The Best Hotels Closest to Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden in Cincinnati for 2026

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A staircase with wooden steps and white balusters, leading to a landing with a glass coffee table and decorative items.

A stone staircase leading to a house with a sign for a bed and breakfast.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A deck with a round table and chairs, a fire pit, and a white RV-style structure with windows and lanterns.

1. Gaslight Bed and Breakfast

Clifton, 1.2 km from Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Jonathan

￥33,964

￥33,964 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A bar area with a checkered ceiling, colorful hanging lights, and a neon sign in the background.

A modern living room with a round table, colorful chairs, a sofa, and a TV.

A blue vintage car in a lobby with a staircase, a large mural, and patterned carpet.

A reception area with a coffee machine, a display of pencils, and a sign reading "POINDEXTER".

2. Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati

Corryville, 0.9 km from Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Kelly

￥20,644

￥24,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, surrounded by black wicker chairs and teal cushions, overlooking a cityscape at sunset.

A modern lobby with grey upholstered seating, wooden paneling, and large windows.

A modern bar area with white and teal chairs, a red-framed table, and a view of a cityscape at dusk.

A modern hotel with a large mural on the facade, a spacious entrance area, and a parking lot with cars.

3. Hotel Celare, Cincinnati Midtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

1.9 km from Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Shelley

￥28,343

￥33,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a large abstract painting, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern conference room with a long table, chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden accent wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with a sunlit area, a sun porch with chairs, and a small table.

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area

1.9 km from Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Regina

￥23,593

￥28,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a TV, a desk, two chairs, a cabinet with a coffee maker, and a patterned carpet.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A room with a blue sofa, a small table, a floor lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A snack display with various packaged snacks.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati/Uptown-University Area

Corryville, 1.1 km from Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Shannon

￥20,054

￥23,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, hexagonal hanging lights, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved wooden ceiling, a seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a bar area with a counter and stools.

A modern reception area with a curved wooden counter, a laptop, and a fruit display.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance, outdoor seating area, and a parking lot.

6. Springhill Suites by Marriott Midtown Cincinnati

Walnut Hills, 3.1 km from Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Anara

￥18,069

￥21,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious lounge area with sofas, ottomans, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a bed, a desk, and a large window.

A MainStay Suites hotel with a brick facade and multiple windows.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a fireplace, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

7. Comfort Suites Cincinnati University - Downtown

Mount Auburn, 2.2 km from Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Jennifer

￥16,781

￥20,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in microwave, and a dishwasher. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

8. MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown

Mount Auburn, 2.2 km from Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Gayle

￥17,362

￥20,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A breakfast bar with a self-serve coffee station, a refrigerated display case, and a microwave.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a bar.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A reception area with a stone wall, a wooden reception desk, and a digital kiosk.

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown Clifton

2 km from Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Charles

￥13,977

￥16,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

A hotel room with a wooden floor, a round dining table with chairs, a bed with a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A room with a blue wardrobe, a suitcase, and a handbag on the floor.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed with multiple pillows, a side table, and a patterned rug.

10. Cincinnati's Fidelity Hotel

Cincinnati Central Business District, 4.6 km from Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Cristina

￥24,511

￥29,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a red sofa, blue armchairs, and a large potted plant.

An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs, surrounded by brick buildings and trees.

A room with a fireplace, two patterned armchairs, a small table, and a painting above the fireplace.

11. Best Western Premier Mariemont Inn

Mariemont, 11.5 km from Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Lisa

￥31,510

￥36,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor garden with a small pond, colorful flowers, a bridge, and a building labeled "EVENT CENTER".

Two houses with holiday decorations, including wreaths and Christmas trees.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a door, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A dining room with a red table set for a meal, a Christmas tree, and a cabinet with a lamp.

12. Weller Haus Bed, Breakfast & Event Center

5 km from Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Megan

￥36,260

￥40,741 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a television.

A hotel hallway with a red bench, patterned carpet, and wall art.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, bed, TV, and a large mirror.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the sky through large windows, surrounded by red lounge chairs and a few tables.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati / Kenwood

13.3 km from Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Julie

￥16,689

￥19,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with a wooden pergola, stone walls, and a barbecue grill.

A hotel lobby with a central island, white cabinetry, a beverage refrigerator, and shelves stocked with snacks and beverages.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Homewood Suites" sign, featuring a brick facade and multiple windows.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall.

14. Homewood Suites by Hilton Cincinnati-Midtown, OH

Oakley, 7 km from Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

sally

￥20,093

￥23,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a coffee table, and framed pictures on the wall.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a window with a view of greenery.

A building entrance with a black door, a yellow awning, and the number 333.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large window providing natural light.

15. Downtown Cincinnati 2BR | Walk to Reds & Casino

Cincinnati Central Business District, 4.4 km from Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Ronda

￥32,345

￥51,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

An outdoor patio with a rectangular fire feature, wicker furniture, and a barbecue grill.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area featuring sofas, armchairs, and a coffee table. There are multiple pendant lights and a large window providing natural light.

A modern conference room with a long wooden table, white chairs, and a fireplace.

A multi-story hotel with a 'Residence Inn by Marriott' sign, outdoor seating area, and a 'CONDADO' restaurant.

