Nairobi, which loosely translates to a place of cool waters, and is also known as the City in the Sun, has never stopped to amaze its visitors. Kenya’s capital is reputed as the only city in the world with a national park right at its center, and this alone makes it a real magnet for millions of tourists who troop in every year with the hope of seeing a lion upon arriving at the airport. You can also savor the mouthwatering local cuisines in the restaurants. Whether you are coming for business or pleasure, you will never lack interesting things to do and see in the city. However, comfortable and convenient accommodations will be necessary for a great experience. Scroll down to find our recommendations for the top Airbnb vacation rentals in Nairobi, Kenya.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 20, 2025.
1. Beautiful A-frame cottage (from USD 79)
Have a lovely moment in this beautiful A-frame cottage, where rustic charm meets modern amenities, where you can sit out on the veranda and enjoy the fresh air of the countryside. There is a high-definition TV with Netflix to enjoy shows while lounging. There’s also a Sony sound system with Bluetooth, perfect for playing your favorite tunes and setting the mood.
If you need to work on urgent tasks, a dedicated workspace and Wi-Fi are available to help you. You can also take a break from the screen and enjoy one of the board games available. Head outside to the garden and enjoy a meal at the outdoor dining table. Enjoy the warmth of the fire pit’s flames while sharing some stories.
Top guest reviews
Host:
alicia is a lovely host very responsive and kindalisa is a great hostthe host is really sweet and great at communicatingbeautiful home and kind hostalisa is an amazing host would highly recommendLocation:
great location within a 20-minute walk or five-minute drive to restaurants covid testing center etcits walking distance to great restaurants and shopsgreat spot super convenient location to access different activities in karenwe loved the location the place and everything elseit is a peaceful location with beautiful touches both inside and outCleanliness:
it was also very cleanvery clean and equipped with everything you would needclean great bed great shower with pressure and heatgracious host clean and organised spacethe a-frame was spotless cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the house contains all the necessities which made our stay comfortableloved the appliances in the kitchen that made it so easy to make breakie and a great coffeewhat's cool spot the a-frame is so cozy well-appointed and offers a great secure location
2. Charming abode near Nairobi National Park (from USD 95)
This charming abode, near Nairobi National Park, is your perfect retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This home features a balcony, where you can soak in the picturesque views. Upload your beautiful photos during staying on your social media accounts using Wi-Fi. For families with little ones, a crib is provided for your convenience. Rest assured that your children are safe with the fireplace guards installed to prevent accidents.
Enjoy some quality time with your loved ones with the board games available. Seek recommendations for a babysitter if you need some time roaming around the area. The bathtub is the perfect spot to cleanse after a long day of exploring the wildlife. You can also head to the spacious patio for fresh air. Fire up the grill for delectable barbecue meals with your family and friends.
Top guest reviews
Host:
amazing host and amazing staffexcellent host and staff on groundreal lovely staff around and an amazing gardenhost is super amazing thank you for the lovely staythe staff evelyn and john were very helpful and kindLocation:
very pleasant stay really close to nairobiit's a beautiful location and very peaceful (apart from the airplanes)fabulous property in a truly amazing locationsuch a beautiful serene location…absolutely fantastic home and peaceful locationCleanliness:
the house is beautiful and very cleanthe home is very beautiful clean and serenelovely host house has a magnificent view and is very clean and well keptaccommodation was spacious super clean and great staff to boot couldn't have asked for moreRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the apartment is spacious and beautifully furnished with every convenience including a well -equipped kitchen
3. Fully furnished rustic treehouse (from USD 115)
This is a fully furnished treehouse located in a 10-acre (4.04 ha) piece of land in the suburbs of Ngong. The house is in a secluded and remote location, hence guaranteeing total peace and serenity during your stay. It features a king-size log bed, a private bath, a back porch, and a swimming pool. It doesn’t have any cooking facility, but there is a restaurant onsite where guests can enjoy a variety of local cuisines. Some of the notable points of interest near the treehouse include the Giraffe Center and Karen Blixen Museum, while the nearest airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – about a 15-minutes’ drive from the property.
