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A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a prominent sign at the top.

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

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling and a large chandelier, featuring comfortable seating areas and a central plant display.

1. Kobe Portopia Hotel

Chuo Ward, 1.5 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Linda

NT$2,039

NT$2,579 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

2. Centurion Hotel & Spa Vintage Kobe

Chuo Ward, 2.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

alberto

NT$1,575

NT$1,732 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

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

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

3. Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland

Hatobacho, 4.7 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Shoko

NT$6,704

NT$8,112 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

4. The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya

Kobe City Centre, 5.2 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Andy

NT$2,298

NT$2,907 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A hallway with a textured wall and a carpeted floor.

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.

5. Hotel Monterey KOBE

Sannomiya, 5.3 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Triston

NT$2,257

NT$2,930 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

6. Hotel Okura Kobe

Hatobacho, 4.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Bradley Walter

NT$3,209

NT$4,059 total

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

A spacious lobby with a marble reception desk, potted plants, and a display of flowers.

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

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

7. Dormy Inn Kobe Motomachi Natural Hot Springs

Nankin-machi, 4.9 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Azim

NT$2,423

NT$2,727 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious indoor area with a checkered floor, seating arrangements, and a chessboard.

A spacious indoor courtyard with multiple levels of balconies, seating areas with tables and chairs, and decorative spherical planters.

The entrance to HOTEL Villa Fontaine with a modern design, featuring a glass door and a potted plant outside.

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

8. Villa Fontaine Kobe - Sannomiya

Sannomiya, 5.2 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

dean

NT$1,984

NT$2,182 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A luxurious hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a sofa, and a mirror.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a seating area with cushioned benches, a reception desk, and a decorative vase with flowers.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign at the top.

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

9. Hotel Piena Kobe

Chuo Ward, 5.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Chao-Chang

NT$1,943

NT$2,351 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A rooftop pool with a view of the city skyline, surrounded by a wooden fence and a stone wall.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed hot tub, wooden stools, and a view of a garden through large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a large window with a view of the beach.

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden interior, a stone hot tub, and a wooden bench.

10. Taketoritei Maruyama

Arimacho, 15.9 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Raymond Wai Man

NT$11,555

NT$14,043 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

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

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.

11. Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only

Kobe City Centre, 4.1 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Anish

NT$5,852

NT$7,143 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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.

12. THE ORIENT

Kobe City Centre, 4.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Bradley Walter

NT$6,344

NT$7,676 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, and a mirror.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a television, and a chandelier.

A multi-story building with illuminated signage and decorative lights.

A well-lit living room with a television, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a massage chair. There is a large window with a view of a bedroom.

13. Hotel Fine Rokko Kita Ichibanchi

Kita Ward, 13.8 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Rose

NT$1,223

NT$1,346 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A modern lounge area with a curved sectional sofa, two round coffee tables, and a patterned carpet.

A modern living room with a sofa, a round table, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

14. Kobe Marriott Hotel

Kobe City Centre, 4.8 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

"This hotel was honestly exceptional from the moment we arrived (which started with a drink and lovely welcome gift). Staff were incredible and consistently went above and beyond. The hotel is quite new and this showed - the rooms were modern with incredibly comfortable beds. The location is fantastic - a very easy walk to the harbour area and great subway access to shin-kobe and Sanomiya stations. The hotel restaurant on the ground floor was great and the spa/onsen was brilliant. We will...

Marcus

NT$3,402

NT$4,117 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A cable car system with a cityscape in the background.

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

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.

15. Guest House MAYA - Hostel

Nada Ward, 6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Cole

NT$2,084

NT$2,293 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A modern multi-story building with a prominent white facade and a flat roof.

A buffet table with various food items and containers.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden floor.

16. Hewitt Koshen

14.9 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Luke

NT$1,386

NT$1,525 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area, a table with wine bottles, and a coat rack.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a bottle and glass, and a minibar.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a marble bathtub, and a large mirror.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

17. Lucky Sun

14.4 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Christopher

NT$1,727

NT$1,900 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

The exterior of Hotel Sha Sha Resort with a prominent sign and modern lighting.

A coastal road with a view of the sea and a beach.

A small, enclosed outdoor area with a hot tub, two wooden chairs, and a table.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a massage chair, a sofa, and a small table.

18. Hotel Shasha Resort - Adults Only

Suma Ward, 9.2 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

John

NT$1,677

NT$1,845 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern indoor pool area with a starry ceiling, large columns, 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.

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

19. Kobe Suma Sea World Hotel

Suma Ward, 8.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

sumie

NT$9,878

NT$10,866 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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Compare popular hotels close to Kobe Animal Kingdom

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Kobe Portopia Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,295 reviews	View
Centurion Hotel & Spa Vintage Kobe	8.8 Excellent 427 reviews	View
Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland	9.6 Exceptional 443 reviews	View
The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Hotel Monterey KOBE	9.0 Wonderful 1,018 reviews	View

Top Kobe Animal Kingdom Hotel Reviews

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

10/10 Excellent

"Checkin process was"

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

8/10 Good

"Suggestion to have laundry on each floor or in each room"

The Singulari Hotel & Skyspa at Universal Studios Japan

8/10 Good

"Great place to stay. Staff was friendly and helpful."

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

8/10 Good

"We just stayed one night and it was fine. Breakfast was okay."

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

10/10 Excellent

"So close to Universal entrance, very nice stay had everything. Planning on going again next year will book again same hotel"

The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

10/10 Excellent

"We chose this hotel for the location and we’re so thrilled with our choice. It is a beautiful hotel, with very welcoming staff and the perfect location. We opted for the park view room; it was a stunning view and really added to our trip. The staff helped us coordinate our luggage transfer so we could easily manage the trains with our two young children."

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

10/10 Excellent

"Ok good"

Hotel Monterey KOBE

10/10 Excellent

"It's a really nice hotel. Beautiful staff - polite, efficient, friendly, and fluent in English. Very good breakfast. Excellent spa with a sauna and cold bath. Also, the hotel is in a very good location. - The service water in the lobby often runs out, but that's due to guests filling up their bottles, which is not good manner of course."

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

8/10 Good

"Hotel right next to the entrance of universal studios japan, the commercial street with plenty of F&B and the train station to Osaka station. Rooms are big, comfortable and clean. I would stay here again should I visit USJ again."

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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 116 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 116 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 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 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. Centurion Hotel & Spa Vintage Kobe

3. Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland

4. The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya

5. Hotel Monterey KOBE

6. Hotel Okura Kobe

7. Dormy Inn Kobe Motomachi Natural Hot Springs

8. Villa Fontaine Kobe - Sannomiya

9. Hotel Piena Kobe

10. Taketoritei Maruyama

11. Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only

12. THE ORIENT

13. Hotel Fine Rokko Kita Ichibanchi

14. Kobe Marriott Hotel

15. Guest House MAYA - Hostel

16. Hewitt Koshen

17. Lucky Sun

18. Hotel Shasha Resort - Adults Only

19. Kobe Suma Sea World Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Kobe Animal Kingdom

Top Kobe Animal Kingdom Hotel Reviews

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

The Singulari Hotel & Skyspa at Universal Studios Japan

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

Hotel Monterey KOBE

Hotel Keihan Universal 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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