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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 spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a central plant.

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

1. Kobe Portopia Hotel

Chuo Ward, 1.5 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Siu Lan Anji

￥9,367

￥11,850 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, palm trees, and a modern reception desk.

A modern lounge with a panoramic city view, comfortable seating, and a stylish ceiling design.

A modern hotel room with a curved sofa, a round table, a bed, and a view of the city at night.

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

2. Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

Hatobacho, 4.2 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Ishanka

￥17,489

￥21,710 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A view through a glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a body of water with a sailboat and a jet ski.

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

￥24,173

￥29,249 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A cityscape with a prominent tower and a modern bridge.

A restaurant with wooden tables and benches, a view of trees through a large window, and hanging pendant lights.

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.

4. Hotel Okura Kobe

Hatobacho, 4.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Rowena

￥14,941

￥18,900 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

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.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two sofas, a small round table, and a large TV.

5. Kobe Marriott Hotel

Kobe City Centre, 4.8 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

hiroya

￥17,000

￥20,570 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, comfortable seating, large windows with curtains, and a modern ceiling design.

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

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

6. Kobe Luminous Hotel Sannomiya

Sannomiya, 4.7 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

MD RAZIB

￥6,204

￥6,886 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

A multi-story hotel with balconies, outdoor seating, and a well-lit courtyard.

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

￥30,070

￥36,717 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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

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

￥4,959

￥5,504 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a glass entrance, a reception desk, and a decorative floral arrangement.

9. KOKO HOTEL Kobe Sannomiya

Kobe City Centre, 4.8 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Adam

￥6,153

￥6,769 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, a large potted plant, and a patterned floor.

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

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

10. Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only

Kobe City Centre, 4.1 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Julia

￥26,612

￥32,907 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

A buffet with various food items and condiments, set against a cityscape view.

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

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

11. APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

25 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Luigi

￥7,735

￥9,360 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

A modern multi-story hotel with a prominent 'CENTURION' sign, featuring a unique facade with balconies and a corner entrance.

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

12. Centurion Hotel & Spa Vintage Kobe

Chuo Ward, 2.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Liam

￥6,122

￥6,795 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A hotel hallway with carpeted flooring, white walls, and doors on both sides.

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

￥9,747

￥10,807 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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.

14. Hotel Pearl City Kobe

Chuo Ward, 1.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

￥7,232

￥8,920 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

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

￥6,673

￥7,415 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A hotel lobby with a modern ceiling design, a reception desk, and a seating area with sofas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

17. Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

25 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Cathy

￥9,899

￥12,849 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

A stone staircase leading to a black metal fence with a flower garden in front.

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

18. Hotel Monterey KOBE

Sannomiya, 5.3 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Eva Suk Wah

￥9,852

￥12,787 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a potted plant, and a building entrance with glass doors.

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

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

19. The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya

Kobe City Centre, 5.2 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Shengyang

￥9,710

￥12,736 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE entrance with a modern design, glass doors, and a visible reception area.

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

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

20. Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

25.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Jonathan

￥15,339

￥19,856 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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Top Kobe Animal Kingdom Hotel Reviews

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, supermarket on the same street. Front of house staff one or two a little frosty. Breakfast very good staff there on the ball happy helpful"

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were great. Rooms were clean. We also really enjoyed the breakfast with lots of great options. It was nice to also be so close to the underground path to get to the metro and shops below!"

The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

10/10 Excellent

"Absolute best hotel to stay in if you're going to Universal."

Kobe Portopia Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very impressive from the outside and the lobby experience. Also great location relative to the Portoliner rail. Great breakfast variety as well. Personal opinion, the view isn’t as good from the second floor restaurant but the options are arguably better than the upper floor restaurant. Downside is the aged nature of a couple of the room amenities. First of all, the sheet metal accordion closet doors are something I would expect to find in an American single wide mobile home. Secondly, the bathroom tub and tile work is quite dated."

Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya

10/10 Excellent

"とてもよいホテルでした。製氷器が欲しかったです。"

Oriental Hotel Universal City

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay! Super close to universal studios!"

Kobe PortTower Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Bon emplacement, chambre typique et très confortable. Excellent service."

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

10/10 Excellent

"The room"

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful good size rooms, staff was super friendly and extremely helpful, superb location with lots of great restaurants. There is not one negative thing to say about this .hotel. Five Stars ☆☆☆☆☆"

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 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

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

Kobe Portopia Hotel

Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya

Oriental Hotel Universal City

Kobe PortTower Hotel

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower

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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