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A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a prominent sign at the top.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling and a large chandelier, featuring comfortable seating areas and a central plant display.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of the cityscape.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city at night.

1. Kobe Portopia Hotel

Chuo Ward, 1.5 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Makoto

￥9,367

￥11,850 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A waterfront restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a city skyline at dusk.

A modern hotel room with a curved sofa, a round table, a large bed, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

A hotel room with a large bed, a round table, and two chairs. There are large windows with a view of a cityscape and a bridge.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a small table, and a potted plant.

2. Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

Hatobacho, 4.2 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Ishanka

￥14,777

￥18,385 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A restaurant with a long table and chairs, a view of the ocean, and wooden paneling on the walls.

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a fireplace, and a view of the water.

3. THE ORIENT

Kobe City Centre, 4.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

mennor

￥24,174

￥29,250 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A cityscape with a prominent tower and a modern bridge.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of the sea.

A modern building with a glass facade and a large entrance.

A spacious conference room with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

4. Hotel Okura Kobe

Hatobacho, 4.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

David

￥12,806

￥16,200 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, large windows offering city views, and modern furniture.

A modern living room with a sofa, a round table, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

A modern indoor pool area with a clear view of the pool, a staircase, and a row of toilets.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

5. Kobe Marriott Hotel

Kobe City Centre, 4.8 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

hiroya

￥15,000

￥18,150 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern hotel with a multi-story structure, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a covered area.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, marble flooring, and a central seating area.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a small table, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

A modern outdoor café area with tables and chairs, a glass railing, and a view of the cityscape.

6. Kobe Luminous Hotel Sannomiya

Sannomiya, 4.7 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

MD RAZIB

￥6,884

￥7,657 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of a cityscape at night, and a prominent tower in the background.

A luxurious bathroom with a large bathtub, a glass-enclosed window, a balcony with a view of a tower, and a bottle of champagne.

A hotel courtyard with a fountain, outdoor seating, and a building with multiple balconies.

A modern living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, a chandelier, and a view of a cityscape at night.

7. Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland

Hatobacho, 4.7 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

ARKADY

￥25,310

￥30,965 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

The entrance of Hotel Sunroute Sofra Kobe with a glass facade, a lobby area, and a sign on the wall.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, wooden beams, and elegant wall sconces. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large potted plant, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a sofa, and a small table.

8. Hotel Sunroute Sopra Kobe

Sannomiya, 4.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Yvette

￥5,465

￥6,045 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

An indoor patio area with wooden flooring, multiple seating arrangements including sofas and chairs, and potted plants.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, red umbrellas, and potted plants.

A restaurant with wooden flooring, large windows, and outdoor seating with red umbrellas.

A modern building with a glass facade and a prominent entrance.

9. KOKO HOTEL Kobe Sannomiya

Kobe City Centre, 4.8 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Adam

￥5,628

￥6,193 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large potted plant, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern interior with a central water feature, recessed lighting, and a view of the outdoors.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a cushioned seating area, and a view of a cityscape at night.

A modern building with a vertical design, a paved pathway leading to the entrance, and a wooden structure with a spherical sculpture on the left.

10. Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only

Kobe City Centre, 4.1 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Julia

￥24,589

￥30,158 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A rooftop terrace with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a city view.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, marble flooring, and a chandelier.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a prominent sign, and a geometric ceiling design.

A modern indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and tiled walls.

11. APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

25 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Jeremy

￥7,735

￥9,360 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a view of a cityscape at sunset.

A rooftop terrace with a metal railing, a tiled floor, and a view of city buildings and mountains in the background.

A modern dining area with a city view, large windows, and a high ceiling with intricate patterns.

A modern hotel room with a long wooden bar, several cushioned chairs, and large windows offering a city view.

12. Centurion Hotel & Spa Vintage Kobe

Chuo Ward, 2.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Liam

￥6,356

￥7,047 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A sign with Japanese characters, a variety of flowers, and a modern building facade.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

A modern building with a glass entrance, a sign for 'Toyoko Inn', and a visible 'AED' emergency sign.

A buffet area with bread, a sign for Japan Food Selection, and a display of local foods.

13. Toyoko Inn Kobe Sannomiya-eki Shiyakusho Mae

Sannomiya, 4.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Chun Kai

￥9,535

￥10,595 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "HOTEL PEARL CITY" and a green awning.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, stone walls, and a view of greenery outside.

