We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Nairobi, Kenya. We have also included accommodation in apartments, guest houses, holiday homes, villas, romantic hotels and lodges. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated March 2024.
Lodge.Delightful property. Great location. Popular among women. Offering a tranquil garden setting, Ololo Safari Lodge is nestled at the Mbagathi River bordering the famous Nairobi National Park. The lodge features an outdoor pool and is within 45 minute's drive from Nairobi’s airports. The rooms at Ololo Safari Lodge are individually decorated and feature earthy tones and modern Colonial-style furnishings. The guest lounge is located in the old original thatched farmhouse and has an open fireplace, wine cellar and small library for guests enjoyment. All beds are draped with a mosquito net and a hair dryer and free toiletries are provided. Guests can enjoy the on site bar and open air restaurant located by the pool and overlooking the national park. The restaurant focuses on simple home-style cuisine, using seasonal ingredients and vegetables from their own garden. Ololo Safari Lodge offers guided game drives through the park and excursions to the Daphne Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage. Cultural excursions can also be arranged to Karen and surrounds.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most beautiful and stylish lodge in Nairobi.
Apartment.Hip. Superb interior design. Featuring a terrace with mountain views, a rooftop pool and a garden, Top Tier Home can be found in Nairobi, close to Shifteye Gallery and 4.4 km from Kenyatta International Conference Centre. With pool views, this accommodation features a balcony. The apartment also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. At the apartment complex, every unit includes air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, slippers and a hair dryer. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. The apartment specialises in an à la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. At Top Tier Home, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves African cuisine. For guests with children, the accommodation offers an indoor play area and an outdoor play equipment. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Top Tier Home, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Nairobi National Museum is 5.7 km from the apartment, while Royal Nairobi Golf Club is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport is Wilson Airport, 6 km from Top Tier Home.Show full description
This might be the coolest, most creative and cosy apartment in Nairobi. It also has OUTSTANDING VIEWS. WOW!
Guest House.Charming. Great value. Popular among women. Offering a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk, Hob House is located in Nairobi, in luscious gardens. Free WiFi access is available, as well as a shared lounge and a children's playground. Each bedroom has a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and slippers. You can enjoy garden views from the rooms. The guest house is 3.6 km from Nairobi National Museum, 4.6 km from Kenyatta International Conference Centre and 1.8 km from Karura Forest. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 13 km away and the property offers free parking.Show full description
Guest House.Charming. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. Boasting a fitness centre and views of garden, Edaala Comfort - Cottage Rooms is a recently renovated guest house situated in Nairobi, 15 km from Kenyatta International Conference Centre. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Nairobi National Museum is 18 km from Edaala Comfort - Cottage Rooms, while Matbronze Wildlife Art is 1.6 km from the property. The property offers bike hire and features a garden and picnic area. The units come with tiled floors and feature a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a private bathroom with shower and slippers. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also available, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. The guest house has a terrace and a barbecue. The nearest airport is Wilson Airport, 10 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This is a popular guest house among couples travelling to Nairobi.
Guest House.Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Popular among women. Situated in Nairobi, Villa Rock Stop Falls offers a garden. All guest rooms in the guest house are equipped with a TV. Guest rooms feature a wardrobe. A continental breakfast is served daily at the property.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most RELAXING guest houses in Nairobi. It also has A GREAT LOCATION.
