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A nighttime pool area with palm trees and lounge chairs, surrounded by modern buildings.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'glee' sign, surrounded by landscaped gardens and a well-lit driveway.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a grand staircase, and a high ceiling with modern lighting fixtures.

A spacious lounge with a bar area, wooden flooring, and a large decorative rug.

1. Glee Nairobi, a Preferred LVX Hotel

2.9 km from Karura Forest

jessie

₩199,453

₩235,354 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A modern building with a glass facade, indoor plants, and a seating area with chairs.

A bar area with a circular bar counter, multiple seating arrangements, and a city view.

A spacious lobby with a glass ceiling, seating area, and indoor plants.

2. Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection

Gigiri, 3 km from Karura Forest

Kechia

₩191,785

₩233,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A hotel lobby with a staircase, a lounge area sign, a television, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white linens, a desk with a kettle, and a chair.

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a television mounted on the wall, a sofa, a patterned armchair, and a small table.

A gated entrance with a paved driveway leading to a building with a red-tiled roof and white walls.

3. Cozy Stead Hotel - Haven House, Gigiri

Gigiri, 2.7 km from Karura Forest

₩104,981

₩188,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and lush landscaping.

A modern building with a well-maintained garden featuring various plants and a neatly trimmed lawn.

An outdoor patio area with a dining table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a building with large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television on the wall, and large windows with curtains.

4. Gigiri Lion Villas 1

Gigiri, 3.1 km from Karura Forest

Araksya

₩229,546

₩270,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A well-maintained garden with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a variety of tropical plants.

An outdoor bar area with a counter, seating, and a no beer sign.

A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, leather sofas, and a chandelier.

A two-story house with a tiled roof, a balcony with balustrades, and a garden with various plants and a pathway.

5. Cozy Stead Hotel - Garden House, Gigiri

Gigiri, 3 km from Karura Forest

"My stay was very pleasant over the course of 12 nights. The hotel has beautiful gardens, and the management, café, and housekeeping staff are very helpful and courteous; the facilities are clean and well-maintained. The location is ideal—it’s a bit far from downtown but is situated in the international community neighborhood, surrounded by embassies, UN offices, paddle tennis clubs, and shopping centers. I’ll definitely choose this hotel for my next visit."

JUAN DE DIOS

₩71,159

₩125,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern living room with a purple sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden furniture, and a kitchen area in the background.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, a colorful striped rug, and a wall with three sunset paintings.

A modern cafe interior with a bar area, multiple round tables, and stools.

6. L'Aziz Suites

Muthaiga, 2.1 km from Karura Forest

Mohamed

₩73,290

₩86,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A narrow pathway flanked by lush greenery and a modern building with a dark facade and illuminated windows.

A hotel with a central courtyard, a covered seating area, and a car parked in front.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a lamp. There is a large window with curtains, a wooden ceiling, and a view of the outdoors.

An indoor dining area with tables and chairs, a patterned ceiling, and a view of the restaurant's interior.

7. Gigiri Lion Villas 2

Gigiri, 2.4 km from Karura Forest

Christopher

₩218,115

₩257,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A spacious interior with a wooden staircase, multiple potted plants, and a 'No Smoking' sign.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, a chandelier, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a large sofa set, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A reception area with a sign reading "LIGHT VILLAS More Comfort" and a digital display also with the same branding.

8. LIGHT VILLAS GIGIRI

Gigiri, 2.5 km from Karura Forest

C. Terry

₩221,614

₩261,504 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A building with a red-tiled roof, a central courtyard with a white fence, and a palm tree.

A two-story house with a red roof, white walls, and a balcony.

A room with a bed under a canopy, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

A bar area with a wooden counter, bottles of liquor, and a television above.

9. Villa Leone

Gigiri, 2.5 km from Karura Forest

Lucy

₩151,631

₩178,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a gazebo.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A building with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and various plants.

A lobby with a central fountain, wooden ceiling, and various potted plants.

