Karen is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its spas, shopping and restaurants. Make sure that you visit The Hub Karen and Karen Blixen Museum as part of your Karen travel plans.

What's a favourite place to stay in Karen?

Based on our traveller data, Karen Plains Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Karen. This aparthotel offers free parking and a 24-hour health club. Other good options for your stay in the area include Hemingways Nairobi and Wildebeest Eco Camp .

How many hotels will I find in the Karen area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Nairobi, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 168 Karen hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Karen, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals in Karen.

What is there to do around this Nairobi neighbourhood?

If you're looking for activities to do while you're in Karen, look into Karen Country Club and Kazuri Beads Factory. The Hub Karen and Karen Blixen Museum are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Places you might want to visit in the area around Karen include Oloolua Nature Trail and Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages. Make a stop at Galleria Shopping Mall and Bomas of Kenya while you're sightseeing around the area.

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A luxurious hotel with a water feature, outdoor seating, and a covered dining area.

1. Hemingways Nairobi

Karen

Lee

HK$6,101 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a wooden sign reading "ZERE'S CAFE" and a variety of plants and trees.

2. Acacia Tree Lodge

Karen

Susan

HK$1,093 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A room with large windows, a sofa with orange cushions, a wooden table, and a hanging light fixture.

3. Karen Plains Hotel

Karen

Fredrick

HK$770 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A garden with various plants and a paved walkway.

4. Margarita House

Karen

Barbara

HK$805 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A swimming pool with a geometric pattern, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and trees.

5. Hermosa Garden Hotel

Karen

Dale

HK$2,224 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A large house with a swimming pool, a fire pit, and a well-maintained garden.

6. Karen Gables

Karen

Judith

HK$2,513 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Nov - 28 Nov

A balcony with a table and chairs, a stone wall, and a view of a building and greenery.

7. The Residences at Karen Country Club

Karen

HK$3,072 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A series of tents with a water body in the foreground and trees in the background.

8. Wildebeest Eco Camp

Karen

Karyn

HK$604 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a kitchenette.

9. Windy Ridge Gem Studio by YourHost

Karen

HK$888 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a wardrobe, and a small round table with water bottles.

10. Kivulini Eco Park

Karen

"I stayed for almost two weeks at Kivulini Eco Park while working in Karen, and this place truly felt like a little paradise. The atmosphere is peaceful, the surroundings are beautiful, and the staff are exceptionally friendly, professional, and attentive. The rooms are very spacious. The swimming pool is very well maintained, even during the cooler winter season. The spacious grounds are perfect for group gatherings and conferences, with excellent facilities for hosting events. The many shaded...

Christine

HK$565 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A two-story stone house with a well-maintained garden in front.

11. The Drexel House Kenya

Karen

Paul

HK$1,033 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchair, a desk with a chair, and a large window providing natural light.

12. Fair Acres Boutique Hotel

Karen

Tomas

HK$1,109 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A large, rustic house with a red-tiled roof and a sign reading "Edala Comfort".

13. Edaala Comfort

Karen

Gareth

HK$381 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A well-maintained outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and potted plants.

14. Karen Brooks View Palace- Karen

Karen

15. Karen Brooks View Palace- 2 Bedroom

Karen

HK$588 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with plush sofas and armchairs, a coffee table with decorative eggs, and a view of a calm lake and greenery.

16. Hemingways Eden Residence

Karen

Ashok

HK$2,965 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A staircase with wooden railings and beige steps, leading to a landing with a large window and a potted plant.

17. LIA Hotel & Training Centre

Karen

"There were many things we liked about our two stays at LIA including: 1) the driver from LIA who picked us up was on time and friendly; 2) we had two breakfasts and two dinners on our two stays and these all meals included several options to choose and the dining staff was very friendly; 3) the room was clean and comfortable; and 4) the check-in/check-out staff was very hospitable and allowed us to keep two of our bags there while we went on a safari."

Joseph

HK$516 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A cozy room with a sofa, a chair, a bed, and a desk. There is a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.

18. Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages

Karen

George

HK$4,999 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A paved pathway surrounded by various trees and shrubs, including a palm tree and a tree with pink flowers.

