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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 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

NT$1,705

NT$2,157 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

Liam

NT$1,283

NT$1,412 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

3. Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya

Sannomiya, 5.1 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Kunmin

NT$3,154

NT$3,469 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A modern hotel with a multi-story structure, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a covered area.

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, comfortable seating, large windows with curtains, and a modern ceiling design.

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, marble flooring, and a central seating area.

4. Kobe Luminous Hotel Sannomiya

Sannomiya, 4.7 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

MD RAZIB

NT$1,375

NT$1,513 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A serene indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, clear glass railings, and a view of the outdoors.

5. Arima Grand Hotel

Arimacho, 16.1 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Charles

NT$9,332

NT$10,325 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a view of a bridge and the sea.

6. Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe

Tarumi Ward, 17 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Jesse

NT$2,212

NT$2,677 total

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with wooden steps, a reception desk, and a display case.

7. The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya

Kobe City Centre, 5.2 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Andy

NT$2,255

NT$2,852 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

8. Dormy Inn Kobe Motomachi Natural Hot Springs

Nankin-machi, 4.9 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Azim

NT$2,108

NT$2,380 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A traditional Japanese-style house with a wooden exterior, large sliding doors, and a garden area with dense foliage and a tree.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a low table with cushions.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering a view of the forest.

A pathway through a forested area with a building on the left and a staircase on the right.

9. ThinkStay Mt.

Nada Ward, 11.1 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Anna

NT$4,290

NT$5,122 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

10. Kobe Plaza Hotel West

Nankin-machi, 5 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Sinclair

NT$1,411

NT$1,552 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 reception area with a curved counter, a seating area with orange chairs, and a modern interior design.

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

11. Kobe Motomachi Tokyu REI Hotel

Kobe City Centre, 4.9 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

JACKIE

NT$1,630

NT$1,793 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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.

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

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

12. Hotel Fine Rokko Kita Ichibanchi

Kita Ward, 13.8 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Rose

NT$1,200

NT$1,320 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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.

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

13. Taketoritei Maruyama

Arimacho, 15.9 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Raymond Wai Man

NT$11,000

NT$13,371 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with a dining table set for two, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, grey bedding, a vanity with a mirror and lights, and a wardrobe.

A dining area with a round table set for four, a vase with flowers, and a view of a living room with a sofa and a television.

A sign for Sea View Court with a black background and gold lettering. Below it, there's a smaller sign with English and Japanese text, and a number "3-14" indicating the unit number.

14. Sea View Court Kobe

Chuo Ward, 6.4 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Nathan

NT$4,023

NT$4,425 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a glass partition with colorful geometric patterns, and a tiled floor.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs.

A spacious buffet area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a long serving counter with various food items and condiments, and large windows providing natural light.

15. Hotel Sunroute Sopra Kobe Annesso

Hyogo, 5.3 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Fatiha

NT$1,250

NT$1,375 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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.

16. Villa Fontaine Kobe - Sannomiya

Sannomiya, 5.2 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

dean

NT$1,579

NT$1,736 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A cityscape with a prominent tower and a modern bridge.

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

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

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

17. Hotel Okura Kobe

Hatobacho, 4.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Rowena

NT$3,156

NT$3,993 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, two beds, a sofa, and large windows offering a view of a forested mountain.

A modern spa area with a large window, a hot tub, and a view of a cityscape.

A balcony with a view of a cityscape at dusk, including buildings and a mountain.

18. Arima Onsen Hanano – Adults Only

Arimacho, 16.1 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

V.S.

NT$6,469

NT$7,888 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden interior, a hot spring bath, and a view of lush greenery.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a sliding door with a view of trees and mountains.

A modern building with a curved entrance, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

A hot spring with a view of trees and mountains.

19. Arima Onsen Motoyu Ryuusenkaku

Arimacho, 16.4 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Karence

NT$5,208

NT$6,422 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Compare popular hotels close to Kobe Animal Kingdom

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Kobe Portopia Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,275 reviews	View
Centurion Hotel & Spa Vintage Kobe	8.8 Excellent 425 reviews	View
Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Kobe Luminous Hotel Sannomiya	8.8 Excellent 1,050 reviews	View
Arima Grand Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 417 reviews	View

Top Kobe Animal Kingdom Hotel Reviews

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

10/10 Excellent

"We had the spacious room, which lived up to its name! The room was great, very generous amenities in the room, and the breakfast buffet was enormous! We loved this hotel. It was super convenient for USJ, and a great view across the water. Highly recommend."

The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

10/10 Excellent

"The staffs were top notch. Very friendly and accommodating. Great help with booking us a taxi. The room was spacious with a great view. Love the location for Universal Studios & City Walk."

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

8/10 Good

"Find that the cleanliness of the room is well maintained. The check in process can only start at 3pm and find it messy."

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

8/10 Good

"Great property and excellent value. Breakfast was odd. food was not very close to what is on North American menus. Other than that we had a great time. Close to the park and drinks were really good."

The Singulari Hotel & Skyspa at Universal Studios Japan

10/10 Excellent

"Would like to stay again."

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

10/10 Excellent

"Very good room, lots of space for our family of five. The separate rooms was a nice change from most family room style in Japan."

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Phenomenal views of Kobe Port from the balcony and the night views are absolutely stunning. We took the West view facing the ferris wheel and enjoyed all the light shows in the evening. The hotel is a bit dated but no complaints at all. The free shuttle bus from Sannomiya station is super convenient. There is also a Family Mart within the hotel (closes at 11pm). The location is prime as it's a 3 minute walk to the Kobe Port Tower."

Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay

10/10 Excellent

"This was the best hotel during my stay in Japan"

Oriental Hotel Universal City

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is excellent"

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 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?

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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. Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya

4. Kobe Luminous Hotel Sannomiya

5. Arima Grand Hotel

6. Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe

7. The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya

8. Dormy Inn Kobe Motomachi Natural Hot Springs

9. ThinkStay Mt.

10. Kobe Plaza Hotel West

11. Kobe Motomachi Tokyu REI Hotel

12. Hotel Fine Rokko Kita Ichibanchi

13. Taketoritei Maruyama

14. Sea View Court Kobe

15. Hotel Sunroute Sopra Kobe Annesso

16. Villa Fontaine Kobe - Sannomiya

17. Hotel Okura Kobe

18. Arima Onsen Hanano – Adults Only

19. Arima Onsen Motoyu Ryuusenkaku

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Top Kobe Animal Kingdom Hotel Reviews

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

The Singulari Hotel & Skyspa at Universal Studios Japan

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay

Oriental Hotel Universal City

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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