10. La Mada Hotel

3.1 km from Karura Forest

"A beautiful gated property with lush green gardens. It didn't feel like you were in the city and was very quiet. The included breakfast is a la carte service. It's generous, and delicious but plan some extra time for breakfast as the food is freshly prepared for you. The rooms are spacious. The front desk was extremely helpful with assisting me with my touring arrangements while in Nairobi. A shout out to Lucy and Claire."

Linda

₩162,711

₩191,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling and a glass roof, featuring a central courtyard with a railing and a potted plant.

A buffet with various food items including pastries, cereals, and sandwiches.

A corridor with a glass ceiling, a fire extinguisher on the wall, and a railing along the side.

A reception area with a wooden wall, a reception desk, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large potted plant.

11. Sky Hotel Nairobi

Parklands, 2.5 km from Karura Forest

Pinakin

₩62,985

₩74,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "The Concord" sign on the corner.

A spacious living area with a large window offering a city view, a sofa, two armchairs, and a small coffee table.

A multi-level hotel with a swimming pool, glass railings, and a modern interior design.

A restaurant with large windows, high tables, and chairs with cushions.

12. The Concord Hotel And Suites

Parklands, 2.4 km from Karura Forest

Joshua

₩116,002

₩136,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a brick patio and a grassy area with trees.

A bar area with wicker chairs and a tiled floor.

An entrance to Elysian Resort with a red carpet and a sign above.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and red cushions, a glass ceiling structure, and a view of a building with balconies.

13. Elysian Resort

3.1 km from Karura Forest

Alessia

₩80,307

₩94,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining areas, large windows offering city views, and a modern interior design.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and a view of the city.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a city view.

14. Cloud Hotel & Suites

Parklands, 2.5 km from Karura Forest

Abhilash

₩80,306

₩94,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern living room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a kitchen with a large island.

A bakery with a display case of pastries and a counter with a cash register.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed with a plaid bedspread, wooden headboard, and two bedside lamps.

15. Warwick Centre

Gigiri, 2.3 km from Karura Forest

Gricha

₩179,055

₩211,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a large building in the background.

A lobby with a reception desk, a checkered floor, and a painting on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with red plaid sofas, wooden chairs, and a billiards table.

16. Hotel Tobriana

2.7 km from Karura Forest

madaka

₩76,982

₩90,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A spacious living room with wooden flooring, a large sofa, a smaller striped sofa, and a TV on the wall.

A two-story stone building with a tiled roof, a gravel driveway, and well-maintained landscaping including hedges and trees.

An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a stone building with windows in the background.

A dining area with round tables and wicker chairs, wooden floors, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

17. Kongoni House

Muthaiga, 2.2 km from Karura Forest

Hanno

₩134,630

₩158,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A large indoor swimming pool with blue LED lighting around the edges, surrounded by seating areas and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, glass railings, and a view of the cityscape.

A luxurious hotel lobby with a grand chandelier, plush seating, and slot machines.

18. Diamond Plaza Apartments

Parklands, 2.7 km from Karura Forest

Khudabuksh K.

₩55,987

₩66,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A multi-story building with a central courtyard, stone columns, and balconies with railings.

Two single beds with wooden headboards, white bedding, and patterned pillows.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

A courtyard with stone pathways, pavilions, and lush greenery.

19. Shanema Homes

Gigiri, 3 km from Karura Forest

Daniel

₩119,438

₩140,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a chair, and a stone accent wall.

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a bar counter with glasses and a bottle of champagne, and a coffee machine.

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a coffee machine, and a variety of drinks on the counter.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a large window with curtains.

