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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.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and hanging lanterns.

1. Fairview Hotel Nairobi, Vignette Collection by IHG

Kilimani, 2.3 km from The GoDown Arts Centre

Susan

￥22,358

￥32,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of trees, and a kitchen area with modern appliances.

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

2. Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill

Kilimani, 2.2 km from The GoDown Arts Centre

Jonathan

￥9,557

￥12,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A waterfall in a landscaped area with large rocks and greenery, surrounded by modern buildings.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a decorative wall, and a staircase with statues.

A spacious lobby with wicker sofas, a bar area, and a large TV screen.

A modern interior with a long row of blue chairs, a wooden floor, and large windows offering a city view.

3. Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill

Upper Hill, 1.5 km from The GoDown Arts Centre

Robert

￥19,839

￥24,799 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements and a pool.

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

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

4. Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

Nairobi Central Business District, 2.2 km from The GoDown Arts Centre

Elizabeth

￥9,301

￥10,975 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

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

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and tables set for dining, overlooking a city skyline at dusk.

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

5. Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

Nairobi Central Business District, 1.8 km from The GoDown Arts Centre

Karen

￥24,439

￥31,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A modern living room with a blue sofa set, two abstract paintings, and a coffee table with books and decorative items.

A reception desk with a clock, shelves with decorative items, and a modern ceiling light.

A long, narrow hotel corridor with doors on both sides, recessed lighting, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a painting on the wall, and two wall-mounted lamps.

6. Razana Hotel

Nairobi West, 1.6 km from The GoDown Arts Centre

Abdulkadir

￥10,103

￥12,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, and a table. There are decorative items on the walls and hanging plants.

A restaurant with a booth seating area, potted plants, and pendant lighting.

7. Pullman Nairobi Upper Hill

Upper Hill, 1.6 km from The GoDown Arts Centre

Manuela

￥18,138

￥22,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

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

A restaurant with wooden walls, large windows, and hanging lamps. Tables are set with orange napkins and chairs.

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

8. Nairobi Serena Hotel

Kilimani, 2.1 km from The GoDown Arts Centre

Jenna Roze des

￥29,489

￥34,797 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A modern interior with round tables, wooden chairs, a mural, and a TV on the wall.

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

9. Mercure Nairobi Upper Hill

Upper Hill, 1.6 km from The GoDown Arts Centre

james

￥15,739

￥19,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

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

10. Kije Place Hotel

Nairobi Central Business District, 2.2 km from The GoDown Arts Centre

Rume

￥6,619

￥7,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

A modern interior with a green sofa, wooden tables, and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling with linear lighting.

11. Iconic Plaza Hotel

Nairobi Central Business District, 2.1 km from The GoDown Arts Centre

Charles

￥17,806

￥21,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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.

12. Chester Hotel and Suites Nairobi, City Centre CBD

Nairobi Central Business District, 2 km from The GoDown Arts Centre

Richard

￥8,283

￥9,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A rooftop terrace with potted plants and a city view.

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

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

13. Hotel Mokka City

Nairobi Central Business District, 1.9 km from The GoDown Arts Centre

Hasim

￥8,017

￥9,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A building with a restaurant named "Restaurant Cafe" at the ground level.

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

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

14. Hotel Embassy

Nairobi Central Business District, 2.1 km from The GoDown Arts Centre

John

￥4,178

￥4,931 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A chef performing a flambé with a pan on a stove.

A well-lit indoor seating area with multiple sofas and chairs, a wooden table, and glass doors leading outside.

A hotel lobby with a red carpet, a sofa, wicker chairs, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

15. Hotel Rio

Nairobi West, 1.2 km from The GoDown Arts Centre

stojan

￥7,244

￥9,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a table, a large window with curtains, and a wall-mounted artwork.

The exterior of the Arova Hotel with a large arch of white and gold balloons.

A dining area with a table set for four, a decorative wall panel, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a small cabinet.

16. Arova Hotel

Nairobi West, 1.7 km from The GoDown Arts Centre

Rebecca

￥4,266

￥6,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A room with a rock wall, a hanging light fixture, and a large terracotta pot with a plant.

A dining area with tables set for four, green chairs, and a large potted plant in the center.

The Marble Arch Hotel entrance with a covered entrance, steps leading up to the door, and potted plants around the entrance.

A balcony with a checkered floor, a wicker chair, and a view of the cityscape.

17. Marble Arch Hotel

Nairobi Central Business District, 2 km from The GoDown Arts Centre

ERICK

￥6,609

￥7,931 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A dining area with wicker chairs and tables, large windows with views of greenery, and hanging macramé decorations.

A hotel reception area with wooden paneling and a large sign indicating the pub and restaurant are open.

A bar area with wicker chairs, a bartender, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

18. Maanzoni 680 hotel

Nairobi Central Business District, 1.8 km from The GoDown Arts Centre

Chanwook

￥11,595

￥13,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A modern lobby with a sofa, a coffee table, and potted plants.

