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Nairobi’s financial district with new high-rise apartments.
Upper Hill sits roughly 3.5 km south of the Nairobi CBD, between Community and Kilimani, bounded by Bunyala Road and the Nyayo Stadium roundabout. It is one of the closest residential pockets to the central business district.
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About Upper Hill, Nairobi
Upper Hill sits roughly 3.5 km south of the Nairobi CBD, between Community and Kilimani, bounded by Bunyala Road and the Nyayo Stadium roundabout. It is one of the closest residential pockets to the central business district. Upper Hill is Nairobi’s financial-district twin — corporate towers, banks, and the World Bank Africa office cluster sit alongside an emerging residential layer. Upper Hill apartments are typically high-end and aimed at professionals who want to walk to work. The skyline of Upper Hill is the most office-dominant in Kenya, with the UAP Old Mutual Tower and Britam Tower defining the silhouette.
Schools in Upper Hill
Nairobi Primary School
Kenyan curriculum, near Upper HillNairobi Primary School is the area’s long-established public Kenyan-curriculum primary, on State House Road near Upper Hill. The school has historically been one of the more competitive public primary admissions in central Nairobi.
- Kenyan CBC primary curriculum
- On State House Road, near Upper Hill
- Long-established central Nairobi public school
St. Mary’s School Nairobi
Catholic, Lavington-side, short driveSince 1939St. Mary’s School Nairobi on Lavington Green is a Catholic K–13 school, founded by the Holy Ghost Fathers and Loreto Sisters in 1939. It runs Kenyan + Cambridge curricula and is a short Upper Hill–Lavington drive away — many Upper Hill professionals send children there.
- Catholic K–13 school
- Kenyan + Cambridge curricula
- Founded 1939 by the Holy Ghost Fathers
- Short Upper Hill–Lavington drive
Cavina School
British curriculum, neighbouring KilimaniSince 1953Cavina School on Hatheru Road is a long-running British curriculum primary, a short Upper Hill drive away in the Kilimani–Hurlingham belt. Known for small class sizes and strong music and drama — a popular Upper Hill family choice.
- British primary, Reception through Year 8
- Cambridge primary curriculum
- Strong music and drama
- Short Upper Hill–Kilimani drive
Strathmore School
Boys’ secondary, easy Upper Hill commuteSince 1961Strathmore School on Keri Road is one of Kenya’s top boys’ secondary schools, a short Upper Hill commute. The school consistently produces top KCSE results and feeds heavily into Strathmore University — many Upper Hill families put boys on the Strathmore waitlist years in advance.
- Boys’ A-Level + KCSE secondary
- Top-tier national exam record
- Direct pipeline to Strathmore University
- Easy Upper Hill commute
Families relocating to Upper Hill usually shortlist on school proximity first — the cluster above covers most of the Upper Hill catchment.
Shopping & supermarkets in Upper Hill
Yaya Centre
Since 1990Yaya Centre on Argwings Kodhek (opened 1990) is the closest big mall to Upper Hill — minutes away in Kilimani. Chandarana FoodPlus supermarket, Anga 6-screen cinema, banks, gyms and a long-running food court make it the default Upper Hill weekend mall.
- Chandarana FoodPlus supermarket anchor
- Anga Yaya 6-screen cinema
- Banks, pharmacies, gyms, kids’ play area
- 5 minutes from Upper Hill
Prestige Plaza on Ngong Road
Since 2014Prestige Plaza on Ngong Road is a short Upper Hill-side drive away, anchored by Carrefour with Java House, KFC, Pizza Inn and a popular indoor kids’ play area. A family-friendly weekend mall for Upper Hill households.
- Anchored by Carrefour hypermarket
- Java House, KFC, Pizza Inn, Domino’s, Galito’s
- Indoor kids’ play area
- Ample free parking
CBD retail
walkable from many Upper Hill addresses
Hotel arcades along Upper Hill Road (Crowne Plaza, Sankara) for boutique shopping
Upper Hill is hotel-dense — Crowne Plaza, Sankara Nairobi, Radisson Blu and the Boma Inn all sit within the Upper Hill belt and each runs boutique arcade retail plus restaurants. For Upper Hill professionals these hotel restaurants and gyms double as informal community amenities.
