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YMCA Nairobi (Central Branch) vs Giraffe Manor

YMCA Nairobi (Central Branch) and Giraffe Manor are both recommended by writers. Overall, Giraffe Manor is the choice of most reviewers compared to YMCA Nairobi (Central Branch). Giraffe Manor scores 90 with recommendations from 7 publications like Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Condé Nast Traveler.

YMCA Nairobi (Central Branch)
7 / 10
State House Rd, Nairobi 30330, Kenya
From $0 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
  • Free Parking
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"While it might not inspire the Village People to dedicate a song to it, this central spot has a decent range of passable rooms." Full review
Giraffe Manor
Giraffe Manor
8 / 10
Langata Rd, Langata, Nairobi, Kenya
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Yes, giraffes really do pop their heads through the windows and bat their improbable eyelashes at you at this stately old look-alike gabled Scottish hunting lodge." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This is one of the most memorable places to spend a night anywhere on Earth." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"1932 ivy-covered lodge with grounds that are home to a herd of giraffes. ." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Giraffe Manor is famous for its friendly neighbours – a herd of Rothschild giraffes that delight in sticking their long necks through the windows to be fed treats." Full review
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
93.0
"Unique red tile-roofed stone mansion famed for its resident herd of rare Rothschild’s giraffe inhabiting a 12-acre private estate 15 miles from Nairobi." Full review
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