Karen

Nairobi

Karen Blixen Museum and Blixen home in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa
Karen Blixen Museum and Blixen home in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa
Most of my friends are too young to have a clue what house this is in Nairobi , but for me as a fan of the book and movie it was cool to visit at the base of the Ngong hills.  Have a guess whos house it was?
This charming B&B is in a suburb of Nairobi, within a 10 minute walk to the Giraffe Centre. 

The living room felt like Hemingway should be sitting on the couch.
Feeding a giraffe from the deck off my room at Giraffe Manor in Nairobi last October. It has been a pretty rough week but remembering this experience still brings a smile to my face, I blog about my travels at Circlingthebucketlist.com
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Karen Plains Hotel

Karen Plains Hotel

5 out of 5
Karen Plains Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is ₩58,763 per night from Feb 6 to Feb 7
₩58,763
₩69,340 total
Feb 6 - Feb 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Karen Country Club and The Hub Karen ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Karen Plains Hotel
Hemingways Nairobi

Hemingways Nairobi

5 out of 5
Mbagathi Ridge Nairobi
The price is ₩980,687 per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
₩980,687
₩1,255,280 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Karen Country Club and Oloolua Nature ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (97 reviews)
service was amazing!!!! clean rooms, nice staff, very accommodating. beautiful property too! lots of flowers.

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

Hemingways Nairobi
Wildebeest Eco Camp

Wildebeest Eco Camp

3 out of 5
Mokoyeti Rd W Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is ₩116,648 per night from Feb 6 to Feb 7
₩116,648
₩137,645 total
Feb 6 - Feb 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly tentalow in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Bomas ...
9/10 Wonderful! (54 reviews)
A true oasis in Nairobi. Gives the feeling of being in a bush resort/ camp. Food is quite good, compliments to the chef. Relaxed, natural ambience.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Wildebeest Eco Camp
Hotel Troy Nairobi

Hotel Troy Nairobi

3 out of 5
73 Magadi Road Nairobi
Stay at this hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy room service, a 24-hour front desk, and a conference center. Popular attractions Nairobi National Park and Galleria Shopping ...
7.6/10 Good! (133 reviews)
I traveled to Nairobi, where I was picked up by a staff from hotel. Stayed at the Troy hotel for two weeks. I had plenty of dishes to choose from. The staff checked on me to make sure I was comfortable. I was greeted going out and coming in. I was asked what would I like for breakfast the next morning. ...

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Hotel Troy Nairobi
The Giraffe Cottage

The Giraffe Cottage

2 out of 5
66 Koitobos Rd, Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is ₩163,320 per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
₩163,320
₩192,717 total
Feb 4 - Feb 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages ...
The Giraffe Cottage
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

5 out of 5
Mombasa Road Nairobi Nairobi County
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (657 reviews)
The room was clean. They allowed extra time for a fee. The spices in the hamburger were really good.

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
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Other neighborhoods around Karen

Feeding a giraffe from the deck off my room at Giraffe Manor in Nairobi last October. It has been a pretty rough week but remembering this experience still brings a smile to my face, I blog about my travels at Circlingthebucketlist.com
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Lang'ata

You'll enjoy the gardens and parks in Lang'ata. You might want to make time for a stop at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages or Karen Blixen Museum.

Lang'ata
A view of the city of Nairobi from Nairobi National Park

Lavington

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

While Lavington isn't home to many top sights, Yaya Centre and Sarit Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lavington
Part of Nairobi city landscape.

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.

Kileleshwa
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Muthangari

If you're spending some time in Muthangari, ABC Place and UNHCR Kenya are top sights worth seeing.

Muthangari
Aerial panorama of downtown Nairobi and the Kilimani area of Nairobi, Kenya.

Kilimani

4/5(75 area reviews)

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

Kilimani
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Highridge

While visiting Highridge, you might make a stop by sights like Sarit Centre and Westgate Shopping Mall.

Highridge


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