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

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

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

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

1. Kobe Portopia Hotel

Chuo Ward, 1.5 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Siu Lan Anji

NT$1,702

NT$2,153 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

2. Centurion Hotel & Spa Vintage Kobe

Chuo Ward, 2.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

"Staff was very friendly and helpful! Felt very at home despite being thousands of miles away from home. There aren’t too many restaurants or shops within walking distance, however very close to the train station which gets you to Sannomiya within 10 mins! Our room and bathroom were very neat and comfortable (the pic I uploaded is the day we left, so don’t think that’s how we walked into it the first day!). I was able to walk and/or take the train to my work conference at the conference center...

Amanda

NT$1,395

NT$1,534 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "HOTEL PEARL CITY" and a green awning.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A buffet with various food options including hot dogs, salads, and pastries.

A cozy lounge area with sofas and a round table, surrounded by lush green plants and two table lamps.

3. Hotel Pearl City Kobe

Chuo Ward, 1.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

NT$1,623

NT$1,963 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Two beds with unique pillow designs, a tatami mat floor, and a small table with a lamp.

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

A person seated at a table in a restaurant, holding chopsticks.

4. Ariston Hotel Kobe

Chuo Ward, 1.7 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Milithza

NT$1,470

NT$1,628 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A view through a glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a body of water with a sailboat and a jet ski.

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

5. THE ORIENT

Kobe City Centre, 4.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Sarah

NT$6,247

NT$7,559 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A cityscape with a prominent tower and a modern bridge.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of the sea.

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

6. Hotel Okura Kobe

Hatobacho, 4.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Rowena

NT$3,388

NT$3,774 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

7. Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland

Hatobacho, 4.7 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

ARKADY

NT$7,776

NT$9,409 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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.

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

8. Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya

Sannomiya, 5.1 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Kunmin

NT$3,256

NT$3,582 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a massage chair, a sofa, and a view of the city.

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

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

9. DaiwaRoynetHotel Kobe-Sannomiya PREMIER

Sannomiya, 4.9 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Jeeyoung

NT$3,744

NT$4,119 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A modern lobby with a circular water feature, seating areas, and a unique ceiling design.

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

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

10. Kobe Suma Sea World Hotel

Suma Ward, 8.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

sumie

NT$8,269

NT$9,096 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

11. Guest House MAYA - Hostel

Nada Ward, 6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Cole

NT$2,735

NT$3,008 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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.

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

12. Dormy Inn Kobe Motomachi Natural Hot Springs

Nankin-machi, 4.9 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Gretchen

NT$2,111

NT$2,382 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

A multi-story building with a covered entrance and a parking area.

13. Okuno Hosomichi

Arimacho, 15.5 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Jockey

NT$14,821

NT$16,364 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a small round table, and a view of the city at night.

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

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

14. Kobe Plaza Hotel West

Nankin-machi, 5 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

YUTAKA

NT$1,331

NT$1,493 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A modern interior with a central water feature, recessed lighting, and a view of the outdoors.

15. Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only

Kobe City Centre, 4.1 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Anish

NT$4,699

NT$5,746 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern hallway with elevators and a decorative light fixture.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and two windows offering a city view.

A bar area with a circular bar counter, red bar stools, and a sign reading "Port Stand."

A modern indoor seating area with high windows, wooden flooring, and a mix of green and blue upholstered chairs.

16. Kobe Motomachi Tokyu REI Hotel

Kobe City Centre, 4.9 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Kai Wah

NT$1,423

NT$1,722 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

17. The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya

Kobe City Centre, 5.2 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

gina

NT$2,100

NT$2,657 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A hallway with a carpeted floor, doors, and a sign indicating room numbers.

A hotel sign with the name "KOKO HOTEL" on a modern building facade.

A spacious room with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a wooden floor.

18. KOKO HOTEL Kobe Shinnagata

Nagata, 7.1 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Antonio

NT$1,138

NT$1,252 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 modern bathroom with dark tiles, a bench, and a glass door leading to an outdoor area with greenery.

19. Arimasansoh Goshobessho

Arimacho, 15.7 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Adrian

NT$21,488

NT$26,061 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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Top Kobe Animal Kingdom Hotel Reviews

Oriental Hotel Universal City

10/10 Excellent

"Within 2 minutes from USJ and train station. Good interiors and comfortable room."

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

10/10 Excellent

"This is a nice hotel. The layout was great for family. The tv entertainment has few choices more than my other hotel stays."

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

8/10 Good

"Bien situé bel hôtel"

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

10/10 Excellent

"I'd recommend The Rise to anybody, as long as they're happy staying outside of the tourist spots. The apartments are modern and spacious, and the onsen is wonderful."

Kobe Portopia Hotel

8/10 Good

"It is rather an old hotel. It's clean, staff were helpful, but just the facility is old."

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay. The location, the staff, and the breakfast was well worth it!"

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

10/10 Excellent

"Great complimentary amenities, comfortable room, on site onsen. Wonderful staff. Across the street from train and close to universal. Will definitely stay again!"

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the location,the place was clean and comfortable bed. Solid breakfast buffet. Small room but well maintained. Everybody was nice and helpful."

The Singulari Hotel & Skyspa at Universal Studios Japan

10/10 Excellent

"Right next to train station, has so many dining options right next to it, don’t need to go anywhere else for food, there’s 7/11 and Lawson inside by dining areas too, hotel room is more spacious than other experiences at other hotels"

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 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 115 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 115 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 Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art, UCC Coffee Museum, 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 Pearl City Kobe

4. Ariston Hotel Kobe

5. THE ORIENT

6. Hotel Okura Kobe

7. Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland

8. Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya

9. DaiwaRoynetHotel Kobe-Sannomiya PREMIER

10. Kobe Suma Sea World Hotel

11. Guest House MAYA - Hostel

12. Dormy Inn Kobe Motomachi Natural Hot Springs

13. Okuno Hosomichi

14. Kobe Plaza Hotel West

15. Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only

16. Kobe Motomachi Tokyu REI Hotel

17. The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya

18. KOKO HOTEL Kobe Shinnagata

19. Arimasansoh Goshobessho

Top Kobe Animal Kingdom Hotel Reviews

Oriental Hotel Universal City

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

Kobe Portopia Hotel

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

The Singulari Hotel & Skyspa at Universal Studios Japan

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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