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Hotels near City Stadium

City Stadium is a longstanding sports ground in Nairobi, used for football matches and community events. It sits within the city's eastern reaches, drawing local crowds on match days. Hotels in Nairobi keep guests within reach of its stands and pitches.

143 hotels within 3.0 km

How many hotels are close to City Stadium

0 within 500 m0 within 1 km25 within 2 km

Hotels close to City Stadium: the nearest 30

Ordered by walking time, then star rating and guest score. Times are estimates from each hotel's map position (straight-line distance plus a quarter for streets, at 5 km/h); check the route before you go.

Hotel near City Stadium: Starehe link hotel

1.Starehe link hotel

★★★ 3.8/5 · 129 reviews

Nairobi · about 17 min walk · 1.2 km

Starehe link hotel is the nearest hotel on this page, 1.2 km from City Stadium and about 17 minutes on foot, which makes it the obvious base for a match or event. It is a 3-star hotel in Nairobi with a guest score of 3.8 from 129 reviews.

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Hotel near City Stadium: Urban Point Hotel

2.Urban Point Hotel

★★★ 4.4/5 · 607 reviews

Nairobi · about 23 min walk · 1.6 km

Urban Point Hotel pairs a 1.6 km distance from City Stadium, roughly 23 minutes on foot, with one of the strongest guest scores here: 4.4 out of 5 from 607 reviews. This 3-star Nairobi hotel suits visitors who want the stadium walkable and reliable guest feedback behind the choice.

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Hotel near City Stadium: Mang Hotel Nairobi

3.Mang Hotel Nairobi

★★★

Nairobi · about 23 min walk · 1.5 km

Mang Hotel Nairobi sits 1.5 km from City Stadium, about 23 minutes on foot, so it keeps the ground within an easy walk. It is a 3-star hotel in Nairobi, a practical choice for anyone whose trip is built around an event at the stadium.

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Hotel near City Stadium: Prearea Hotel

4.Prearea Hotel

★★★ 3.8/5 · 159 reviews

Nairobi · about 25 min walk · 1.7 km

Prearea Hotel is 1.7 km from City Stadium, around 25 minutes on foot, and holds a guest score of 3.8 from 159 reviews. The 3-star Nairobi hotel works well for guests who want to reach the stadium on foot without being right beside it.

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Hotel near City Stadium: Nomad Paradise Hotel

5.Nomad Paradise Hotel

★★★

Nairobi · about 26 min walk · 1.7 km

Nomad Paradise Hotel is 1.7 km from City Stadium, a walk of about 26 minutes through Nairobi. This 3-star hotel puts the stadium close enough to reach on foot while keeping you in the city for the rest of your stay.

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Hotel near City Stadium: Ismarriot Hotel and Resort

6.Ismarriot Hotel and Resort

★★★ 4.2/5 · 568 reviews

Nairobi · about 27 min walk · 1.8 km

Ismarriot Hotel and Resort is 1.8 km from City Stadium, roughly 27 minutes on foot, and scores 4.2 out of 5 from 568 reviews.

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Hotel near City Stadium: Kima Hotel

7.Kima Hotel

★★★ 4.0/5 · 556 reviews

Nairobi · about 27 min walk · 1.8 km

Kima Hotel stands 1.8 km from City Stadium, about 27 minutes on foot, and carries a guest score of 4.0 from 556 reviews. The 3-star Nairobi hotel is a steady option for visitors attending an event at the stadium.

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Hotel near City Stadium: Paris Hotel

8.Paris Hotel

★★★ 4.0/5 · 531 reviews

Nairobi · about 27 min walk · 1.8 km

Paris Hotel is 1.8 km from City Stadium, around 27 minutes on foot, with a guest score of 4.0 from 531 reviews. This 3-star hotel in Nairobi suits guests who want the stadium within walking distance and plenty of recent guest feedback to go on.

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Hotel near City Stadium: Arizona Comfort Hotel & Spa Nairobi

9.Arizona Comfort Hotel & Spa Nairobi

★★★

Nairobi · about 27 min walk · 1.8 km

Arizona Comfort Hotel & Spa Nairobi lies 1.8 km from City Stadium, roughly 27 minutes on foot. The 3-star hotel is one of several in Nairobi at this distance, giving visitors a comfortable base for an event at the stadium.

