5 reasons why you should choose a short-term apartment stay on your next trip to Nairobi

Your bags are packed and you are ready to travel for yet another business trip.

You know there are many more trips in the works and what you really want is to stay in a place with all the hotel comforts without having to sell your kidney. The air tickets are expensive enough!

This is where short term apartment stays comes in.

Long before Airbnb was on everyone’s lips, there were short term rentals in most major cities (Nairobi included) but thanks to Airbnb, these are more popular than ever.

Below are some of the reasons why you should consider short term apartment rentals;

1. Easy on the pocket

With the availability of apartments across the spectrum from the really cheap ($10 a night) to the really expensive ($250 a night), there is something for your budget and one thing is for sure – it is cheaper than a hotel stay.

A night’s stay in a budget hotel in a nice location in Nairobi will set you back $100. Short stay rentals in the same area will cost you much less AND for a whole apartment. A three-bedroomed apartment in Westlands for example will go for as little as $80 and with the competition in the market, hosts will always strive to ensure that guests get the creature comforts of a hotel room and more...

2. Ease of booking

Thanks to Airbnb, the uber of home stay rentals, booking a short-term apartment stay is now easier than ever. With their user friendly website, even the non-tech savvy can book online. Many realtors are also investing in websites to meet the demand.

3. Ease of check in

Competition is a good thing! Thanks to competition, gone are the days when hosts would insist on their guests checking in during a certain window.

Today, many hosts will bend over backwards to ensure that you are warmly received and checked in upon arrival regardless of your time of arrival. (After all, annoying delays have a way of showing up when least expected...)

4. Space, Space, Space

Apartments in upmarket areas of Nairobi are spacious. A 2-bedroomed apartment will usually measure approximately 100 square meters. Compare this to a 4-star hotel's room and you’ll understand why many travelers choose apartments on visits longer than 3 days. Who wants a cramped space anyway when you can have space and more space for much less!

Oh and did we mention that most kitchens are well equipment with the necessary utensils so you can cook?

Nothing like the smell of a home cooked meal...

5. Personal touch

From check in to check out, most hosts will be available to answer any questions including helping with concierge services should you require any activities in the area.

In the long run, you can also book with the same host every time ensuring a long term business relationship and even special discounts. And who doesn't like discounts? :)

Final thoughts;

Air tickets are expensive enough.

You don’t have to break the bank to enjoy a good night’s rest whilst in Nairobi.

You can focus on your business and sight-seeing knowing that a spacious apartment with the feel of home awaits you after a hard day at work.

And remember the home cooked meal? No need to limit yourself to the same ol', same ol' hotel menu.

Ruksco is one of the leading short and long-term apartment rental companies in Nairobi. They focus on the upmarket areas of Westlands, kilimani and surrounding areas. Contact them for your next booking for dependable, efficient and reliable service.