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Highest rated hotelIndovu Back Packers – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookApril
Average 4 star hotel price$128,641 per night
Average 5 star hotel price$413 per night

Finding cheap hotels in Nairobi

Currently the average price of a hotel in Nairobi is $81, but that doesn't mean you can't find a better deal.

We price check hundreds of hotel brands and booking sites, so you don't have to search each one individually. Then we sort by price, meaning you can find the cheapest time to bag the perfect hotel at the best price, in seconds.


The best hotels in Nairobi, according to travellers

Rated by travellers, for travellers like you. We don't just pull in the cheapest hotel prices from across the internet. We also gather independent reviews and ratings from thousands of guests, to help you make the right choice.

Travellers who recently visited Nairobi rated Nairobi Serena Hotel, Villa Rosa Kempinski, and Sarova Stanley the best in terms of location, amenities and customer service.

You can also use the popular filters at the top of the page to filter by Nairobi hotels with 3 or 4 stars. Later in the search results you can filter by any star rating.


Where to stay in Nairobi

If you're staying in Nairobi to visit somewhere specific, search by landmarks including popular shopping areas, tourist attractions, zoos, parks and sports stadiums to find a hotel nearby. You can also use the map below to see a map of hotels in Nairobi by location or browse hotels nearest to some of Nairobi's major attractions below...


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  • Visiting Nairobi with your family, or looking for a romantic getaway? Or maybe your visit is business, not pleasure. Whatever the purpose of your stay, we can help you find the perfect hotel when you use our 'Popular with' filters.
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Finding cheap hotels in Nairobi: FAQs

In Nairobi, the expected average temperature in June is 19°C. The warmest month is typically April, which averages 27°C. The coolest month is June, with temperatures averaging 13°C. The rainiest month is April, and the driest month is July.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Nairobi with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $11 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $11 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $92 per night, and the average price on weekends is $90. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Nairobi could be Sunday.
The nearest airport to Nairobi is Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), which is 3.4km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, which is 13.2km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Sunday is the cheapest day to stay in Nairobi. And the most expensive day seems to be Friday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Nairobi is currently around $108 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is $11 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Nairobi is currently around $32,248 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is $29 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Nairobi is currently around $379 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is $45 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Nairobi is July, with an average price of $92 per night. The most expensive month is February, when the average room rate can rise to $151 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in July is $92 per night, which is around 7% lower than the rest of the year.
Get your morning laps in at Nairobi Serena Hotel, Villa Rosa Kempinski and Sarova Stanley.
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