20. Magna Hotel and Suites

Gigiri, 3.2 km from Karura Forest

₩369,617

₩436,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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Compare popular hotels close to Karura Forest

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Glee Nairobi, a Preferred LVX Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 139 reviews	View
Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection	9.4 Exceptional 59 reviews	View
Cozy Stead Hotel - Haven House, Gigiri	9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Gigiri Lion Villas 1	9.8 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Cozy Stead Hotel - Garden House, Gigiri	9.2 Wonderful 25 reviews	View

Top Karura Forest Hotel Reviews

Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing!!! Truly a wonderful place"

Glee Nairobi, a Preferred LVX Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff is the best part of this hotel. Breakfast is great and is very clean."

Trademark Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff is very professional and polite"

Villa Rosa Kempinski

10/10 Excellent

"Such a beautiful hotel! highly recommend!"

Cloud Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"Generally ok, though room was quite small."

Park Inn by Radisson Nairobi Westlands

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay for a great price good breakfast and in a good area as well would stay again"

The Concord Hotel And Suites

8/10 Good

"Clean and comfortable. Staff was amazin"

Lotos Inn & Suites, Nairobi

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here twice now! Staff and service was amazing, definitely reccomend!"

L'Aziz Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, clean property"

Other attractions near Karura Forest

World Agroforestry Centre

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at World Agroforestry Centre during your visit to Nairobi. Visit the shops in this quaint area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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High Commission of Canada

After visiting High Commission of Canada, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nairobi. Visit the shops in this quaint area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Muthaiga Golf Club

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Play a round of golf at Muthaiga Golf Club and enjoy other activities in Nairobi such as going on safari. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Embassy of Italy

Embassy of Italy is just one of the places to see in Nairobi, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops in this quaint area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Banana Hill Art Gallery

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Banana Hill Art Gallery in Nairobi. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its safari tours.

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Diamond Plaza II

During your visit to Nairobi, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Diamond Plaza II. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area.

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Embassy of Sweden

After visiting Embassy of Sweden, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nairobi. Visit the shops in this quaint area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Village Market

9.0/10 (396 reviews)

During your trip to Nairobi, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Village Market. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the safari tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Karura Forest?

Karura Forest is located in Nairobi. Travelers like this welcoming area for its shopping. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 14 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Karura Forest?

Pax Manor Muthaiga is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 bars. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Karura Forest. Other good choices within a few miles include Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands and JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Karura Forest?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Karura Forest.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Karura Forest, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Karura Forest.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Karura Forest?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Karura Forest, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Karura Forest?

Study the collections at Nairobi National Museum, Nairobi Gallery, or Nairobi Railway Museum. Local parks like Uhuru Park, Arboretum, and Jeevanjee Gardens are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Chandaria Centre for Performing Arts, Funscapes Theme Park, and The GoDown Arts Centre are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

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Our top choices for Karura Forest hotels

1. Glee Nairobi, a Preferred LVX Hotel

2. Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection

3. Cozy Stead Hotel - Haven House, Gigiri

4. Gigiri Lion Villas 1

5. Cozy Stead Hotel - Garden House, Gigiri

6. L'Aziz Suites

7. Gigiri Lion Villas 2

8. LIGHT VILLAS GIGIRI

9. Villa Leone

10. La Mada Hotel

11. Sky Hotel Nairobi

12. The Concord Hotel And Suites

13. Elysian Resort

14. Cloud Hotel & Suites

15. Warwick Centre

16. Hotel Tobriana

17. Kongoni House

18. Diamond Plaza Apartments

19. Shanema Homes

20. Magna Hotel and Suites

Compare popular hotels close to Karura Forest

Top Karura Forest Hotel Reviews

Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection

Glee Nairobi, a Preferred LVX Hotel

Trademark Hotel

Villa Rosa Kempinski

Cloud Hotel & Suites

Park Inn by Radisson Nairobi Westlands

The Concord Hotel And Suites

Lotos Inn & Suites, Nairobi

L'Aziz Suites

Other attractions near Karura Forest

World Agroforestry Centre

High Commission of Canada

Muthaiga Golf Club

Embassy of Italy

Banana Hill Art Gallery

Diamond Plaza II

Embassy of Sweden

Village Market

Frequently asked questions

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