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.
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.
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.
The Karen Hospital
Though The Karen Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Nairobi while you are here.
Things to do

Afternoon Bomas Cultural Dance Show in Nairobi

Tour Giraffe Centre, David Shedrick, Karen Blixen & city tour.

Nairobi cultural souvenir shopping tour with a local
Top hotels in Karen

The Residences at Karen Country Club

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Best Western Plus Westlands
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

Joyous Guest House

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025
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 Nairobi National Park.

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

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.

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

Westlands
Restaurants, shopping, and spas are some highlights of Westlands. You might stop by Sarit Centre or Westgate Shopping Mall while you're in the area.