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3-star hotels in Nairobi
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Nairobi, drawn from the city's westlands, Kilimani and Kileleshwa addresses plus airport-side options. It is for travellers who want a mid-range base with a strong guest rating, whether for a short break, a family stay or a work trip.
Staying in Nairobi
Nairobi is East Africa's busy capital, a city of office towers, leafy suburbs and a national park on its doorstep. Visitors come for business in the central districts, for the museums and markets, and as a stopover before safari. Much of the city spreads west and south of the centre, and the hotels on this list sit in that spread: Rhapta Road and Lower Kabete Rd in Westlands, Kirichwa Road, Gatundu Road in Kileleshwa, Jabavu Road in Hurlingham, Wood Avenue Road in Kilimani, plus Mbagathi Ridge, Langata Road, Mombasa Road, Uchumi Rd and Syokimau Airport Road further out.
That range suits different trips. Westlands and Kilimani put you near restaurants and offices, which works for couples and business travellers. Kileleshwa and Hurlingham are quieter residential addresses, better for families and longer stays. The Langata Road, Mombasa Road and Syokimau addresses serve travellers passing through Wilson Airport or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Guest ratings on this shortlist run from 4.5 to 4.8 out of 5, so the choice is less about quality than about which side of the city fits your days.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Mpunga Gardens
1414 Rose Avenue
Why stay hereMpunga Gardens sits on Rose Avenue as a 3-star address with an unusually large guest following: 10003 reviews and a 4.7 rating out of 5. That volume of feedback makes it a sensible pick for travellers who like to know what they are booking before they arrive. Its setting suits guests who want a calm residential base while still being in Nairobi.
See Mpunga GardensLissa Luxury Suites
Kirichwa Road 00100 Nairobi
Why stay hereA 3-star option on Kirichwa Road, Lissa Luxury Suites has drawn 9998 reviews and holds a 4.7 rating out of 5. The scale of that guest record is the headline here, and it points to a stay that has been tested by a great many visitors. Best suited to travellers who value a well-reviewed address in Nairobi over novelty.
See Lissa Luxury SuitesHermosa Garden Hotel
Mbagathi Ridge
Why stay hereSet on Mbagathi Ridge, Hermosa Garden Hotel is a 3-star property with a 4.7 rating out of 5 from 472 reviews. Its review count is modest, so it appeals to guests who prefer a smaller, quieter address to a heavily trafficked one. A reasonable fit for visitors who want their Nairobi stay low-key.
See Hermosa Garden HotelAlijo Palace
Imara Gardens Mombasa Road
Why stay hereAlijo Palace stands at Imara Gardens on Mombasa Road, a 3-star hotel rated 4.7 out of 5 across 287 reviews. The Mombasa Road position makes it a natural choice for travellers whose plans run along that corridor.
See Alijo PalaceAlkasim
Uchumi Rd
Why stay hereOn Uchumi Rd, Alkasim is a 3-star hotel holding a 4.7 rating out of 5 from 265 reviews. It is one of the least-reviewed properties on this list, which suits travellers who would rather book somewhere small and unhurried. A straightforward choice for guests who do not need a large hotel.
See Alkasimibis Styles Nairobi Westlands
Rhapta Road
Why stay hereibis Styles Nairobi Westlands occupies Rhapta Road and carries a 3-star class with a 4.6 rating out of 5 from 5131 reviews. The Westlands address puts guests in one of Nairobi's busiest commercial and nightlife districts. That combination suits travellers who want a recognised hotel name and a central base.
See ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands254 Airport Inn
Syokimau Airport Road Off Mombasa Road
Why stay here254 Airport Inn sits on Syokimau Airport Road off Mombasa Road, a 3-star hotel rated 4.6 out of 5 across 4478 reviews. The name and setting signal a stay built around airport movement, which suits guests with flights to catch. A practical pick for travellers passing through Nairobi rather than settling in.
See 254 Airport InnFair Acres Boutique Hotel
35 Fair Acres Road Off Langata Road
Why stay hereFair Acres Boutique Hotel is a 3-star property on 35 Fair Acres Road off Langata Road, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 573 reviews. Boutique in scale and quieter in review volume than the big names here, it fits guests who prefer a smaller address. The Langata Road side of the city is its setting.