Luxury Hotel.Elegant. Great location. Situated in the heart of Nairobi, the extensive ground of Serena Hotel contains a fitness centre and spa. Guests can relax in a sun lounger beside the outdoor pool, which is surrounded by palm trees. The elegant and spacious rooms and suites are decorated with warm colours and wooden furniture. They are equipped with a TV, air-conditioning and a private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Nairobi Serena Hotel offers a fine-dining restaurant with a seasonal menu and extensive wine cellar. Guests can enjoy a variety of snack and drinks at the poolside bar, or a cocktail at the Aksum Bar. The 24-hour front desk can organise concierge, limousine and baby-sitting services or make an appointment for guests at the on-site hair salon. Free private parking is also available. A shuttle is provided upon request to Jomo Kenyatta Airport, only 13 km away. The Railways Golf Course is 3 km away and Nairobi National Park is within a 9 km drive.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, October 2023. Located in Nairobi, Cosy and accessible 1BR penthouse with terrace provides accommodation with a private pool, a patio and garden views. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with pool views. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Eden Square Office Block, Kumbu Kumbu Art Gallery and Nairobi Arboretum. The accommodation offers full-day security and private check-in and check-out for guests. The property offers city views. There is a snack bar on-site. Guests can also relax in the garden. The nearest airport is Wilson Airport, 9 km from Cosy and accessible 1BR penthouse with terrace.Show full description
Historic property. Great value. Fairview Hotel is set in Nairobi, 7 minutes' drive from Kenyatta International Conference Centre and 2 km from Nairobi National Museum. The hotel has an outdoor pool and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. The classically decorated rooms at this hotel are air conditioned and fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV. Certain units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find tea-and-coffee making facilities in the room and the private bathroom is fitted with a shower. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. Fairview Hotel features free WiFi throughout the property. There is a fitness centre, a tour desk and a 24-hour front desk. Meeting facilities are available. Uhuru Park is 850 metres from Fairview Hotel, while Nairobi Gallery is 1 km away. The nearest airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 17 km from Fairview Hotel.Show full description
This is one of the most HISTORIC hotels in Nairobi. It also has great affordability and an amazing hotel bar.
Apartment.Newly opened, March 2024. 1BR Kilimani With A Balcony And Skyline Views is situated in the Kilimani district of Nairobi, 1 km from Shifteye Gallery, 3.2 km from Nairobi Arboretum and 3.2 km from Royal Nairobi Golf Club. With free private parking, the property is 5.2 km from Kenyatta International Conference Centre and 6.1 km from Nairobi National Museum. Eden Square Office Block is 5.4 km from the apartment and Kumbu Kumbu Art Gallery is 5.7 km away. Century Cinemax Junction is 4.1 km from the apartment, while Central Park is 4.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Wilson Airport, 6 km from 1BR Kilimani With A Balcony And Skyline Views.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, February 2024. Located 600 metres from Kenyatta International Conference Centre and 3.5 km from Nairobi National Museum in the centre of Nairobi, Spacious Studio in Kileleshwa Nairobi provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Popular points of interest nearby include Nairobi Gallery, Kenya Railway Golf Club and Kenya National Archives. Imax Kenya is 1 km away and Nairobi Milliary Stone is less than 1 km from the apartment. The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is provided. The property offers garden views. Popular points of interest near the apartment include August 7th Memorial Park, Railway Museum and Nairobi Railway Station. The nearest airport is Wilson Airport, 4 km from Spacious Studio in Kileleshwa Nairobi.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, February 2024. Located in Nairobi with Eden Square Office Block and Kumbu Kumbu Art Gallery nearby, Equator Suites - Kenya provides accommodation with free private parking. The property is around 3.1 km from Nairobi National Museum, 4.9 km from Kenyatta International Conference Centre and 2.7 km from Museum Hill Centre. Nairobi Snake Park is 3.3 km away and Central Park is 4.3 km from the apartment. Habitat for Humanity Kenya is 3 km from the apartment, while Nairobi Botanic Garden is 3.1 km away. The nearest airport is Wilson Airport, 9 km from Equator Suites - Kenya.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, March 2024. Situated in Nairobi, GTC NAIROBI LUX 1BED offers a balcony with pool and garden views, as well as a year-round outdoor pool, beauty services and fitness room. This property offers access to darts and squash on the squash court. The spacious apartment has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. This apartment is non-smoking and soundproof. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Guests can take in the views of the city from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. At the apartment, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and cocktails and specialises in American cuisine. Guests at GTC NAIROBI LUX 1BED can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. Ski equipment hire, bike hire and car hire are available at the accommodation and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. A bowling alley and casino, as well as outdoor play equipment, are available at GTC NAIROBI LUX 1BED, while guests can also relax in the garden. