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Makadara Railway Station is a commuter rail station in Nairobi, serving the Makadara area of the city. It forms part of the local rail network that carries residents to and from the centre. Guests staying near it can reach the platform on foot.
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.
Oryx Hotels Limited is the closest hotel to Makadara Railway Station, 470 m away and about a 7-minute walk. This 3-star hotel in Nairobi suits travellers who want to reach the station on foot, whether for an early train or a late arrival, without needing a taxi.
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Maates Hotel is a 3-star hotel 1.6 km from Makadara Railway Station, a 23-minute walk or a short ride. With a guest score of 3.9 from 276 reviews, it works well for visitors who want a reliable, well-reviewed base within easy reach of the station.
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Jimlizer Hotel is a 3-star hotel 1.7 km from Makadara Railway Station, about 25 minutes on foot. It has a guest score of 3.9 from 1557 reviews, so it is a good choice for travellers who value plenty of guest feedback and a location close to the rail line.
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Jimlizer Hotel Limited Buruburu is a 3-star hotel 1.7 km from Makadara Railway Station, around a 26-minute walk. It suits guests who want a straightforward hotel near the station and are happy to take a short taxi or matatu ride for the final stretch.
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Savannah Road is a 4-star hotel 2.1 km from Makadara Railway Station, about 31 minutes on foot or a short ride. With a guest score of 5.0 from 3 reviews, it is one of the higher-class options for visitors who want more comfort while staying within a few kilometres of the station.
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Cozy Sleek One bedroom around Caltex Donholm Nairobi is a 3-star property 2.4 km from Makadara Railway Station, roughly a 35-minute walk. It suits travellers who prefer a self-contained flat and do not mind taking a taxi or matatu to reach the station.
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Alijo Palace is a 3-star hotel 2.8 km from Makadara Railway Station. Its guest score of 4.7 from 287 reviews makes it one of the best-rated options near the station, and the distance is easily covered by taxi or matatu, so it is a strong pick for quality-focused stays.
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1 Bed Flat Sleeps 2 Parking Wifi is a 3-star property 2.8 km from Makadara Railway Station. It suits visitors who want a private flat for two and are happy to use a taxi or matatu to reach the station, with the added convenience of parking and wifi.
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Cherry home is a 4-star property 2.9 km from Makadara Railway Station. It offers a higher star class than most nearby options, making it a good choice for travellers who want more comfort and do not mind a short ride to the station.
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Oloiboni Hotel is a 3-star hotel 2.8 km from Makadara Railway Station. With a guest score of 4.2 from 119 reviews, it is a solid, well-reviewed choice for visitors who want a reliable stay within a few minutes of the station by taxi or matatu.
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Guests reach Makadara Railway Station from the listed hotels on foot, by taxi or by local transport. Oryx Hotels Limited is the only one within walking distance, at 470 m and about 7 minutes on foot. From Maates Hotel (1.6 km) and Jimlizer Hotel (1.7 km), a short ride is easier, and the walk takes 23 and 25 minutes. Jimlizer Hotel Limited Buruburu (1.7 km, 26 minutes on foot) and Savannah Road (2.1 km, 31 minutes) are better reached by taxi or matatu. The remaining hotels sit 2.4 km to 2.9 km away, so a taxi or a matatu along the main roads is the practical choice. From Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, a drive or taxi is the usual way to reach these hotels and then the station.
Makadara Railway Station is a railway station in Nairobi. It serves the city's rail network and is used by commuters travelling to and from the capital. The station sits in the Makadara area, east of the central business district. Its name comes from the surrounding neighbourhood, which is one of Nairobi's older residential and commercial zones. For visitors, it is a practical arrival and departure point for those using rail to reach the city. The station is also a landmark for nearby hotels: Oryx Hotels Limited is 470 m away, and several other hotels sit within 2.8 km. People staying near Makadara Railway Station often choose accommodation in Nairobi's eastern suburbs, where guest houses, small hotels and self-catering flats cluster along the main roads. The station and its surroundings are well known to Nairobi residents as a busy transport node, and the nearby hotels serve both short-stay travellers and longer-term visitors who prefer to be close to the rail line.
Oryx Hotels Limited is the closest hotel we list, about 7 min walk · 470 m from Makadara Railway Station in a straight line, in Nairobi.
Yes: 1 of the hotels we list are within 1 km of Makadara Railway Station, about a 15-minute walk, and 1 are within 500 m. The closest is Oryx Hotels Limited, 470 m away.
None of the hotels on this list mentions parking on its own page; check each hotel page or ask the hotel before you go.
Alijo Palace has the best guest score of the hotels near Makadara Railway Station: 4.7/5 from 287 reviews, 2.8 km away.
None of the hotels we list within 1 km of Makadara Railway Station has 4 or 5 stars; the nearest 4- or 5-star hotel on this list is Savannah Road, 2.1 km away.
Among the listed hotels, Alijo Palace has the highest guest score at 4.7 from 287 reviews, followed by Oloiboni Hotel at 4.2 from 119 reviews. Savannah Road also scores 5.0 from 3 reviews. Maates Hotel and Jimlizer Hotel both score 3.9. All are within 2.8 km of the station.
Yes, two 4-star hotels are listed within 2.9 km of Makadara Railway Station: Savannah Road at 2.1 km and Cherry home at 2.9 km. Both offer a higher star class than the 3-star options nearby, and you can reach the station by taxi or matatu in a few minutes.