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

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.

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

1. Centurion Hotel & Spa Vintage Kobe

Chuo Ward, 2.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

alberto

NT$1,510

NT$1,661 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a table, and a city view.

A modern hotel lobby with a long dining area, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a city view.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central staircase.

A grand lobby with a central spiral staircase, marble flooring, and a large, illuminated sculpture.

2. Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay

17.8 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Rachel

NT$2,544

NT$2,799 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern bathroom with two large blue tubs, a sign reading 'SAKISHIMA,' and a wooden cabinet.

A spacious lounge area with multiple sofas and tables, a stone wall, and a large window providing a view.

A table with various beverages and a large window with a city view.

A hallway with two large, ornate elephant sculptures on the walls, leading to a room with a red and gold color scheme.

3. LiVEMAX Sakishima Cosmo Tower Hotel

17.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Keila

NT$1,436

NT$1,579 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel with a large pool, lush greenery, and a mountainous backdrop.

A wooden deck with a hot tub, outdoor furniture, and a view of trees and a building in the background.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a view of mountains through large windows.

A multi-story hotel with a pool and landscaped gardens at night.

4. Arima Grand Hotel

Arimacho, 16.1 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Charles

NT$9,610

NT$10,633 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel with a pool, a view of a bridge, and a landscaped garden.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bathtub, and a glass shower enclosure.

A modern interior with stone walls, a blue column, and a glass door leading to a shower area.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a bridge and the sea. There is a bed, a desk, and a chair.

5. Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe

Tarumi Ward, 17 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Jesse

NT$2,468

NT$2,986 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

6. Hotel Fine Rokko Kita Ichibanchi

Kita Ward, 13.8 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Rose

NT$1,033

NT$1,136 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

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

7. Dormy Inn Kobe Motomachi Natural Hot Springs

Nankin-machi, 4.9 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Azim

NT$2,171

NT$2,450 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

8. Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland

Hatobacho, 4.7 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Shoko

NT$6,381

NT$7,721 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.

9. The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya

Kobe City Centre, 5.2 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Andy

NT$1,847

NT$2,336 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel lobby with a central column, palm trees, and seating areas.

A modern lounge with a panoramic city view, comfortable seating, and a stylish ceiling design.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a round table, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

A waterfront restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a city skyline at dusk.

10. Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

Hatobacho, 4.2 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Calvin

NT$3,616

NT$4,375 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

11. Hotel Okura Kobe

Hatobacho, 4.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Bradley Walter

NT$3,251

NT$4,112 total

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a freestanding bathtub, and a view of a landscaped garden.

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

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

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a showerhead, and a window providing a view of greenery outside.

12. Taketoritei Maruyama

Arimacho, 15.9 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Raymond Wai Man

NT$11,705

NT$14,226 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 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.

13. Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only

Kobe City Centre, 4.1 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Anish

NT$6,306

NT$7,692 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A cable car system with a cityscape in the background.

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

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.

14. Guest House MAYA - Hostel

Nada Ward, 6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Cole

NT$2,099

NT$2,309 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV, a massage chair, a bed, a sofa, and a small table.

15. Hotel Shasha Resort - Adults Only

Suma Ward, 9.2 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

John

NT$1,699

NT$1,869 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 modern bathroom with a tiled floor, a small pool, and a row of individual shower stalls.

16. Hotel Monterey KOBE

Sannomiya, 5.3 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Jonathan

NT$2,287

NT$2,968 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

17. Kobe Plaza Hotel West

Nankin-machi, 5 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Sinclair

NT$1,271

NT$1,398 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

18. THE ORIENT

Kobe City Centre, 4.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Bradley Walter

NT$6,426

NT$7,775 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

A spacious lobby with a large checkered floor, modern seating, and a large chess set.

19. Villa Fontaine Kobe - Sannomiya

Sannomiya, 5.2 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

dean

NT$2,284

NT$2,512 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hot spring area with rocks and steam, wooden structures, and greenery in the background.

A tatami room with a low table and cushions.

A stone staircase surrounded by lush greenery, leading to a traditional building.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, two beds, a sofa, and sliding doors with shoji screens.

20. Hotel Hanakoyado

Arimacho, 16 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

skeei

NT$10,610

NT$11,734 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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Centurion Hotel & Spa Vintage Kobe	8.8 Excellent 427 reviews	View
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
LiVEMAX Sakishima Cosmo Tower Hotel	8.6 Excellent 50 reviews	View
Arima Grand Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 421 reviews	View
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Top Kobe Animal Kingdom Hotel Reviews

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent overall! Friendly staff!!"

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

10/10 Excellent

"The superior room was nice for our stay! Loved that 7/11 was in the building as well"

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

10/10 Excellent

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Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

10/10 Excellent

"One of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed in, a joy from start to finish and a smashing big room"

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA

10/10 Excellent

"Good service and nice hotel food is very good and downstair has Glosary and very easy to walk through universal and I like this hotel very much. Inside room is very big and clean ."

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

10/10 Excellent

"Checkin process was"

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."

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."

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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. Centurion Hotel & Spa Vintage Kobe

2. Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay

3. LiVEMAX Sakishima Cosmo Tower Hotel

4. Arima Grand Hotel

5. Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe

6. Hotel Fine Rokko Kita Ichibanchi

7. Dormy Inn Kobe Motomachi Natural Hot Springs

8. Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland

9. The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya

10. Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

11. Hotel Okura Kobe

12. Taketoritei Maruyama

13. Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only

14. Guest House MAYA - Hostel

15. Hotel Shasha Resort - Adults Only

16. Hotel Monterey KOBE

17. Kobe Plaza Hotel West

18. THE ORIENT

19. Villa Fontaine Kobe - Sannomiya

20. Hotel Hanakoyado

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Top Kobe Animal Kingdom Hotel Reviews

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

The Singulari Hotel & Skyspa at Universal Studios Japan

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

The Park Front Hotel 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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