Best hotels and hostels in Nairobi

Built in 1932 in typical English style, this elegant manor is situated on 56 hectares, much of which is given over to the adjacent Giraffe Centre. As a result, you may find a Rothschild’s giraffe peering through...

A Nairobi classic. The original Stanley Hotel was established in 1902 – past guests include Ernest Hemingway, Clark Gable, Ava Gardner and Gregory Peck. The latest version boasts large and luxurious rooms and a...

This terrific place within a very secure gated community is one of the friendliest accommodation options in town, and whether you camp out back, cosy up in the dorms or splurge on your own cabin, you’ll end up...

This fabulous place is arguably Nairobi’s outstanding budget option. The atmosphere is relaxed yet switched on, and the accommodation is spotless and great value, however much you’re paying. The deluxe garden...

Built as a family home overlooking the southern boundary of Nairobi National Park, popular Ololo feels every bit the luxury safari lodge despite its proximity to one of Africa's busiest cities. Rooms in the main...

Built in 1904 but overhauled many times since, Nairobi’s oldest hotel was the place to stay in colonial times. It remains the traditional starting point for elite safaris, and Lord Delamere Terrace is still...

Owned by the Red Cross, this smart hotel is popular with NGOs and businesspeople alike for its quiet location – equally handy for (if not especially close to) the centre, Nairobi National Park and the airport –...

The fabulous collection of stylish suites – at what was one of the first genuine boutique hotels in Kenya – is perfect for well-heeled sophisticates who still like the personal touch. Intimate rooms are awash...

Sophistication and style are the hallmarks of this stunning boutique offering. Every room is different according to its theme – the slate-grey colour scheme in the Tembo room is a standout – and the atmosphere is...

Located near Karen Blixen's House & Museum, this gorgeous clutch of spacious cottages is centred on a formal garden and adjacent to a small coffee plantation and a fine garden restaurant. It’s sophisticated and...

The attractive modern apartments here, close to Westlands, are classy and contemporary without going over the top, and have fully-equipped kitchens and private balconies. The location is good and the sense of...

It’s hard to see why anyone would pay top-end prices when places like the Heron are around. Rooms are modern, extremely comfortable and well appointed, while the staff is attentive and professional. The location...

Almost equidistant between the city centre and the National Museum, this place is a terrific budget choice. Billing itself ‘economy with style’, it provides just that, with pleasant rooms and comfy beds. The only...

Tribe, with its modern rooms, suites and split-level lofts, is full of colour and flair. It's handily adjacent to the Village Market shopping centre, and guests have access to complimentary wifi, an outdoor pool,...

This stunning, artfully designed lodge inhabits a rise overlooking Nairobi National Park from its southern boundary and the Mbagathi River. It's a wonderful way to begin or end your Kenyan safari by bypassing the...

Brimful of personality and styled to resemble a traditional Swahili village, this original place has appealing rooms with whitewashed walls, lovely little niches and alcoves, intricately carved mahogany and oak...

Stylish decor, attention to detail in everything from the mattresses to the pillows, and a commitment to donating its profits to worthy causes, Acacia Tree Lodge ticks many boxes. The quiet Karen location is...

Handy for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (6km away) and/or Syokimau railway station, this fine little townhouse has tidy, simple rooms that are outstanding value, even more so once you throw in the friendly...

Staying at this luxury tented camp inside Nairobi National Park helps you forget that one of Africa's largest cities is just a few kilometres away. The camp offers the full-on safari experience: the eight tents...

This member of the top-notch Serena chain has a fine sense of individuality, with its international-class facilities displaying a touch of safari style. Of particular note is the on-site Maisha health spa. Opt...