How to Find Cheap Hotels in Nairobi Kenya

Kenya's capital city, Nairobi, is a popular launching point for Kenyan safaris. Nairobi is a lively city with equal parts of progress and tradition. Visitors are encouraged to exercise caution, as robberies and picked pockets are unfortunately common in this diverse city.

Things You'll Need

• The appropriate visas
• A computer with Internet access
• A valid passport

Instructions

Plan Your Transportation

1. Fly into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Keep in mind that Nairobi, Kenya, is a major hub in Africa and that the airport can be quite busy during peak travel times.

2. Avoid public buses for travel within the city. They are cheap but one of the most common places for theft in Nairobi. Instead, catch a taxi, which is also cheap but safer and more private.

Choose Your Accommodations

1. Stay near the unique Nairobi National Park. It is the only game-reserve of its size located near such a large city.

2. Find a hotel within the City Square. There are a variety of cheap accommodation options located near the Kenyan Parliament.

3. Choose to stay in Karen, a suburb of Nairobi, to save money. You'll find the enchanting Karen Blixen Museum nearby, showcasing many of her portraits, photographs and books, as shown in the movie "Out of Africa" (yes, the suburb was named after her as well).

4. Choose a room with a view. Some hotels are situated in such a manner as to offer perfect views of Mount Kenya to the north and Mount Kilimanjaro to the southeast.

5. Enjoy Nairobi's international vibe by staying near one of the many United Nations buildings. You'll find visitors from around the world staying in this part of the city.

6. To book accommodations in Nairobi, Kenya, call Official Kenya Tourism site at [phone] or visit the link below.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't get trapped in one of Nairobi's common traffic jams by avoiding the local rush hour, between 8 and 10 a.m.

• Compare prices and ask for discounts. Hotels, like airlines, often rent rooms at varying rates, or offer discounts to certain travelers. Don't be afraid to ask for discounts or to check several sources to find the best rate for a certain hotel.

• Ask taxi drivers what the fare will be before you go anywhere. If you don't, they could overcharge you.

• Avoid drinking tap water in Kenya. Buy bottled water to avoid potential digestive problems.

• Protect yourself from pickpockets: wear your purse snugly across your chest or keep your hand on your wallet in crowds. Beware of anyone who bumps into you or tries to divert your attention (fainting, offering you something, etc.).