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Desk, WiFi (free), alarm clocks, bed sheets

Main Building Executive Floor, Celebrity Suite Twin, Nonsmoking, Includes Access to Gym, Indoor Pool | Desk, WiFi (free), alarm clocks, bed sheets

1. Kobe Portopia Hotel

Chuo Ward, 1.5 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Siu Lan Anji

￥9,236

￥11,719 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

2. Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

Hatobacho, 4.2 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Ishanka

￥14,911

￥18,552 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served

3. THE ORIENT

Kobe City Centre, 4.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

mennor

￥24,174

￥29,250 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

4. Hotel Okura Kobe

Hatobacho, 4.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Rowena

￥14,941

￥18,900 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

5. Kobe Marriott Hotel

Kobe City Centre, 4.8 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

hiroya

￥16,501

￥19,966 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

6. Kobe Luminous Hotel Sannomiya

Sannomiya, 4.7 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

MD RAZIB

￥7,945

￥8,809 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

7. Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland

Hatobacho, 4.7 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

ARKADY

￥30,577

￥37,408 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Down comforters, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

8. Hotel Sunroute Sopra Kobe

Sannomiya, 4.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Yvette

￥5,761

￥6,375 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

9. KOKO HOTEL Kobe Sannomiya

Kobe City Centre, 4.8 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Adam

￥5,645

￥6,210 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Seaside Deluxe (Futons for extra beds, No Tattoo, 7years old above only) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

10. Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only

Kobe City Centre, 4.1 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Julia

￥23,586

￥29,155 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

11. APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

25 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Nanette

￥7,735

￥9,360 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

12. Centurion Hotel & Spa Vintage Kobe

Chuo Ward, 2.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Liam

￥6,425

￥7,116 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

13. Toyoko Inn Kobe Sannomiya-eki Shiyakusho Mae

Sannomiya, 4.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Chun Kai

￥9,747

￥10,807 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

14. Hotel Pearl City Kobe

Chuo Ward, 1.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

￥7,313

￥9,001 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Traditional Room, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), cribs (surcharge), WiFi (free)

15. Ariston Hotel Kobe

Chuo Ward, 1.7 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Milithza

￥6,673

￥7,415 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Twin Room, 2 Semi-double Beds, City View, South Side, Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

16. Hotel ViaMare Kobe

Kobe City Centre, 4.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

"I book a non-smoking room but was allocated with smoking room. Need to pay extra for the nonsmoking room. They said I had requested but is not confirmed by the hotel! Hotel lobby is at 1st floor and the elevator is hidden. After checkout, the hotel staff is not helping to bring down luggage to ground floor. After asking then he activated the elevator so that i can access to ground floor. The bed size for twin sharing and single are the same: only 120cm width! Very disappointed and regret to...

Peng Cheau Patrick

￥6,037

￥6,725 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

17. Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

25 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Cathy

￥10,651

￥13,825 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

18. Hotel Monterey KOBE

Sannomiya, 5.3 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Eva Suk Wah

￥9,851

￥12,786 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

19. The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya

Kobe City Centre, 5.2 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Shengyang

￥10,820

￥13,970 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Executive Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

20. Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

25.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Jonathan

￥16,416

￥20,933 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

8/10 Good

"This is a really big restaurant with so many travelers from different countries. Everything goes smoothly during check in and out. Convenient transportation but still very hard to find everywhere, that’s due to this complicated area. The restaurant is fine, but next time I would like some quiet area. Unlike many same standard restaurants, they didn’t offer bottled water and cosmetic products."

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel! Right next to the LRT Station too!"

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is in a residential neighborhood and is only a 5-minute walk from the train station. It is beautiful, clean, and spacious. The bathroom has a washer, but no dryer. You have to hang your clothes on the clothesline on the balcony or in the bathroom and turn on the bathroom fan. It takes at least an hour and a half for your clothes to dry in the bathroom. We were there in August, so our clothes dried fastest outside. It was a great experience for us. The only thing I didn't like was that they served the same two breakfasts every day. It's not bad if you’re staying for a weekend or less than four days, but it’s not ideal for those staying more than a week unless you don't mind eating the same thing every day. The staff was very respectful and welcoming."