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Kenwood Cincinnati

12.9 km from Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Kathleen

￥22,643

￥26,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings and a modern structure.

A bar area with a central bar, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, blue chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the street.

A restaurant interior with a brick wall, wooden barrels, and a neon sign.

17. Hotel Covington Cincinnati Riverfront

6.8 km from Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Chad

￥36,909

￥41,470 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A stone fire pit surrounded by outdoor seating with metal chairs and cushions.

A modern kitchen area with a white countertop, a coffee machine, a fruit display, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a lamp, a kitchenette, and a small dining table.

18. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Cincinnati Oakley

Oakley, 6.9 km from Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Bjorna

￥21,376

￥25,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An indoor swimming pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a tiled floor.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a digital screen displaying workout information.

A spacious lobby with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with two desktop computers, a printer, a lamp, and two office chairs.

19. Drury Inn & Suites Cincinnati Sharonville

15 km from Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Justin

￥16,466

￥19,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

An outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit, lounge chairs, and a stone wall with lighting fixtures.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a tiled floor and a wooden wall.

A modern hotel with two sections labeled Towneplace Suites and Fairfield by Marriott. It features a central entrance with a lighted pathway and a parking area with several cars.

20. Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Cincinnati Oakley

Oakley, 6.9 km from Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Heidi

￥21,218

￥25,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Gaslight Bed and Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 130 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati	9.2 Wonderful 1,291 reviews	View
Hotel Celare, Cincinnati Midtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 357 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati/Uptown-University Area	8.6 Excellent 1,007 reviews	View

Top Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff"

Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati/Uptown-University Area

10/10 Excellent

"Nice rooms and staff"

Gaslight Bed and Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Extremely kind hostess who personally cooked and served a high quality breakfast every morning. Swiss Family Robinson Room, on 4th level of a house on a hill, was beautiful and very comfortable, especially with windows open on cool October nights;"

Hotel Celare, Cincinnati Midtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

8/10 Good

"great location for UC family weekend and close to downtown and Kenwood Mall."

Prime Walk to Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden –Steps to UC, Short Vine & More!

10/10 Excellent

"This was a seamless stay, and the hosts were very communicative. This is a pleasant experience and I would definitely recommend booking. The neighborhood was quiet. The hosts communication was awesome. They constantly checked on us and gave us suggestions for eating and going out. I 10 out of 10 would recommend."

Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront

10/10 Excellent

"Every time we stay its always great. Staff is always friendly rooms always clean ."

MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown

10/10 Excellent

"Great room for the price. Large rooms. Clean. Staff was great. Breakfast went fast and had to wait 15 minutes for more to be brought out. Not a huge deal but we hadn't planned our timing for that. Overall, will stay again"

Location & Luxury Near University of Cincinnati, Hospitals, and Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Nicely updated property. Lots of extras, with everything we needed for our stay and more."

Cozy 1-bedroom apartment near downtown Cincinnati on the 10th floor

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient location to spend time in OTR and Newport. Host was very communicative, easy in and out! Look forward to visiting again."

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6.0/10 (1 review)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden?

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is located in a welcoming area of Cincinnati known for its popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 47 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden?

Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Other good options within a short distance include Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati/Uptown-University Area and Landing Apartments Near University Of Cincinnati.

How many hotels are there close to Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden?

Expedia has 47 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden?

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What can I see and do near Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden?

You'll want to browse the collections at American Sign Museum, Cincinnati Art Museum, and Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal. Explore landmarks like Cincinnati Music Hall, John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, and MainStrasse Village. You can catch a show at Aronoff Center for the Arts, Taft Theatre, and The Andrew J Brady Music Center.

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Our top choices for Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden hotels

1. Gaslight Bed and Breakfast

2. Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati

3. Hotel Celare, Cincinnati Midtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati/Uptown-University Area

6. Springhill Suites by Marriott Midtown Cincinnati

7. Comfort Suites Cincinnati University - Downtown

8. MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown Clifton

10. Cincinnati's Fidelity Hotel

11. Best Western Premier Mariemont Inn

12. Weller Haus Bed, Breakfast & Event Center

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati / Kenwood

14. Homewood Suites by Hilton Cincinnati-Midtown, OH

15. Downtown Cincinnati 2BR | Walk to Reds & Casino

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Kenwood Cincinnati

17. Hotel Covington Cincinnati Riverfront

18. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Cincinnati Oakley

19. Drury Inn & Suites Cincinnati Sharonville

20. Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Cincinnati Oakley

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Top Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area

Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati/Uptown-University Area

Gaslight Bed and Breakfast

Hotel Celare, Cincinnati Midtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Prime Walk to Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden –Steps to UC, Short Vine & More!

Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront

MainStay Suites Cincinnati University - Uptown

Location & Luxury Near University of Cincinnati, Hospitals, and Downtown

Cozy 1-bedroom apartment near downtown Cincinnati on the 10th floor

Other attractions near Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

University of Cincinnati

Clifton Cultural Arts Center

Fifth Third Arena

Nippert Stadium

First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati

Harriet Beecher Stowe House

Wright House Bed & Breakfast

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

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