The Best Hotels Closest to St. Louis Zoo in St. Louis - 2026 Updated Prices

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A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a framed picture on the wall.

1. Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Forest Park

2 km from St. Louis Zoo

Tammy

฿4,558

฿5,329 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pool table, surrounded by large windows.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A spacious room with a long table and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a 'Welcome to the Show Nest' sign.

A snack and treat display with various products, including chips and beverages, in a store setting.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park

Dogtown, 1 km from St. Louis Zoo

Greg

฿4,402

฿5,191 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a central fountain, and a view of a tower.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a clock on the wall.

The exterior of the Charles F. Knight Center with a stone facade, large arched entrance, and a sign above the doors.

A buffet setup with various food items, a coffee station, and a refrigerator with beverages.

3. The Knight Center at Washington University

2.5 km from St. Louis Zoo

Rosalyn

฿4,365

฿5,020 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a courtyard with palm trees.

A grand lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a decorative ceiling.

A bar area with a marble counter, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.

An outdoor patio with a brick fireplace, wicker furniture, and a dining table set with food and drinks.

4. The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis

Central West End, 2.5 km from St. Louis Zoo

Kristina

฿4,524

฿6,331 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A rooftop restaurant with round tables, chairs, and a view of the city.

A modern lobby with a staircase, seating area, and an exit sign.

A modern lobby with a staircase, seating area, and wall-mounted artwork.

A hotel with a prominent sign reading "MOONRISE."

5. Moonrise Hotel

2.4 km from St. Louis Zoo

Jennifer

฿5,024

฿5,975 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A modern living room with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble reception desk, a bar area, and a seating space.

A modern kitchen with a marble backsplash, built-in bar with stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a sign reading "AC HOTEL CENTRAL WEST END".

6. AC Hotel St. Louis Central West End

Central West End, 2.6 km from St. Louis Zoo

Janice

฿4,850

฿5,720 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A cozy lounge area with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a bar counter.

A restaurant with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a fireplace.

A modern building with a unique, curved roof structure.

A traditional building with a stone facade, large windows, and outdoor seating area with wicker furniture.

7. The Cheshire

1.4 km from St. Louis Zoo

Matthew

฿5,011

฿5,950 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor dining area with multiple wooden tables and benches, surrounded by wicker chairs.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern cafe interior with a bar area, seating, and a menu board.

A group of people sitting on a couch in a well-lit room with a large plant and a floor lamp.

8. Hotel Indigo St Louis - Central West End by IHG

Central West End, 2.7 km from St. Louis Zoo

Lydia

฿4,221

฿5,348 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, cushioned benches, and a covered patio with string lights.

A hotel room with a bed, a pink sofa, a small table, and a chair. There is a window with a view of a building.

A modern indoor seating area with a sofa, tables, and chairs.

A hotel coffee shop with a coffee machine, mugs, and a buffet area.

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis/Forest Park

The Grove, 2.6 km from St. Louis Zoo

MARY

฿5,250

฿6,138 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a blue armchair, a sofa, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a patterned rug, and a reception desk.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and cabinets.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a wall display of packaged goods.

10. DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park

Central West End, 2.5 km from St. Louis Zoo

Loleta

฿4,873

฿5,746 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a desk, and a large window.

A conference room with a floral carpet, tables with chairs, and a large orange pendant light.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Forest Park Hotel" and a clock on the wall.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and sink.

11. Forest Park Hotel by MDR

The Hill, 1.9 km from St. Louis Zoo

Kevan

฿2,449

฿3,021 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

A hotel with a prominent red and yellow sign reading 'Red Roof Plus'.

A reception area with a counter, a clock, and a sign indicating free Wi-Fi availability.

A Red Roof Plus hotel lobby with two leather chairs, a coffee station, and a sign indicating free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

12. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ St Louis - Forest Park/ Hampton Ave

The Hill, 2 km from St. Louis Zoo

Sean

฿2,534

฿2,963 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A well-lit lobby with a chandelier, potted plants, and a seating area.

A modern interior with a chandelier, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.

A bar area with a neon sign, a lamp, and various food and drink items.

A two-story building with a dark entrance, large windows, and a brick facade.

