Furnished studios, 1BR and 2BR apartments across Nairobi — booked direct from local hosts, paid by M-Pesa, with no OTA commission inflating the price.
Nairobi is East Africa's business and travel hub, and furnished short-stay apartments have become the default alternative to hotels — more space, a kitchen, and better value for a few nights or a few weeks. Whether you're in town for meetings in Upper Hill, a layover near JKIA, or a family visit, an Airbnb-style apartment gives you a home base without hotel prices.
Short Stays Kenya lists furnished apartments from vetted local hosts. You book and pay the host directly by M-Pesa — there's no 15–20% platform commission stacked on top, so the nightly rate you see is the fair one.
Nightlife, malls (Sarit, Westgate) and easy access to the UN/diplomatic belt. Popular for business trips and weekend visitors — lively, walkable, well-served by ride-hailing.
Central, leafy and packed with cafes, gyms and co-working. The sweet spot for longer stays and remote workers who want quiet streets minutes from town.
Green, spacious and calm — close to the Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen and the national park. Best for families and anyone wanting a garden and slower pace.
Typical nightly rates for Airbnb apartment in Nairobi. Prices vary by season, location and size.
Book with an M-Pesa STK push straight to the host. No cards, no foreign-payment friction.
We charge hosts a subscription, not a 15–20% commission — so prices stay fair.
Funds go directly to the host's till. Short Stays Kenya never holds your money.
Yes — that's the whole point. You pay the host directly with an M-Pesa STK push. No cards, no foreign-exchange headaches, and the money goes straight to the host.
Same kind of apartment, but you book direct from the Kenyan host and pay via M-Pesa — with no 15–20% guest service fee that online travel agencies (OTAs) add, so it's usually cheaper for the same unit.
Many hosts offer weekly and monthly discounts for extended stays. Tell us your dates on WhatsApp and we'll match you with hosts offering the best long-stay rate.
Westlands or Kilimani for convenience and nightlife; Karen if you want space and calm. Our Nairobi neighbourhood guide breaks each one down.
Trip-planning: Best areas to stay in Nairobi
Short Stays Kenya lists verified local hosts in Nairobi — book direct and deal with the host, no middleman markup. We’re onboarding Nairobi hosts now.
Are you a host in Nairobi? List your short-stay, villa or guest house on Short Stays Kenya, get your own branded booking page and take payments direct by M-Pesa, and keep your pricing — no 15–20% commission.
Tell us your dates and area and we'll line up furnished apartments from trusted Nairobi hosts — book direct, pay by M-Pesa.