Bankhouse Karen

Hotel in Nairobi with free breakfast and a fitness center

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July 2025

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August 2025

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Bar
Breakfast included
Gym
Room service
24/7 front desk
Housekeeping

Explore the area

Ndege Road, Karen, Nairobi, Nairobi County

Karen Blixen Museum
‪3 min drive‬
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
‪3 min drive‬
Giraffe Centre
‪8 min drive‬
Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
‪30 min drive‬

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Room options

Twin Room, Multiple Beds

Sleeps 2
2 Large Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Nairobi

Located in Lang'ata within a short walk of The Karen Hospital, Bankhouse Karen is within 2 miles (3 km) of Kazuri Beads Factory. This 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with 10 rooms and conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a gym.

What's nearby

Karen Blixen Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
Giraffe Centre - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
Bomas of Kenya - 9 min drive - 3.5 miles
Yaya Centre - 14 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

Syokimau Station - 26 min drive
Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cultiva Farm Kenya - ‬6 min drive
‪Java House Karen - ‬4 min drive
‪Mangrove Cafe - ‬4 min drive
‪Rib Racks Bbq - ‬5 min drive
‪Karen Hunters One Stop Centre - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Bankhouse Karen

Hotel in Nairobi with free breakfast and a fitness center

Bankhouse Karen features a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 45 per vehicle one-way. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and free newspapers.

Guests can expect free WiFi and plasma TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms have free toiletries and slippers. Safes and desks are other standard amenities.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Swahili

Similar properties

Breakfast included
Spa
Parking included
Free WiFi

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Things to do

Billiards/pool table
Gym
Playground
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Playground

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
No elevator
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessibility

More

Banquet hall
Mosquito nets
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

24-hour room service

More

Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (one-way)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Check-in: 2 PM—-8:00 PM
Check-out: 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Bankhouse Karen Hotel Nairobi

Bankhouse Karen Hotel

Bankhouse Karen Nairobi

Bankhouse Karen Hotel

Bankhouse Karen Nairobi

Bankhouse Karen Hotel Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Bankhouse Karen?

Bankhouse Karen provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Bankhouse Karen?

This hotel is situated in Lang'ata, close to Karen Blixen Museum, Yaya Centre, and Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages. You'll also find Nairobi National Park and The Hub Karen within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Bankhouse Karen?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Bankhouse Karen feature a casino on the premises?

No, Bankhouse Karen doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Bankhouse Karen?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Bankhouse Karen?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service and slippers as well as a bar.

Does Bankhouse Karen have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Bankhouse Karen have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Bankhouse Karen serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Bankhouse Karen allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Bankhouse Karen.

Does Bankhouse Karen have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Bankhouse Karen?

The closest major airport to Bankhouse Karen is Nairobi (WIL-Wilson), which is 11.8 mi away (26 minutes by car). Another top airport is Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO), which is located 20.3 mi away (40-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Bankhouse Karen?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Bankhouse Karen.