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A nighttime pool area with palm trees and lounge chairs, surrounded by modern buildings.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a grand staircase, and a high ceiling with modern lighting fixtures.

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, marble flooring, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'glee' sign, surrounded by landscaped gardens and a well-lit driveway.

1. Glee Nairobi, a Preferred LVX Hotel

2.9 km from Karura Forest

jessie

NT$4,600

NT$5,428 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A swimming pool with a modern design, including a curved edge and a glass enclosure. There are lounge chairs and a shaded area with a canopy.

A bar area with a circular bar counter, multiple seating arrangements, and a city view.

A spacious lobby with a glass ceiling, seating area, and indoor plants.

2. Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection

Gigiri, 3 km from Karura Forest

Kechia

NT$4,411

NT$5,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A hotel lobby with a staircase, a lounge area sign, a television, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a television mounted on the wall, a sofa, a patterned armchair, and a small table.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white linens, a desk with a kettle, and a chair.

3. Cozy Stead Hotel - Haven House, Gigiri

Gigiri, 2.7 km from Karura Forest

Alfred

NT$2,421

NT$4,355 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A narrow pathway flanked by lush greenery and a modern building with a dark facade and illuminated windows.

A reception desk with a modern design, a sign for Gigiri Lion Villas, and a large glass door with multiple windows.

A hotel with a central courtyard, a covered seating area, and a car parked in front.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a lamp. There is a large window with curtains, a wooden ceiling, and a view of the outdoors.

4. Gigiri Lion Villas 2

Gigiri, 2.4 km from Karura Forest

Christopher

NT$5,030

NT$5,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A modern living room with a purple sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A high-rise building with multiple balconies and large windows.

A modern cafe interior with a bar area, multiple round tables, and stools.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, a colorful striped rug, and a wall with three sunset paintings.

5. L'Aziz Suites

Muthaiga, 2.1 km from Karura Forest

Mohamed

NT$1,686

NT$1,989 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A spacious interior with a wooden staircase, multiple potted plants, and a 'No Smoking' sign.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a large sofa set, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

An indoor dining area with wooden flooring, tables with purple tablecloths, and chairs.

A reception area with a sign reading "LIGHT VILLAS More Comfort" and a digital display also with the same branding.

6. LIGHT VILLAS GIGIRI

Gigiri, 2.5 km from Karura Forest

C. Terry

NT$5,111

NT$6,031 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A well-maintained garden with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a variety of tropical plants.

A two-story house with a tiled roof, a balcony with balustrades, and a garden with various plants and a pathway.

An outdoor bar area with a counter, seating, and a no beer sign.

A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, leather sofas, and a chandelier.

7. Cozy Stead Hotel - Garden House, Gigiri

Gigiri, 3 km from Karura Forest

Maurice

NT$1,641

NT$2,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A building with a red-tiled roof, a central courtyard with a white fence, and a palm tree.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A room with a bed under a canopy, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

A two-story house with a red roof, white walls, and a balcony.

8. Villa Leone

Gigiri, 2.5 km from Karura Forest

Lucy

NT$2,972

NT$3,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling and a glass roof, featuring a central courtyard with a railing and a potted plant.

A buffet with various food items including pastries, cereals, and sandwiches.

A reception area with a wooden wall, a reception desk, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large potted plant.

A corridor with a glass ceiling, a fire extinguisher on the wall, and a railing along the side.

9. Sky Hotel Nairobi

Parklands, 2.5 km from Karura Forest

Pinakin

NT$1,449

NT$1,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "The Concord" sign on the corner.

A restaurant with large windows, high tables, and chairs with cushions.

A modern lobby with a high ceiling, marble columns, and a colorful horse sculpture.

A spacious living area with a large window offering a city view, a sofa, two armchairs, and a small coffee table.

10. The Concord Hotel And Suites

Parklands, 2.4 km from Karura Forest

Joshua

NT$2,675

NT$3,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a gazebo.

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A building with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and various plants.