See Fair Acres Boutique HotelMAA Hotel and Suites Hurlingham Nairobi
Jabavu Road 10741
Why stay hereMAA Hotel and Suites Hurlingham Nairobi stands on Jabavu Road, a 3-star hotel with a 4.6 rating out of 5 from 505 reviews. The Hurlingham location places guests in a settled part of the city. It suits travellers who want a mid-sized hotel with a solid but not overwhelming review record.
See MAA Hotel and Suites Hurlingham NairobiEmilia Hotel Apartments
Gatundu Road Kileleshwa
Why stay hereEmilia Hotel Apartments on Gatundu Road in Kileleshwa is a 3-star property rated 4.7 out of 5, with 124 reviews. Apartment-style stays typically suit longer visits, and the Kileleshwa setting is a residential one. Best for guests who want space and a quiet neighbourhood over a central hotel.
See Emilia Hotel ApartmentsUlwazi Place Hotel By Trianum
Off Kirawa Road
Why stay hereUlwazi Place Hotel By Trianum sits off Kirawa Road as a 3-star hotel with a 4.6 rating out of 5 from 228 reviews. A sound option for guests who want a low-key Nairobi stay.
See Ulwazi Place Hotel By TrianumSheratton Regency Hotel Nairobi
Mfangano Street Sheratton Regency Hotel
Why stay hereSheratton Regency Hotel Nairobi is on Mfangano Street, a 3-star hotel rated 4.5 out of 5 across 7367 reviews. That review count is among the highest here, so the hotel has been tried by a great many guests. The street address suits travellers who want to be in the thick of the city centre.
See Sheratton Regency Hotel NairobiHyatt Place Nairobi Westlands
10 Lower Kabete Rd
Why stay hereHyatt Place Nairobi Westlands on 10 Lower Kabete Rd is a 3-star hotel with a 4.8 rating out of 5, based on 69 reviews. That is the highest rating on this list and the smallest review count, so it suits early bookers who weigh guest scores heavily. The Westlands setting adds a central business district location.
See Hyatt Place Nairobi WestlandsWood Avenue Towers
Wood Avenue Road Off Argwings Kodhek Road Kilimani Nairobi Kenya
Why stay hereWood Avenue Towers occupies Wood Avenue Road off Argwings Kodhek Road in Kilimani, a 3-star property rated 4.5 out of 5 from 5197 reviews. Kilimani is a well-established Nairobi district, and the volume of reviews suggests a consistently used address. It fits travellers who want a known area and plenty of prior guest feedback.
See Wood Avenue TowersAero Club of East Africa
Wilson Airport Along Langata Road
Why stay hereAero Club of East Africa is a 3-star hotel at Wilson Airport along Langata Road, rated 4.5 out of 5 across 739 reviews. The airport setting is the defining feature here, suiting guests with light-aircraft connections or aviation interests. A distinctive choice for travellers who want their stay tied to the airfield.
See Aero Club of East Africa
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mpunga Gardens | ★★★ | 4.7 | 10,003 |
| Lissa Luxury Suites | ★★★ | 4.7 | 9,998 |
| Hermosa Garden Hotel | ★★★ | 4.7 | 472 |
| Alijo Palace | ★★★ | 4.7 | 287 |
| Alkasim | ★★★ | 4.7 | 265 |
| ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands | ★★★ | 4.6 | 5,131 |
| 254 Airport Inn | ★★★ | 4.6 | 4,478 |
| Fair Acres Boutique Hotel | ★★★ | 4.6 | 573 |
| MAA Hotel and Suites Hurlingham Nairobi | ★★★ | 4.6 | 505 |
| Emilia Hotel Apartments | ★★★ | 4.7 | 124 |
| Ulwazi Place Hotel By Trianum | ★★★ | 4.6 | 228 |
| Sheratton Regency Hotel Nairobi | ★★★ | 4.5 | 7,367 |
| Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands | ★★★ | 4.8 | 69 |
| Wood Avenue Towers | ★★★ | 4.5 | 5,197 |
| Aero Club of East Africa | ★★★ | 4.5 | 739 |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Emilia Hotel Apartments on Gatundu Road in Kileleshwa and MAA Hotel and Suites Hurlingham on Jabavu Road sit in quieter residential districts. Fair Acres Boutique Hotel on Fair Acres Road and Ulwazi Place Hotel By Trianum off Kirawa Road are similarly low-key.
