Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Nairobi, Kenya

Updated October 2026 · Data period: Sep 2025–Sep 2026

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Nairobi, ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with the market median over the same period. See guest ratings, occupancy, average daily rates, and estimated annual revenue for each property.

Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy over the last 12 months.

How the score works

Factor Maximum points
Guest rating (vs. a 4.3 floor)30
Guest Favorite badge30
Occupancy (last 12 months)30
Operating scale (listing-months)10

When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher — a larger review history gives stronger evidence of sustained performance.

Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score. This leaderboard highlights strong guest experience and booking performance — not the market’s highest earners by revenue alone.

Nairobi Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
6,535 43% KES5,714 KES909,898

Market figures cover Sep 2025–Sep 2026 and provide context for the leaderboard below. See the full Nairobi Market Overview →

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Nairobi

Ranked by Listing Score among the 6,535 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Nairobi. When listings tie on the same score, the one with more guest reviews ranks higher.

Rank Listing Scoreout of 100 Airbnb listing Guest rating Occupancy Average daily rate Estimated annual revenue Listing Insights
#1 90
The Spiral - Studio Cottage
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Nairobi
4.9
145 reviews
85–100% KES6,493 KES1,914,345 View listing
#2 90
Cosy Cottage in Karen
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Nairobi
5.0
77 reviews
85–100% KES10,389 KES1,937,073 View listing
#3 90
Jungle Duplex, hot tub, heated pool, pickleball
3 BR · Entire cottage · Nairobi
5.0
70 reviews
85–100% KES30,650 KES8,148,826 View listing
#4 90
The Gable House | Windy Ridge
3 BR · Entire home · Nairobi
4.9
59 reviews
79% KES15,714 KES4,084,413 View listing
#5 90 5.0
27 reviews
85–100% KES41,819 KES10,936,057 View listing
#6 90
Modern &homely guest suite w/free parking in Karen
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Nairobi
4.9
17 reviews
80% KES4,545 KES763,660 View listing
#7 90
Tranquil Home
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Nairobi
4.9
17 reviews
85–100% KES1,818 KES181,953 View listing
#8 90
Allhealthy Guesthouse in Karen, Nairobi
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Nairobi
5.0
16 reviews
81% KES3,116 KES386,245 View listing
#9 89
Karen guest cottage with views of Ngong Hills
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Nairobi
5.0
231 reviews
78% KES9,480 KES2,492,156 View listing
#10 89
Jungle Oasis 2BR, heated pool, garden, pickleball
2 BR · Entire cottage · Nairobi
5.0
84 reviews
76% KES18,961 KES4,555,467 View listing
#11 89
Rooftop Studio with City & Forest Views
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Nairobi
4.8
79 reviews
78% KES2,727 KES463,131 View listing
#12 89
Cozy 1BR apartment on ngong rd
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Nairobi
4.8
28 reviews
76% KES4,415 KES1,010,161 View listing
#13 88
City Escape | Cliff Top Cottage
2 BR · Entire cottage · Nairobi
5.0
75 reviews
74% KES30,650 KES7,507,508 View listing
#14 87 5.0
116 reviews
73% KES21,818 KES5,471,859 View listing
#15 87
The Cosy Cottage in the heart of Karen
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Nairobi
5.0
70 reviews
72% KES11,818 KES1,306,404 View listing
#16 86 5.0
743 reviews
69% KES12,338 KES3,206,074 View listing
#17 86
The Garden Cottage | Windy Ridge, Karen
1 BR · Entire cottage · Nairobi
4.8
154 reviews
69% KES9,091 KES1,953,307 View listing
#18 86
Rhema Karen Residence
4 BR · Entire home · Nairobi
5.0
19 reviews
69% KES23,766 KES4,936,128 View listing
#19 85
Jungle Studio, hot tub, heated pool, pickleball
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Nairobi
5.0
176 reviews
66% KES14,675 KES3,177,761 View listing
#20 85
snug spot
Room · Nairobi
5.0
13 reviews
67% KES2,857 KES585,732 View listing
#21 84
The Forest Retreat, Miotoni
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Nairobi
4.9
108 reviews
64% KES14,286 KES3,291,531 View listing
#22 84
Cosy 2 bedroom cottage in Mwitu, Karen
2 BR · Entire home · Nairobi
4.9
91 reviews
64% KES18,961 KES4,574,948 View listing
#23 84
The Dogbox, Karen
1 BR · Tiny home · Nairobi
4.8
76 reviews
65% KES14,805 KES2,948,533 View listing
#24 84
Simba House Guest Suite
1 BR · Entire home · Nairobi
5.0
32 reviews
65% KES5,194 KES499,755 View listing
#25 84 5.0
31 reviews
63% KES2,337 KES271,956 View listing
#26 84
Rhema Karen Main House
3 BR · Entire home · Nairobi
5.0
26 reviews
63% KES20,390 KES4,239,093 View listing
#27 84
Afro modern unit 10 mins to Junction Mall
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Nairobi
5.0
22 reviews
63% KES4,155 KES288,060 View listing
#28 84
Luxury Karen Retreat Near Waterfront Mall Nairobi
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Nairobi
5.0
9 reviews
64% KES5,194 KES1,225,363 View listing
#29 83
The Nest in Karen
1 BR · Entire serviced apartment · Nairobi
4.9
479 reviews
60% KES9,740 KES1,989,023 View listing
#30 83
Private Guest House In Lush Nairobi Suburb
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Nairobi
5.0
29 reviews
61% KES2,077 KES161,693 View listing

Data note: Every featured listing held Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-30. Occupancy above 85% is shown as 85–100%. Revenue, occupancy and daily rates are Airbtics estimates for the stated data period.

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Nairobi Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in Nairobi?

    The Spiral - Studio Cottage ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 4.9 guest rating from 145 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate above 85% during Sep 2025–Sep 2026. The table shows how it compares with the other featured listings.

  • How are the listings ranked?

    Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, which considers guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with similar local properties. When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher. To qualify, a listing must meet Airbnb rating data, at least 90 active days in the last 12 months, and occupancy data available.

    The score evaluates the combination of guest experience and booking performance. Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score.

    Read the full scoring methodology →

  • How much do these Airbnb listings earn?

    Among the 30 featured listings with revenue estimates, estimated annual revenue ranges from KES161,693 to KES10,936,057, with a median of KES1,971,165, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    These figures describe the listings featured on this leaderboard. For a broader view, see Airbnb revenue across Nairobi.

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate 70%, compared with 43% across Nairobi during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    Listing occupancy above 85% is shown as a band (85–100%) rather than an exact figure.

  • What does Guest Favorite mean?

    Guest Favorite is an Airbnb badge identifying homes that stand out based on ratings, reviews and reliability. It applies to an individual listing.

    Every listing featured on this leaderboard held the Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-30. Learn how Airbnb identifies Guest Favorites →

  • Can I use these listings as Airbnb comps?

    Use the leaderboard to discover properties worth investigating, then choose comps that match your property’s location, bedrooms, property type and amenities. Include a wider range of comparable properties when estimating expected revenue, because this leaderboard highlights leading listings.

    You can filter listings and build your own comp set in the Airbtics app.

  • Can I see the historical data behind a listing?

    Open Listing Insights to review the property’s historical revenue, occupancy and nightly rates. You can also inspect calendar snapshots showing the availability and prices recorded over time.

    Explore listing-level data in Nairobi →

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See up to three years of estimated monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rates for an individual listing. Investigate how its performance changes through the seasons and how it compares with the wider market. If you have an address in mind, use our calculator to estimate income for a specific property.

Monthly revenue, occupancy and average daily rate for an individual Airbnb listing in Airbtics.
Monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rate for one listing.

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Review calendar snapshots from the last 12 months to see which nights were available or unavailable when Airbtics checked, along with the prices recorded for available nights.

An unavailable night can reflect a booking or an owner block. The snapshots give you a record of the observed calendar, so you can inspect the evidence alongside the estimated performance.

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Calendar snapshots: observed availability and nightly prices.