Nairobi · Kenya
Where to Stay in Upper Hill, Nairobi
A sleek business district immediately south of the CBD, filled with glass office towers and embassies.
✦ The vibe
Professional, calm and well-ordered — quieter than Westlands, with wide pavements and fewer crowds.
👤 Best for
Business travellers, conference-goers, anyone wanting a safe, quiet base close to the centre.
🏨 Where to stay
Mostly upmarket chain hotels (e.g. Radisson Blu, Ole Sereni) and serviced apartments. Rates run £90-200 a night.
🚇 Getting around
Walkable within Upper Hill, but limited evening options; 10 mins by taxi to CBD; 20-40 mins to airport depending on traffic.
📍 Nearby
The African Union Headquarters, Nairobi Arboretum (nearby park).
Best hotels in Upper Hill
12 hotels ranked by how close they are to Upper Hill
Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill
586 m from Upper Hill
View intelligence briefing →Nairobi Serena Hotel
1.3 km from Upper Hill
View intelligence briefing →Kenya Comfort Suites
1.5 km from Upper Hill
View intelligence briefing →Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi
1.9 km from Upper Hill
View intelligence briefing →Kenya Comfort Hotel
2.0 km from Upper Hill
View intelligence briefing →Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel
2.0 km from Upper Hill
View intelligence briefing →Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
2.1 km from Upper Hill
View intelligence briefing →Fairmont The Norfolk
2.2 km from Upper Hill
View intelligence briefing →Lagos Hotel
2.3 km from Upper Hill
View intelligence briefing →INKS HOTEL
2.3 km from Upper Hill
View intelligence briefing →Sislink Hotel
2.3 km from Upper Hill
View intelligence briefing →Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum
2.5 km from Upper Hill
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