Jamia Central Hotel

8.2/10 Corner of Kimathi Street & Tubman Road Second Floor Jamia Mall, Nairobi CBD, 00101 Nairobi, Kenya

Room Service Free Parking Tea/Coffee Maker In All Rooms 24-hour Front Desk Family Rooms Free WiFi +3

Information

The Jamia Central Hotel offers practical amenities for travelers, including free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property, family-friendly rooms designed for groups, secure on-site parking, and a restaurant serving meals daily. Guests can enjoy room service along with a well-rated breakfast featuring local and international options. Located on the second floor of Jamia Mall within Nairobi’s central business district, this hotel provides convenient access to key attractions. Just three minutes away lies Tall Sugar Cane, a notable urban landmark visible from many parts of downtown Nairobi. Nairobi National Park sits even closer—a mere three-minute walk through the city streets—and allows visitors to observe wildlife without leaving the metropolitan area. For those interested in aviation history, Wilson Airport is seven minutes by car, making it ideal for early flights or last-minute departures. Meanwhile, the Railway Museum requires just two minutes by car and showcases Kenya’s rich rail heritage through vintage locomotives and exhibits. Further afield but still accessible is Sigiria, Karura Forest, located six minutes away by vehicle, offering lush trails perfect for nature walks amid Nairobi’s green spaces.

Amenities

General

Shared lounge/TV area Designated smoking area Mosquito net Wake-up service Private entrance Car rental Packed lunches Family rooms Non-smoking rooms Room service Laptop safe Interconnecting room(s) available Fan Shuttle service (Paid) Smoke-free property Tile/Marble floor Soundproof rooms Ironing facilities Grocery deliveries (Paid) Convenience store on site Hair/Beauty salon Chapel/Shrine

Bathroom

Toilet paper Towels Bathtub or shower Slippers Private bathroom Toilet Free toiletries Shower Bathrobe Hairdryer Bathtub Bidet Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

Front Desk Services

Invoice provided Lockers Private check-in/out Baggage storage Tour desk Currency exchange Express check-in/out 24-hour front desk Concierge ATM on site

Safety & security

24-hour security Safe Fire extinguishers CCTV outside property CCTV in common areas Smoke alarms Security alarm Key card access Key access

Food & Drink

Restaurant Special diet meals (on request) Snack bar Breakfast in the room Tea/Coffee maker Coffee house on site

Safety features

Access to healthcare professionals First aid kits available Process in place to check health of guests Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Cleanliness & disinfection

Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies Guest accommodation disinfected between stays Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Cleaning Services

Daily housekeeping Laundry (Paid) Dry cleaning (Paid) Ironing service Suit press

Food & drink safety

Delivered food covered securely All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized Food can be delivered to guest accommodation Physical distancing in dining areas Breakfast to-go containers

Media & Technology

Telephone Flat-screen TV TV Satellite channels Cable channels

Kitchen

Dining table Electric kettle Refrigerator Cleaning products

View

View City view Landmark view

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture Balcony BBQ facilities (Paid)

Physical distancing

Physical distancing rules followed Cashless payment available Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Business Facilities

Fax/Photocopying (Paid) Meeting/Banquet facilities (Paid) Business center (Paid)

Living Area

Sitting area Desk

Bedroom

Linens Wardrobe or closet

Entertainment & Family Services

Babysitting/Child services (Paid) Strollers

Parking

1. On-site parking 2. On-site parking (Paid)

Room amenities

Clothes rack Socket near the bed

Internet

Internet

Activities

Themed dinners

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Transportation

Public transit tickets

Photos

Reviews

6 / 10

Jenny - 06/24/2026

A little centric

External noise

10 / 10

Camille - 07/05/2026

This hotel is very well located, clean and very quiet!

9 / 10

Yukimi - 07/09/2026

・Staff are kind ・Convenient location for sightseeing in the CBD or traveling by matatu ・The room is large

7 / 10

Markus - 06/25/2026

The very central location. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

The bathroom needs to be renovated. Silicone and Alibert.

Location

Neighborhood

Museums

Nairobi National Museum 1.2 km

Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park 5 km

Karen Blixen Museum 14 km

Railway Museum 1.2 km

Museum Hill Centre 1.3 km

Ivory Burning Site and Picnic Area 7 km

Natural Parks

Nairobi National Park 200 m

Uhuru Park Dam 800 m

Monuments and Memorials

August 7th Memorial Park 950 m

Nairobi Milliary Stone 400 m

Urban Parks

Nairobi Mamba Village 9 km

Oloolua Nature Trail 14 km

Central Park 700 m

Uhuru Park 950 m

Rail Stations

Nairobi Railway Station 1.3 km

Makadara Railway Station 5 km

Airports

Wilson Airport 4 km

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport 10 km

Adventure Parks

The Great Court 550 m

Gardens

Nairobi Botanic Garden 1.2 km

Restaurants

Pic Quick Cafe 5 m

One Stop Fries 40 m

Kilimanjaro Jamia 40 m

Buildings and Structures

Eden Square Office Block 2.2 km

Nyayo House 600 m

Bars

Mojos 100 m

Mountains

Chapchap Market 250 m

Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries

Nairobi Giraffe Centre 13 km

Nairobi Snake Park 1.1 km

Cafes, Coffee and Tea Houses

Tall Sugar Cane 50 m

Meridian Patisserie 150 m

Forests

Sigiria - Karura Forest 4.8 km

Lakes

Hyena Dam 6 km

Check-in and availability

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Rooms

Adults

Children

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Important information

Please inform Jamia Central Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist. In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property. Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result. In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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