Top 10 Hotels Near Kansas City Zoo in Kansas City for 2026

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A modern hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a covered parking area, and a handicap parking symbol.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by tiled walls and a blue ceiling.

A breakfast area with a counter, coffee machines, and a sign that says "Happy Breakfast Starts Here."

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a flat roof terrace with a railing.

1. Hampton Inn Kansas City Southeast, Mo

South Kansas City, 5.6 km from Kansas City Zoo

Laurence

P7,121

P8,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A building with a large garage door, a brick facade, and a round light fixture on the exterior.

A room with a large potted plant, a red sofa, and a window with a grid pattern.

A modern outdoor seating area with white chairs and tables, a glass entrance to a building labeled "CHERRY," and a brick building in the background.

A modern interior with a staircase, a patterned curtain, and a chandelier.

2. Cherry Warehouse Hotel

8.9 km from Kansas City Zoo

Andrea

P8,322

P10,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent 'hotel' sign, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A lobby with a stone fireplace, a reception desk, and a large forest mural.

A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a river, surrounded by trees and a distant building.

3. Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence

14.1 km from Kansas City Zoo

Kristy

P6,610

P7,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern lobby with a marble reception desk, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a coffee machine, and a desk.

A modern office space with desks, chairs, and computers.

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, lounge chairs, and a high ceiling with skylights.

4. Best Western Plus Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel

6.7 km from Kansas City Zoo

James

P4,893

P5,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel with a large mural on the side, a modern building facade, and a clear sky.

A room with a large, ornate safe door, a carpeted floor, and a sign indicating a historic vault from 1919.

A gym with exercise mats, a mirror, and fitness equipment.

A modern office space with a mounted TV, a desk, a chair, and a built-in safe.

5. Aiden By Best Western Kansas City Downtown

Downtown Kansas City, 11.4 km from Kansas City Zoo

Timothy

P6,585

P7,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A large building with a central courtyard, a fountain, and a flagpole.

A lobby with a stone fireplace, two green armchairs, a round table, and a large window.

A spacious indoor area with a stone fireplace, blue upholstered chairs, and a large window overlooking a green outdoor area.

6. Unity Hotel and Conference Ctr, an Ascend Collection Hotel

12.2 km from Kansas City Zoo

Cathy

P8,975

P9,713 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A large hotel with multiple floors, a prominent entrance, and a well-lit facade.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a tiled wall, and a view through glass doors.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, a television, and a bed.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City-Country Club Plaza

West Plaza, 7.6 km from Kansas City Zoo

Cal

P8,337

P10,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern lounge area with seating, a bar, and a patterned wall.

A modern hotel entrance with glass doors, a reception desk, and a neon sign.

An outdoor patio area with a wooden bench, chairs, and a fire pit.

A modern dining area with a long table, black chairs, and a colorful striped rug.

8. Aloft by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza

Plaza Westport, 7.2 km from Kansas City Zoo

Mark

P7,372

P9,031 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel lobby with a large window, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a sign reading "HOTEL LOTUS Essence in Hospitality".

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a self-service beverage dispenser, a tray of bottled water, and a coffee machine.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a desk, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

9. Hotel Lotus Kansas City Stadium

6.9 km from Kansas City Zoo

Carlos

P3,880

P5,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A cozy room with a hot tub, three wine glasses, a candle, and various plants.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with chairs, a small table with a wine glass, and a bookshelf.

A wooden table with a brown umbrella, a house with a porch, and a garden with various plants.

A stately two-story building with a central entrance, flanked by columns, and a balcony above the main door.

10. Silver Heart Inn and Cottages

12.7 km from Kansas City Zoo

Colin

P6,157

P9,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large TV screen.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, a brick facade, and a clear sky.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, black backsplash, and a patterned floor.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a small round table, a desk with a chair, a floor lamp, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.

