What's Kilimani Like?

While in Kilimani, you can enjoy the bars. If you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, head over to Yaya Centre to shop. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Centre.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Kilimani?

We have 228 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' top places to stay in Kilimani:

Palacina The Residence & The Suites

Luxury hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • Central location

The Monarch Hotel

3-star hotel with restaurant

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Café • Central location

Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Hurlingham

4-star hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Bar • Central location

Royal Tulip Canaan Nairobi

4-star hotel with spa, outdoor pool

• • Free breakfast • Free valet parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Central location

The Heron Portico

4-star hotel with 3 restaurants, outdoor pool

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Sauna • Health club • Central location

How to Get to Kilimani

Kilimani is located 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from the heart of Nairobi.

Flying to:

• • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO), 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Kilimani
• • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson), 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Kilimani

Things to See and Do in and around Kilimani

Things to See near Kilimani:

• • University of Nairobi (2.2 mi/3.5 km away)
• • Uhuru Park (2.1 mi/3.3 km away)
• • Strathmore University (2.1 mi/3.4 km away)
• • Jeevanjee Gardens (2.3 mi/3.7 km away)
• • Kenyatta International Convention Centre (2.5 mi/4 km away)

Things to Do near Kilimani:

• • Yaya Centre (0.1 mi/0.2 km away)
• • Giraffe Centre (3.4 mi/5.4 km away)
• • Kenya Railway Golf Club (2.1 mi/3.4 km away)
• • Kenya National Theatre (2.1 mi/3.4 km away)
• • Prestige Plaza (0.6 mi/0.9 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Nairobi?

• • Hottest months: February, January, March, April (average 67°F)
• • Coldest months: July, August, September, June (average 62°F)
• • Rainiest months: November, April, May, October (average 4 inches of rainfall)