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Main Building Executive Floor, Celebrity Suite Twin, Nonsmoking, Includes Access to Gym, Indoor Pool

1. Kobe Portopia Hotel

Chuo Ward, 1.5 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Wei-Ting

￥8,911

￥11,273 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

2. Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

Hatobacho, 4.2 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Ishanka

￥13,788

￥17,154 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

3. THE ORIENT

Kobe City Centre, 4.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

mennor

￥21,840

￥26,510 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

4. Hotel Okura Kobe

Hatobacho, 4.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

David

￥12,806

￥16,200 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

5. Kobe Marriott Hotel

Kobe City Centre, 4.8 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

hiroya

￥15,000

￥18,150 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

6. Kobe Luminous Hotel Sannomiya

Sannomiya, 4.7 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

MD RAZIB

￥5,670

￥6,306 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

7. Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland

Hatobacho, 4.7 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

ARKADY

￥30,399

￥36,479 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

8. Hotel Sunroute Sopra Kobe

Sannomiya, 4.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Edward

￥5,317

￥5,935 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

9. KOKO HOTEL Kobe Sannomiya

Kobe City Centre, 4.8 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Adam

￥5,630

￥6,194 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Seaside Deluxe (Futons for extra beds, No Tattoo, 7years old above only)

10. Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only

Kobe City Centre, 4.1 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Julia

￥22,833

￥28,402 total

Aug 27 - Aug 28

11. APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

25 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Jeremy

￥8,033

￥9,719 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

12. Centurion Hotel & Spa Vintage Kobe

Chuo Ward, 2.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Liam

￥6,287

￥6,978 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

13. Toyoko Inn Kobe Sannomiya-eki Shiyakusho Mae

Sannomiya, 4.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Chun Kai

￥9,535

￥10,595 total

Aug 26 - Aug 27

14. Hotel Pearl City Kobe

Chuo Ward, 1.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

￥7,232

￥8,920 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

15. Ariston Hotel Kobe

Chuo Ward, 1.7 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Milithza

￥7,564

￥8,408 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Twin Room, 2 Semi-double Beds, City View, South Side, Smoking

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

Aug 31 - Sep 1

17. Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

25 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Lucas

￥9,445

￥12,260 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

18. Hotel Monterey KOBE

Sannomiya, 5.3 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Eva Suk Wah

￥9,830

￥12,760 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

19. The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya

Kobe City Centre, 5.2 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

PUI HUAN

￥8,556

￥11,103 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

20. Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

25.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Laura

￥14,957

￥18,920 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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Top Kobe Animal Kingdom Hotel Reviews

The Singulari Hotel & Skyspa at Universal Studios Japan

10/10 Excellent

"Overall, the experience was very good! Room was clean, staff was helpful and location is prime!!!!"

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is one of the best hotels I have stayed despite that I have visited many hotels all over the world. I will surely stay there again if I travel to Osaka again. The staff are very courteous and respective (not unexpected from Japanese culture), they are very helpful and professional. The cleanliness of the hotel and facilities is unrivalled. The location is perfect for me and the family because it is devoid of hustle and bustle of city centre life but not far by train to any location in Osaka because a train station is just about 3 minutes walk across the road from the hotel. It has water view if you want that serene view in the day or evening or while eating at the dinner restaurant. It is also a stone throw from some of the key tourist locations such as ferries wheel, Osaka aquarium, Universal studio city etc. A free ferry will take you on a 3-minute journey from the hotel area to the ferries and Osaka aquarium and others. You can also walk to the Osaka Universal studio city from the hotel. Overall, I recommend the hotel because you will get value for your money."

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

8/10 Good

"We booked this hotel 6 months ago and asked for a quiet room. They put us next to a family with a constant crying baby in and out of their room and balcony banging around. It amazes me that they had 6 months to manage our request!! However the room itself was really nice and an amazing outlook over to the sea. The breakfast was average. We did go to the roof Terrace twice for a drink and found the head bar man unhelpful and unfriendly. We asked to try the house wine which comes by the glass before ordering but were faced with a rather direct and blunt ‘NO’ which we found awkward. Not a great experience and the hotel ultimately misses out on business."

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great, just a little small room but we were very happy"

Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay

10/10 Excellent

"I can not believe how beautiful the hotel is and all it has to offer. I wanted to extend my stay in Osaka just for the hotel"

Kobe Portopia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed on 17th floor facing airport, amazing views, great amenities, a massive hotel with normal big hotel amenities (laundry service only). Comfortable beds and pillows. One downside was walls between rooms super thin, lady in room next door coughed all night long 😞, limited sleep had."

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

8/10 Good

"Hotel is good love the location. The breakfast buffet is somewhat awful and I would certainly skip especially for the price they charge. Lots of food options around right out the door. Beds were not very comfortable and pillows were rocks. Other than that great location would probably try one of the other hotels next time but it wasn’t bad and would stay again for sure. They won’t let you check in early either 3pm and it’s a big line as everyone is just waiting…"

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower

10/10 Excellent

"My husband and I had a wonderful stay at the Art Hotel. Our double room was spacious enough for two people and impeccably clean. The view from our room was amazing and especially beautiful at night. The hotel itself is luxurious. The lobby is beautifully decorated. It was also very convenient as the hotel was near so many stores and restaurants and Solaniwa Onsen. Definitely would stay here again!"

Kobe PortTower Hotel

8/10 Good

"When a property offers a gym and a hot and ice bath facility, then it has the capacity to really please its guests. I loved using both of those areas. However, when on one night the room is valued at AU$176.and the next night it is AU$53, you sort of raise an eyebrow!!! The restaurant called The Harbour provides a very decent buffet, that is overpriced given there is no opportunity to eat past 9 pm. The HANGOUT on the top floor is wonderfully located but the staff didn’t have a clue what was going on regarding reservations. At the entrance near reception is a claim to be internationally known, yet no one speaks English and neither is there an English menu. I think the property is poorly led, because the staff are very transactional and do not appear to have a sense of mission and awareness as to what they are creating. This property could be so much more. I recommend it, if health facilities are important to you. Bernie Kelly"

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Kobe International Exhibition Hall

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

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Port of Kobe

8.6/10 (687 reviews)

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Kobe Science Museum

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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 151 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 151 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 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

The Singulari Hotel & Skyspa at Universal Studios Japan

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay

Kobe Portopia Hotel

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower

Kobe PortTower Hotel

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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