Top 4 Neighborhoods Where to Stay in Kansas City

Welcome to the city of fountains, Kansas City, Missouri! This eclectic city is the perfect getaway for those looking for cultural attractions, shopping centers, a great jazz music scene, and nightlife!

Knowing its nickname, it is no surprise that you will find so many impressive foundations in each corner with sculptures that make Kansas City look like an open art museum! The most famous ones can be seen at the shopping mall, Country Club Plaza but they are all over the city so it will be so much fun to discover Kansas City, especially if you are a person who likes cities with a bit of everything from entertainment to historical sites.

In this blog post on where to stay in Kansas City, I will talk about the 4 best areas to stay in Kansas City and give you the best of the best hotels for all budgets. Before we start, I just want to remind you that in order to get better deals on hotels and secure your place, do not forget to make a reservation in advance. Many of the hotels in Kansas City have a free cancelation, so don’t worry if you change your mind!

Let’s start our Kansas City tour!

If you are in a hurry

Here are the best places where to stay in Kansas City, Missouri, with hotels from luxury to budget. They all have great reviews and central locations!

Here is a map of where to stay in Kansas City, Missouri, with the best 4 areas I will be talking about in this blog post so you can easily visualize their locations:

1. Downtown Kansas City – where to stay in Kansas City for the first time

Downtown Kansas City is the heart of the city where you will find many great museums, fun attractions, shops, restaurants, and bars. That’s why there is no better place to stay than Downtown if you are visiting Kansas City for the first time.

Start your day with a morning walk to explore the streets of downtown Kansas City, checking out the historic museums, fun attractions, and art galleries. After visiting all the cultural and historic sites, it is time to go shopping. Here you will find tons of nice shops, great cafes, and restaurants too.

I can also say that Downtown Kansas City is also the city’s entertainment center! The place you should go to enjoy the nightlife is the Power and Light District, in the northern part of the downtown area. Here you will see that locals are already having fun, so why not join them?

Downtown Kansas city offers many nice accommodations for all budgets. Thanks to its close proximity to the city’s main attractions, it’s the most popular area to stay in Kansas City. That’s why before jumping to the best hotels I found for you, I would like to remind you to make your reservations in advance. If you are looking for another lively city for your next trip check out the best places to stay in Chicago.

Here are the best places to stay in Kansas City, Downtown:

Other accommodation in Downtown Kansas City

Things to do in Downtown Kansas City

2. Village West – the best place to stay on a budget

Village West area is located in the city’s western part and 15 miles (25 km) away from the downtown. If you are traveling on a budget, Village West is the best place to stay in Kansas as here you will be able to find more affordable accommodations as well as cheaper restaurants and cafes. Yet, you will still have a lot of things to discover in Village West!

Start your day with a morning stroll in Shawnee Mission Park or Wyandotte County Lake. Then visit the National Airline History Museum and Thomas Hart Benton Home Historic Site.

If you are a wine lover you should taste delicious local wines at Amigoni Urban Winery. In the Village West area, you will also find nice local restaurants, shopping centers as well as relatively cheaper hotels. But in order to get better deals on hotels and secure your place, make sure to make your booking in advance. For those looking for inspiration for their next trip check out the best Airbnbs in Nashville.

Here are the best places to stay in Kansas for budget travelers.

Other accommodation in Village West, Kansas City

Things to do in Village West, Kansas City

• Visit the National Airline History Museum
• Go for a stroll at the beautiful Wyandotte County Lake
• Taste local wines at the Amigoni Urban Winery
• Go for a walk at Shawnee Mission Park

3. Westport & Country Club – the coolest area to stay in Kansas City

The Westport and Country Club Districts are located 6 miles (8 km) south of downtown and with their art galleries, beautiful shops, and trendy cafes, this is the coolest area to stay in Kansas City.

In the Country Club district, you will find the biggest shopping mall in the city, Country Club Plaza. You can check out tons of shops, have a coffee break in cool cafes and take photos of iconic fountains.

FUN FACT: There are more than 200 fountains in Kansas City and the most famous ones can be found in Country Club Plaza. In the late 1800s, these fountains were put up for dogs, horses, and birds to drink water when they were passing through the city.

For art lovers, you should not miss visiting the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and Nelson Atkins Museum of Art but if you are into nightlife, you have to check out the entertainment scene in the Westport area just north of the Country Club Plaza! Here you will find awesome jazz clubs and tons of lively bars scattered amongst the historic buildings and chic boulevards. Doesn’t it sound like a cool area with a bit of everything?

Westport and The Country Club district offers a great selection of accommodations for all tastes. Here are the best of the best hotels in this eclectic area from luxury to budget:

Other accommodation options in Country Club District & Westport, Kansas City

Things to do in Country Club District & Westport, Kansas City

4. Overland Park – where to stay in Kansas City to relax

Overland Park is located in the southwestern part of the city and is 10 miles (15 km) away from Downtown Kansas City. This area is a bit far from downtown but it is the best place to stay in Kansas City for relaxation.

Overland Park is a quiet area with beautiful lush green parks, cultural museums, and art galleries. There are also nice shops and great vineyards where you can taste delicious local wines and enjoy the art galleries.

For those who want to be away from the noise of the city center, Overland Park is the best place to stay in Kansas City and I have already picked the best hotels for you.

Other options in Overland Park, Kansas City

Things to do in Overland Park, Kansas City

Frequently asked questions about Kansas City, Missouri 

Conclusion

I hope you enjoyed this Kansas City tour and have already decided on your ideal hotel. In this blog post, I talked about the best places to stay in Kansas City and gave information about the vibes of each area with the activities you can do there to try and help you find the one most suited to you.

As I’ve said earlier, I recommend you to stay in Downtown Kansas City if you are visiting for the first time but each area has its own vibe, so pick your favorite one according to your taste!

I would like to remind you again that in order not to miss your favorite place and get better deals on hotels in Kansas City, Missouri do not forget to make a reservation in advance!

I know I’ve already given you so many options but to sum up, here are the 2 best hotels. Each has central locations and reviews and I can definitely recommend them for a pleasant stay in Kansas City!

If you have any other suggestions or questions about Kansas City or ​​​​Missouri, please do not hesitate to leave a comment below. I’ll be glad to leave a reply to them!

Enjoy your trip to Kansas City,

Eylul