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Nairobi National Museum, Eden Square Office Block and Kumbu Kumbu Art Gallery. The nearest airport is Wilson, 7 km from GTC NAIROBI LUX 1BED, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, March 2024. Modern Oasis in the Heart of Kilimani: Your Ideal Apartment Retreat is set in the Kilimani district of Nairobi, 800 metres from Shifteye Gallery, 2.9 km from Royal Nairobi Golf Club and 3.4 km from Nairobi Arboretum. With free private parking, the property is 5 km from Kenyatta International Conference Centre and 6.2 km from Nairobi National Museum. Century Cinemax Junction is 3.8 km away and Central Park is 4.1 km from the apartment. Kenya Railway Golf Club is 4.3 km from the apartment, while Eden Square Office Block is 5 km away. The nearest airport is Wilson Airport, 6 km from Modern Oasis in the Heart of Kilimani: Your Ideal Apartment Retreat.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, April 2024. Located 600 metres from Kenyatta International Conference Centre and 3.4 km from Nairobi National Museum in the centre of Nairobi, Hosted by Pauline provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a terrace. This apartment is equipped with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms equipped with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is set 800 metres from August 7th Memorial Park. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Railway Museum, Nairobi Railway Station and Nairobi Gallery. The nearest airport is Wilson Airport, 4 km from Hosted by Pauline.Show full description
Holiday Home. Offering a garden and garden view, Charming 1 bedroom house with garden view in Nairobi! is situated in Nairobi, 5.6 km from Kenyatta International Conference Centre and 2.4 km from Eden Square Office Block. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Kumbu Kumbu Art Gallery is 1.8 km from the holiday home, while Habitat for Humanity Kenya is 2.9 km away. The nearest airport is Wilson Airport, 9 km from Charming 1 bedroom house with garden view in Nairobi!. The property is non-smoking and is located 4 km from Nairobi National Museum. This holiday home comes with 1 bedroom, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a bath. This holiday home also provides guests with a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, April 2024. Offering a fitness centre and quiet street view, Elegant 1 bedroom apartment, Nairobi is located in Nairobi, 5.6 km from Kenyatta International Conference Centre and 5.7 km from Nairobi National Museum. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. Royal Nairobi Golf Club is 4.6 km away and Century Cinemax Junction is 4.7 km from the apartment. This apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, a kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area. Shifteye Gallery is 2.4 km from the apartment, while Nairobi Arboretum is 3.6 km away. The nearest airport is Wilson Airport, 8 km from Elegant 1 bedroom apartment, Nairobi.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, March 2024. Situated 3.5 km from Eden Square Office Block, 3.7 km from Museum Hill Centre and 3.7 km from Kumbu Kumbu Art Gallery, Cozy, homely and spacious studio in kileleshwa provides accommodation set in Nairobi. With free private parking, the property is 4.1 km from Nairobi National Museum and 5.8 km from Kenyatta International Conference Centre. Nairobi Arboretum is 1.5 km from the apartment, while Habitat for Humanity Kenya is 4.1 km away. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.7 km from Shifteye Gallery. The nearest airport is Wilson Airport, 8 km from Cozy, homely and spacious studio in kileleshwa.Show full description
Apartment. Located in Nairobi, A cozy and elegant apartment provides accommodation with rooftop pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. It is situated 3.3 km from Kenyatta International Conference Centre and offers a lift. Featuring a PS4, the spacious apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bidet. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Eden Square Office Block, Museum Hill Centre and Kumbu Kumbu Art Gallery. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.2 km from Nairobi National Museum. The unit is air conditioned and includes a balcony with an outdoor dining area as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. The nearest airport is Wilson Airport, 7 km from A cozy and elegant apartment.Show full description
Apartment. Situated in Nairobi, 1 bedroom with rooftop pool and gym in Westlands features accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. The property is located 3.3 km from Kenyatta International Conference Centre, 1.1 km from Habitat for Humanity Kenya and 1.3 km from Nairobi Botanic Garden. The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.2 km from Nairobi National Museum. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Eden Square Office Block, Museum Hill Centre and Kumbu Kumbu Art Gallery. The nearest airport is Wilson Airport, 7 km from 1 bedroom with rooftop pool and gym in Westlands.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, October 2023. Located just 3.2 km from Nairobi National Museum, Haven spaces superior studio 2.0 features accommodation in Nairobi with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a lift. This apartment provides free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The apartment also offers facilities for disabled guests. The apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a bidet. The air-conditioned unit at the property features a shower and a dressing room. The apartment offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. There is a snack bar, and a minimarket is also available. Guests can stay active with the fitness classes held on site. The apartment has a children's playground and a picnic area. Popular points of interest near Haven spaces superior studio 2.0 include Eden Square Office Block, Kumbu Kumbu Art Gallery and Nairobi Arboretum. The nearest airport is Wilson Airport, 9 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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