Picolo recommends · Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya
Tribe Hotel
Carvings, textiles and contemporary African art along every corridor, and a bar that fills up as the evening comes on.
Walk through the lobby and the walls do the talking: sculpture, textiles and crafts from across the continent, set against clean modern lines. In the evening the bar fills up, and the pool glows quietly below.
Tribe sits beside the Village Market shopping centre in Gigiri, the green diplomatic district where the United Nations has its Nairobi offices. Next door you will find a wide choice of restaurants and a market selling crafts.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Tribe Hotel
We picked Tribe for its sense of style. It is the most design-minded of our Nairobi hotels, with art that feels considered rather than decorative, and Gigiri is one of the calmer parts of the city.
Gigiri is a long way from the centre and from Karen, so sightseeing days mean time in the car. If the Giraffe Centre and a restful night before a safari are your priorities, Hemingways makes more sense.
What you get
- African art and craft throughout
- Pool
- Spa
- Popular bar
- Restaurants at Village Market next door
A day at Tribe Hotel
- Morning
- Coffee by the pool before the district wakes up.
- Midday
- A browse through the craft market at Village Market.
- Afternoon
- An hour in the spa.
- Evening
- Drinks at the hotel bar, a popular meeting place in the evening.
Location
Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya
Open in MapsQuestions about Tribe Hotel
Where is Tribe Hotel in Nairobi?
Tribe is in Gigiri, next to the Village Market shopping centre and near the UN offices. It is a quiet, leafy district north of the city centre.
Does Tribe Hotel have a pool and spa?
Yes. The hotel has both a pool and a spa, and its bar is a popular place to meet once the working day is over.
Is Tribe Hotel practical for UN or embassy visits?
Yes. Its location in Gigiri puts it close to the UN offices and the embassies in the area, which makes it practical for official trips.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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