Top guest reviews
Host:
paul was extremely helpful as were the unobtrusive local staffpaul was very attentive and flexible - a great hostwonderful place and fantastic hostpaul was a great host quick to respond and very welcomingthe property was beautiful and the hosts were niceLocation:
shopping malls and major tourist attractions all very closefunky cool space with great locationthe treehouses are a little piece of paradise in an ideal location just outside nairobithere was a great restaurant onsite for breakfast and location was perfectit was a great location if you planned to visit the elephant orphanage or the giraffe sanctuaryCleanliness:
both places were very clean comfortable and uniquewhat an amazing place for a getaway clean spacious and good value for moneyvery clean i wouldn't hesitate a minute to go back therehot water is available at all times and the rooms are cosy clean and tidywhat a great place the treehouse truly was in the trees and super comfortable and cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
boho eatery is delicious the tree house is spacious and beds/linens are comfortable and cozylovely place exactly as pictured except for the fact that there’s an extra bed
4. Tastefully furnished one-bedroom apartment in the heart of Westlands (from USD 43)
Raha is a fully furnished one-bedroom apartment located right at the heart of the Westlands district of Nairobi City. As such, it is just a walking distance from the region’s greatest malls, attractions, restaurants, and nightlife.
This Airbnb in west Nairobi boasts a spacious seating area with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV for entertainment, a spacious dining area, a plush bedroom with a private bath, and a private balcony with beautiful city views. There is also a fitness center within the property for guests who would love to keep fit during their trip.
Top guest reviews
Host:
the host was responsive to our questions and needsshe was welcoming and extremely helpfulour host was friendly and the security greatsherry is a great hostsherry and co- host were amazingLocation:
sherry's place is very well located within walking distance to multiple shopping centersthe location is great within walking distance to public transport restaurants and shopsthe location is good; near sarit centre and a mallit's in a great locationthe best thing about this place is the location which is indeed very centralCleanliness:
sherry's place is clean quiet and comfortablethis one bedroom apartment was tastefully furnished clean and just perfectthe apartment was very clean and cosy with a great viewsherry ' s place was easily accessible clean secure and she was always available to assistvery clean space and stylish will definitely stay here again on my return trip no doubtRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
is a very comfortable flat with 2balconies and a very nice viewwifi - perfect next time i'm in nairobi i will definitely book another stay with herthe apt is small but good for a nice staying in nairobithe stunning apartment is clean and very safe with modern amenities a large living area bedroom and bathroomeverything about this apartment is great and accurate as advertised
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5. Apartment in a quiet and secure location (from USD 25)
Boushel Place is a one-bedroom apartment located in a quiet and secure location. With great proximity to shopping malls, major highways, and the central business district, this is the best location for an Airbnb in Nairobi.
The apartment is extremely spacious and it features a comfy seating area with fast Wi-Fi internet and a plush couch, a dining area for four, a bedroom with a king bed, a private bath, and a private balcony. There is also a fully equipped kitchen, though there are several great eateries within walking distance for guests who would prefer to eat outside.
Top guest reviews
Host:
ulo is a good hostulo is very friendly and a nice hostulo was a fantastic host and very accommodatingulo is very customer friendly and will respond to your requests promptlyulo himself has been really responsive and we felt good in his homeLocation:
walking distance to a great mallnice quite place close to a big shopping mall and the airportwalking distance to good eating and grocery storeit’s near my office great placeits a nice place and close to townCleanliness:
the flat was very clean and well organisedulo's place was very clean and well maintainedit's clean spacious and homelya nice clean space to relax and a comfortable bed after travelingaccurate clean comfortable all you need for a local vibeRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the hot water and perfect wifi are also worth notingthe apartment is very comfortable with good wifi and netflixhis space has many amenities which made it more comfortableit was great great amenities great space great bed cable tv excellent wifi and many moregood security and quick wifi
6. Penthouse studio apartment (from USD 18)
This is a spacious penthouse studio apartment located in a safe and secure residential area and with proximity to a mall and a superhighway. It is one of the cheapest Airbnb in Nairobi with a spacious furnished lounge, fully equipped open kitchen, queen bed, and private bathroom. Downtown Nairobi is less than a 10 minutes’ drive from the property, and this implies that it is in close proximity to the city’s shopping, entertainment, and top attractions.
