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

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

1. Kobe Portopia Hotel

Chuo Ward, 1.5 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Siu Lan Anji

฿2,172

฿2,747 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

2. Centurion Hotel & Spa Vintage Kobe

Chuo Ward, 2.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

alberto

฿1,696

฿1,866 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

3. Ariston Hotel Kobe

Chuo Ward, 1.7 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Milithza

฿1,873

฿2,061 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

4. THE ORIENT

Kobe City Centre, 4.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Alexis

฿7,175

฿8,681 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

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

5. Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland

Hatobacho, 4.7 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Shoko

฿8,164

฿9,879 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern indoor pool area with a starry ceiling, large columns, and a view of the beach.

A modern restaurant with wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and a view of the beach.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a wooden floor.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a central entrance with a staircase.

6. Kobe Suma Sea World Hotel

Suma Ward, 8.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

sumie

฿10,214

฿11,236 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern outdoor area with a stone wall, a wooden deck, and a water feature.

A traditional Japanese interior with a sliding door, a small table with a plant, and a sign with Japanese characters.

A large stone hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of a lake and mountains.

A hot tub with a view of a lake and mountains.

7. Okuno Hosomichi

Arimacho, 15.5 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Jockey

฿18,308

฿20,203 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A stone pathway leading to a wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by lush greenery and ferns.

A dining area with a view of autumn foliage through large windows.

A traditional Japanese-style building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

A natural setting with a treehouse-like structure made of branches and ropes, surrounded by dense forest.

8. Arimasansoh Goshobessho

Arimacho, 15.7 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Adrian

฿21,602

฿26,202 total

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A cable car system with a cityscape in the background.

A rustic kitchen with wooden countertops, a brick backsplash, and exposed ductwork.

A rustic interior with wooden beams, a long counter, and a group of people interacting.

A person sitting on a wooden bench outside a building with a glass door and a small tree in front.

9. Guest House MAYA - Hostel

Nada Ward, 6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Cole

฿2,871

฿3,159 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A traditional Japanese onsen with a natural pool, bamboo walls, and a forested backdrop.

A modern building with a brick facade and multiple windows, surrounded by trees and a cobblestone pathway.

A traditional Japanese onsen with a stone bath surrounded by bamboo walls and a wooden roof.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, two beds, sliding doors, and a view of greenery outside.

10. Raconter Arima

Arimacho, 15.5 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Dania

฿8,073

฿8,944 total

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A cityscape with a prominent tower and a modern bridge.

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

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

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

11. Hotel Okura Kobe

Hatobacho, 4.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Rowena

฿3,687

฿4,664 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern living room with a city view, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern building entrance with a glass door, a visible elevator, and a textured wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a city view, a control panel, and a chair.

A modern hotel lobby with blue upholstered seating, a central bar area, and a high ceiling with geometric light fixtures.

12. Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya

Sannomiya, 5.1 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Kunmin

฿3,316

฿3,647 total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A bar area with shelves of wine bottles and a variety of glasses and bottles on the counter.

A high-rise hotel with multiple balconies, a modern architectural design, and a well-lit facade.

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

13. DaiwaRoynetHotel Kobe-Sannomiya PREMIER

Sannomiya, 4.9 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Jeeyoung

฿3,816

฿4,197 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

14. Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only

Kobe City Centre, 4.1 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Anish

฿6,051

฿7,386 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

The exterior of Kobe Plaza Hotel West with a prominent illuminated sign, a glass entrance, and a well-lit facade.

A modern cafe with a long counter, seating area, and large windows.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a small round table, and a TV mounted on a dark wooden cabinet.

15. Kobe Plaza Hotel West

Nankin-machi, 5 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Sinclair

฿1,483

฿1,631 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with glass doors and a flat roof.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furnishings, and a large window with a decorative view.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, hanging plants, and framed artwork on the walls.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, a brick wall, and a view of traditional architecture in the background.

