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, International House of Prayer and Swope 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. CrossroadsKC at Grinders 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 784 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
SAR 784
SAR 942 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,734 reviews)
"-"

Reviewed on 19 July 2025

Loews Kansas City Hotel
Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport

Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport

3.5 out of 5
11828 NW Plaza Circle, Kansas City, MO
The price is SAR 293 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
SAR 293
SAR 380 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,518 reviews)
"The room was spacious and clean. The hotel looked recently updated and parking was cheap. The only downside was the bed! It was awful! A saving grace was our room had a couch that had a pullout bed and it was surprising comfortable. It was also kinda weird that you can take items from the breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 19 July 2025

Orangewood Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
American Inn North Kansas City

American Inn North Kansas City

3.5 out of 5
1211 Armour Rd, North Kansas City, MO
The price is SAR 263 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
SAR 263
SAR 301 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in North Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
6.8/10 (1,003 reviews)
"It was ok"

Reviewed on 19 July 2025

American Inn North Kansas City
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.
Charming 2-bedroom house with fenced in back yard in delightful Kansas City

Charming 2-bedroom house with fenced in back yard in delightful Kansas City

2 out of 5
Kansas City
Stay at this vacation home in Kansas City. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Starlight Theatre and Kansas City Zoo are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (6 reviews)
"It was great for what we needed, a place to sleep and close to the Plaza."

Reviewed on 15 June 2025

Charming 2-bedroom house with fenced in back yard in delightful Kansas City
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 laundry facilities. Popular attractions Crown Center and GEHA ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
Perfect Spot in KC
"Had a great stay and will absolutely be back anytime I'm in the area. The apartment is super cute, easy to access, has comfy beds, and a great location."

Reviewed on 25 June 2025

Newly Renovated Stylish 3rd Floor Apartment 5 mins from Country Club Plaza
Amazing Locale 2KingBR/1BTH

Amazing Locale 2KingBR/1BTH

Kansas City
Stay at this condo in Kansas City. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Crown Center and GEHA Field at Arrowhead ...
9/10 Wonderful! (113 reviews)
Ok
"Nice area, but place needs since work. Dryer missing the start button."

Reviewed on 3 July 2025

Amazing Locale 2KingBR/1BTH
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!