11. Hyatt Place Kansas City/Overland Park/Convention Center

13.2 km from Kansas City Zoo

Georgia

P6,560

P7,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A bar area with stools, a coffee machine, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A reception area with blue sofas, a patterned carpet, and a decorative deer head.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a blue patterned rug, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

12. Hotel Westport Kansas City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Westport, 8 km from Kansas City Zoo

Karen

P6,609

P8,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A self-service beverage station with a refrigerated drink dispenser and a coffee machine.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a large blue sofa, two armchairs, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a coffee station.

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kansas City Beacon Hill

9.7 km from Kansas City Zoo

Jillisa

P6,850

P8,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, modern furniture, and a view of a cityscape with buildings and a bridge.

A high-rise hotel with a modern glass facade, the name "LOEWS" prominently displayed at the top.

A modern restaurant interior with a wooden bench seating area, a bar counter, and a kitchen visible in the background.

14. Loews Kansas City Hotel

Crossroads Arts District, 11.4 km from Kansas City Zoo

Susan Marie

P14,682

P17,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel entrance with a brick facade, a fountain, and decorative lights.

A grand lobby with a chandelier, red upholstered chairs, and a reception desk.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a brick facade, and outdoor seating.

A spacious lobby with a chandelier, two elevators, and a blue patterned carpet.

15. The Raphael Hotel, Autograph Collection

7 km from Kansas City Zoo

Luke

P14,807

P17,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small seating area with a chair, a bedside table, and a large window with a view of the interior.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a few lounge chairs.

A modern hotel building with multiple floors, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A buffet area with a variety of food items, including fruits and beverages, and a wooden counter.

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Overland Park Leawood

12.1 km from Kansas City Zoo

Shawna

P7,816

P9,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A Hampton Inn hotel with a clear entrance, a parking lot, and a sign indicating handicap parking.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a green chair, a round mirror, and a window with striped curtains.

A hotel reception desk with a 'Welcome to the Show Me State' sign, two card readers, and a 'Hilton Honors' sign.

A modern kitchen with checkered flooring, wooden cabinets, and a counter displaying various appliances and food items.

17. Hampton Inn Kansas City-Lee's Summit

14.5 km from Kansas City Zoo

Michele

P8,145

P9,243 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel lobby with a large indoor pool, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A Drury Inn & Suites building with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

A lobby with a stone wall, two purple armchairs, a glass table, and a patterned rug.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a staircase connecting different levels.

18. Drury Inn & Suites Kansas City Overland Park

14.8 km from Kansas City Zoo

Sarah

P7,996

P9,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A Best Western Plus hotel with a modern facade, stone accents, and a covered entrance.

A swimming pool with a 12-foot depth marker, lounge chairs, and a patio area with outdoor seating.

A spacious room with a large dining table, multiple chairs, a sofa, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

19. Best Western Plus Lee's Summit Hotel & Suites

14.7 km from Kansas City Zoo

Tonya

P5,257

P5,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

A hotel conference room with multiple tables and chairs, carpeted floor, and windows with curtains.

A hotel room with a fireplace, patterned sofas, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

20. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG

South Kansas City, 3.3 km from Kansas City Zoo

Arla

P6,185

P7,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Kansas City Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn Kansas City Southeast, Mo	9.2 Wonderful 573 reviews	View
Cherry Warehouse Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 209 reviews	View
Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence	9.2 Wonderful 2,757 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel	8.4 Very good 1,393 reviews	View
Aiden By Best Western Kansas City Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 146 reviews	View

Top Kansas City Zoo Hotel Reviews

InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great location on The Plaza!"

Hotel Lotus Kansas City Stadium

10/10 Excellent

"At the price, the most we hoped for was non-aggressive cockroaches. What we got was a beautiful room, friendly staff, and a great hot breakfast. Terrific value and very highly recommended! Will surely stay here again."

Best Western Plus Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and comfy. Breakfast was excellent and staff was friendly."

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kansas City South

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and very spacious. Staff was friendly."