- Crowne Plaza Nairobi Upper Hill
- Sankara Nairobi — rooftop bar landmark
- Radisson Blu Nairobi Upper Hill
- Hotel gyms and restaurants used by Upper Hill professionals
Amenities & landmarks around Upper Hill
Nairobi Hospital
Since 1954The Nairobi Hospital on Argwings Kodhek (founded 1954) is the flagship private hospital on the Upper Hill–Kilimani border, walking distance from much of Upper Hill. Full-service A&E, a long list of tertiary specialties (cardiology, oncology, transplant, maternity) and one of the busiest hospital campuses in East Africa.
- Full-service Accident & Emergency
- Cardiology, oncology, transplant, maternity
- Founded 1954 — flagship private hospital
- Walking distance from much of Upper Hill
Hilton, Crowne Plaza, and Sankara hotels with gyms and dining inside Upper Hill
Upper Hill’s hotel density is a defining quality-of-life perk — the Hilton Garden Inn, Crowne Plaza, Sankara Nairobi and Radisson Blu all operate gyms, swimming pools and restaurants that Upper Hill residents access via memberships and walk-ins. The Sankara rooftop bar is a long-running Upper Hill social anchor.
- Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi
- Crowne Plaza Nairobi Upper Hill
- Sankara Nairobi — rooftop bar
- Radisson Blu Nairobi Upper Hill
All Saints Cathedral and Nairobi Serena Hotel nearby
Since 1952All Saints Cathedral on Kenyatta Avenue (consecrated 1952) is the Anglican cathedral closest to Upper Hill and headquarters of the Anglican Church of Kenya. The Nairobi Serena Hotel on Processional Way (1976, originally the New Stanley) is one of the city’s landmark hotels and a short Upper Hill walk away.
- All Saints Cathedral — Anglican (since 1952)
- Nairobi Serena Hotel — landmark hotel since 1976
- Both walking distance from Upper Hill
Multiple co-working spaces serving Upper Hill’s corporate tenant base
Upper Hill’s corporate density supports a busy co-working layer — Regus, IWG and several boutique flexible-workspace operators run floors inside the Upper Hill office towers (UAP Old Mutual Tower, Britam Tower, Cooperative Bank House). For freelancers and small-team founders these provide enterprise-grade workspace at Upper Hill addresses.
- Regus — multiple Upper Hill floors
- IWG/Spaces — Upper Hill tower locations
- Boutique flex-space operators inside Britam and UAP towers
Who lives in Upper Hill
Upper Hill attracts corporate professionals, finance and consulting staff, and World Bank / IFC families who prioritise a short walk to the office. It is one of the few Nairobi neighbourhoods where you genuinely can leave the car at home all week.
Getting around Upper Hill
Upper Hill is unrivalled for CBD access — most addresses are a 5-minute drive or 15-minute walk to the central business district. Valley Road and Mbagathi Way provide quick links to Kilimani, Karen-side, and the Southern Bypass for airport runs.
Upper Hill apartments range from KES 63K for compact units to KES 180K+ for 3BR. Average rental sits around KES 170K.
Upper Hill apartments cluster between KES 10M–25M for 1–2BR and KES 25M–45M for premium 3BR.
FAQs about Upper Hill
- Is Upper Hill mostly offices or residential?
- Upper Hill is primarily commercial — banks, insurance, and international institutions dominate the skyline — but the residential layer has grown substantially. New Upper Hill apartment towers cater to professionals who want to skip the commute.
- How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Upper Hill?
- A 2-bedroom apartment in Upper Hill typically rents for KES 100,000–170,000 monthly, with newer Upper Hill towers trending higher. Office-adjacent service charges in Upper Hill apartments often run higher than in neighbouring Kilimani.
- Is Upper Hill a quiet place to live?
- Upper Hill is busy during business hours and noticeably quiet on evenings and weekends — the corporate-tenant mix means many Upper Hill buildings empty out after 6pm. That trade-off suits professionals but feels stark to families.
- Where can I park in Upper Hill?
- Most Upper Hill apartments include dedicated basement parking; street parking is metered and limited during business hours. New Upper Hill residential towers typically offer 1.5–2 parking spaces per unit to address tenant demand.