The Best Hotels Closest to Kansas City Zoo in Kansas City for 2026

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

A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a wall with barrel motifs.

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.

1. Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence

14.1 km from Kansas City Zoo

Shelley

₩136,630

₩158,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A hot tub with a tiled edge and a metal handrail, surrounded by a tiled floor and a wooden wall.

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.

2. Hampton Inn Kansas City-Lee's Summit

14.5 km from Kansas City Zoo

Michele

₩180,398

₩204,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, including a flat-screen monitor, a computer, and a cash register.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the surrounding area.

A coffee station with two espresso machines labeled 'Costa Coffee' and a sign above stating 'MUST. HAVE. COFFEE.'

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kansas City - Lee's Summit by IHG

13.7 km from Kansas City Zoo

Fran

₩169,520

₩192,372 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

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

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

4. Best Western Plus Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel

6.7 km from Kansas City Zoo

Erin Lynn Krotz

₩104,542

₩126,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

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

12.2 km from Kansas City Zoo

Cathy

₩190,102

₩205,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

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

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

13.2 km from Kansas City Zoo

James

₩133,480

₩157,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern living room with a brick wall, a brown leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a large plant.

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

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

7. Cherry Warehouse Hotel

8.9 km from Kansas City Zoo

Andrea

₩165,782

₩201,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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 snack display area with shelves stocked with various snack brands and a refrigerated section.

8. Hampton Inn Kansas City Southeast, Mo

South Kansas City, 5.6 km from Kansas City Zoo

Douglas

₩152,141

₩181,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, and a chair.

A display of clear glass wine glasses in a store setting.

A painting of a stylized flower with text 'THE INN AT OPHELIA'S' on a brick wall background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a standing lamp, and a ceiling fan.

9. Ophelias Restaurant & Inn

13.7 km from Kansas City Zoo

John

₩198,218

₩230,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A large, two-story brick building with a prominent entrance and a sign that reads "The TRUITT A BOUTIQUE HOTEL."

A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a glass table.

A room with a classic design, featuring a large window with a grid pattern, a chandelier, and a seating area with a patterned cushion.

A cozy lounge area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and framed pictures on the walls.

10. Truitt Hotel

Southmoreland, 7 km from Kansas City Zoo

Emily

₩218,907

₩245,163 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

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

11. Hotel Lotus Kansas City Stadium

6.9 km from Kansas City Zoo

LaCharles

₩94,904

₩121,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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.

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

9.7 km from Kansas City Zoo

Che

₩135,015

₩168,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by seating areas and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a parking area.

A modern kitchen area with wooden cabinets, a bakery section, and a hot food counter.

A modern lobby with a blue sofa, green armchair, and a round table.

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kansas City - Grandview by IHG

12.4 km from Kansas City Zoo

₩122,802

₩143,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with two tufted sofas, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden reception desk.

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

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

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

14.7 km from Kansas City Zoo

Rodney

₩114,593

₩130,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern lobby with a sofa, a fireplace, a TV, and a magazine rack.

A reception desk with a neon sign, potted plants, and a modern interior design.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a small refrigerator, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a flat-screen TV, coffee machines, and a buffet setup.

15. Red Lion Inn & Suites Kansas City

13.8 km from Kansas City Zoo

john

₩101,445

₩122,163 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 wooden table with a board game, surrounded by wicker chairs, in a room with wooden shutters and potted plants.

16. Silver Heart Inn and Cottages

12.7 km from Kansas City Zoo

Hugh C

₩196,216

₩297,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, a fire pit, and string lights.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool area, a seating area with chairs, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel microwave, a built-in dishwasher, and a refrigerator.

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a menu, and a TV screen.

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Kansas City KU Medical Center

10.2 km from Kansas City Zoo

Laura

₩146,681

₩176,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spa area with a hot tub, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two beds, a brick wall, and two framed pictures on the wall.

18. Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam

14.4 km from Kansas City Zoo

Joan

₩111,429

₩139,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A buffet area with a variety of food items, including fruits, vegetables, and bread.

A Holiday Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a welcoming entrance.

A modern conference room with a long table, orange chairs, a desktop computer, and a reception desk with a neon sign.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, a television, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

19. Holiday Inn & Suites Overland Park-Conv Ctr by IHG

13.6 km from Kansas City Zoo

Nitzia

₩148,163

₩175,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A stone building with an arched entrance and a sign that reads "Boutique Hotel".

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and fireplace.

A room with a mirror, a vase of white orchids, a book titled 'Pablo Picasso: A Retrospective', a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A hallway with striped walls and a patterned carpet.

20. Aida Hotel

Southmoreland, 7 km from Kansas City Zoo

LIJUN

₩210,898

₩236,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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Compare popular hotels close to Kansas City Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence	9.2 Wonderful 2,759 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Kansas City-Lee's Summit	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kansas City - Lee's Summit by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 640 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel	8.4 Very good 1,432 reviews	View
Unity Hotel and Conference Ctr, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 350 reviews	View

Top Kansas City Zoo Hotel Reviews

Spark by Hilton Kansas City Plaza Streetcar

8/10 Good

"need more parking"

The Fontaine

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great, but miss an in-room coffee maker."

InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG

8/10 Good

"The rooms are big, clean, beds comfy, balconies nice. We stay here several times a year for date days. The only thing I would say they could improve on is their bathroom tubs don't drain quickly, so if you like long showers you are standing in about 3 inches of water. It may not be every room, however, they have been the same in all the rooms we have stayed in."

The Raphael Hotel, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Great historic hotel. Very clean. Very friendly staff. Quaint bar and restaurant with nightly jazz music. Will definitely stay here again."

Sonesta Select Kansas City South Overland Park

8/10 Good

"I enjoy this hotel they are always friendly and I love that you have a sliding door in the room leading to a balcony with chairs and a table to sit outside your room."

Other attractions near Kansas City Zoo

A classical pavilion with a central open space surrounded by columns, set in a park with grass and trees.

Swope Park

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

The largest park in Kansas City is filled with opportunities for activity and exploration. Enjoy the zoo, a Broadway show, hiking and a range of other activities.

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Starlight Theatre

9.0/10 (98 reviews)

As one of only three remaining self-producing outdoor theaters in America, not only is this venue a Kansas City treasure, it’s a national icon too.

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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 401 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 401 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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Kansas City Zoo?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Kansas City Zoo, click here.

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. Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence

2. Hampton Inn Kansas City-Lee's Summit

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kansas City - Lee's Summit by IHG

4. Best Western Plus Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel

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

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

7. Cherry Warehouse Hotel

8. Hampton Inn Kansas City Southeast, Mo

9. Ophelias Restaurant & Inn

10. Truitt Hotel

11. Hotel Lotus Kansas City Stadium

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

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kansas City - Grandview by IHG

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

15. Red Lion Inn & Suites Kansas City

16. Silver Heart Inn and Cottages

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Kansas City KU Medical Center

18. Hotel Lotus Kansas City Merriam

19. Holiday Inn & Suites Overland Park-Conv Ctr by IHG

20. Aida Hotel

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Top Kansas City Zoo Hotel Reviews

Spark by Hilton Kansas City Plaza Streetcar

The Fontaine

InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG

The Raphael Hotel, Autograph Collection

Sonesta Select Kansas City South Overland Park

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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