Jamia Central Hotel, Nairobi ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Junction Kimathi Street & Tubman Road,, Nairobi, Kenya, 00101

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons

41 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Landscape view

Shower

Bathtub

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Standard Single Room

Max:

1 person

35 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

Landscape view

Shower

Bathtub

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Nairobi600 m

Airports

Wilson (WIL) 6.1 km

Jomo Kenyatta (NBO) 20.1 km

Train

Nairobi Railway Station 1.4 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Cuisine!

“The restaurant offered an excellent menu with local flavors, and the food was freshly prepared and beautifully presented.” view full review

Really good Service!

“I was amazed by the helpful services, particularly when I arrived late and the night chef prepared a good meal for me at 1am.” view full review

Stress-Free Parking!

“The basement parking facility was a game-changer for me, eliminating the stress of finding a safe spot in the busy area.” view full review

Comfortable & Clean!

“The room was spacious and impeccably clean, providing a comfortable retreat after a day of exploring.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Currency exchange
ATM/Cash machine
Barber shop
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid shuttle service
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Grocery shopping service
Shops/Commercial services

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Dinner
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Playpen
Baby pushchair
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

BBQ facilities
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Junction Kimathi Street & Tubman Road,, Nairobi, Kenya, 00101

Map view

Junction Kimathi Street & Tubman Road,, Nairobi, Kenya, 00101

City landmarks

Uhuru Highway-Kenyatta Avenue

Uhuru Park

1.3 km

Library

Kenya National Archives

1.7 km

Harambee Avenue

Kenyatta International Conference Centre

1.3 km

Kenyatta Avenue At A104 Corner

Nairobi Gallery

1.3 km

Museum

Nairobi National Museum

2.5 km

Museum

Nairobi Railway Museum

1.3 km

Park

The Nairobi Arboretum

2.4 km

Kenyatta Avenue

Central Park Nairobi

1.3 km

16 Rosslyn Lone Tree Estate Rd off Limuru Road

One Off Contemporary Art Gallery

810 m

Park

August 7th Memorial Park

1.5 km

Church

All Saints Cathedral

1.1 km

Event hall

Kicc

730 m

02 Koinange St

Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family

1.3 km

Zoo

Snake Park

2.5 km

Off Moi Avenue

Kencom House

1.5 km

Nearby

Mosque

Jamia Mosque

420 m

Park

Jeevanjee Gardens

420 m

Theatre

Kenya National Theatre

420 m

Moi Avenue

Tom Mboya Statue

530 m

Central Business District

420 m

Casino

Jokers Wild Casino Nairobi

420 m

Mount Kenya National Park

420 m

Mageso Chember

wLake Victoria

420 m

Buffalo Springs Reserve

420 m

The Sarova Stanley

420 m

Rumuruti

Mugie Ranch

420 m

Museum

The Maasai Market

490 m

Nairobi

Anniversary Towers

560 m

Moi Ave

Khoja Mosque

90 m

Restaurants

K'Osewe Ranalo Foods

100 m

Kimathi Street

Kilimanjaro Jamia

60 m

Kimathi Street Kenwood House

Oliveira Restaurant

280 m

50 Biashara Street

Al-Yusra Restaurant

380 m

Banda street

Yemeni Restaurant & Cafe

400 m

Moktar Daddah St

Sno Cream

340 m

Koinange Street

Hot Dishes restaurant

490 m

Bruce house

Aromah The Restaurant

620 m

Koinange Street Consolidated Bank Building

Teriyaki Japan

490 m

Mama Ngina Street Corner House

Azuri Cafe and Restaurant

770 m

1st Floor Imenti House

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

76%

liked the hotel and would stay again

clean

secure

hot rooms

limited balcony

7.6/10

Very good

Rooms

7.6

Location

8.2

Service

8.2

Dining

6.6

Jerry

United States, December 2023

7.8/10

The hotel's rooms are well-equipped with constant wifi connection but limited to one device per room. While the rooms can get quite hot without a balcony, they are impeccably clean and secure, ensuring a pleasant stay.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are well-equipped with a constant wifi connection, but limited to one device per room. Despite the lack of a balcony causing them to get hot, they are exceptionally clean and secure.

