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Highest-rated hotelIndovu Wellness Retreat – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookApril
Average 4-star hotel priceAED 449 per night
Average 5-star hotel priceAED 792 per night

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In Nairobi, the expected average temperature in April is 21°C. The warmest month is typically April, which averages 27°C. The coolest month is June, with temperatures averaging 13°C. The rainiest month is April, and the driest month is July.

Of course, the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is AED 28 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for AED 29 per night.

The average price of a hotel during the week is AED 212 per night, and the average price on weekends is AED 207. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Nairobi could be Sunday.

The nearest airport to Nairobi is Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), which is 3.4km from the city center.

Other airports include:

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, which is 13.2km from the city center.

We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Sunday is the cheapest day to stay in Nairobi, and the most expensive day seems to be Friday.

The average price of a 3-star hotel in Nairobi is currently around <a href="https://www.skyscanner.ae/hotels/search?entity_id=27536215&checkin=2026-04-08&checkout=2026-04-09&adults=2&rooms=1&sort=-relevance&filters=%7B%22stars%22%3A%223%22%7D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">AED 320</a> per night, and the cheapest 3-star hotel we've found is AED 28 per night.

The average price of a 4-star hotel in Nairobi is currently around <a href="https://www.skyscanner.ae/hotels/search?entity_id=27536215&checkin=2026-04-08&checkout=2026-04-09&adults=2&rooms=1&sort=-relevance&filters=%7B%22stars%22%3A%224%22%7D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">AED 28,662</a> per night, and the cheapest 4-star hotel we've found is AED 101 per night.

The average price of a 5-star hotel in Nairobi is currently around <a href="https://www.skyscanner.ae/hotels/search?entity_id=27536215&checkin=2026-04-08&checkout=2026-04-09&adults=2&rooms=1&sort=-relevance&filters=%7B%22stars%22%3A%225%22%7D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">AED 775</a> per night, and the cheapest 5-star hotel we've found is AED 81 per night.

The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Nairobi is May, with an average price of AED 213 per night. The most expensive month is March, when the average room rate can be up to AED 488 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels to fancy 5-star hotels.

The average price of a hotel in April is AED 227 per night, which is around 16% lower than the rest of the year.
If you’re planning a trip with the whole family, the best-rated hotels for you near Nairobi are Palacina The Residence & The Suites, Mad Vervet Nairobi Backpackers Hostel and Magna Hotel and Suites.

You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Nairobi with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.