Nairobi CBD Hotels and Serviced Stays

Quick answer

For a hotel in the Nairobi CBD, Cottlink lists The Sarova Stanley at Kenyatta Avenue and Kimathi Street, Hotel Mokka City on the 13th floor of HH Towers, Norfolk Towers Serviced Apartments on Kijabe Street for longer stays, and Hotel Boulevard on Harry Thuku Road. Kenya Comfort Hotel by Jeevanjee Gardens is a budget option. Call to confirm rates and availability.

Staying in the Nairobi CBD puts you within walking distance of banks, government offices, courts and the city's main business addresses, which can cut travel time on a short work trip. Hotels in the centre range from a landmark five-star to budget rooms and serviced apartments for families relocating to the city. This guide compares the CBD hotels and serviced apartments on Cottlink using only the details on each listing, so you can choose a base that suits your trip.

Which hotels are in the Nairobi CBD?

Cottlink lists Nairobi CBD hotels including The Sarova Stanley, a five-star hotel at Kenyatta Avenue and Kimathi Street, Hotel Mokka City at HH Towers on the corner of Kenyatta Avenue and Moi Avenue, Hotel Boulevard on Harry Thuku Road, and Norfolk Towers Serviced Apartments.

• The Sarova Stanley, Corner of Kenyatta Avenue and Kimathi Street. A landmark five-star hotel run by Sarova Hotels, with classic rooms and suites, several restaurants and bars including Thai Chi, and event spaces in the centre of the city. Call 0719 048 000. See The Sarova Stanley on Cottlink.
• Hotel Mokka City, 13th Floor, HH Towers, Kenyatta Avenue and Moi Avenue. Premier, Deluxe, Deluxe Twin and Standard rooms, many with city views, an all-day multi-cuisine restaurant, a conference hall, boardrooms and a co-working space. About ten minutes from JKIA using the Nairobi Expressway. Call 0742 111 444. See Hotel Mokka City on Cottlink.
• Norfolk Towers Serviced Apartments, Kijabe Street, off Harry Thuku Road. Seventy fully furnished apartments for long and extended stays, with daily housekeeping, a swimming pool, a landscaped garden, a boardroom and office space to let. Call 0722 205 869. See Norfolk Towers Serviced Apartments on Cottlink.
• Hotel Boulevard, Harry Thuku Road, at the edge of the CBD near the University of Nairobi. Rooms, a restaurant and a conference hall for meetings and celebrations. Call 0722 200 755. See Hotel Boulevard on Cottlink.
• Kenya Comfort Hotel, Junction of Muindi Mbingu and Monrovia Streets, overlooking Jeevanjee Gardens. A budget hotel with rooms, a restaurant and bars, and conference facilities. Call 0722 608 865.

Where can I stay long term in the Nairobi CBD?

For a long stay in the Nairobi CBD, Cottlink lists Norfolk Towers Serviced Apartments on Kijabe Street, off Harry Thuku Road, with 70 furnished apartments, daily housekeeping, a pool and a garden. Past guests quoted on the listing describe a quiet setting for the city centre, and families relocating have mentioned reliable Wi-Fi.

Serviced apartments suit people who need a kitchen, a separate living room and space for children, and they often work out better than a hotel room for stays of several weeks. Ask about weekly or monthly rates, what housekeeping includes and whether parking is available.

Which Nairobi CBD hotel suits a business trip?

For a business trip in the Nairobi CBD, Cottlink lists Hotel Mokka City at HH Towers, which has a conference hall, boardrooms and a co-working space, and The Sarova Stanley, which has event spaces and several restaurants. Hotel Boulevard on Harry Thuku Road also lists a conference hall. Ask each about Wi-Fi and meeting-room bookings.

Is there a budget hotel in the Nairobi CBD?

Yes. Kenya Comfort Hotel, at the junction of Muindi Mbingu and Monrovia Streets in the Nairobi CBD, describes itself as a budget hotel overlooking Jeevanjee Gardens, with rooms, a restaurant, bars and conference facilities. Call to confirm room types and rates before booking, and ask whether breakfast is included.

Before you book

1. Confirm the rate, what it includes and the cancellation terms in writing.
2. Ask about airport transfers or parking if you are driving.
3. Check check-in and check-out times, especially for late flights.
4. Ask for a quieter room away from the street if you are a light sleeper.
5. Keep the hotel's phone number saved for directions on arrival.

Getting around from a CBD hotel

Much of the CBD is walkable in daylight, and many offices, banks and government buildings are a short walk from Kenyatta Avenue, Moi Avenue and Harry Thuku Road. The Nairobi Expressway has made the airport run faster, and Hotel Mokka City notes it is about ten minutes from JKIA using the Expressway. In the evenings, take a registered taxi or ride-hailing car rather than walking long distances, and ask reception for advice on the safest routes. Norfolk Towers and Hotel Boulevard are on the northern edge of the centre, near the University of Nairobi, which can make trips towards Westlands quicker.

Frequently asked questions

Which CBD hotel has a pool?

Norfolk Towers Serviced Apartments lists a swimming pool.

How do I confirm a booking?

Call the number on the Cottlink listing, confirm the rate and room type, and ask for written confirmation before you travel.

Can I book a meeting room without staying?

Ask Hotel Mokka City, The Sarova Stanley or Hotel Boulevard about day bookings.

Are rates shown on Cottlink?

No. Call or check each hotel's website.

Is the CBD convenient for the airport?

The Expressway helps; Hotel Mokka City lists about ten minutes to JKIA.

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