Eldoret International Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended…

Eldoret airport is about 13-16 km from the city centre, 20-25 minutes by taxi; the area with the most properties is Elgon View, the residential neighbourhood south of the city where you'll find both the best-known chain hotel and the cheaper B&B-style apartments. Eldoret's actual centre is just 5 km from Elgon View, so the distance from the airport matters more than the distance between neighbourhoods in town.

Eldoret and Elgon View

City centre · About 13-16 km from the airport, 20-25 minutes by taxi; Eldoret's centre is just 5 km from Elgon View.

Best for: Travellers arriving for business or on a road trip between Nairobi and Uganda who want the leafiest neighbourhood in town.

Pros

Elgon View is the quietest residential neighbourhood between downtown and the airport, away from city traffic
A few minutes from supermarkets, the Eldoret Sports Club and Moi Teaching & Referral hospital

Cons

No property is really close to the airport: a 20-25 minute taxi ride is still needed either way
Evening life is concentrated downtown, not in Elgon View

Recommended hotels in this area

Boma Inn Eldoret: 68 rooms on Ramogi Road, in the heart of Elgon View, 13 km from the airport and 5 km from the city centre; outdoor pool, spa and gym among the few of international standard in Eldoret.
Sahel Executive Studio apartment: Studio apartment with separate kitchen and bathroom in Elgon View, 16 km from the airport; close to Naivas supermarket and the Eldoret Sports Club, with security active 24 hours a day.

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