Karen
Nairobi
Popular places to visit
Giraffe Centre
Visit the native and exotic 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 exploring the galleries in Karen Blixen Museum in Nairobi. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
Learn about the local history of Nairobi when you take a trip to Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages. While you're here, you can savor 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 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.
Galleria Shopping Mall
During your trip to Nairobi, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Galleria Shopping Mall. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the safari tours.
Things to do
Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park
Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive With Free Pick Up
Nairobi national park ,Giraffe center and Beads factory
Karen Blixen, Beads Factory, Giraffe Center & Bomas Day Tour
Top hotels in Karen
Karen Plains Hotel
Excellent
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026
Hemingways Nairobi
service was amazing!!!! clean rooms, nice staff, very accommodating. beautiful property too! lots of flowers.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Hotel Troy Nairobi
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
Wildebeest Eco Camp
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
The Giraffe Cottage
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Very nice hotel, breakfast buffet and grounds. We were very (very) pleasantly surprised. Its the "smartest" (tech-wise) hotel we have ever stayed in, which can be a good and bad thing.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 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 Coffee Garden and Cottages or Karen Blixen Museum.
Lavington
While Lavington isn't home to many top sights, Yaya Centre and Sarit Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Kilimani
Kilimani is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaya Centre and Arboretum.
Spring Valley
While Spring Valley might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sarit Centre and Westgate Shopping Mall.
