Nairobi Hotels

Nairobi overview

Surrounded by picturesque views of wildlife and parks, Nairobi is also known for its safaris and natural features. Visitors to Nairobi can take a fun excursion to Moi International Sports Centre. While you're in town, don't miss a chance to see sights like Central Park and Nairobi Gallery.

Where to stay in Nairobi

A welcoming city for everyone, Nairobi offers a variety of hotels and other lodging choices. There are 238 hotels in Nairobi and you can shop as many as 704 deals for rooms on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 49%. We have room prices starting at 6 USD per night and here you'll find a breakdown of hotels by star rating in Nairobi as well as in the surrounding area:

• • 20 5-star hotels from 108 USD per night
• • 92 4-star hotels from 42 USD per night
• • 122 3-star hotels from 26 USD per night
• • 7 2-star hotels from 24 USD per night

How to get to Nairobi

Fly into Nairobi (WIL-Wilson), 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from central Nairobi. Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.) is the next closest major airport, 8 mi (12.9 km) away. Nairobi Station is the closest train station, located 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from the city center.

What to see around Nairobi

Fun excursions can include a visit to:

• • Moi International Sports Centre
• • Kenya Railway Golf Club
• • Royal Nairobi Golf Club

Here are some local attractions:

• • Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
• • AFEW Giraffe Centre

The area's cultural scene stands out, and places to visit include:

• • Nairobi Railway Museum
• • Kenya National Theatre
• • Nairobi National Museum
• • Karen Blixen Museum

The area is recognized for its natural setting, offering these places to visit:

• • Central Park
• • Uhuru Park
• • Jeevanjee Gardens
• • Arboretum
• • Nairobi National Park

Recommended sights include:

• • Nairobi Gallery
• • Teleposta Towers
• • Kenyatta Mausoleum
• • City Market
• • National Assembly Building

When to visit Nairobi

If you're beginning to plan your vacation, you may be wondering when is the best time of year to visit. Here's a list of seasonal norms to help you arrange your travel schedule:

Seasonal temperature averages

• • January-March: 79°F day, 54°F night
• • April-June: 76°F day, 53°F night
• • July-September: 75°F day, 52°F night
• • October-December: 75°F day, 54°F night

Seasonal rainfall averages

• • January-March: 8.23 inches
• • April-June: 16.38 inches
• • July-September: 2.48 inches
• • October-December: 10.71 inches