Nature Trail and Karen Country Club ...
The Residences at Karen Country Club
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

5 out of 5
Mombasa Road Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is ￥25,740 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
￥25,740
￥30,373 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands

Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands

5 out of 5
10 Lower Kabete Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is ￥25,821 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
￥25,821
￥32,276 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Sarit Centre and Westgate Shopping Mall are ...
Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands
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Where to stay in Karen

Find the best Karen areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Karen
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A nighttime cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers and a dense urban layout.

Westlands

Restaurants, shopping, and spas are some highlights of Westlands. You might stop by Kenya National Theatre or Sarit Centre while you're in the area.

A city skyline with tall buildings, a lake reflecting the structures, and a park with trees.

Kilimani

Kilimani is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaya Centre and Arboretum.

A tower silhouetted against a sunset sky with clouds.

Embakasi

If you're spending some time in Embakasi, Southfield Mall and The Imaara Shopping Mall are top sights worth seeing.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a large park with a lake, and boats on the water.
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.

A cityscape with modern buildings and a park with trees.

Parklands

Visitors to Parklands enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Diamond Plaza II is worth a stop.

Karen

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