Emilia Hotel Apartments · MAA Hotel and Suites Hurlingham Nairobi · Fair Acres Boutique Hotel · Ulwazi Place Hotel By Trianum
For business trips
ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands on Rhapta Road and Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands on Lower Kabete Rd put you in the Westlands office district, the latter rated 4.8 from 69 reviews. Wood Avenue Towers on Wood Avenue Road in Kilimani and Sheratton Regency Hotel Nairobi on Mfangano Street offer central alternatives, the Sheratton with 7367 reviews behind its 4.5 rating.
ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands · Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands · Wood Avenue Towers · Sheratton Regency Hotel Nairobi
Closest to the airport
254 Airport Inn sits on Syokimau Airport Road off Mombasa Road, the address most clearly tied to airport movement. Aero Club of East Africa is at Wilson Airport along Langata Road, convenient for domestic flights, and Alijo Palace is on Imara Gardens off Mombasa Road on the same southern corridor. All three are 3-star, rated 4.5 to 4.7.
Top-rated picks
Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands leads with 4.8 out of 5 from 69 reviews. Hermosa Garden Hotel on Mbagathi Ridge, Alijo Palace and Emilia Hotel Apartments also rate 4.7.
Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands · Mpunga Gardens · Lissa Luxury Suites · Hermosa Garden Hotel · Alkasim · Emilia Hotel Apartments
Where to stay in Nairobi
Kileleshwa
Gatundu Road in Kileleshwa is the address of Emilia Hotel Apartments, the one listed hotel that names this district. Kileleshwa is a leafy residential area west of the centre, and the apartment-style setup here suits longer stays; it is rated 4.7 from 124 reviews.
Our picks here: Emilia Hotel Apartments
Kilimani
Wood Avenue Towers names Wood Avenue Road off Argwings Kodhek Road in Kilimani, the only listed hotel whose address gives this district. Kilimani is a densely built western neighbourhood of apartments, cafés and offices, and the hotel's 4.5 rating comes from 5197 reviews.
Our picks here: Wood Avenue Towers
Langata Road
This southern corridor runs towards Wilson Airport and the national park side of the city, and both hotels are 3-star, rated 4.5 and 4.6.
Our picks here: Aero Club of East Africa · Fair Acres Boutique Hotel
Things to do near Nairobi
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the city centre?
Sheratton Regency Hotel Nairobi on Mfangano Street has the most central address on this list, and Wood Avenue Towers on Wood Avenue Road in Kilimani and MAA Hotel and Suites Hurlingham on Jabavu Road are also on the western inner side. Distances are not given in the hotel data.
Which hotel has the best guest rating?
Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 69 reviews.
Do any of these hotels have a pool or spa?
The hotel data for this shortlist lists no facilities for any of the 15 properties, so no pool or spa can be confirmed here. You would need to check with the individual hotel before booking if either matters to you.
Are any of these hotels good for families?
Emilia Hotel Apartments on Gatundu Road in Kileleshwa, MAA Hotel and Suites Hurlingham on Jabavu Road, Fair Acres Boutique Hotel off Langata Road and Ulwazi Place Hotel By Trianum off Kirawa Road all sit in quieter residential areas, and each is rated 4.6 or 4.7 out of 5.
Can I park at these hotels?
Parking is not recorded in the data for any hotel on this shortlist, so it cannot be confirmed. Contact the hotel directly if you plan to arrive by car.
Which hotels suit a stopover near the airport?
254 Airport Inn on Syokimau Airport Road off Mombasa Road is the most airport-oriented address here. Aero Club of East Africa at Wilson Airport along Langata Road serves domestic flights, and Alijo Palace off Mombasa Road is on the same southern side of the city.
Do any of these hotels accept pets?
The hotel data contains no pet policy for any of the 15 properties. Ask the hotel directly before booking if you intend to travel with an animal.
Which hotels have the most reviews?
Mpunga Gardens has 10003 reviews, Lissa Luxury Suites 9998 and Sheratton Regency Hotel Nairobi 7367. ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands follows with 5131 and Wood Avenue Towers with 5197, so all of these have a long track record.