Downtown Kansas City

Kansas City

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Downtown Kansas City
Downtown Kansas City which includes a city and signage

Entrepreneurial spirit, gentrification and originality combine to create a district full of architectural treasures, boutiques, live music venues and theaters. 

From barbecue joints to centuries-old monuments and concert halls, Downtown Kansas City is the beating heart of the town and a go-to destination for varied cultural experiences. Largely abandoned during the 1980s and 1990s, Downtown Kansas City is a shining example of successful regeneration. Brewpubs, fashion outlets, galleries and restaurants occupy former warehouses while once decaying buildings have been turned into innovative residential complexes.

Delve into the non-stop entertainment action of the Power and Light District. Shop for the latest trends, tantalize your taste buds with experimental cuisine and traditional barbecue dishes and watch performing arts shows. KC Live! is a covered square spread across an entire block that serves as the nightlife hub. Attend music performances and trade fairs at Kansas City Convention Center. The Sprint Center hosts basketball games, concerts and musicals.

Book tickets for a show at the Arvest Bank Theater at the Midland and Folly Theater. Sports lovers might want to check out The College Basketball Experience. Browse a hall of fame, have fun with interactive exhibits and shoot hoops.

Walk in the shadow of the skyscrapers that rise above the Financial District and get a feel for downtown business activities. Take a moment to appreciate historical landmarks such as the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Central Library and KCMO City Hall. At Ilus W. Davis Park find greenery and a quiet oasis amid the skyscrapers. Don’t miss an evening at The Phoenix, a jazz club opened in the 19th century.

Downtown Kansas City merges to the south with the Crossroads Arts District. Independent galleries line the streets and showcase both emerging and recognized artists. To the north is River Market, the city’s oldest neighborhood. Visit its attractions including the Arabia Steamboat Museum, City Market and Riverfront Heritage Trail.

Ride the KC Streetcar along Main Street and through the center of Downtown Kansas City from River Market to Union Station. The KC Streetcar is free to use, thus making the town easy to get around.


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Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Kansas City

Kansas City Marriott Downtown

Kansas City Marriott Downtown

4 out of 5
200 W 12th Street, Kansas City, MO
The price is P7,861 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P7,861
P9,488 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Bed was comfortable. Shower was great. Staff was awesome"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Hotel Indigo Kansas City Downtown by IHG

Hotel Indigo Kansas City Downtown by IHG

3.5 out of 5
101 West 11TH Street, Kansas City, MO
The price is P6,514 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P6,514
P7,858 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Nice/Clean hotel
"Property is very nice and clean and the front desk was helpful. The issue I have is that the property is on a hill and upon arrival I walked inside to look for a luggage cart. I was pointed to around the corner where they were located. I returned to my car and struggled to get the luggage out of ..."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Hotel Indigo Kansas City Downtown by IHG
AC Hotel by Marriott Kansas City Downtown

AC Hotel by Marriott Kansas City Downtown

3 out of 5
906 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO
The price is P8,355 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P8,355
P10,105 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Crown Center and T-Mobile ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (165 reviews)
"We stopped in Kansas City on our cross country roadtrip. It was a nice, dependable hotel at the edge of the city."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Kansas City Downtown
Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown by IHG

Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown by IHG

4 out of 5
1301 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO
The price is P6,922 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P6,922
P8,336 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown by IHG
Hotel Kansas City, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Hotel Kansas City, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4 out of 5
1228 BALTIMORE AVE, Kansas City, MO
The price is P9,539 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P9,539
P11,508 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (679 reviews)
"Awesome place"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Hotel Kansas City, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Hotel Phillips Kansas City Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Phillips Kansas City Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
106 W 12th Street, Kansas City, MO
The price is P6,760 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P6,760
P8,214 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Loved the restaurant and speak easy located within the hotel. The vibe of the hotel was very cool. You felt like you were stepping back in time to a jazz club. While part of the hotel's charm is its deep history, it's also one of its weaknesses in terms of functionality and cleanliness. Our room ..."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Hotel Phillips Kansas City Curio Collection by Hilton
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kansas City

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Power and Light District

The abundant dining options and live music are just a few top-rate features of the neighborhood. Make a stop by Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland or T-Mobile Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Power and Light Tram Stop to get around town.

Power and Light District
River Market showing a city, a high rise building and landscape views

River Market

River Market is well-liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, City Market of Kansas City and Arabia Steamboat Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at River Market North Tram Stop or City Market Tram Stop to get around.

River Market
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts showing theater scenes and interior views

Crossroads Arts District

You might enjoy the restaurants while in Crossroads Arts District. Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Crossroads Tram Stop or Kauffman Center Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Crossroads Arts District
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts showing theater scenes and interior views

Westside North

While Westside North might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and Science City at Union Station.

Westside North
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Hospital Hill

While Hospital Hill isn't home to many top sights, SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hospital Hill
Liberty Memorial showing landscape views, a city and a skyscraper

Crown Center District

If you're spending time in Crown Center District, you might enjoy attractions like Liberty Memorial and National World War One Museum. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Union Station Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Crown Center District

Downtown Kansas City