South Kansas City Travel Guide

Kansas City

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Stay near popular South Kansas City attractions

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Kansas City Zoo

8.4/10 (912 reviews)
Take a trip through an African plain, as well as meeting animals from other parts of the world, at this city zoo.
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Things to do

Kansas City Fun Tours

Kansas City Trolley Tour

฿951
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kansas City Trolley Tour
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

฿3,543
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Tom's Town Distillery Tour and Tasting

Tom's Town Distillery Tour and Tasting

฿886
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tom's Town Distillery Tour and Tasting
Kansas City Haunted Pub Crawl Ghostly Drinks and Stories

Kansas City Haunted Pub Crawl Ghostly Drinks and Stories

฿1,148
per adult
Kansas City Haunted Pub Crawl Ghostly Drinks and Stories
Small-Group Jewelry Making with Wine Tasting in Kansas City

Small-Group Jewelry Making with Wine Tasting in Kansas City

฿1,935
per adult
Small-Group Jewelry Making with Wine Tasting in Kansas City
Landmarks Downtown-West Walking Tour

Landmarks Downtown-West Walking Tour

฿656
per adult
Landmarks Downtown-West Walking Tour
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Top hotels in South Kansas City

Sonesta Select Kansas City South Overland Park

Sonesta Select Kansas City South Overland Park

3 out of 5
500 E 105th St Kansas City MO
The price is ฿2,301 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿2,301
฿2,797 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Sonesta Select Kansas City South Overland Park
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kansas City South

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kansas City South

3.5 out of 5
8601 Hillcrest Rd Kansas City MO
The price is ฿2,168 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿2,168
฿2,641 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kansas City South
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG

2.5 out of 5
8551 E Blue Pkwy Kansas City MO
The price is ฿3,224 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,224
฿3,871 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"The room smelled a bit like cat pee. Mold in the shower. Water pressure in the sink was super low. Carpet felt wet like a dehumidifier was needed. Curtains were broken and wouldn't close all the way. Some liquid or something on a couple walls. The bed was clean and no bed bugs so that was a positive. ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Kansas City Sports Complex by IHG
InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG

InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG

4 out of 5
401 Ward Pkwy Kansas City MO
The price is ฿4,786 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿4,786
฿6,182 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG
Loews Kansas City Hotel

Loews Kansas City Hotel

4 out of 5
1515 Wyandotte Street Kansas City MO
The price is ฿7,612 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿7,612
฿9,136 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,089 reviews)
"Loved our sat at Loews! Fantastic hotel!"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Loews Kansas City Hotel
Hotel Lotus Kansas City Stadium

Hotel Lotus Kansas City Stadium

3 out of 5
3830 Blue Ridge Cut Off Kansas City MO
The price is ฿2,057 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿2,057
฿2,665 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Hotel Lotus Kansas City Stadium
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Where to stay in South Kansas City

Find the best South Kansas City areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Kansas City

Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Kansas City. You can visit top attractions like The Midland and T-Mobile Center, and jump on the metro at Metro Center Station or Library Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Country Club Plaza

You'll love the popular shops in Country Club Plaza, and you might want to stick around to check out Plaza Tennis Center, a top place to visit.

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Power and Light District

The ample dining options and great live music are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by The Midland or T-Mobile Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Power and Light Tram Stop to get around town.

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Crossroads Arts District

Crossroads Arts District is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Crossroads Tram Stop or Kauffman Center Tram Stop to explore sights like Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

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Midtown - Westport

Noted for its theatres and live music, there's plenty to explore in Midtown - Westport. Top attractions like Uptown Theater and 39th Street West are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Westport Tram Stop or Armour Tram Stop to see more of the city.

South Kansas City Travel Guide