Boma Nairobi

Nairobi


Owned by the Red Cross, this smart hotel is popular with NGOs and businesspeople alike for its quiet location – equally handy for (if not especially close to) the centre, Nairobi National Park and the airport – its excellent and well-equipped, large and colourful rooms, and professional service. Its neighbouring property, Boma Inn, has altogether simpler rooms (US$130).


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Nearby Nairobi attractions

1. Go-Down Arts Centre

1.46 MILES

The Go-Down Arts Centre, a converted warehouse in Industrial Area, contains 10 separate studios and is a hub for Nairobi's burgeoning arts scene, bringing…

2. Railway Museum

2.28 MILES

The main collection here is housed in an old railway building and consists of relics from the East African Railway. There are train and ship models,…

3. American Embassy Memorial Garden

2.48 MILES

This well-tended walled garden occupies the former site of the American embassy, which was destroyed by terrorist bombings on 7 August 1998. It’s a lovely…

4. Parliament House

2.55 MILES

If you fancy a look at how democracy works in Kenya, it’s possible to obtain a free permit for the public gallery at Parliament House when parliament is…

6. Uhuru Park

2.62 MILES

An expanse of manicured green on the fringe of the central city, this attractive park is a popular respite from the downtown noise and bustle. It owes its…

8. Holy Family Cathedral

2.71 MILES

The main Catholic church in the city, this is a key downtown landmark and one of Nairobi's most important churches.