Downtown Kansas City Travel Guide

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Stay near popular Downtown Kansas City attractions

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Kansas City Convention Center

8.4/10 (1,131 reviews)
Learn about the events happening in Kansas City Convention Center during your trip to Kansas City. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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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 4.424.701 ₫ per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
4.424.701 ₫
5.320.223 ₫ total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Kansas City Marriott 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 3.408.358 ₫ per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
3.408.358 ₫
4.095.552 ₫ total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown by IHG
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 3.516.333 ₫ per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
3.516.333 ₫
4.222.656 ₫ total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,024 reviews)
"Request for towels and linens fell on deaf ears. Could be cleaner. Staff was friendly. Cost of hotel did not match expectations."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hotel Phillips Kansas City Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Savoy Kansas City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Savoy Kansas City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
219 W 9th St Kansas City MO
The price is 3.178.879 ₫ per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
3.178.879 ₫
3.766.176 ₫ total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,035 reviews)
"Hotels and rooms were nice and historic, exactly what we were looking for. Surrounding area was nice, very walkable to breakfast and coffee spots. We also walked to Library Street Car station that runs for free we did City Market in Riverfront District, and had Lunch down south at the Country Club ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hotel Savoy Kansas City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Holiday Inn Kansas City Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Kansas City Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
770 Admiral Blvd Kansas City MO
The price is 2.914.016 ₫ per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
2.914.016 ₫
4.049.146 ₫ total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Holiday Inn Kansas City Downtown by IHG
Aiden By Best Western Kansas City Downtown

Aiden By Best Western Kansas City Downtown

3 out of 5
1301 Oak St Kansas City MO
The price is 2.685.058 ₫ per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
2.685.058 ₫
3.245.854 ₫ total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium and Kauffman ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews)
"We loved it all! Such a great stay and close to everything! The bartender was soooo nice and funny! I always appreciate that!"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Aiden By Best Western Kansas City Downtown
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Where to stay in Downtown Kansas City

Find the best Downtown Kansas City areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Country Club Plaza

You'll love the popular shops in Country Club Plaza, and you might want to stick around to check out Plaza Tennis Center, a top place to visit.

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South Kansas City

If you're spending some time in South Kansas City, International House of Prayer and Swope Park are top sights worth seeing.

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Power and Light District

The ample dining options and great live music are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by 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.

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Crossroads Arts District

Crossroads Arts District is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Crossroads Tram Stop or Kauffman Center Tram Stop to explore sights like Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

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Crown Center District

Spend some time visiting places like National World War One Museum and Memorial while getting to know Crown Center District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at WWI Museum & Memorial Tram Stop or Union Station Tram Stop to see more of the area.

Downtown Kansas City Travel Guide

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