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:
Central location (Jamia Mall, near central market)
Friendly and helpful staff (24/7 reception, security assistance)
Good value for money
Spacious rooms
Hot showers, towels and soap provided
On-site restaurant (noted tasty by some)
Clean rooms
Easy access even late at night
Cons:
No air conditioning / no ceiling fan in some rooms
No lift (stairs to 2nd/3rd floor)
Night-time noise reported
Limited in-room amenities (only small water bottle, slippers inconsistent)
Occasional WiFi issues
Restaurant lacks a full menu according to one review
Inconsistent staff communication on some amenities
Some rooms lacked mosquito nets

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Multiple reviewers note clean rooms and provided towels/soap; overall cleanliness is consistently praised.
Service
8.7
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming and helpful (24/7 reception, security assistance and extra help with local arrangements).
Location
9.2
Central location in Jamia Mall opposite the central market and close to shops/transport; very convenient for CBD, though some mention the surrounding area can feel less safe at night.
Room Quality
7.9
Rooms are described as spacious and clean with hot water and balconies on some rooms; furnishings are basic/dated and some rooms lack AC or mosquito nets.
Amenities
6.7
Limited amenities: no AC/ceiling fan in many rooms, no lift (2nd floor), only small bottled water provided, slippers inconsistent; positives include hot showers and working TV.
Value for Money
8.5
Multiple guests explicitly call the hotel good value or price-appropriate for the central location and room size.
Food and Beverage
7.8
On-site restaurant is mentioned as tasty by some, but other guests note limited menu choices; mixed but generally acceptable.
Overall Experience
8.2
Overall positive impressions with repeat guests, strong service and location; minor negatives (noise, amenities, occasional WiFi issues) temper the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-15 01:12

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: 8.6
Service: 8.7
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 6.7
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 8.2
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Doro • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Bon emplacement dans le centre
Lit confortable

Cons:

Pas d'eau chaude

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Andrzej • solo_traveller • pl
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Zipporah • solo_traveller • ke
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Csaba • couple • de
7
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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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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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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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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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