City Market

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Nairobi's go-to spot for handmade souvenirs — wood carvings, beadwork, paintings, and jewelry at prices you can bargain down to a fraction of the opening ask. Head upstairs for a more relaxed browse, bring cash, and don't be afraid to walk away and circle back.

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Wheelchair accessible

HoursOpen now

Monday6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Tuesday6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Thursday6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Friday6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Saturday6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sunday6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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Muindi Mbingu St, Starehe, Kenya

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City Market is located at Muindi Mbingu St, Starehe, Kenya, CBD, Nairobi.

City Market has an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7702 reviews.

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🛍️ City Market – A Must-Visit Local Experience in Nairobi ☕🚗 City Market in Nairobi is a lively and colorful place to explore local crafts, art, and culture. From handmade wood carvings and jewelry...

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Fractional Stacker

3 months ago

Way less pushy than the masi market... Head in and goto the upper lever which was more laid back. Pretty decent prices but be prime pared for a high initial price and spend some time looking at things...

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Anar Gojayev

3 months ago

I stopped by to shop for souvenirs in Nairobi, if you negotiate a bit, the prices are some of the lowest in Africa. You can find almost anything you’re looking for. Lots of wood carving work, beads,...

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Muralidhar arumalla

2 weeks ago

Nice and expect fresh sea food as you get lucky over weekdays.

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Maryam A

5 months ago

Must visit market with low prices. Be ready to bargain a lot because once they see a foreigner they mark up the price but you can give much lower offer and it’s accepted.

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