Jamia Central Hotel

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Independent
4 (2 reviews)
Nairobi Central Junction Kimathi St, Tubman Rd, Nairobi, Nairobi County , Nairobi , KE
1-0-5555555

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Facilities

Free breakfast
24-hour front desk
Wheelchair accessible
Free breakfast
Smoke-free property
Free buffet breakfast

Review Highlights

Pros:
Central location / excellent for city exploration
Friendly, helpful and respectful staff
Good WiFi, fridge and TV in many rooms
Good value for money mentioned by multiple guests
Good breakfast and an on-site restaurant (some say 24/7)
Cons:
Bathroom issues: needs renovation, cold/no hot water reported
Noise from outside / nearby mosque and shops
Some rooms small or reported dirty
No AC in some rooms and few electrical sockets
Missing small amenities (slippers, massage service)

Categories

Cleanliness
3.6
Mixed reports: several guests praised cleanliness and 'very clean' rooms, but others reported a small/dirty room and that bathrooms need renovation.
Service
4.4
Consistently positive: staff cited as very friendly, helpful and respectful; several guests said service was excellent and supportive.
Location
4.6
Very strong: repeatedly described as central, excellent for city exploration, close to markets, mosque, restaurants and transport hubs.
Room Quality
3.6
Mixed to below average: rooms noted as small by some, issues with bathroom (need for renovation, cold/no hot water), limited sockets and no AC in some rooms.
Amenities
3.8
Basic but useful: WiFi, TV, fridge and fans available and praised; shortcomings include no hot showers in some rooms, lack of AC, few sockets and missing items like slippers or massage service.
Value for Money
4.3
Generally positive: several reviewers explicitly mention good value/price and satisfaction given the category and cost.
Food and Beverage
4
Mixed: breakfast received strong praise from multiple guests for quality and variety, though some complained about timing or that breakfast offering didn’t match price.
Overall Experience
3.7
Overall favorable: many guests enjoyed a safe, friendly stay with great location and service, tempered by room/bathroom and noise issues for some visitors.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-07-02 22:35

Property Description

Centrally Located
Located in the heart of Nairobi Central, Jamia Central Hotel offers easy access to major landmarks and attractions in the city. Modern and Comfortable Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay in one of the 24 guestrooms equipped with flat-screen TVs and complimentary digital television. Start your day with a delicious buffet breakfast served daily. Convenient Amenities and Services
Relax and unwind in rooms featuring bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and complimentary tea and coffee. Benefit from daily housekeeping and explore nearby attractions such as Tom Mboya Statue and City Market. Experience convenience and comfort at Jamia Central Hotel.

Book your stay now and immerse yourself in the vibrant city of Nairobi!

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

4
Based on 2 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.6
Service: 4.4
Location: 4.6
Room Quality: 3.6
Amenities: 3.8
Value for Money: 4.3
Food and Beverage: 4
Overall Experience: 3.7
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João • solo_traveller • pt
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Nabasirye • solo_traveller • gb
4
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Ander • solo_traveller • at
9
Pros:

El personal está siempre disponible y dispuesto a ayudar. Es muy bueno. Además hay recepción 24/7

Cons:

Hay ruido durante la noche. Si el ruido no te molesta, el hotel está bien.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Silvana • solo_traveller • de
7
Price convenient hotel on central Nairobi
Pros:

Central hotel in the second floor of the Jamia mall in front of the central market, Naivas market 100 m. Good location. Ample room, comfortable bed, working TV, good shower. My room did not have a mosquito net. Friendly personnel, clean. Price OK.

Cons:

No AC, no ceiling fan. Room gets very hot

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Gabriela • solo_traveller • cl
7
Pros:

El lugar está bien, la habitación es cómoda y limpia, de hecho es muy grande.

Cons:

Hay mucho ruido, el hotel está adentro de un mall y es difícil de encontrar.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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YUKIMI • solo_traveller • jp
9
安心して滞在できました
Pros:

・スタッフが親切
・CBDを観光したり、マタツで移動する時に便利な立地
・部屋が広い

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Reginaldo • solo_traveller • br
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Camille • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Cet hôtel est très bien situé, propre et très calme !

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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João • solo_traveller • pt
9
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Markus • couple • de
7
Für Stadterkundungen ist das Hotel top.
Pros:

Die sehr zentrale Lage. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.

Cons:

Das Bad müsste mal renoviert werden. Silikon und Alibert.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Jenny Luz • solo_traveller • pe
6
Bien
Pros:

Un poco centrico

Cons:

El ruido externo

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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CHUN CHING • solo_traveller • tw
9
位於市中心性價比高
Pros:

地點位於市中心，房間有冰箱、風扇、wifi，提供洗髮液與沐浴乳，服務人員態度良好，可提前入住

Cons:

沒有淋浴熱水，靠近大廳的房間易受干擾

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Yasushi • solo_traveller • jp
8
このホテルを選んで正解だった
Pros:

ロケーションが良かった

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Ephantus • couple • ke
8
the staff treated every guest with respect. this also was true among the staff.
Pros:

Breakfast was very good with excellent choices.
As for the location, it is a wonder. very quiet and suitable for in hotel stays or just visit for a meal.

Cons:

nothing

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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CHUN CHING • solo_traveller • tw
9
位於市中心性價比高
Pros:

第2次入住，有冰箱與電風扇，WiFi正常，參加safari可置放大型行李

Cons:

熱水不熱

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Fuad • solo_traveller • et
10
Feels safe and the stuff are very supportive and friendly
Pros:

I went there alone by my own
Being a girl from Ethiopia,first time in Kenya
But the place felt like home
The stuff ,the surroundings
It was safe i was very happy and content with their support im everything even showing me places around the hotel the places i needed to go as such they were very friendly
No wonder i will go there in my next vist as well insha allah.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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ZAKI AHMED BASREDEH • solo_traveller • tz
10
Pros:

وسط المدينة . قريب السوق والمسجد والمطاعم . نظيف كبير . يستحق التجربة

Cons:

عدم وجود خدمة مساج

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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CHUN CHING • solo_traveller • tw
8
位於市中心性價比高
Pros:

有提供WiFi，電視可看，另有冰箱、風扇，浴室寬敞，地理位置極好

Cons:

沒有空調，插座很少

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Yasushi • solo_traveller • jp
8
立地が抜群
Pros:

ナイロビの中心地にあること。スーパーマーケットやレストランがホテルの周りにたくさんあること。

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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steven • couple • at
10
Downtown Hotel ,
Pros:

Very friendly staff.
Good restaurant, room was perfectly fine, comfortable and a good location.

Cons:

Nothing.
Noise from outside was a bit of a nuisance but nothing to do with the hotel.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee