Karen
Nairobi
Popular places to visit
Giraffe Centre
Meet the animals who live at Giraffe Centre during your travels in Nairobi. Make time to visit the spas and shops while you're in the area.
Karen Blixen Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Karen Blixen Museum during your travels in Nairobi. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
The Hub Karen
During your visit to Nairobi, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at The Hub Karen. Discover the area's spas and seek out its safari tours.
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
Learn about the local history of Nairobi when you spend time at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Galleria Shopping Mall
During your trip to Nairobi, you can enjoy retail therapy at Galleria Shopping Mall. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the safari tours.
Karen Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Nairobi at Karen Country Club. Make time to visit the spas and shops while you're in the area.
Things to do
Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park
Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
Nairobi Experience: Small Group Walking Tour with a Local
Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive With Free Pick Up
Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour; Free Wi-Fi connection
Nairobi Fairview Coffee Farm Tour and Tasting experience
Top hotels in Karen
Hemingways Nairobi
Wildebeest Eco Camp
We also enjoy the opportunity to stay at the Wildebeest Eco Camp. It is like being at a resort without leaving Nairobi. We love the tents and the grounds. The experience is refreshing, and the staff are great.
Reviewed on 23 Feb, 2026
Karen Plains Hotel
From the moment I arrived to the moment I left I had the best treatment ever as I was welcomed with cheerful smile and great hospitality. A lady called Sharon who welcomed me went out of her way to make me feel at home and made me settle in well. The room was a great standard and kitted out with ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar, 2026
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Wonderful hotel with a great airport shuttle
Reviewed on 24 Mar, 2026
Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands
Nice area
Reviewed on 21 Mar, 2026
Glee Nairobi, a Preferred LVX Hotel
Great service
Reviewed on 26 Mar, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Karen
Lang'ata
You'll enjoy the gardens and parks in Lang'ata. You might want to make time for a stop at Karen Blixen Museum or The Hub Karen.
Lavington
While Lavington may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Yaya Centre and Sarit Centre.
Kileleshwa
Kileleshwa is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Nairobi area, you might plan a trip to Yaya Centre or Sarit Centre.
Muthangari
If you're spending some time in Muthangari, ABC Place and UNHCR Kenya are top sights worth seeing.
Kitisuru
Though Kitisuru may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Village Market and Two Rivers Mall.
Kilimani
Kilimani is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaya Centre and Arboretum.
