Best hotels in Nairobi

Do you want to spend the night in an affordable hotel in Nairobi? This is absolute an inspiring holiday place in the regions of Nairobi Area in the heart of Kenya. In this region there are several four stars vacation accommodations, atmospheric B&B’s, fully furnished private cottages, chalet parks and campsites. Always a suitable option for a short break, culture travel or when you are away for work (business). Need advice with booking a room? We are willing to answer all your questions! With the special consultancy tool you can book attractive Kenyan hotel rooms. You can furthermore compare booking sites, apply for selected rooms and take advantage of the best hotel deals.

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Around Nairobi you can book innumerable holiday accommodations and vacation houses.
Nice hotel: Giraffe Manor.
You will enjoy this: a spacious and clean room, a made-up bed and a delicious breakfast.
Find basic hostels or a 3 star Kenyan resort.
A popular holiday location to visit the great territories and historical buildings of Nairobi Area.
The expected average price of a centrally located hotel room in Nairobi with good breakfast is +/- €65,40 per accommodation per night.

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City	Nairobi
Region	Nairobi Area
Country	Kenya (KE)
Address for navigation	MP6X+292, Nairobi, Kenya
Zip code	–
Indication price per stay (overnight stay)	€65,40
Popular hotel	Lia Hotel & Training Centre
Time zone	Africa/Nairobi (UTC +3)

Book cheap hotel in Nairobi

A midweek break or are you watching for a conveniently located stay for work? Booking a cheap hotel room in Nairobi can be easily done online. Enjoying a breakfast, access to a bathroom, a hotel bar and a cozy bed. And don’t forget: a completely styled room and the cleaning is done. The standard rates for hotel reservations are very variable. Try our tips for searching the accommodation for the best price. We describe all tips in the hotel checker 5-step plan.

Budget hotels in Nairobi including breakfast

Select check-in date and check-out date
Of course you first choose the desired travel destination. For example rentals in the city center of Nairobi or near a specific point of interest. Then choose your preferred check-in date and the departure date. Recommendation: holiday periods outside the major school holidays are in general cheaper.
How many people are traveling with you?
Set the number of adults and whether children are present. Also mark the ages of children under 18. For the larger groups you can search for spacious family rooms. You can often take a baby up to 2 years old for free. Sometimes you can divide all travelers over all kinds of rooms.
Choose maximum budget
Decide how much you want to spend. E.g. maximum €97,50 per stay / per night. An average good hotel stay in Nairobi costs €65,40 (excluding tourist tax & booking costs). For a more exclusive room the price rises to €128,50. Can’t see any accommodations? Then try to expand your budget a bit. The hotel platform will show several hotels corresponding to the specified dates, the total number of adults and children and the max. price per night.
Using additional filters
The system now displays you all hotel offers that fits with your search wishes. You can make it even more specific. Filter by accommodation type, the star rating, guest ratings, possible payment options, room amenities, distance to popular hotspots, free parking, breakfast inclusive and the current rules about pets (dogs). Other filtering options include: airconditioning, wellness center / spa, swimming pool, playground, wifi / wireless internet, fitness / sauna and also presence of elevator, jacuzzi / hot tub, non-smoking rooms, television (TV), room view, bike rental.
Complete and pay for your hotel booking
Choose from the available hotels and spot the overview with prices. Choose from the various rooms, the desired breakfast and additional benefits for cancellation and rebooking. Inspect the additional conditions and provide the requested data (name / address). You can also enter the expected arrival time here. In many cases you can also add a small comment to the reservation. You can ask the hotel about a particular hotel room number. Popular payment options are credit card (Visa, MasterCard & American Express) & Paypal, paying on account, Factoring or pay later.

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Advice: book hotel rooms in Nairobi for your holiday

Holiday destination Nairobi is located in Kenya. The capital is Nairobi. Actual population: 54.027.000 citizens. People speak English. Some practical information: the international access code is +254, the mains voltage is 240 V (50 Hz, plug type G). You can make local payments with the Kenyan shilling (KES). In this region are excellent casino hotels, campsites, glampings, hostels and innovative types of houses. Down here we share current information about the lodging categories.

Useful info about options for Kenyan hotel stays

You will come across sleeping places in various segments. There are options to book an overnight stay for every trip. What makes a certain sleeping accommodation suitable for you? In the next section you can check a summary of the best rated and popular hotels in Nairobi for couples and groups of friends.