A cozy lounge area with sofas and a round table, surrounded by lush green plants and two table lamps.

A buffet with various food options including hot dogs, salads, and pastries.

14. Hotel Pearl City Kobe

Chuo Ward, 1.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

￥7,152

￥8,840 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A person seated at a table in a restaurant, holding chopsticks.

Two beds with unique pillow designs, a tatami mat floor, and a small table with a lamp.

A reception area with a black tiled floor, a wooden bench, and two floral arrangements.

15. Ariston Hotel Kobe

Chuo Ward, 1.7 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Milithza

￥6,752

￥7,478 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A cityscape at night with illuminated buildings and a busy street with light trails from moving vehicles.

A laundry facility with two front-loading washing machines, a dryer, and a push-button water dispenser.

A buffet setup with various food items and seating arrangements in a dining area with large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a telephone, and a television.

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

￥6,174

￥6,877 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern bar with a city view, wooden flooring, and leather chairs.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large illuminated wall.

A hallway with a checkered floor, columns, and hanging lights.

A modern hotel with a glass facade and a distinctive pyramid-shaped structure in front.

17. Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

25 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Mekehwon

￥11,754

￥15,257 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern spa with a long, narrow pool, multiple shower stalls, and a minimalist design.

A lobby with a central staircase, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a reception desk.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, balconies, and a sign reading 'Hotel Montecerro Roe'.

A modern bathroom with a tiled floor, a small pool, and a row of individual shower stalls.

18. Hotel Monterey KOBE

Sannomiya, 5.3 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Eva Suk Wah

￥12,394

￥16,087 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A modern hotel lobby with wooden steps, a reception desk, and a display case.

A modern building with a unique tiered design, featuring a prominent entrance with glass doors and a seating area outside.

19. The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya

Kobe City Centre, 5.2 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

PUI HUAN

￥9,794

￥12,744 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, a desk, and a mirror.

A modern building with a curved facade and a tall rectangular structure.

A hallway with a sign for Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE in Osaka.

A buffet table with various food items and a person serving themselves.

20. Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

25.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Allen

￥13,621

￥17,677 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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Top Kobe Animal Kingdom Hotel Reviews

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were spacious and super clean. We didn’t eat in the hotel as lots of options in the shopping centre outside. We had an issue with the safe on the last day and they were there to fix it within minutes. Perfect place to stay."

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

10/10 Excellent

"We really liked this hotel! Super close and convenient for Universal and some fun family rooms with bunkbeds that the children loved. We would definitely stay again."

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing room and great location for visiting Universal studios."

Hotel Monterey KOBE

10/10 Excellent

"사우나가 있어서 정말 좋았어요. 다음번에도 방문 예정입니다 😊"

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

10/10 Excellent

"Great price with easy access to everything as well as the subways."

Oriental Hotel Universal City

8/10 Good

"Adequate accommodation. Breakfast was ok but nothing special. Room was ok. The real off putting thing was seeing a cockroach in the dining area which normally isn’t a good sign of hygiene."

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

8/10 Good

"Good acess to the train lines. Use the port behind the hotel to acess the Osaka acquarium."

Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay

10/10 Excellent

"A great hotel to visit. The staff is friendly, the breakfast is good. It's located outside the main city so is a peaceful area."

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is a fantastic location to base yourself for universal studios japan, with views of the park. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating for us. The rooms were comfortable and modern, providing everything we needed for our stay."

Other attractions near Kobe Animal Kingdom

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

Kobe International Exhibition Hall

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Kobe International Exhibition Hall during your trip to Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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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)

Explore the waterfront in Kobe with a trip to Port of Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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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)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at UCC Coffee Museum in Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Kobe Convention Center

8.0/10 (10 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Kobe Convention Center during your trip to Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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World Memorial Hall

Catch an event at World Memorial Hall during your trip to Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Asics Sports Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Asics Sports Museum during your trip to Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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BE KOBE Monument

Find out about the history of Kobe when you take a trip to BE KOBE Monument. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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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 MerikenPark Oriental Hotel and Kobe PortTower 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 Science Museum, and Kobe Maritime Museum. 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

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

Hotel Monterey KOBE

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Oriental Hotel Universal City

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

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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