Hilton Kansas City Country Club Plaza

10/10 Excellent

"Very professional staff, clean rooms and lovely gym"

Spark by Hilton Kansas City Plaza Streetcar

8/10 Good

"The hotel is still undergoing renovations. So, it has some rough areas not addressed yet. The hotel does not provide any plastic cups in bathroom. No ice bucket, so bring a stainless steel drink container for their ice and water dispenser in the hall. Coffee is accessible downstairs, none in the room. It is right by the railway trolley, which is great for checking out the Plaza, Union Station, Museum, and crown Center."

Hampton Inn Kansas City Southeast, Mo

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was good and the staff were helpful and friendly"

Southmoreland on the Plaza an Urban Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location to explore the museum and the city! Will choose to stay here if I would visit Kansas City next time."

Extended Stay America Select Suites - Kansas City - Stadium

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room with a nice tv"

Other attractions near Kansas City Zoo

A park with a statue of two figures, surrounded by tall trees and a pavilion in the background.

Swope Park

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

From Broadway shows to African animal enclosures and everything in between, Kansas City's biggest park has activities to suit everyone's taste.

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A large, empty stadium with rows of green seats and a prominent brick tower with a green roof.

Starlight Theatre

9.0/10 (98 reviews)

This self-producing, top-class performing arts venue is a national treasure.

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Swope Memorial Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Kansas City at Swope Memorial Golf Course.

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Children's Mercy Victory Field

Catch an event at Children's Mercy Victory Field during your trip to Kansas City.

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Van Noy Mansion

Find out about the history of Kansas City when you take a trip to Van Noy Mansion. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Swope Soccer Village

Catch an event at Swope Soccer Village during your trip to Kansas City.

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Cave Spring Interpretive Center

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Cave Spring Interpretive Center in Kansas City. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Bruce R Watkins Cultural Heritage Center & Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Bruce R Watkins Cultural Heritage Center & Museum in Kansas City.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kansas City Zoo?

Kansas City Zoo is located in a welcoming area of Kansas City known for its popular theater scene. You'll find 403 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Kansas City Zoo?

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kansas City South is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Kansas City Zoo. Other good options within 5 miles include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG and InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG.

How many hotels will I find near Kansas City Zoo?

Expedia has 403 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Kansas City Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kansas City Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Kansas City Zoo.

What can I see and do near Kansas City Zoo?

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, and National Museum of Toys and Miniatures feature captivating exhibits. Van Noy Mansion, JC Nichols Memorial Fountain, and Fountain of Neptune are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can catch a show at Starlight Theatre, Spencer Theatre, and Kansas City Repertory Theatre.

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Our top choices for Kansas City Zoo hotels

1. Hampton Inn Kansas City Southeast, Mo

2. Cherry Warehouse Hotel

3. Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence

4. Best Western Plus Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel

5. Aiden By Best Western Kansas City Downtown

6. Unity Hotel and Conference Ctr, an Ascend Collection Hotel

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City-Country Club Plaza

8. Aloft by Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza

9. Hotel Lotus Kansas City Stadium

10. Silver Heart Inn and Cottages

11. Hyatt Place Kansas City/Overland Park/Convention Center

12. Hotel Westport Kansas City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kansas City Beacon Hill

14. Loews Kansas City Hotel

15. The Raphael Hotel, Autograph Collection

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Overland Park Leawood

17. Hampton Inn Kansas City-Lee's Summit

18. Drury Inn & Suites Kansas City Overland Park

19. Best Western Plus Lee's Summit Hotel & Suites

20. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG

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Top Kansas City Zoo Hotel Reviews

InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG

Hotel Lotus Kansas City Stadium

Best Western Plus Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kansas City South

Hilton Kansas City Country Club Plaza

Spark by Hilton Kansas City Plaza Streetcar

Hampton Inn Kansas City Southeast, Mo

Southmoreland on the Plaza an Urban Inn

Extended Stay America Select Suites - Kansas City - Stadium

Other attractions near Kansas City Zoo

Swope Park

Starlight Theatre

Swope Memorial Golf Course

Children's Mercy Victory Field

Van Noy Mansion

Swope Soccer Village

Cave Spring Interpretive Center

Bruce R Watkins Cultural Heritage Center & Museum

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