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Hotels near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

72 hotels within 5 km of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya, including 5 properties rated 4 stars or higher. The closest is Primal apartment at Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya., about 1.3 km away.

Nairobi's main airport sits well out from the city centre, in Embakasi, so the choice for most travellers is straightforward: stay close for a quick transfer, or head into Nairobi if your schedule and safety comfort allow the extra travel. For a genuine airport stopover — a late arrival, an early departure, or a tight connection — basing yourself within that first 3 km band is the sensible move.

The nearest listed option, Primal apartment at Embakasi, is just 1.3 km out — a short taxi or bus ride, and about as convenient as it gets for a pure layover stay. Properties at this distance tend to be simple, functional and geared towards transit travellers rather than sightseers; don't expect much beyond a clean room and easy road access back to the terminals.

If you're not purely transiting, Nairobi itself is worth considering, even though it adds distance and time. The city holds the restaurants, sights and genuine character that the airport fringe lacks, and many visitors find the trade-off worthwhile provided their flight times give enough buffer. As with any African hub airport, build in extra margin for the drive — traffic, not distance, is usually the real variable to plan around.

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Where to stay near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

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Primal apartment at Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya.

Primal apartment at Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya.

1.3 km away as the crow flies

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MAMU'S RESIDENCE near JKIA

MAMU'S RESIDENCE near JKIA

8.184 reviews

1.4 km away as the crow flies

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Seasons Airport Hotel

Seasons Airport Hotel

2.3 km away as the crow flies

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Airview Apartments

Airview Apartments

2.4 km away as the crow flies

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Calm corner

Calm corner

2.4 km away as the crow flies

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Furaha Masionette apartment Nyayo Estate

Furaha Masionette apartment Nyayo Estate

2.5 km away as the crow flies

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Claire's Paradise

Claire's Paradise

2.6 km away as the crow flies

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DefiniteHomes1 - Fully furnished studio with a rooftop restaurant near JKIA Airport, Downtown Nairobi

DefiniteHomes1 - Fully furnished studio with a rooftop restaurant near JKIA Airport, Downtown Nairobi

2.7 km away as the crow flies

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Cozy Escape

Cozy Escape

2.8 km away as the crow flies

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Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport

Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport

9.01,633 reviews

2.8 km away as the crow flies

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Tsavo Lifestyle One bedroom

Tsavo Lifestyle One bedroom

2.8 km away as the crow flies

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Airnb in Nairobi

Airnb in Nairobi

2.8 km away as the crow flies

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Aibnb Nairobi

Aibnb Nairobi

2.8 km away as the crow flies

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Airbnb in Nairobi

Airbnb in Nairobi

2.8 km away as the crow flies

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Tsavo studios

Tsavo studios

2.8 km away as the crow flies

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ONEAL URBAN SUITES - Furnished Studio apartments in Nairobi

ONEAL URBAN SUITES - Furnished Studio apartments in Nairobi

2.8 km away as the crow flies

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Destiny Homes

Destiny Homes

2.8 km away as the crow flies

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Jessy stays

Jessy stays

2.8 km away as the crow flies

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Convenient Cozy Spot Near Airport

Convenient Cozy Spot Near Airport

2.8 km away as the crow flies

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Bambi House

Bambi House

2.8 km away as the crow flies

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Jessy Stays Nairobi Fedha Estate

Jessy Stays Nairobi Fedha Estate

2.8 km away as the crow flies

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Cosy & Stylish studio apartment near JKIA, SGR with high speed WiFi, NETFLIX, free parking and secure.

Cosy & Stylish studio apartment near JKIA, SGR with high speed WiFi, NETFLIX, free parking and secure.

2.8 km away as the crow flies

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Starling suites

Starling suites

2.8 km away as the crow flies

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Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA

Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA

10.03 reviews

2.9 km away as the crow flies

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