Luxurious hotel: enjoy extra luxury in a 3-star or 4-star accommodation during a weekend break.
Boutique hotel: a stay in quirky and intimate private suites.
Apartements (aparthotels): a newly furnished house with separate shower, sleeping and dining room. We sometimes call this condo rentals.
Hostel (youth hostel): the best choice for a cheap stay (because of the shared facilities).
Wellness hotel (Spa): enjoy a massage, beauty treatments and delicious food.
Family hotel: plenty of space and facilities for the little ones in the child-friendly hotel rooms.
Business hotel: business stay with all comforts such as pay on account, breakfast & lunch, meeting rooms, WiFi (wireless internet), centrally located, free parking.
Holiday resorts: your own holiday home on a bungalow park with sports and dining facilities.
Bungalow (cottage): a lovely chalet situated in the nature.
Campsite (glamping): enjoy camping in a side tent, motorhome, mobile home, caravan, lodge tent.
B&B’s (guesthouse): a local accommodation with with a offer for bed & breakfast.

View hotel room facilities

Making a available hotel reservation via the internet works very well. You can search explicitly topics such as prices, reviews, board type, facilities, number of stars, activities / entertainment. In the explanation below you will find a list of the most common facilities you should pay attention to.

Room with sauna: lovely room with private sauna and/or Turkish bath.
With jacuzzi (whirlpool): discover cool romantic hotel rooms with exclusive bubble bath.
Hotel with swimming pool in Nairobi: a heated indoor pool or a luxurious subtropical swimming paradise.
Balcony / terrace: a beautiful view of the area.
Pet-Friendly hotels: the most beautiful rooms where your pet can join.
With fitness: freely accessible gym for your daily strength hour.
Wheelchair accessible: completely barrier-free hotel with adapted rooms and elevator.
Free parking: if you come by car, you can park the car at a designated place.
Free cancellation: easily move your booking to another date or location.
Other activities popular with the Kenyans: casino, tennis, bike rental, squash, horse riding, golf.

Search specifically for travel accommodations in the most beautiful places

Also the residence location is very important. Are you looking for a holiday home in the city center of Nairobi? Close to certain hotspots? Or would you rather have a room in a quiet place? We like to share more about the coolest locations.

Hotels in nature: a nature house located in the middle of greenery.
Waterfront (lakefront): book an overnight stay at a river, lake or swimming pond.
Hotel by the sea (the coast): start the day with a walk along the beach.
Forest (lodge & cabine): unique locations in a quiet place in the middle of the woods.
Hotels in city center: conveniently located within walking distance of shops, restaurants and cinema.
Holiday rentals near the airport: fast connection and transfers via public transport.
Guest houses near train station: good access to stations and PT.

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Filter by room size

Are you going on a journey alone, for work or are you going with the whole family? Do you want a single room or double room? When making a reservation for a suitable hotel, you must also indicate for how many guests you are looking for a stay. Then you only see offers that provide enough space for the specific number of guests (like Elishama Greens).

Single room (1 person): comfortable business hotel room where you can work.
Double room (2 persons): from simple rooms to luxurious junior suites.
3 person room: double bed (can be separated) with separate bed or sofa bed.
Quadruple room (4 persons): separate beds make this room suitable for all compositions.
Familyroom: large manor family room with baby cot and wooden toys.
Backpackers dormitory (hostel): an overnight stay in a shared room with bunk beds.

Choose board type (half board, full board)

Hotels are equipped with all conveniences. There are many facilities that you can choose. When booking you can choose from multiple board types and service levels. Need help? We’ll sort it out.

Lodging & breakfast: breakfast (often buffet style) and overnight stay.
Half board: in addition to the overnight stays, you can use the breakfast and dinner options.
Full board: same as half board, but also including lunch in the booking.
All-inclusive: you will be pampered all day long with free drinks and food.
Roomservice: if available, the butler will deliver various snacks to the bedroom.
Restaurant (buffet): some hotels have an in-house restaurant with an extensive menu.
Bar & Lobby: a lovely hotel bar with cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks (e.g. for Mirvins Guesthouse).

Choose attractive bed & breakfasts in Nairobi

A bed and breakfast is a local (small) accommodation which is usually run by family members. In most situations such bed and breakfasts are located next to a house. The distinctive character of a B-and-B is the personal commitment, a full breakfast and you sleep in a special place. In addition, rates are more favorable compared to a standard hotel room. Through our site you will also spot hotel offers in Msambweni.