A gated entrance to the Saab Royale Hotel with a stone pillar and a geometric metal gate.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, a dining table, and a bed.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a chair, a desk, and a vase with flowers.

19. Saab Royale Hotel

Nairobi West, 1.7 km from The GoDown Arts Centre

Amos

￥9,340

￥11,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A modern living room with a sofa set, a glass coffee table, and a decorative wall piece.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a decorative wall, and a curtain.

A hotel entrance with stone pillars, glass doors, and a staircase leading inside.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, and a round ottoman.

20. Melili Hotel

1.3 km from The GoDown Arts Centre

yasin

￥7,218

￥8,630 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to The GoDown Arts Centre

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Fairview Hotel Nairobi, Vignette Collection by IHG	10.0 Exceptional 42 reviews	View
Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill	9.2 Wonderful 326 reviews	View
Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill	9.2 Wonderful 274 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi	9.2 Wonderful 850 reviews	View

Top The GoDown Arts Centre Hotel Reviews

Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill

10/10 Excellent

"Loved everything. Breakfast was great and rooms are very nice"

Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill

10/10 Excellent

"In downtown. It is a garden hotel.feels secure."

Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

10/10 Excellent

"Such a quiet hotel in the heart of downtown. Had a great nights sleep after a long flight. Lovely breakfast and terrace. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Great history too!"

Nairobi Serena Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast was excellent, large array of choices and the buffet even included cappuccinos and special order eggs. The pool was spacious and very clean. Overall beautiful hotel with plenty of charm and character."

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

8/10 Good

"The AC in my room wasn’t working, hard to sleep at night cause it was hot."

New Urbane Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I really like this stay there was definitely A1, I do wish they had other provisions and I would have stayed such as a microwave oven a mini refrigerator. A very good hotel I really did like it. However sleeping was difficult at night because of outside noise."

Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Pullman Nairobi Upper Hill

8/10 Good

"Pretty average chain hotel. Seems to have had a refresh."

Razana Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, great breakfast We booked 2 rooms, only thing is on room had AC other room did not. As it was winter, we could sleep comfortably!"

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Kenyatta International Convention Centre

8.4/10 (178 reviews)

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Nyayo National Stadium

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Nairobi Railway Museum

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

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Times Tower

6.8/10 (6 reviews)

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Kenya Railway Golf Club

7.6/10 (8 reviews)

Play a round of golf at Kenya Railway Golf Club and enjoy other activities in Nairobi such as going on safari. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Nairobi City Stadium

Catch an event at Nairobi City Stadium, 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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Maasai Market

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

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City Square

8.2/10 (10 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The GoDown Arts Centre?

The GoDown Arts Centre is located in Nairobi. Travelers love the area for its major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 219 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near The GoDown Arts Centre?

Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 3 restaurants and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from The GoDown Arts Centre. Another good option is Pullman Nairobi Upper Hill, located just 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

How many hotels will I find near The GoDown Arts Centre?

Expedia has 219 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The GoDown Arts Centre.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The GoDown Arts Centre, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near The GoDown Arts Centre.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near The GoDown Arts Centre?

To find more details about updating your stay near The GoDown Arts Centre or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near The GoDown Arts Centre?

You'll want to browse the collections at African Heritage House, Nairobi National Museum, and Nairobi Railway Museum. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Uhuru Park, Karura Forest, and Nairobi National Park. Bring the family to Chandaria Centre for Performing Arts, Arboretum, and Nairobi Animal Orphanage while you're checking out the area near The GoDown Arts Centre.

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Our top choices for The GoDown Arts Centre hotels

1. Fairview Hotel Nairobi, Vignette Collection by IHG

2. Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill

3. Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill

4. Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

5. Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

6. Razana Hotel

7. Pullman Nairobi Upper Hill

8. Nairobi Serena Hotel

9. Mercure Nairobi Upper Hill

10. Kije Place Hotel

11. Iconic Plaza Hotel

12. Chester Hotel and Suites Nairobi, City Centre CBD

13. Hotel Mokka City

14. Hotel Embassy

15. Hotel Rio

16. Arova Hotel

17. Marble Arch Hotel

18. Maanzoni 680 hotel

19. Saab Royale Hotel

20. Melili Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to The GoDown Arts Centre

Top The GoDown Arts Centre Hotel Reviews

Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill

Best Western Nairobi Upper Hill

Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

Nairobi Serena Hotel

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

New Urbane Hotel

Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill

Pullman Nairobi Upper Hill

Razana Hotel

Other attractions near The GoDown Arts Centre

Kenyatta International Convention Centre

Nyayo National Stadium

Nairobi Railway Museum

Times Tower

Kenya Railway Golf Club

Nairobi City Stadium

Maasai Market

City Square

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