Jamia Central Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (394 reviews)
Corner of Kimathi Street & Tubman Road Second Floor Jamia Mall , Nairobi , ke

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff (24/7 reception; security assistance)
Very central location (Jamia Mall / near central market / Naivas)
Spacious and clean rooms with hot showers
Good value for money / strong cost performance
On-site restaurant is tasty
Cons:
No AC in many rooms and rooms can get hot
No lift (stairs to 2nd/3rd floor) and some accessibility limitations
Occasional Wi‑Fi issues and limited in-room bottled water
Nighttime noise in the surrounding downtown area
Inconsistent provision of small amenities (slippers, mosquito net in some rooms) and limited restaurant menu

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Rooms described as clean in multiple reviews; towels and soap provided and general housekeeping noted as satisfactory.
Service
9
Staff repeatedly praised as friendly, helpful and welcoming (reception, restaurant, security assistance and 24/7 reception); proactive support (help finding boxes, escorting to transport) justifies a strong score.
Location
8.7
Consistently mentioned as very central (Jamia Mall, near central market/Naivas) and convenient for sightseeing and transport, though some guests note downtown can feel less secure and there is occasional nighttime noise.
Room Quality
7.6
Rooms are spacious and some have balconies and working showers, but furnishings are a bit dated, some rooms lack mosquito nets and there is no AC/ceiling fan in places, which lowers comfort in hot conditions.
Amenities
6.8
Basic amenities present (hot water, soap, towels, working TV) but lacks lift, AC in some rooms, limited in-room water, inconsistent provision of slippers, occasional Wi‑Fi issues and no menu in restaurant — overall amenity offering is limited.
Value for Money
9.4
Numerous reviewers emphasize strong value ('good value', 'price OK', 'コスパよし'); given the central location and helpful staff at a low price point, value scores very highly.
Food and Beverage
8.1
On-site restaurant described as tasty and appreciated, but limited by lack of a clear menu; overall F&B is good for the price but somewhat basic.
Overall Experience
7.7
Overall impressions are positive (convenient, welcoming staff, some guests repeat stays), but recurring minor issues (noise, no AC, Wi‑Fi and small in-room water supply) temper the overall score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-14 01:50

Property Description

Central Location in Nairobi
Jamia Central Hotel, conveniently located in the heart of Nairobi, offers free WiFi, a shared lounge, and complimentary parking. Just a stone's throw away from key attractions such as Kenya National Archives and Nairobi Milliary Stone, this hotel provides easy access to the city's landmarks.

Comfortable Rooms with City Views
Each room at Jamia Central Hotel is thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities including a balcony overlooking the city, a flat-screen TV, and a fridge. Guests can enjoy a relaxing stay with room service and 24-hour front desk assistance.

Diverse Dining Options
Indulge in a delicious buffet breakfast with continental and Asian choices or savor African, Middle Eastern, and international cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Special dietary requests such as vegetarian or halal meals are also catered to.

Book your stay at Jamia Central Hotel for a memorable experience in Nairobi!

Important information:

Please inform 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 394 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 9
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 6.8
Value for Money: 9.4
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 7.7
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Shimon • solo_traveller • il
8
Comfortable hotel
Pros:

The hotel is in the city center in a mall. The major tourist attractions are within walking distance. There is a Navis supermarket in the next building.

Cons:

The hotel is next to Jamia Mosque, so you can hear the 5 calls every day.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Shimon • solo_traveller • il
8
Comfortable hotel in the city center
Pros:

The hotel is in the city center, in Jamia Mall. There is a Navis supermarket in the next building. Easy to reach. The tourist attractions are in walking distance.

Cons:

Close to Jamia Mosque so you can hear the prayers 5 times a day.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Ahmed • solo_traveller • eg
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Ahmed • solo_traveller • eg
10
Pros:

Excellent hotel
Excellent staff
Excellent location
Very clean

Cons:

Everything

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Izabela • solo_traveller • pl
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The hotel looks run down. The enyrance from the mall is mot customer froendly. At night I could hear noise and yelling. At 4 am the call for prayer from the mosque was extremely loud and woke me up and lasted a long time. No way to relax. The area around is scary looking. Breakfast was terrible and the bread was not even toasted ! I do not recommend it.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Constanze • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Zentrale Lage, Abholservice zu einem vernünftigen Preis, sicher, bequemes Bett

Cons:

Die Dame an der Rezeption hatte sichtlich keine Lust auf Arbeit.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Xingyan • solo_traveller • us
8
The best value and comfortable
Pros:

The location was good. There's a restaurant in the hotel. It's close to all important things. Very convenient.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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CRISTIAN • solo_traveller • it
8
Buona struttura comoda per il centro
Pros:

Buona posizione vicino al centro caotico di Nairobi, struttura pulita con vigilanza sempre presente

Cons:

Se si entra dalla parte sbagliata difficile capire come accedere all'hotel

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Luis • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

Ubicación. Ayuda del personal. Habitación amplia.

Cons:

Mobiliario antiguo.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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toru • solo_traveller • jp
9
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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WEITING • solo_traveller • tw
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Luis • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

Ubicación, y colaboración, por ejemplo a realizar el paro del tren que solo puede realizarse con mpesa

Cons:

Instalaciones algo viejas

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Branná • solo_traveller • ke
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • at
9
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Effrosyni • solo_traveller • gr
10
Pros:

Excellent location near to city market and lots of shops, restaurants etc Basic but big, clean room with a small balcony. Warm water. No air con ( no need for us) but fan ( we didn'tuse either). Kind and smiling staff. It's located on 2nd floor, no lift, no problem for us.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Idan • solo_traveller • be
10
Good value for money in Nairobi center
Pros:

No frills hotel but great value for money. Staff in the reception and restaurant were very nice and welcoming

Cons:

Everything was fine really

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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YAMADA • solo_traveller • jp
10
コスパよし
Pros:

・ダウンタウンの中心地にあるものの、Jamiaモールという建物の３階にありセキュリティもいるので安心して滞在していられると思います。
・スタッフが優しい。タンザニアのモシ二移動する予定だったのでおすすめのバス会社を聞いたところ、セキュリティが一緒について回ってくれた。またケニアから日本に荷物を送る予定もあり段ボールを探していたところ複数のスーパーを回って聞いてくれた。（結局ホテルにあった段ボールを頂きましたが、、、）
・ホットシャワーが出ます。タオルと石鹸付き。中級ホテルクラスだと思うが値段としてもお得感はあると思う。
・併設レストランが美味しい。

Cons:

・ダウンタウンの中心地にあるので、周囲の治安は若干良くないかも。移動はタクシーを使うのがいいかと思ます。
・はじめはどこにあるかわからないかも。周りの人に聞いたら教えてくれると思いますが、、、

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Rubén Sánchez Morales • solo_traveller • es
9
Hotel perfecto en el centro de Nairobi
Pros:

Un hotel en el centro de Nairobi que cumple con todo lo necesario, el personal muy atento y amable. Repetí 2 veces en el hotel por sus buenas características.

Cons:

El wifi falla a veces y el restaurante no tiene una carta para elegir.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
P
Patrik • solo_traveller • si
7
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Patrik • extended_group • si
7
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee