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Makadara Railway Station sits in the Makadara area of Nairobi, part of the city's commuter rail network. It serves passengers travelling between the surrounding residential and industrial districts and central Nairobi.
Ordered by walking time, then star rating and guest score. Times are estimates from each hotel's map position (straight-line distance plus a quarter for streets, at 5 km/h); check the route before you go.
Oryx Hotels Limited is the closest hotel to Makadara Railway Station, just 470 m away, about a 7 minute walk. The 3-star property keeps things simple with free car parking and free wifi, so you can leave the car and reach the station on foot. A practical choice for a short stay built around rail travel.
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Maates Hotel sits 1.6 km from Makadara Railway Station, roughly a 23 minute walk or a short ride. This 3-star hotel has a guest score of 3.9 from 276 reviews and offers free car parking, breakfast, wheelchair access and free wifi, making it a steady pick for guests who want breakfast before heading to the station.
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Jimlizer Hotel is 1.7 km from Makadara Railway Station, a walk of about 25 minutes. The 3-star hotel has 1,557 reviews and a guest score of 3.9, with free car parking, breakfast and free wifi. The large review count makes it one of the better-known options for visitors staying near the station.
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Jimlizer Hotel Limited Buruburu lies 1.7 km from Makadara Railway Station, around a 26 minute walk. The 3-star hotel provides free car parking. It suits guests who want a straightforward, no-frills base on the Buruburu side of the station and plan to drive or take a short ride for the rest of their trip.
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Savannah Road is a 4-star property 2.1 km from Makadara Railway Station, about a 31 minute walk. Breakfast is offered, and the hotel holds a 5.0 guest score from 3 reviews. The higher star class and top score make it one to consider if you want a short ride rather than a walk to the station.
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Hansim Suites is 2.1 km from Makadara Railway Station, roughly 31 minutes on foot or a short ride. The 2-star property offers free car parking, breakfast, wheelchair access and free wifi. It works well for guests who want breakfast and easy vehicle access while staying on this side of Nairobi.
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Jaws Palace Umoja is 2.2 km from Makadara Railway Station, about 33 minutes on foot. This 2-star hotel has a 4.8 guest score from 4 reviews and provides self parking, breakfast and wheelchair access. A good fit if you prefer to drive or take a short ride to the station.
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Greenhouse apartment is 2.3 km from Makadara Railway Station, around a 34 minute walk or a short ride. The apartment comes with free car parking, a kitchenette and free wifi, so guests can prepare their own meals. A sensible choice for longer stays or travellers who want more independence than a hotel room.
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Cozy Sleek One bedroom around Caltex Donholm Nairobi is 2.4 km from Makadara Railway Station, about 35 minutes on foot. The 3-star apartment has free car parking, a kitchen and free wifi. Self-catering and parking make it convenient for guests who plan to drive to the station or around Nairobi.
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Inviting 1 Bed Studio iwith Breakfast Nairobi is 2.7 km from Makadara Railway Station. The 3-star studio provides free car parking, a kitchen and free wifi, and breakfast is included. The kitchen and parking suit guests who want to settle in and use a short ride or drive for station trips.
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For the closest hotels, the station is within walking reach: Oryx Hotels Limited is 470 m away, about a 7 minute walk, so guests can leave their car parked and go on foot. Maates Hotel, 1.6 km out, and the two Jimlizer properties at 1.7 km are a comfortable walk of 23 to 26 minutes, or a short ride if you have luggage. From the 2.1 km to 2.4 km band, which includes Savannah Road, Hansim Suites, Jaws Palace Umoja, Greenhouse apartment and Cozy Sleek One bedroom around Caltex Donholm Nairobi, a short taxi or matatu ride is the usual choice, as walking takes 31 to 35 minutes. The farthest group, from Inviting 1 Bed Studio iwith Breakfast Nairobi and the Buruburu apartments to Jabez homes and 1 Bed Flat Sleeps 2 Parking Wifi at 2.8 km, is best reached by car or taxi. Guests flying in can drive or take a taxi from the airport, and those with cars will find free parking at most of these hotels.
Makadara Railway Station is a railway station in Nairobi, serving the Makadara area on the city's eastern side. Trains and commuter services pass through here, and the station is a practical arrival and departure point for residents and visitors travelling across Nairobi and beyond by rail. Around the station the streets are busy with local traffic, matatus and commuters, and the wider Makadara and Buruburu districts nearby hold shops, markets and eateries. Because it sits inland of the central business district, the station is handy for travellers whose plans involve rail connections rather than the airport. Many guests who book hotels near Makadara Railway Station want an easy base on this side of the city, with parking and reliable wifi, and the selection below reflects that: a mix of 2-star, 3-star and 4-star hotels and apartments, all in Nairobi, from 470 m to 2.8 km from the station.
Oryx Hotels Limited is the closest hotel we list, about 7 min walk · 470 m from Makadara Railway Station in a straight line, in Nairobi.
Yes: 1 of the hotels we list are within 1 km of Makadara Railway Station, about a 15-minute walk, and 1 are within 500 m. The closest is Oryx Hotels Limited, 470 m away.
Oryx Hotels Limited, Maates Hotel, Jimlizer Hotel list free parking on their own page. Check the hotel page for the details.
Alijo Palace has the best guest score of the hotels near Makadara Railway Station: 4.7/5 from 287 reviews, 2.8 km away.
None of the hotels we list within 1 km of Makadara Railway Station has 4 or 5 stars; the nearest 4- or 5-star hotel on this list is Savannah Road, 2.1 km away.
Jimlizer Hotel has the largest review count on this page, with 1,557 reviews and a guest score of 3.9. Maates Hotel follows with 276 reviews and the same score of 3.9. Other hotels here, such as Jaws Palace Umoja and Savannah Road, have only a handful of reviews each.
Several do. Maates Hotel, Jimlizer Hotel, Savannah Road, Hansim Suites, Jaws Palace Umoja and Inviting 1 Bed Studio iwith Breakfast Nairobi all list breakfast among their facilities. Others, including Oryx Hotels Limited and Jimlizer Hotel Limited Buruburu, do not list breakfast, so check the hotel's facilities before booking.