11. La Mada Hotel

3.1 km from Karura Forest

"A beautiful gated property with lush green gardens. It didn't feel like you were in the city and was very quiet. The included breakfast is a la carte service. It's generous, and delicious but plan some extra time for breakfast as the food is freshly prepared for you. The rooms are spacious. The front desk was extremely helpful with assisting me with my touring arrangements while in Nairobi. A shout out to Lucy and Claire."

Linda

NT$3,742

NT$4,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a brick patio and a grassy area with trees.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and red cushions, a glass ceiling structure, and a view of a building with balconies.

A building with a distinctive peaked roof, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn with outdoor seating areas.

A bar area with wicker chairs and a tiled floor.

12. Elysian Resort

3.1 km from Karura Forest

Alessia

NT$1,847

NT$2,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A modern living room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a kitchen with a large island.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed with a plaid bedspread, wooden headboard, and two bedside lamps.

A bakery with a display case of pastries and a counter with a cash register.

13. Warwick Centre

Gigiri, 2.3 km from Karura Forest

Gricha

NT$6,779

NT$7,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining areas, large windows offering city views, and a modern interior design.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a city view.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and a view of the city.

14. Cloud Hotel & Suites

Parklands, 2.5 km from Karura Forest

Abhilash

NT$1,852

NT$2,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a large building in the background.

A lobby with a reception desk, a checkered floor, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious lobby with red plaid sofas, wooden chairs, and a billiards table.

A spacious living room with a checkered sofa set, a coffee table, and a large window with a view.

15. Hotel Tobriana

2.7 km from Karura Forest

madaka

NT$1,775

NT$2,095 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A spacious living room with wooden flooring, a large sofa, a smaller striped sofa, and a TV on the wall.

A two-story stone building with a tiled roof, a gravel driveway, and well-maintained landscaping including hedges and trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a bathroom visible through a glass partition, and a wardrobe.

An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a stone building with windows in the background.

16. Kongoni House

Muthaiga, 2.2 km from Karura Forest

Hanno

NT$3,105

NT$3,664 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern bar area with a glass enclosure, bar stools, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, glass railings, and a view of the cityscape.

A large indoor swimming pool with blue LED lighting around the edges, surrounded by seating areas and a staircase leading to an upper level.

17. Diamond Plaza Apartments

Parklands, 2.7 km from Karura Forest

Khudabuksh K.

NT$1,291

NT$1,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A multi-story building with a central courtyard, stone columns, and balconies with railings.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

Two single beds with wooden headboards, white bedding, and patterned pillows.

A courtyard with stone pathways, pavilions, and lush greenery.

18. Shanema Homes

Gigiri, 3 km from Karura Forest

Daniel

NT$1,614

NT$1,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a chair, and a stone accent wall.

A modern kitchen with a stone wall, wooden counter, and a vase with red flowers.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a large window with curtains.

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a bar counter with glasses and a bottle of champagne, and a coffee machine.

19. Magna Hotel and Suites

Gigiri, 3.2 km from Karura Forest

NT$5,522

NT$6,295 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a sign for the Elysian Conference Centre, and a pathway lined with plants.

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, and a view of a lush garden through large windows.

A restaurant with a long counter, seating area, and a bar.

20. Pax Manor Muthaiga

Muthaiga, 1.5 km from Karura Forest

NT$10,260

NT$12,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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Compare popular hotels close to Karura Forest

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Glee Nairobi, a Preferred LVX Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 139 reviews	View
Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection	9.4 Exceptional 59 reviews	View
Cozy Stead Hotel - Haven House, Gigiri	9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Gigiri Lion Villas 2	9.4 Exceptional 34 reviews	View
L'Aziz Suites	9.2 Wonderful 9 reviews	View

Top Karura Forest Hotel Reviews

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

10/10 Excellent

"Went above all expectations. So kind and thoughtful, they even sent a room service cake for our honeymoon! Excellent service all around and would recommend it 100%"

Nairobi Serena Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful and courteous staff"

Villa Rosa Kempinski

10/10 Excellent

"The Kempinski was fantastic! The service from the staff was wonderful. The room was updated and had lots of space. The breakfast buffet was 10000/10. The gym had everything you need, and I got the best massage ever at the spa. I definitely recommend staying at the Kempinski when in Nairobi!"

