YMCA Nairobi (Central Branch)vsThe Emakoko
Both YMCA Nairobi (Central Branch) and The Emakoko are recommended by expert writers. Overall, The Emakoko ranks significantly better than YMCA Nairobi (Central Branch). The Emakoko scores 79 with endorsements from 3 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
YMCA Nairobi (Central Branch)
State House Rd, Nairobi 30330, Kenya
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
Lonely Planet
"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
The Emakoko
Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi GP 00517, Kenya
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"In earshot of the roars of the Nairobi lions, the Emakoko offers spacious, beautifully designed rooms with huge verandas overlooking a jungle valley." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Ten cottages on the lip of a ravine overlooking 45-square-mile Nairobi national Park." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"It's a wonderful way to begin or end your Kenyan safari by bypassing the hassles of Nairobi altogether, and the rooms and public areas are exquisite." Full review