19. Spurwing Guest House

Karen

HK$981 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A traditional wooden structure with a thatched roof, a glass door entrance, and a small table inside.

20. The giraffes cottages restaurant and bar

Karen

Brian

HK$693 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Edaala Comfort	3.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 22 reviews	View
Hermosa Garden Hotel	3.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
Margarita House	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 35 reviews	View
Karen Gables	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 40 reviews	View
Acacia Tree Lodge	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 87 reviews	View

Where to stay in Karen

Find the best Karen areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A nighttime cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers and a dense urban layout.

Westlands

The restaurants, shopping and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Westlands. If you want to experience more of the area, check out Sarit Centre or Westgate Shopping Mall.

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A city skyline with tall buildings, a lake reflecting the structures, and a park with trees.

Kilimani

Kilimani is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaya Centre and Arboretum.

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A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a large park with a lake, and boats on the water.

Nairobi Central

If you're spending some time in Nairobi Central, City Market and National Archives are top sights worth seeing.

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A tower silhouetted against a sunset sky with clouds.

Embakasi

If you're spending some time in Embakasi, The Imaara Shopping Mall and Southfield Mall are top sights worth seeing.

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A cityscape with modern buildings and a park with trees.

Parklands

Visitors to Parklands enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Diamond Plaza II is worth a stop.

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Top Karen Hotel Reviews

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great experience. The room is spacious and super clean. The AC was priceless on a hot day. The only letdown, which was extremely puzzling, is that the TV was not a SmartTV. So, no Netflix, etc. For such a fancy place, at $300/night, that was very disappointing. Also, the food was a letdown. At least for the few items we ate: margarita pizza, cream mushroom soup, and ginger tea. Besides for those two areas, everything else was a 10/10. The hotel is also connected to a 1 minute walk to a 24/Carrefour grocery store, restaurants, and mall. Also, the buffet breakfast was a 10/10."

Wildebeest Eco Camp

10/10 Excellent

"This eco camp is an absolute hidden gem. It's beautiful, clean, spacious but very personal and compact at the same time. When we stayed it was quiet and it was such a little haven to rest in before our long flight home. We had come from the Maasai Mara and had travelled 7 hours the previous day, and the weather was very hot so the pool was absolutely amazing. The kids loved the TV and games room, the play area and the pool. The breakfast and dinner were unreal and the staff amazing. We cannot fault it one bit, and would highly recommend to anyone travelling through Nairobi. Also the photos just don't do it justice, it's much more beautiful in real life with many special touches. Thank you so much for having us, we will certainly return!"

Fairview Hotel Nairobi, Vignette Collection by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommended. Extremely helpful staff, very comfortable room and the grounds and garden are beautiful. There is a large pool and lots of places to relax in the gardens and several different restaurants to choose from. The airport transfer service was also excellent and waited for me despite my flight being very late."

Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands

10/10 Excellent

"This property is far above the limit of only 5 stars. From the cleanliness of the property to the immense variety at the breakfast buffet to the physical location of the property, it can't be beat. The cherry on top of all the icing the the friendliness of the staff, always a smile to greet you, the way your name is always used in greetings, makes it ultra comfortable. This not only is for the staff but extends to ALL level of management. While management probably has an office somewhere in the building, the preference is be always visible and, like the Operations Manager, prefers to work on his laptop near the open lobby."

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Our top choices for Karen hotels

1. Hemingways Nairobi

2. Acacia Tree Lodge

3. Karen Plains Hotel

4. Margarita House

5. Hermosa Garden Hotel

6. Karen Gables

7. The Residences at Karen Country Club

8. Wildebeest Eco Camp

9. Windy Ridge Gem Studio by YourHost

10. Kivulini Eco Park

11. The Drexel House Kenya

12. Fair Acres Boutique Hotel

13. Edaala Comfort

14. Karen Brooks View Palace- Karen

15. Karen Brooks View Palace- 2 Bedroom

16. Hemingways Eden Residence

17. LIA Hotel & Training Centre

18. Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages

19. Spurwing Guest House

20. The giraffes cottages restaurant and bar

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Where to stay in Karen

Westlands

Kilimani

Nairobi Central

Embakasi

Parklands

Top Karen Hotel Reviews

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

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