The Concord Hotel And Suites

10/10 Excellent

"All staff are extremely polite and friendly. Eunice at the reception went over and beyond when I raised a request. The breakfast was lovely, enjoyed the fresh coconut water served every Wednesdays. I would definitely stay again."

Trademark Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Offered late check out and provided an overall great experience! Thank you !"

Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing!!! Truly a wonderful place"

Glee Nairobi, a Preferred LVX Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff is the best part of this hotel. Breakfast is great and is very clean."

Cloud Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"Generally ok, though room was quite small."

Park Inn by Radisson Nairobi Westlands

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay for a great price good breakfast and in a good area as well would stay again"

Other attractions near Karura Forest

World Agroforestry Centre

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at World Agroforestry Centre during your visit to Nairobi. Visit the shops in this quaint area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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High Commission of Canada

After visiting High Commission of Canada, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nairobi. Visit the shops in this quaint area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Muthaiga Golf Club

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Play a round of golf at Muthaiga Golf Club and enjoy other activities in Nairobi such as going on safari. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Embassy of Italy

Embassy of Italy is just one of the places to see in Nairobi, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops in this quaint area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Banana Hill Art Gallery

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Banana Hill Art Gallery in Nairobi. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its safari tours.

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Diamond Plaza II

During your visit to Nairobi, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Diamond Plaza II. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area.

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Embassy of Sweden

After visiting Embassy of Sweden, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nairobi. Visit the shops in this quaint area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Village Market

9.0/10 (396 reviews)

During your trip to Nairobi, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Village Market. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the safari tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Karura Forest?

Karura Forest is located in Nairobi. Travelers like this welcoming area for its shopping. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 13 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Karura Forest?

Pax Manor Muthaiga is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 bars. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Karura Forest. Other good choices within a few miles include Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands and JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Karura Forest?

Expedia has 13 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Karura Forest.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Karura Forest, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Karura Forest.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Karura Forest?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Karura Forest, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Karura Forest?

Study the collections at Nairobi National Museum, Nairobi Gallery, or Nairobi Railway Museum. Local parks like Uhuru Park, Arboretum, and Jeevanjee Gardens are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Chandaria Centre for Performing Arts, Funscapes Theme Park, and The GoDown Arts Centre are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

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Our top choices for Karura Forest hotels

1. Glee Nairobi, a Preferred LVX Hotel

2. Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection

3. Cozy Stead Hotel - Haven House, Gigiri

4. Gigiri Lion Villas 2

5. L'Aziz Suites

6. LIGHT VILLAS GIGIRI

7. Cozy Stead Hotel - Garden House, Gigiri

8. Villa Leone

9. Sky Hotel Nairobi

10. The Concord Hotel And Suites

11. La Mada Hotel

12. Elysian Resort

13. Warwick Centre

14. Cloud Hotel & Suites

15. Hotel Tobriana

16. Kongoni House

17. Diamond Plaza Apartments

18. Shanema Homes

19. Magna Hotel and Suites

20. Pax Manor Muthaiga

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Top Karura Forest Hotel Reviews

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

Nairobi Serena Hotel

Villa Rosa Kempinski

The Concord Hotel And Suites

Trademark Hotel

Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi - MGallery Collection

Glee Nairobi, a Preferred LVX Hotel

Cloud Hotel & Suites

Park Inn by Radisson Nairobi Westlands

Other attractions near Karura Forest

World Agroforestry Centre

High Commission of Canada

Muthaiga Golf Club

Embassy of Italy

Banana Hill Art Gallery

Diamond Plaza II

Embassy of Sweden

Village Market

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