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Hotel near City Stadium: Epitome Times Hotel

10.Epitome Times Hotel

★★★

Nairobi · about 27 min walk · 1.8 km

Epitome Times Hotel is 1.8 km from City Stadium, about 27 minutes on foot through Nairobi. This 3-star hotel keeps the stadium within a walkable radius for event days and ordinary city stays alike.

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Getting to City Stadium from your hotel

Guests at the closest, Starehe link hotel at 1.2 km, can walk it in about 17 minutes. A little further out, Urban Point Hotel and Mang Hotel Nairobi are each roughly 23 minutes on foot, Prearea Hotel about 25 minutes and Nomad Paradise Hotel about 26 minutes. From the hotels at 1.8 km and 1.9 km, expect 27 to 29 minutes of walking, or a short ride if you would rather save your legs for the event. Taxis and ride-hailing cars are the usual choice on match days and for anyone carrying kit or luggage.

About City Stadium

City Stadium is a stadium in Nairobi, and sport is what draws most people to it: match days fill the surrounding streets long before kick-off and empty them quickly afterwards. On quieter days the stadium itself is the attraction, a large open venue that anchors this part of the city and is easy to reach from the hotels clustered within a couple of kilometres of it. Because the stadium sits among offices, shops and guesthouses rather than in a purpose-built sporting district, a stay here doubles as an ordinary city stay: guests come for the sport and stay for the convenience of being within walking distance of so much of Nairobi. The stadium's central position means match-goers, teams and visiting supporters all end up looking at the same handful of hotels near City Stadium, which is why so many of them are booked out well before big fixtures.

Tips for staying near City Stadium

  • On match days the area around City Stadium fills early and clears slowly. Aim to arrive well before kick-off if you are on foot from a hotel 1.5 km or more away, and plan to walk back rather than wait for a taxi in the crowd.
  • If your trip is built around a specific fixture or event, book your hotel as soon as the date is known. The hotels closest to City Stadium are limited in number, and 25 of them sit within 2 km of the ground.
  • Staying 1.8 km or 1.9 km out puts you in the largest group on this page, where several hotels share the same walking time. Compare guest scores within that band rather than assuming the nearest one is the best fit.
  • Travellers arriving with bags or sports kit should treat the 27 to 29 minute walks from the 1.8 km and 1.9 km hotels as optional and take a short ride instead, then walk back after the event when traffic around the stadium is heaviest.
  • Check-in times matter more than usual when an event starts in the afternoon or evening. Ask your hotel about dropping bags before the standard check-in hour so you can head straight to the stadium.

City Stadium hotels: questions people ask

What is the closest hotel to City Stadium?

Starehe link hotel is the closest hotel we list, about 17 min walk · 1.2 km from City Stadium in a straight line, in Nairobi.

Are there hotels within walking distance of City Stadium?

None of the hotels we list is within 1 km of City Stadium; the closest is Starehe link hotel, 1.2 km away.

Which hotels near City Stadium have free parking?

None of the hotels on this list mentions parking on its own page; check each hotel page or ask the hotel before you go.

What is the best-rated hotel near City Stadium?

Sheratton Regency Hotel Nairobi has the best guest score of the hotels near City Stadium: 4.5/5 from 7,367 reviews, 1.9 km away.

Are there 4- and 5-star hotels near City Stadium?

None of the hotels we list within 1 km of City Stadium has 4 or 5 stars; the nearest 4- or 5-star hotel on this list is Peaceful and Lovely 1 bedroom with a city view., 2.0 km away.

How far are the hotels near City Stadium from the stadium?

The hotels on this page range from 1.2 km to 1.9 km from City Stadium. The nearest, Starehe link hotel, is a walk of about 17 minutes, while the farthest sit around 29 minutes away on foot. Rides are easy to arrange for the longer end of that range.

Are there hotels close to City Stadium for a match day?

Yes. All keep the stadium within a short walk, which helps on days when surrounding streets are busy.

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