Nairobi · Kenya
Where to Stay in Karen, Nairobi
A sprawling, upmarket suburb in the far south-west, named after Karen Blixen. Known for its coffee farms and wildlife areas.
✦ The vibe
Green, quiet, spacious — feels more like countryside than city. Many houses sit on large plots with gardens.
👤 Best for
Couples, families, nature lovers, anyone wanting an escape from downtown's chaos.
🏨 Where to stay
Mostly high-end boutique hotels, safari lodges and guesthouses; also a few mid-range options. Prices typically £80-250 a night.
🚇 Getting around
Not walkable at all — you'll need a car or Uber. 20-30 mins to CBD by taxi; 30-50 mins to Jomo Kenyatta.
📍 Nearby
Karen Blixen Museum, Nairobi National Park (southern boundary).
Best hotels in Karen
24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Karen
Giraffe Manor
10.3 km from Karen
View intelligence briefing →DoubleTree by Hilton Nairobi Hurlingham
13.2 km from Karen
View intelligence briefing →Tamarind Tree Hotel
15.1 km from Karen
View intelligence briefing →Kenya Comfort Suites
15.6 km from Karen
View intelligence briefing →ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands
15.9 km from Karen
View intelligence briefing →Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum
16.0 km from Karen
View intelligence briefing →Jacaranda Hotel
16.3 km from Karen
View intelligence briefing →Sankara Nairobi, Autograph Collection
16.4 km from Karen
View intelligence briefing →Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton
16.5 km from Karen
View intelligence briefing →Villa Rosa Kempinski
16.7 km from Karen
View intelligence briefing →Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill
16.7 km from Karen
View intelligence briefing →Mövenpick Nairobi Hotel & Residences
16.8 km from Karen
View intelligence briefing →JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
16.8 km from Karen
View intelligence briefing →Nairobi Serena Hotel
16.8 km from Karen
View intelligence briefing →Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands
16.8 km from Karen
View intelligence briefing →Fairmont The Norfolk
17.3 km from Karen
View intelligence briefing →Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel
17.3 km from Karen
View intelligence briefing →Kenya Comfort Hotel
17.4 km from Karen
View intelligence briefing →Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
17.7 km from Karen
View intelligence briefing →Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi
17.8 km from Karen
View intelligence briefing →Sislink Hotel
17.9 km from Karen
View intelligence briefing →Kahama Hotel
17.9 km from Karen
View intelligence briefing →Lagos Hotel
18.1 km from Karen
View intelligence briefing →INKS HOTEL
18.2 km from Karen
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