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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 high ceiling and a large chandelier, featuring comfortable seating areas and a central plant display.

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$1,709

NT$2,162 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 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

"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$1,619

NT$1,781 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A reception area with a black tiled floor, a wooden bench, and two floral arrangements.

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

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

3. Ariston Hotel Kobe

Chuo Ward, 1.7 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Milithza

NT$1,502

NT$1,652 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 modern hotel lobby with large windows, a fireplace, and a view of the water.

4. THE ORIENT

Kobe City Centre, 4.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Sarah

NT$6,652

NT$8,049 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.

5. Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland

Hatobacho, 4.7 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

NT$9,155

NT$11,078 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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

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

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

6. Kobe Suma Sea World Hotel

Suma Ward, 8.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

sumie

NT$8,600

NT$9,460 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A hot tub with a view of a lake and mountains.

7. Okuno Hosomichi

Arimacho, 15.5 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Jockey

NT$17,476

NT$19,284 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A stone pathway leading to a wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by lush greenery and ferns.

A natural setting with a treehouse-like structure made of branches and ropes, surrounded by dense forest.

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

A traditional Japanese-style building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

8. Arimasansoh Goshobessho

Arimacho, 15.7 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Adrian

NT$21,577

NT$26,169 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A cable car system with a cityscape in the background.

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

A building with a sign reading "MAYA GUEST HOUSE KOREA" and a wooden bench outside.

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

9. Guest House MAYA - Hostel

Nada Ward, 6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Cole

NT$2,046

NT$2,250 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with blue upholstered seating, a central bar area, and a high ceiling with geometric light fixtures.

A hotel room with two beds, a city view, a control panel, and a chair.

10. Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya

Sannomiya, 5.1 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Kunmin

NT$3,264

NT$3,590 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 restaurant with wooden tables and benches, a view of trees through a large window, and hanging pendant lights.

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

11. Hotel Okura Kobe

Hatobacho, 4.6 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Rowena

NT$3,023

NT$3,824 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 bar area with shelves of wine bottles and a variety of glasses and bottles on the counter.

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

12. DaiwaRoynetHotel Kobe-Sannomiya PREMIER

Sannomiya, 4.9 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Jeeyoung

NT$3,753

NT$4,128 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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 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.

13. Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only

Kobe City Centre, 4.1 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Anish

NT$6,144

NT$7,495 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A bridge over a river with a building on the left side.

A traditional Japanese setting with a person in kimono, a table with a teapot, and a view of greenery through a window.

A hot spring with a wooden bench and a wooden structure for sitting.

A hot tub with a view of a forested hillside.

14. Arima Onsen Gekkoen Korokan

Arimacho, 15.7 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Ying

NT$11,335

NT$13,776 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A traditional Japanese onsen with a natural pool, bamboo walls, and a forested backdrop.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, two beds, sliding doors, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and red chairs, with large windows on both sides.

A traditional Japanese onsen with a stone bath surrounded by bamboo walls and a wooden roof.

15. Raconter Arima

Arimacho, 15.5 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Dania

NT$7,664

NT$8,491 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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.

16. The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya

Kobe City Centre, 5.2 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Andy

NT$2,255

NT$2,853 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 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

Andrew

NT$1,460

NT$1,606 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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.

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

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

18. Dormy Inn Kobe Motomachi Natural Hot Springs

Nankin-machi, 4.9 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Da Ming

NT$2,115

NT$2,388 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern hallway with elevators and a decorative light fixture.

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

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.

19. Kobe Motomachi Tokyu REI Hotel

Kobe City Centre, 4.9 km from Kobe Animal Kingdom

Kai Wah

NT$1,427

NT$1,726 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Top Kobe Animal Kingdom Hotel Reviews

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place to stay at. Just make sure you get your check in code before hand. My only issue was having to wait for my code to check into our room."

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Great place. 7/11 in the hotel was super convenient. Only about a 10 minute walk from the Glico sign."

Oriental Hotel Universal City

8/10 Good

"The hotel was centrally located and perfect for Universal Studios. It is an excellent hotel and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very cool design Feel luxury The view right facing the Harbour with a small balcony with is not common in a lot of hotel room."

Hotel Monterey KOBE

8/10 Good

"Central hotel, easy to get around. Somewhat dated but I don’t mind at all. Big rooms, very clean with fast internet,"

Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay

8/10 Good

"Overall good hotel just pool rules book to use it’s a joke"

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is absolutely gorgeous. From the moment we entered the hotel, we were extremely impressed because it was beyond what we expected. The bath house was very nice, and the breakfast was amazing! So many tourists were taking a video of the breakfast buffet because it was nothing like we have ever seen. Although it had a very high-end feel, our kids were very welcomed and they thought the experience there was fantastic. Universal studio was just a quick 10 min walk, or one train stop away. We would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a luxurious experience with an amazing breakfast and onsen!"

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!"

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?

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. Ariston Hotel Kobe

4. THE ORIENT

5. Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland

6. Kobe Suma Sea World Hotel

7. Okuno Hosomichi

8. Arimasansoh Goshobessho

9. Guest House MAYA - Hostel

10. Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya

11. Hotel Okura Kobe

12. DaiwaRoynetHotel Kobe-Sannomiya PREMIER

13. Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only

14. Arima Onsen Gekkoen Korokan

15. Raconter Arima

16. The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya

17. Kobe Plaza Hotel West

18. Dormy Inn Kobe Motomachi Natural Hot Springs

19. Kobe Motomachi Tokyu REI Hotel

Top Kobe Animal Kingdom Hotel Reviews

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

Oriental Hotel Universal City

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

Hotel Monterey KOBE

Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

Kobe Portopia Hotel

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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