Top guest reviews
Host:
she was very kind and helpfuljacqueline is a great hostjacqueline was the best host possibleshe was super accommodating and gave me suggestions on where to gojacqueline is an excellent hostLocation:
it's close to a mall that's walking distance which was great for shopping and getting a great mealplace is cute and was ideal for my stayall in all a great location for a more than fair pricewalking distance to nearby entertainment spots and also naivas and garden city malli loved staying at jacque place it was right across the road from garden city mallCleanliness:
nice and clean apartmentits clean and has everything you needjacqueline's studio was very clean and in a safe buildingcosy apartment very clean and functionaland most importantly it was cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
wi-fi works very goodjacque's place is very comfortable and most of the basiv amenities were providedthis is a beautiful apartment with an amazing view of nairobi citygood internet hot shower easy to feel at homei loved the kitchen which came fully equipped with cooking utensils since i love cooking my meals
7. Renovated bus in a quiet paradise (from USD 137)
This accommodation features a renovated school bus that has been turned into a unique and comfortable “apartment.” The bus is tucked away in a quiet and hidden section of the Karen suburb, and it is a great option to stay close to the city without the bothers of downtown. The bus has two single beds downstairs, and two double beds upstairs giving it the capacity to sleep up to six guests per night. It has an outdoor seating area complete with a fireplace for the cold Nairobi nights. And, from its location, access to shopping malls, banks, restaurants, the airport, and downtown Nairobi is a breeze.
Top guest reviews
Host:
karen is a great host and is very quick to respond to any questionssuper responsive and the staff are very helpfulwell maintained and a very pleasant and open hostkaren is very kind and helpful with everything thingthe guard was very friendly and helpfulLocation:
the bus is beautiful the location is sereneeasy to find locationthe bus is nicely decoratedfunky different wonderfulnsetting kids loved idea of a buslovely bus ~one hour to the airport~convientCleanliness:
very clean and well equippedunique charming fun clean comfortable go stayin the bathroom it is comfortable to shower and it was very cleansafe and secure clean and quietRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
gorgeous fresh flowers colourful fabric cushions intricate details hot showergreat amenities like coffee water filter books the cd collection too everything was clean and comfortablethe kitchen was well supplied and we managed to warm up our christmas eve dinnerupstairs are two beds in which we slept very well
8. Beautiful container cottage
This is a beautiful shipping-container cottage located right at the center of Karen. It is just a few minutes’ walk from shopping malls, restaurants and major transportation hubs. The cottage is self-contained, featuring a spacious seating area, an elegantly designed sleeping section, a private bathroom, a kitchenette, and a spacious verandah. It is safe, peaceful, private, and a great option if you are looking for peace and serenity minutes away from downtown Nairobi.
Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
11.72 km (7.3 mi) from The Nairobi ArboretumAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Host:
the hosts were very helpful and kindthe host nikki is amazing and her dogs are very friendlythe host is amazing and will always be there to assist you in case of anythingreally quaint and different space with amazing hostsnikki and her family are really nice and kind peopleLocation:
great location in a really beautiful settingalso a great locationsuper cute house that was a perfect place to stay before heading to the airport the next morningpeaceful tranquil setting close to karen shopping centre and a 2 minute drive from the hubi couldn’t have asked for a better location for me was perfect 10 minute walk to the hub mallCleanliness:
we were warmly welcomed and everything was very clean and comfortablethe facilities are clean cozy and great value for the moneyRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
nikki was so kind as to immediately send a small heater for me to warm the sleeping areathe cottage has a fully equipped kitchen running hot water a bathroom and a very comfortable bedthe cottage is completely perfect beautifully decorated quiet and so comfortable
9. River cottage in a lush surrounding
The river cottage is located in a lush surrounding with an actual river passing just a few meters from the cottage. It is located in central Karen, and this guarantees proximity to malls, restaurants, shops and some of the leading tourist destinations in the area. It is fully furnished, with a comfy living area, a fireplace, a plush bedroom with a private bath, and an outdoor lounge area. This is an incredible choice if you are looking for a quiet escape not located far from the city center.
