Must-see hotels in Nairobi

  • Giraffe Manor

    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…

  • Sarova Stanley Hotel

    Nairobi

    A Nairobi classic. The original Stanley Hotel was established in 1902 – past guests include Ernest Hemingway, Clark Gable, Ava Gardner and Gregory Peck…

  • Milimani Backpackers & Safari Centre

    Nairobi

    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…

  • Wildebeest Eco Camp

    Nairobi

    This fabulous place is arguably Nairobi’s outstanding budget option. The atmosphere is relaxed yet switched on, and the accommodation is spotless and…

  • Palacina

    Nairobi

    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…

  • House of Waine

    Nairobi

    Sophistication and style are the hallmarks of this stunning boutique offering. Every room is different according to its theme – the slate-grey colour…

  • Kahama Hotel

    Nairobi

    Almost equidistant between the city centre and the National Museum, this place is a terrific budget choice. Billing itself ‘economy with style’, it…

  • Emakoko

    Nairobi

    This stunning, artfully designed lodge inhabits a rise overlooking Nairobi National Park from its southern boundary and the Mbagathi River. It's a…

  • Acacia Tree Lodge

    Nairobi

    Stylish decor, attention to detail in everything from the mattresses to the pillows, and a commitment to donating its profits to worthy causes, Acacia…

  • Ololo Safari Lodge

    Nairobi

    Built as a family home overlooking the southern boundary of Nairobi National Park, popular Ololo feels every bit the luxury safari lodge despite its…

  • Norfolk Hotel

    Nairobi

    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…

  • Boma Nairobi

    Nairobi

    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…

  • Karen Blixen Cottages

    Nairobi

    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…

  • Nelson's Court Seviced Apartments

    Nairobi

    The attractive modern apartments here, close to Westlands, are classy and contemporary without going over the top, and have fully-equipped kitchens and…

  • Heron Portico Hotel

    Nairobi

    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,…

  • Tribe

    Nairobi

    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…

  • King Post

    Nairobi

    Brimful of personality and styled to resemble a traditional Swahili village, this original place has appealing rooms with whitewashed walls, lovely little…

  • Nairobi Transit Lounge

    Nairobi

    Handy for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (6km away) and/or Syokimau railway station, this fine little townhouse has tidy, simple rooms that are…

  • Nairobi Tented Camp

    Nairobi

    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…

  • Nairobi Serena Hotel

    Nairobi

    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…

  • Lotos Inn & Suites

    Nairobi

    Despite the bizarre spelling of its name (the hotel logo is a lotus), this fantastic addition to Nairobi's hotel scene offers spacious, great-value and…

  • Ole Sereni Hotel

    Nairobi

    Ole Sereni is as close as Nairobi comes to having an airport hotel (it's 12km from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport), and some rooms (small but stylish…

  • Hilton Nairobi Hotel

    Nairobi

    A distinctive Nairobi landmark, the Hilton dominates the centre of town with its somewhat dated round tower, occupying virtually an entire block with…

  • Concord Hotel

    Nairobi

    With well-sized rooms, a quiet location close to Westlands, a gym, a swimming pool and a collection of good on-site restaurants, the Concord is an…

  • Bush House & Camp

    Nairobi

    Tucked away inside a gated community in a well-tended garden, this friendly, quiet place offers good-value accommodation in a large house. The rooms…

  • Karen Camp

    Nairobi

    You wouldn’t expect to find a backpacker-friendly option out here in affluent Karen, which is why this friendly little spot is so appealing. The quiet…

  • Town Lodge

    Nairobi

    The focus here is on affordable comfort for business travellers, with attractive if somewhat sterile rooms. With a small gym and excellent breakfasts, it…

  • Fairview Hotel

    Nairobi

    An excellent choice that puts many of the more prestigious and pricier places in town to shame. The Fairview is nicely removed from the central hubbub and…

  • Margarita House

    Nairobi

    Tucked away on a quiet street on Karen’s north side, this tranquil guesthouse offers large, comfortable rooms with contemporary artworks on the walls and…

  • Meridian Court Hotel

    Nairobi

    The elaborate lobby here is rather more prepossessing than the rooms, but it’s hardly worth complaining when you’re essentially getting a suite for the…

  • Hotel Ambassadeur Nairobi

    Nairobi

    Believe it or not, this big hotel opposite the National Archives once belonged to the posh Sarova chain, and while structurally not much has changed, room…

  • Central YMCA

    Nairobi

    While it might not inspire the Village People to dedicate a song to it, this central spot has a decent range of passable rooms. You don’t need to be a man…

  • Khweza Bed & Breakfast

    Nairobi

    This good-value option is more functional than charming, but it offers clean, colourfully painted rooms with wrought-iron furnishings and mosquito nets in…

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