Nairobi CBD: where to eat and drink
What Nairobi CBD is good for
Nairobi CBD is mostly about eating out: 61 of the 149 places we list here are restaurants and cafés. The cuisines that come up most are African (4), American (2) and Italian (2). It also has 13 cafés, 14 clubs and bars and 34 hotels.
Best of CBD
- Best Casual Dining · 44
- Best Luxury Hotels · 30
- Best Souvenir Shops · 17
- Best Cafes & Bakeries · 13
- Best Bars & Lounges · 10
- Best Markets · 8
Restaurants in CBD
47 restaurants, our picks first, then in our list order
- Italian restaurants · 2 here
- Best casual dining in CBD · 44
Cafés and bakeries in CBD
13 cafés and bakeries, in our list order
Hotels in CBD
34 places to stay, in our list order
Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.Luxury Hotels · CBD
Sarova Stanley Nairobi - 5 Star Hotel
4.6Google (9,246)
Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.Luxury Hotels · CBD
Nairobi Serena Hotel
4.7Google (6,044)
Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.Luxury Hotels · CBD
Fairmont The Norfolk
4.6Google (3,291)
Luxury Hotels · CBD
Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel
4.4Google (2,182)
Luxury Hotels · CBD
Ambassadeur Hotel
4.1Google (4,017)
Luxury Hotels · CBD
Hotel Boulevard Nairobi, City Centre CBD
4.2Google (2,345)
Luxury Hotels · CBD
The Clarion Hotel Nairobi
4.2Google (2,168)
Luxury Hotels · CBD
Hennessis Hotel
4.2Google (1,706)
Attractions in CBD
8 attractions, in our list order
Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.Cultural Sites · CBD
Jamia Mosque Nairobi
4.7Google (4,818)
Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.Cultural Sites · CBD
Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family
4.7Google (4,620)
Cultural Sites · CBD
August 7th Memorial Park
4.4Google (5,177)
Family Friendly · CBD
Maasai Market
4.3Google (5,301)
Museums · CBD
Nairobi Gallery
4.3Google (655)
Museums · CBD
National Archives Moi Avenue
4.3Google (1,265)
Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.Family Friendly · CBD
KICC rooftop
4.5Google (291)
Cultural Sites · CBD
Nyayo Monument
3.9Google (24)
Shopping in CBD
25 shops and markets, in our list order
Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.Souvenir Shops · CBD
Zen Gifts And Decor
5.0Google (547)
Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.Souvenir Shops · CBD
Rio Gift Shop
4.9Google (504)
Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.Souvenir Shops · CBD
Fuzzy & Fluff Flowers & Gifts - Luxury Delivery Nairobi, Kenya.
4.9Google (415)
Souvenir Shops · CBD
House of Leather & Gifts Muindi Mbingu Street
4.4Google (685)
Souvenir Shops · CBD
Pablo Gift Shop & Florist Nairobi
4.3Google (533)
Souvenir Shops · CBD
DND Gifts
4.9Google (87)
Souvenir Shops · CBD
Vegas Gift Shop
4.8Google (114)
Markets · CBD
Kariokor Market
4.0Google (4,500)
Clubs and bars in CBD
14 clubs and bars, in our list order
Leisure in CBD
6 leisure places, in our list order
Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.Sports & Recreation · CBD
Tric Gaming Cafe
4.5Google (1,310)
Spas & Wellness · CBD
Fitness & Gym Kenya
4.9Google (46)
Live Music · CBD
Octave Studios
4.8Google (31)
Spas & Wellness · CBD
Amara massage Spa nairobi
4.9Google (70)
Spas & Wellness · CBD
Fit Fam Gym & Fitness Center
4.7Google (65)
Spas & Wellness · CBD
Premier Fitness Centre
4.5Google (108)
Nearby, just outside CBD
On the edge of CBD, listed under the neighbouring area. Closest first.
Kahama Hotel
Uhuru Park
Kenya Railway Museum
Snake Park
Vogue Café
Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.National Museum of Kenya
Getting around CBD
- Nearest areas we cover: Upper Hill (1.7 km), Parklands (2.7 km) and Westlands (3.2 km).
Distances are between area centres, as the crow flies. Road distance is longer.