Nairobi, Kenya
12.94 km (8.1 mi) from The Nairobi ArboretumTop guest reviews
Host:
thanks to the owner who was really hospital and kind all the wayhosts were also nice and responsivejonathan was very welcoming and accommodatingprops also to georgina for being a responsive and hospitable hostthe place has a refreshing vibe to it and the host was wonderfulLocation:
close to attractions in beautiful locationvery cute place to staywe loved the location - in a serene area near a few activities easy access to the airportsuch a sweet spot and v central for karenlovely quiet location but close to karen centerCleanliness:
cabin was clean and always cozy and warm thanks to the fireplace relatively easy to findRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
fireplace was well set up and kept us warm :) kitchen was well stockedcomfortable bed and nice linens
10. Nicely furnished studio apartment
This is a nicely furnished studio apartment located at the heart of the Westlands Business District of Nairobi. It boasts a nice ambiance, good security, and a relaxing environment not thronged by the locals. Inside the studio apartment, there is a fully furnished kitchen, a plush king bed, and a spacious seating area with a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and a dining area. The location of the apartment is minutes away from downtown Nairobi where you’ll find a plethora of shopping and entertainment joints.
Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
3.88 km (2.5 mi) from The Nairobi ArboretumAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
melvin is a great host toomelvin was accommodating and helpfulthe host also is very friendly and flexible all the timemelvin is a fantastic responsive and kind hostthe best place you need to visit very secured place clean and the host is super friendlyLocation:
the place is ideal and worth the costCleanliness:
excellent clean room and equipmentshis place is clean and everything it is touted to begood communication great customer service clean quietthe place is stylish well organized with white bed sheets and curtains make it spacious and cleanthe residence was clean and proximity to most places is just perfectRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
it was a pleasure to stay here the room is very clean with modern furniture and many more amenitiesnice apartment with brand new appliances
11. Executive studio apartment
This is a warm, executive studio apartment located in one of the city’s safest and most secure neighborhoods. It is tastefully furnished, with a comfortable seating area where you will find a flat-screen TV and fast Wi-Fi internet for entertainment. The kitchen is fully furnished with all the appliances you may need for a decent meal, while the sleeping area is also nicely furnished to help you have restful nights. From the apartment’s location, accessing shopping malls, popular attractions, and downtown Nairobi is a breeze, and since it is a secure neighborhood, you can walk in and leave at any time without worrying about getting mugged.
Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
2.09 km (1.3 mi) from The Nairobi ArboretumAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
most friendly host with a very beautiful homeachieng is a wonderful hostawesome host an awesome studio apartmentthank you for hosting us againachieng is a great host i highly recommend the placeLocation:
this is a cosy flat in a secure neighbourhood quite close to townthe location was perfect for me a walking distance to the centre and to westlandschandarana foodplus is a 4min walk so easy to buy groceriesa good place to stay in nairobiRead more reviewsCleanliness:
clean safe and comfortableachieng’s place is wonderful and spotlessly cleanvery clean house and thoughtful enough to leave some sweet snacks for usthe apartment is really clean and easy to accessachieng's apartment is really really lovely - nice decor clean and well equipped
12. Rental in secure upmarket area
This apartment is located in one of the most secure places in Nairobi, and it boasts great proximity to some of the city’s best shopping and entertainment spots.
With a tastefully furnished living room With a flat-screen TV, a comfy sectional, and high-speed Wi-Fi, It is one of the best Airbnb apartments in Nairobi. The kitchen is fully equipped, though there are several eateries within walking distance. The bedroom features a king bed and a private bath with free toiletries. There is also a swimming pool and a fitness center for guests who would love to keep fit during their stay.
Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
1.61 km (1.0 mi) from The Nairobi ArboretumAccommodates: 1
Top guest reviews
Host:
great host as alwaysvery good service from the hostpeter was a great hostpeter was a very helpful hostpeter was an amazing hostLocation:
the location was perfectgreat location in the heart of kilimanieven petrol station has good chickengreat place in a great location - highly recommendedawesome location and private place with good securityCleanliness:
clean convenient quiet and comfortablethe apartment is sparkling clean and securei loved the place very clean and well keptperfect location clean safe and great hoststhe home was clean and had with all mentioned amenitiesRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
excellent location stylish accomodations with a pool on premises to boot100%good wifi great location fast responses absolutely 5star will definitely stay againa very nice and cozy place would book again highly recommended
Enjoy the warmth and comfort of Nairobi
Whether you are traveling to Nairobi for business or pleasure, comfortable accommodation is vital for your overall stay. Choose any of the top Airbnbs in Nairobi, Kenya, discussed above, to give yourself a chance to enjoy the warmth and comfort of Nairobi.
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