Stay (sleep and breakfast) in an atmospheric B&B accommodation.
The B&B owner knows a lot about the region.
A homely place to sleep in Nairobi (and nearby places). E.g. stay at The Mirvins Hostels Karen.

The most beautiful holiday periods in 2024

A hotel booking is interesting for a short trip. For example, for a weekend away or a spring or summer vacation. Near this place there’s plenty of fun for young families, partners and people over 80. Hereafter you can check the most booked travel periods in 2024.

Weekend trip (getaway): go on a city trip and discover the beautiful surroundings.
Midweek: book the cheapest rooms from Monday to Friday.
Summer vacation: a comfortable hotel room with air conditioning ensures a pleasant climate in the room.
Autumn break: look for the possibilities of affordable homestays.
Christmas holidays: during New Year’s Eve you stay in a festive atmosphere.
Spring break: find a package holiday (flight + hotel) for low prices and more convenience.
Winter holiday: find a nice guest house and go out by bike or walk.
Public holidays for the Kenyans: there is a lot of demand for rooms during Independence Day, Easter, Ascension Day, Pentecost, New Year’s Day, National holiday.

Take advantage of hotel Nairobi offers December 2024

Booking a stay is expensive in some cases. There are very good booking tips for booking a cheap overnight stay in Nairobi. Nothing is as volatile as hotel prices. A specific room can be rented for various prices at various booking sites. It makes sense to consider all current hotel deals. After this you can view advice you can try. In addition, you can also view budget rooms in Mombasa & Portiragnes.

The 10 best saving tips for attractive hotel rates in December 2024

Last-minute deals: booking a few days before your departure day is sometimes very interesting
Early Bird Discounts: in winter you can already book the summer holiday for lower prices.
Holiday comparison websites: visit Expedia, Trivago, Agoda, Booking.com, Skyscanner, Priceline & Hotelscombined, KAYAK, Hotels.com, FareCompare, Tripadvisor, Travelocity to ensure the lowest price.
Book directly with a hotel: major well-known hotel chains such as Ibis, Best Western, Radisson Blu, Scandit Hotels, Mercure, Holiday Inn or Hilton, Wyndham, Jin Jiang, Novotel, Accor, Choice Hotels have special promotions when you book through their own site.
Discount Codes: make use of Kenyan hotel promotions via last-minute portals such as Hotwire, Lastminute.com, Hoteltonight.com, Secret Escapes, Retailmenot.com, Trip.com.
Package deals: inquire specifically about a hotel with flight with transfer for a cheaper holiday and get easy rebooking options.
Choose a b-location: the cheaper sleeping places are often not found in the city center.
Vacation rentals: compare cheap private holiday homes in Nairobi (December 2024) via e.g. Novasol, TheHolidayLet, VRBO, Airbnb, Belvilla, Holidu, Tripping, aabode.com, Homestay.com, atraveo, HomeToGo, 9flats.
Hostels & Inns: a budget-friendly room with all basic facilities (very relevant for backpackers).
Hotel Senior Offers and Family offers: discounted room rates for groups with children and older travelers.

Overview of the best last-minute booking sites

Get easy a nice last-minute hotel booking in Nairobi for tonight (for favorable prices)? You have many professional platforms that let you quickly book the cheapest room. In the next list you read about our top 10 hotel price comparison apps. Also click through to the available motels in Nassau.

Top 10 hotels Nairobi Booking.com: free breakfast for regular customers at selected locations.
Airbnb: find vacation rentals, cabins, beach houses, unique homes and more.
Tripadvisor: the largest travel platform with the most reviews.
Expedia: often special coupons and credits to book cheaply.
Priceline: everything you need in one place.
Hotels.com: user-friendly App for extra convenience and advantage.
Trivago: with the Trivago App you can easily book your stay on the go.
Skyscanner: the best deals on flights, hotels and car hire.
Agoda.com: fun articles about popular sights and destinations.
Google Hotels / Travel: largest database in the world with direct link to the hotel (for example Karen Silanga Gardens Two Bedroom House).

The actual Nairobi weather forecast (December 2024)

Kenya has a characteristic Tropical wet-dry climate. A popular travel period is August, September, December to February. This is a super travel time to discover the local nature together. Throughout the year the temperature is 25,0 degrees Celsius. During the summer it can get hot with an average of 29,5°C degrees. During the winter it is colder. On average it is 24,2 degrees Celsius. The area is in the time zone: Africa/Nairobi (UTC +3). Below we show today’s weather report (Sunday, December 22, 2024) and the days after (7 days).

Weather report Sunday, December 22, 2024

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