The Best Hotels Closest to St. Louis Zoo in St. Louis for 2026

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An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pool table, surrounded by large windows.

A spacious room with a long table and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a 'Welcome to the Show Nest' sign.

A snack and treat display with various products, including chips and beverages, in a store setting.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a wall with a welcome sign, and a view of the lobby.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park

Dogtown, 1 km from St. Louis Zoo

Jennifer

₩187,647

₩221,290 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bicycle in the background.

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

A conference room with a long table, chairs, water bottles, and a projector screen.

2. Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Forest Park

2 km from St. Louis Zoo

Robert

₩201,743

₩235,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a central fountain, and a view of a tower.

The exterior of the Charles F. Knight Center with a stone facade, large arched entrance, and a sign above the doors.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a clock on the wall.

A buffet setup with various food items, a coffee station, and a refrigerator with beverages.

3. The Knight Center at Washington University

2.5 km from St. Louis Zoo

Kenney

₩229,041

₩263,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a courtyard with palm trees.

An outdoor patio with a brick fireplace, wicker furniture, and a dining table set with food and drinks.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a large mirror above the bar.

A grand lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a decorative ceiling.

4. The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis

Central West End, 2.5 km from St. Louis Zoo

Tosha

₩201,756

₩277,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A rooftop restaurant with round tables, chairs, and a view of the city.

A rooftop terrace with seating areas, a decorative moon sculpture, and string lights.

A hotel with a prominent sign reading "MOONRISE."

A modern lobby with a staircase, seating area, and an exit sign.

5. Moonrise Hotel

2.4 km from St. Louis Zoo

Nicole

₩178,724

₩212,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a sign reading "AC HOTEL CENTRAL WEST END".

A modern kitchen with a marble backsplash, built-in bar with stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large TV.

6. AC Hotel St. Louis Central West End

Central West End, 2.6 km from St. Louis Zoo

Molly

₩211,777

₩249,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A cozy lounge area with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a bar counter.

A restaurant with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a fireplace.

A traditional building with a stone facade, large windows, and outdoor seating area with wicker furniture.

A modern building with a unique, curved roof structure.

7. The Cheshire

1.4 km from St. Louis Zoo

Matthew

₩200,958

₩238,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor dining area with multiple wooden tables and benches, surrounded by wicker chairs.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, a parking lot, and a sign for a restaurant.

A modern cafe interior with a bar area, seating, and a menu board.

8. Hotel Indigo St Louis - Central West End by IHG

Central West End, 2.7 km from St. Louis Zoo

Lydia

₩188,216

₩236,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, cushioned benches, and a covered patio with string lights.

A hotel coffee shop with a coffee machine, mugs, and a buffet area.

A modern indoor seating area with a sofa, tables, and chairs.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel microwave, a sink, and a coffee maker.

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis/Forest Park

The Grove, 2.6 km from St. Louis Zoo

paullita jeanne

₩210,531

₩246,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a blue armchair, a sofa, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and cabinets.

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

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a patterned rug, and a reception desk.

10. DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park

Central West End, 2.5 km from St. Louis Zoo

Morgan

₩208,527

₩245,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A reception desk with a sign reading "Forest Park Hotel" and a clock on the wall.

A lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a view through glass doors.

A conference room with a floral carpet, tables with chairs, and a large orange pendant light.

11. Forest Park Hotel by MDR

The Hill, 1.9 km from St. Louis Zoo

Janice

₩104,561

₩128,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with a desk, a television, a bed, a mirror, and a coffee maker.

A Red Roof Plus hotel with a stone facade, a parking lot, and a covered outdoor area.

A Red Roof Plus hotel lobby with two leather chairs, a coffee station, and a sign indicating free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

A wooden surface with a metal rod and a power outlet with a red plug-in sign.

12. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ St Louis - Forest Park/ Hampton Ave

The Hill, 2 km from St. Louis Zoo

Sean

₩102,910

₩120,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A room with a green armchair, a round table, a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

A modern interior with a staircase, a large abstract painting, and a seating area with a glass coffee table.

A room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a radiator.

A bar area with a neon sign, a lamp, and various food and drink items.

13. Truitt Hotel

Lafayette Square, 6.8 km from St. Louis Zoo

Gabrielle

₩227,484

₩276,150 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A restaurant with round tables and chairs, a bar area, and a patterned ceiling.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a 'Step Down' sign.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area with sofas and ottomans, and a patterned rug.

A Drury Plaza Hotel with a large parking lot and multiple cars parked in front.

14. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis Brentwood

4.8 km from St. Louis Zoo

Janell

₩184,140

₩218,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, offering a city view.

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a chandelier.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the Gateway Arch and a modern building.

15. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

Downtown St. Louis, 8.9 km from St. Louis Zoo

Salvatore

₩182,786

₩213,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A log cabin with a stone chimney, wooden deck, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A cozy bedroom with a stone fireplace, a bed with a patterned bedspread, and a television on a wooden stand.

A rustic wooden interior with a wooden bench displaying various animal carvings and a stone wall.

A stone fireplace with a wooden mantel, surrounded by rustic decor and a wooden ceiling.

16. The Lodge at Grant's Trail

10.4 km from St. Louis Zoo

Patricia

₩255,919

₩294,276 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern outdoor lounge area with seating, a bar, and a view of a cityscape.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, a kitchen in the background, and hanging light fixtures.

A modern bar area with a central fire feature, bar stools, and seating.

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

17. Live by Loews - St.Louis

Downtown St. Louis, 8.5 km from St. Louis Zoo

Frank

₩215,297

₩256,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a building in the background.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern bar area with a digital menu display, a seating area with a long table and chairs, and a wall with a colorful abstract design.

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, a beverage dispenser, and a menu board.

18. Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Brentwood

3.8 km from St. Louis Zoo

Aaron

₩154,229

₩188,355 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel lobby with a glass facade, seating area, and a staircase.

A modern dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view of a bridge, and a stone accent wall.

A couple relaxing by a window overlooking a bridge and water.

A room with large windows overlooking a bridge and water, featuring wooden chairs and a small table.

19. Four Seasons Hotel St Louis

9.3 km from St. Louis Zoo

Nicole

₩507,776

₩593,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A multi-story building with a grand entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade at night.

A wooden table set for a meal under a tent with string lights, surrounded by chairs on a grassy area.

A hotel room with a four-poster bed, a dining table with chairs, a bedside table with lamps, and a floral-patterned rug.

A hallway with a chandelier, a dining table with chairs, and a vase of flowers.

20. Grand Center Inn

5 km from St. Louis Zoo

Leon and Janis

₩242,379

₩285,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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Compare popular hotels close to St. Louis Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Forest Park	9.4 Exceptional 1,018 reviews	View
The Knight Center at Washington University	9.4 Exceptional 690 reviews	View
The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis	9.2 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
Moonrise Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 2,022 reviews	View

Top St. Louis Zoo Hotel Reviews

The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Forest Park

10/10 Excellent

"Best hotel for the money that I have ever stayed at. And that is saying something. The breakfast is an outstanding selection of cooked food. The beds are super comfy for an old guy with a bad back. But what really stood out was the free dinner. They set out another selection of simple food, including very good pulled pork. We were not hungry enough to go out, so it was perfect. I will keep looking for Drury hotels in future traveling for sure!"

Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was extremely helpful. I wish I could remember their names but Patrick really stood out"

Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park

10/10 Excellent

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Moonrise Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay."

The West End

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room and really good customer service"

The Cheshire

10/10 Excellent

"Just stayed one night with my husband but we want to come back. Good location, loved the British theme going, breakfast was excellent, fun exploring all the floors in the hotel as it has 4 floors. Did not visit the restaurants but I bet they were good and they gave us a coupon to user but we did not as we checked in late. Our room was quiet on the first floor. Good parking available. Staff were friendly and helpful during our whole stay. Loved the room author thing going on and labels on doors as it was fun to read, lots of good artwork, loved the author of your room having a book in the room like ours was Ann Sewell who wrote Black Beauty and we had a paper back copy of it in our room. If I was to ask for anything , it would be a small refrigerator as my husband travels with meds and a grab bar to step out of the tub. Would highly recommend."

DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park

8/10 Good

"Safe surroundings and ambiance. Access to restaurant from Lobby convenient. The bathroom was not completely clean specifically the bathtub. The rest of the room was great"

Other attractions near St. Louis Zoo

A neoclassical building with a central statue, columns, and decorative elements.

St. Louis Art Museum

9.0/10 (584 reviews)

Transport yourself to different eras and places as you explore the vast variety of art, sculpture and artifacts in this renowned museum.

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A modern building with large glass windows and a garden with red and pink tulips.

Jewel Box

Made of stacked glass in a restored art deco style, this glass house from the 1930s continues to flourish with tropical trees, hanging plants and a large fountain.

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A theater stage with a variety of neon signs advertising different businesses.

The Muny Theater

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at The Muny Theater during your trip to St. Louis. Amble around the area's lush forest or attend a sporting event.

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A gazebo with columns and a dome roof, surrounded by a pond and greenery.

Pagoda Circle

As one of the cornerstones of Forest Park for about a century, this grassy island and its bandstand offer an excellent concert spot.

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A modern building with large glass windows, surrounded by a garden with red and pink tulips and purple flowers.

Forest Park

9.2/10 (3,389 reviews)

Nature, history and cultural institutions come together in one of the United States’ largest urban parks, which buzzes with St. Louis’ dynamic community spirit.

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Turtle Playground

Turtle Playground is just one of the places to see in St. Louis, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums.

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Dwight Davis Tennis Center

Catch an event at Dwight Davis Tennis Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.

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Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center

Learn about the local history of St. Louis when you spend time at Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St. Louis Zoo?

St. Louis Zoo is located in a welcoming area of St. Louis known for its popular zoo and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 47 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near St. Louis Zoo?

The Cheshire is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from St. Louis Zoo. Another good choice is Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

How many hotels are there near St. Louis Zoo?

Expedia has 47 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from St. Louis Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St. Louis Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near St. Louis Zoo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near St. Louis Zoo?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near St. Louis Zoo, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near St. Louis Zoo?

Study the collections at St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis Science Center, or Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. While you're exploring, swing by St. Louis Union Station, Jewel Box, and Sheldon Concert Hall to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at The Muny Theater, Fox Theater, and Powell Symphony Hall.

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Our top choices for St. Louis Zoo hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park

2. Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Forest Park

3. The Knight Center at Washington University

4. The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis

5. Moonrise Hotel

6. AC Hotel St. Louis Central West End

7. The Cheshire

8. Hotel Indigo St Louis - Central West End by IHG

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis/Forest Park

10. DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park

11. Forest Park Hotel by MDR

12. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ St Louis - Forest Park/ Hampton Ave

13. Truitt Hotel

14. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis Brentwood

15. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

16. The Lodge at Grant's Trail

17. Live by Loews - St.Louis

18. Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Brentwood

19. Four Seasons Hotel St Louis

20. Grand Center Inn

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Top St. Louis Zoo Hotel Reviews

The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis

Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Forest Park

Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay

Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park

Moonrise Hotel

The West End

The Cheshire

DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park

Other attractions near St. Louis Zoo

St. Louis Art Museum

Jewel Box

The Muny Theater

Pagoda Circle

Forest Park

Turtle Playground

Dwight Davis Tennis Center

Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center

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