Service

9.0

The service at the hotel, from Housekeeping to the restaurant called Livingstone, was incredibly helpful and welcoming. Staff members were friendly and attentive, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location in the city center, just outside the hectic areas, makes it a convenient choice for travelers. It is situated above a basic shopping mall, offering easy access to amenities.

Dining

7.0

The dining options at the hotel included both African and European choices, maintaining a good quality despite some hiccups in the menu for lunch and dinner. The homemade ice-cream was a delightful treat.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel features a range of facilities from room service to tours/ticket assistance, catering to diverse guest needs. While the facilities are comprehensive, some improvements could enhance the overall guest experience.

clean

hot rooms

Emma

United States, October 2023

8.0/10

I found this hotel to be a perfect choice, with its spacious and comfortable rooms that were very clean and secure. The location was incredibly convenient, within walking distance of key attractions in the city, such as Moi Avenue and the Jami Masjid. The dining experience offered a good variety of both African and European options, catering to different tastes. However, some areas felt a bit outdated, and the lunch and dinner menu were not as impressive. Overall, a great value for money stay with friendly and helpful staff.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious, comfortable, and very clean.

Service

9.0

The staff was friendly and helpful, providing excellent service throughout my stay.

Location

9.0

I loved the convenience of the location, especially being close to Moi Avenue and within walking distance of important transportation hubs.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good, offering a buffet with a variety of African and European options.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel facilities were satisfactory and met basic needs during my stay.

Brian

United States, September 2023

7.2/10

The hotel is located in central Nairobi, making it convenient but also causing time wasted in traffic jams. The rooms have mosquito nets, are clean, and allow only one device per room, but they lack air conditioning, balconies, and can get quite hot. The service is very friendly and helpful but can be slow. The dining experience is decent, with a buffet offering various food and beverages. The hotel facilities are inside a market complex and guarded at night.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are average, without air conditioning and smoking is not allowed. They have mosquito nets and are always clean, but they are quite hot and lack a balcony.

Service

8.0

The service is very friendly and helpful, but it can be slow at times.

Location

7.0

The hotel is in central Nairobi, which is convenient, but it can also lead to time wasted in traffic jams.

Dining

6.0

The dining was decent with a variety of food and beverages but may need improvement due to external factors like the current situation.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities are inside a market complex and guarded at night.

David

United States, September 2023

7.0/10

The hotel is conveniently located next to Jami Masjid and very close to Moi Avenue, making it easy to find various dining options nearby. The service is slow but very helpful, especially considering the market complex location and nightly security. The dining experience offers a good variety of African and European options but may have delays due to current restrictions. The overall facilities are satisfactory and meet basic needs.

Rooms

7.0

My room was conveniently close to both the mosque and Moi Avenue. The absence of air conditioning and the restriction on smoking inside might not suit everyone's preferences.

Service

6.0

The staff, although slow, was incredibly helpful considering the unique location within a market complex and the added security at night.

Location

8.0

The hotel's proximity to Jami Masjid and Moi Avenue provides easy access to various dining and entertainment options, which is a definite plus.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was diverse with African and European options but may experience delays due to current circumstances.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers adequate facilities to meet one's basic needs during the stay.

convenient location

lacking in-room amenities

Alex

United States, August 2023

8.0/10

I found the hotel to be in a superb location, very close to the city center and between Tanzania and Kenya. The rooms were clean and secure with a good Wi-Fi connection. However, the dining experience left something to be desired due to limited options.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very clean and secure with a reliable Wi-Fi connection.

Service

9.0

The staff, especially Jamilan, provided excellent service, comparable to other hotels in the CBD.

Location

10.0

The location is perfect, being in the city center and very convenient for late-night trips.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were not very appealing due to limited choices because of the current situation.