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

8/10 Good

"We arrived late to check in to our room from our flight. Check in process was simple and easy. The only issue we came across was not having many food options due to how late it was and our kids have allergies. Very easy and convenient walk to USJ and City Walk. The building is a little bit old but they do maintain it well and it’s clean."

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was great and location to USJ"

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing onsen with true mineral waters, so relaxing after a long day. Close to free ferry over to the Osaka aquarium and directly across from the train station and Universal Studios"

The Singulari Hotel & Skyspa at Universal Studios Japan

10/10 Excellent

"While the room wasn’t incredibly spacious, the space had been used well in terms of design and furniture— my personal taste is not loving a shower-over-bath for comfort (particularly after a long day walking with sore legs) however that’s not a deal breaker for me. Friendly staff, and great amenities as well as an awesome location both for public transport access and access to universal studios"

Oriental Hotel Universal City

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, excellent location near USJ."

Hotel Monterey KOBE

10/10 Excellent

"clean and cozy. It is located in the middle of the downtown"

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A large, modern stadium with a curved roof, surrounded by trees and tall buildings.

Kobe International Exhibition Hall

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

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A city skyline at night with illuminated buildings, a prominent tower, and a river reflecting the lights.

Port of Kobe

8.6/10 (687 reviews)

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Kobe Science Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Kobe Science Museum during your travels in Kobe. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.

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UCC Coffee Museum

6.0/10 (1 review)

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Kobe Convention Center

8.0/10 (10 reviews)

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World Memorial Hall

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Asics Sports Museum

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BE KOBE Monument

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kobe Animal Kingdom?

Kobe Animal Kingdom is located in an area of Kobe that travelers like for its museums, theme park, and aquarium. You'll find 114 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Kobe Animal Kingdom?

Kobe Portopia Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 9 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Kobe Animal Kingdom. Other good choices within a few miles include Kobe PortTower Hotel and Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Kobe Animal Kingdom?

Expedia has 114 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Kobe Animal Kingdom.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kobe Animal Kingdom, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Kobe Animal Kingdom.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Kobe Animal Kingdom?

To find more details about updating your stay near Kobe Animal Kingdom or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Kobe Animal Kingdom?

You'll want to browse the collections at Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art, Kobe Maritime Museum, and Kawasaki Good Times World. Ikuta Shrine, Kitano Ijinkan Street, and Kobe Water Science Museum are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden, Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial, and Higashi Yuenchi Park.

How can I get to Kobe Animal Kingdom?

With so many transportation options, exploring the area around Kobe Animal Kingdom is simple. Walk to nearby metro stations like Shinkobe Station, Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station, and Kasuganomichi Station. If you're hopping a train into town, Kobe Kasuganomichi Station, Kobe Sannomiya Station, and Kobe Station are the stations closest to Chuo Ward. You can explore your water travel options at the port.

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Our top choices for Kobe Animal Kingdom hotels

1. Kobe Portopia Hotel

2. Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

3. THE ORIENT

4. Hotel Okura Kobe

5. Kobe Marriott Hotel

6. Kobe Luminous Hotel Sannomiya

7. Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland

8. Hotel Sunroute Sopra Kobe

9. KOKO HOTEL Kobe Sannomiya

10. Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only

11. APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

12. Centurion Hotel & Spa Vintage Kobe

13. Toyoko Inn Kobe Sannomiya-eki Shiyakusho Mae

14. Hotel Pearl City Kobe

15. Ariston Hotel Kobe

16. Hotel ViaMare Kobe

17. Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

18. Hotel Monterey KOBE

19. The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya

20. Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Top Kobe Animal Kingdom Hotel Reviews

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

The Singulari Hotel & Skyspa at Universal Studios Japan

Oriental Hotel Universal City

Hotel Monterey KOBE

Other attractions near Kobe Animal Kingdom

Kobe International Exhibition Hall

Port of Kobe

Kobe Science Museum

UCC Coffee Museum

Kobe Convention Center

World Memorial Hall

Asics Sports Museum

BE KOBE Monument

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