Kansas City, MO

Travel Guide

Union Station featuring heritage architecture, landscape views and a high rise building
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts which includes interior views and modern architecture
Starlight Theatre featuring heritage architecture and theater scenes
Kansas City featuring a river or creek, a bridge and a park
Liberty Memorial which includes night scenes

Where to stay in Kansas City

Union Station featuring heritage architecture, landscape views and a high rise building

Downtown Kansas City

4.5/5(800 area reviews)

Immerse yourself in rich arts culture, marvel at numerous fountains, and indulge in upscale shopping and local cuisine. Explore the Power and Light District, Crossroads Arts District, and River Market, while enjoying easy access to public transportation.

Downtown Kansas City
Country Club Plaza

Country Club Plaza

Designed in Baroque Revival and Moorish Revival style, this upscale shopping center boasts high-end stores like Tiffany & Co. and Michael Kors, alongside European-inspired architecture, statues, and fountains. Luxury hotels and hidden parking add to the experience.

Country Club Plaza
Power & Light

Power and Light District

Dive into a vibrant entertainment hub with the renovated Midland Theatre, Alamo Drafthouse Mainstreet Cinema, and Kansas City Live! featuring bars, restaurants, and a concert venue. Explore nearby T-Mobile Center and the iconic art deco Power and Light Building.

Power and Light District
A quiet little garden perfect for a warm afternoon.

South Kansas City

3.5/5(205 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in South Kansas City, Swope Park and Bay Water Park are top sights worth seeing.

South Kansas City
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts showing interior views and theater scenes

Crossroads Arts District

4.5/5(313 area reviews)

You might enjoy the restaurants while in Crossroads Arts District. Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Crossroads Tram Stop or Kauffman Center Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Crossroads Arts District
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art which includes a garden

Midtown - Westport

3.5/5(145 area reviews)

Unique features of Midtown - Westport include the theaters and live music. Make a stop by Uptown Theater or Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art while you're exploring the area.

Midtown - Westport
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Loews Kansas City Hotel
4 out of 5
1515 Wyandotte Street, Kansas City, MO
The price is SAR 694 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
SAR 694
SAR 836 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,638 reviews)
"Accessability"

Reviewed on 10 April 2025

Loews Kansas City Hotel
InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG
InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG
4 out of 5
401 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO
The price is SAR 447 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
SAR 447
SAR 586 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Everything was great except the A/C couldn’t keep up with the heat."

Reviewed on 13 April 2025

InterContinental Kansas City at The Plaza by IHG
Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence
Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence
3.5 out of 5
18011 Bass Pro Drive, Independence, MO
The price is SAR 484 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
SAR 484
SAR 563 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Independence. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,108 reviews)
"Beautiful property with a walking trail outside. Awesome breakfast and friendly staff. Rooms are nice and clean and there’s always coffee. Ample parking as well."

Reviewed on 11 April 2025

Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Newly Renovated Stylish 3rd Floor Apartment 5 mins from Country Club Plaza
Newly Renovated Stylish 3rd Floor Apartment 5 mins from Country Club Plaza
Kansas City
Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and concierge services. Popular attractions GEHA Field at Arrowhead ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Amazing amenities!
"Everything about the apartment was so nice! The bed and comforter was very comfortable! The towel warmer was amazing! (My first experience of one ever!) it was overall such a cute and boujee place! We loved it!"

Reviewed on 8 April 2025

Newly Renovated Stylish 3rd Floor Apartment 5 mins from Country Club Plaza
Historic mansion in the Scarritt Renaissance District
Historic mansion in the Scarritt Renaissance District
KCMO
Stay at this vacation home in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Kauffman ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (160 reviews)
Beautiful
"This was a beautiful place to stay and visit where the whole family could be together."

Reviewed on 29 March 2025

Historic mansion in the Scarritt Renaissance District
West Plaza Cozy Comfort Unit A
West Plaza Cozy Comfort Unit A
Kansas City
Stay at this apartment in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Crown Center and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews)
The house is well equipped. The bunkbeds are extremely squeaky.
"Great rental."

Reviewed on 27 December 2024

West Plaza Cozy Comfort Unit A
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Kansas City

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 42%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 12%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I live here so I was just spending time with my husband

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

love the area

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Arrived late and left early so we didn’t get a chance to see much of the city.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice city to visit!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

I am not a big city person but due to the Covid the streets were mostly quiet until the evening when protestors were out.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

This is my hometown, so of course, I love KC! The only downfall of the Fontaine was the view of the plaza lights. I feel like we would have been able to see the plaza better from a different location, but the area is great and the hotel is beautiful!