13. Truitt Hotel

Lafayette Square, 6.8 km from St. Louis Zoo

Gabrielle

฿5,672

฿6,886 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A restaurant with round tables and chairs, a bar area, and a patterned ceiling.

A spa bath with a sign indicating a capacity of 8 persons.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a 'Step Down' sign.

A Drury Plaza Hotel with a large parking lot and multiple cars parked in front.

14. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis Brentwood

4.8 km from St. Louis Zoo

Stacey Rochelle

฿4,321

฿5,133 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, offering a city view.

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a chandelier.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.

A lobby with seating areas, a chandelier, and a large pillar.

15. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

Downtown St. Louis, 8.9 km from St. Louis Zoo

Blake

฿4,862

฿5,685 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hallway with framed artwork on the walls and a poster advertising an event.

A red brick building with a gabled roof and arched windows.

A room with blue walls, a ceiling fan, a wooden cabinet, and a checkered chair with a yellow cushion.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, blue walls, and a white door.

16. Benton Park Inn

Benton Park, 7.3 km from St. Louis Zoo

Lindsay

฿5,031

฿5,883 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A spacious lobby with modern seating, a reception desk, and large windows offering views of the parking area.

A seating area with three grey armchairs and a central glass-top table, a wooden floor, and a view of parked cars through large windows.

A spacious indoor area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling and large windows, featuring multiple seating areas with sofas and chairs, and a visible outdoor view through the windows.

17. Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport

13.5 km from St. Louis Zoo

Curtiss

฿3,038

฿3,608 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A log cabin with a stone chimney, a porch with a stone railing, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A rustic wooden bed with a quilt, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a door.

A rustic wooden interior with a wooden bench displaying various animal carvings and a stone wall.

A cozy bedroom with a stone fireplace, a bed with a patterned bedspread, and a television on a wooden stand.

18. The Lodge at Grant's Trail

10.4 km from St. Louis Zoo

Sherri

฿6,381

฿7,402 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a glass facade, seating area, and a staircase.

A modern dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view of a bridge, and a stone accent wall.

A couple relaxing by a window overlooking a bridge and water.

A room with large windows overlooking a bridge and water, featuring wooden chairs and a small table.

19. Four Seasons Hotel St Louis

9.3 km from St. Louis Zoo

Nicole

฿12,662

฿14,805 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern outdoor lounge area with seating, a bar, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern bar area with a central fire feature, bar stools, and seating.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, a kitchen in the background, and hanging light fixtures.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and bookshelves.

20. Live by Loews - St.Louis

Downtown St. Louis, 8.5 km from St. Louis Zoo

brandon

฿4,693

฿5,582 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to St. Louis Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Forest Park	9.4 Exceptional 1,029 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
The Knight Center at Washington University	9.4 Exceptional 715 reviews	View
The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis	9.2 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
Moonrise Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 2,055 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near St. Louis Zoo

The Cheshire

Richmond Heights

฿5,011

฿5,950 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park

Central West End

฿4,873

฿5,746 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

Hotel Indigo St Louis - Central West End by IHG

Central West End

฿4,221

฿5,348 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

The Clayton Plaza Hotel sign with a stone wall and plants in front.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a chandelier, and artwork on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

A swimming pool with steps leading to the water, surrounded by potted plants and outdoor seating.

Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay

Clayton

฿3,152

฿3,679 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Moonrise Hotel

Delmar Loop

฿5,024

฿5,975 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park

Dogtown

฿4,402

฿5,191 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Forest Park

Clifton Heights

฿4,558

฿5,329 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

The Knight Center at Washington University

St. Louis

฿4,365

฿5,020 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

Top St. Louis Zoo Hotel Reviews

The West End

10/10 Excellent

"I just like how streamlined the service was. I spent almost no time with administrative work and was able to maximize my leisure time here in St Louis"

Hotel Indigo St Louis - Central West End by IHG

8/10 Good

"Hotel is great condition. Room clean and modern. Excellent customer service from Dan.. No other staff actually spoke to me. Just the hallway smells like smoke. And I attempted to purchase breakfast from the crepes place but decided not to. The cook wiped his nose and didn’t attempt to wash hands before placing on gloves.."

The Knight Center at Washington University

10/10 Excellent

"We will absolutely stay here again when traveling to Wash U. Great hotel!"

Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park

8/10 Good

"It was very nice. Only complaints are no jacuzzi and there wasn’t regular eggs (ex scrambled eggs) or anything like that. They had omelets both mornings. Other than that we loved it"

The Cheshire

10/10 Excellent

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Forest Park Hotel by MDR

8/10 Good

"The staff was accommodating as much as possible. The rooms were decent for the price during the week but when the weekend came it doubled in price. The vending machines didn’t work properly. Overall it’s a place to stay and food is nearby in walking distance."

Aloft by Marriott St Louis Central West End

8/10 Good

"Very clean, loved the layout of the hotel. Great staff, front desk was amazing. Room was nice. The fridge is basically worthless, taking 8 to 12 ours to cool"

Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis/Forest Park

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room staff was awesome. Recommend."

Other attractions near St. Louis Zoo

A neoclassical building with a central statue, columns, and decorative elements.

St. Louis Art Museum

9.0/10 (584 reviews)

Transport yourself to different eras and places as you explore the vast variety of art, sculpture and artifacts in this renowned museum.

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A modern building with large glass windows and a garden with red and pink tulips.

Jewel Box

Made of stacked glass in a restored art deco style, this glass house from the 1930s continues to flourish with tropical trees, hanging plants and a large fountain.

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A theater stage with a variety of neon signs advertising different businesses.

The Muny Theater

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at The Muny Theater during your trip to St. Louis. Amble around the area's lush forest or attend a sporting event.

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A gazebo with columns and a dome roof, surrounded by a pond and greenery.

Pagoda Circle

As one of the cornerstones of Forest Park for about a century, this grassy island and its bandstand offer an excellent concert spot.

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A stone fountain with water cascading down a tiered structure, surrounded by a pond and a grassy area with a building in the background.

Forest Park

9.2/10 (3,389 reviews)

Nature, history and cultural institutions come together in one of the United States’ largest urban parks, which buzzes with St. Louis’ dynamic community spirit.

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Turtle Playground

Turtle Playground is just one of the places to see in St. Louis, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.

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Dwight Davis Tennis Center

Catch an event at Dwight Davis Tennis Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.

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Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center

Learn about the local history of St. Louis when you take a trip to Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St. Louis Zoo?

St. Louis Zoo is located in a welcoming area of St. Louis known for its popular zoo and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 47 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near St. Louis Zoo?

The Cheshire is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from St. Louis Zoo. Another good choice is Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to St. Louis Zoo?

Expedia has 47 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from St. Louis Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St. Louis Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near St. Louis Zoo.

What can I see and do near St. Louis Zoo?

Study the collections at St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis Science Center or Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. While you're exploring, swing by St. Louis Union Station, Jewel Box and Cherokee Street to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at The Muny Theater, Fox Theater and St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.

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Our top choices for St. Louis Zoo hotels

1. Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Forest Park

2. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park

3. The Knight Center at Washington University

4. The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis

5. Moonrise Hotel

6. AC Hotel St. Louis Central West End

7. The Cheshire

8. Hotel Indigo St Louis - Central West End by IHG

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis/Forest Park

10. DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park

11. Forest Park Hotel by MDR

12. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ St Louis - Forest Park/ Hampton Ave

13. Truitt Hotel

14. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis Brentwood

15. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

16. Benton Park Inn

17. Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport

18. The Lodge at Grant's Trail

19. Four Seasons Hotel St Louis

20. Live by Loews - St.Louis

Compare popular hotels close to St. Louis Zoo

Hotels recommended for families near St. Louis Zoo

The Cheshire

DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park

Hotel Indigo St Louis - Central West End by IHG

Clayton Plaza Hotel & Extended Stay

Moonrise Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park

Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Forest Park

The Knight Center at Washington University

Top St. Louis Zoo Hotel Reviews

The West End

Hotel Indigo St Louis - Central West End by IHG

The Knight Center at Washington University

Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park

The Cheshire

Forest Park Hotel by MDR

Aloft by Marriott St Louis Central West End

Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis/Forest Park

Other attractions near St. Louis Zoo

St. Louis Art Museum

Jewel Box

The Muny Theater

Pagoda Circle

Forest Park

Turtle Playground

Dwight Davis Tennis Center

Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center

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