16. Dormy Inn Kobe Motomachi Natural Hot Springs

Nankin-machi, 4.9 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Azim

฿2,505

฿2,820 total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

17. The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya

Kobe City Centre, 5.2 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Andy

฿2,700

฿3,415 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

18. Hotel Monterey KOBE

Sannomiya, 5.3 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Triston

฿2,334

฿3,030 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

19. Hotel Meet Me Kobe Motomachi

Kobe City Centre, 4.9 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Anonymous traveller

฿1,782

฿1,960 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Top Kobe Animal Kingdom Hotel Reviews

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

8/10 Good

"Excellent Location, and Helpful Tips We had a very good stay at Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE Osaka and would happily return! Location: Fantastic! Hotel sits atop a huge shopping complex with easy train access, a restaurant floor with plenty of choices, and basement access to a grocery store, McDonald’s, and a pharmacy. Despite the hotel’s size, elevator waits were never over five minutes. Breakfast & Service: Good variety at breakfast of both Eastern and Western fair, with staff efficiently managing crowds. Check-in was quick, English-speaking staff were helpful, and housekeeping was excellent. The Room: Our standard double was quiet but tiny. Fitting luggage was a daily game of Tetris! Ask about luggage storage for empty bags if staying several nights. Blackout curtains were excellent, outside noise virtually nonexistent, deep tub was great for soaking. A Few Tips: Bring your own pillow! The hotel’s polyethylene-filled pillows were uncomfortable for us. We bought replacements at a nearby home store. The combo washer-dryers were small and left heavier items very damp. We used a coin laundry five minutes away by taxi and had clean, dry clothes in about 90 minutes. Bring plenty 100-yen coins. The hotel does offer a reasonable laundry service if you wanted to use that instead. Arriving before 3 p.m.? Expect a crowded lobby as guests wait for rooms. Bottom Line: Excellent location, convenient transportation, breakfast, and helpful staff make this a great Osaka base."

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente hotel a unos minutos de dotombori buena ubicacion muy bonita vista a la ciudad"

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

10/10 Excellent

"Great value, close to Universal Studios Japan (on train stop or 15min walk). Our family of 5 was very comfortable there, it was clean, spacious, and the kitchen area and laundry were great to have. Automatic check in process was smooth (we provided our passport info as requested ahead of time) and the included set breakfast was large (western or Japanese option) which is great since we travelled with tweens/teens."

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Close to train station and universal studios. Good-sized bedroom and has a 7/11 close!"

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower

10/10 Excellent

"The front desk staffs are very nice and helpful, especially the lady her name is Dozono. I also enjoyed the view at night. If I have friends planning to go to Osaka, I would love to recommend this one!"

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were amazing in helping with tickets and luggage forwarding especially Diana who speaks English. Walking distance to multiple convenience stores, pharmacy and train station."

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

8/10 Good

"The lobby was spectacular and the elevator super cool. Breakfast was very good. Lots of different options. The view was really nice looking over the harbour. It’s a bit far from any shops or restaurants but the park land around the hotel is lovely. The only thing I really didn’t like was the cruise ships that dock alongside. The engines run all night, sometimes the music is loud and obnoxious although it didn’t go late. But it meant I couldn’t sit on the lovely balcony. But if you don’t mind being a bit far out from the centre it’s probably quieter than the main area of the city."

The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

8/10 Good

"The room was older but well maintained. The staff was nice. It opens out onto universal citywalk, which was great. I would recommend"

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

10/10 Excellent

"I made this reservation for my family so they could enjoy Universal Studios and they loved the hotel. It was clean and breakfast was amazing."

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 in 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 studying 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 exploring the galleries in 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 in 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 browsing the exhibits at Asics Sports Museum during your travels in 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 spend time at 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 travellers like for its museums, theme park and aquarium. You'll find 116 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Kobe Animal Kingdom?

Kobe Portopia Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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 116 hotels and other accommodation options 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 reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Kobe Animal Kingdom.

What can I see and do near Kobe Animal Kingdom?

You'll want to browse the collections at Kobe City Museum, Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art and Asics Sports Museum. Ikuta Shrine, Kitano Ijinkan Street and Nofuku Temple are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. Spend some time exploring the 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 transport options, seeing 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 options for water transport at the port.

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Our top choices for Kobe Animal Kingdom hotels

1. Kobe Portopia Hotel

2. Centurion Hotel & Spa Vintage Kobe

3. Ariston Hotel Kobe

4. THE ORIENT

5. Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland

6. Kobe Suma Sea World Hotel

7. Okuno Hosomichi

8. Arimasansoh Goshobessho

9. Guest House MAYA - Hostel

10. Raconter Arima

11. Hotel Okura Kobe

12. Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya

13. DaiwaRoynetHotel Kobe-Sannomiya PREMIER

14. Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only

15. Kobe Plaza Hotel West

16. Dormy Inn Kobe Motomachi Natural Hot Springs

17. The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya

18. Hotel Monterey KOBE

19. Hotel Meet Me Kobe Motomachi

Top Kobe Animal Kingdom Hotel Reviews

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

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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