The Best Hotels Closest to Exploration Place in Wichita for 2026

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A brick building with a large entrance, a parking sign, and a hotel entrance sign.

A hallway with marble flooring, two elevators, and a trash can.

A multi-level atrium with brick walls, a spiral staircase, and seating areas with blue chairs and tables.

A multi-level atrium with a central courtyard, featuring a pool, seating areas, and balconies.

1. Hotel at Old Town

Old Town Wichita, 1.8 km from Exploration Place

Michael

SAR 397

SAR 475 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A grand piano in a spacious lobby with a checkered floor, large windows, and classical architectural details.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a checkered floor.

A hotel with a large stone fountain in the courtyard, a brick building facade, and a well-lit entrance.

A spa area with a hot tub, large windows, and stone walls.

2. Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview - Wichita

Downtown Wichita, 0.6 km from Exploration Place

Margaret

SAR 417

SAR 494 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, yellow chairs, and a brick fire pit.

A hotel room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a bed in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a lamp, a painting, and a patterned rug.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of the outside.

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wichita Downtown Delano

Delano, 0.4 km from Exploration Place

Oscar

SAR 411

SAR 487 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A building facade with illuminated floral murals and modern architecture.

A modern lobby with a large chandelier, plush seating, and a decorative plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a wooden cabinet, a chair, and large windows with curtains.

A dimly lit lounge area with multiple seating options including leather sofas and chairs, a bar area with bottles, and a fireplace.

4. Ambassador Hotel Wichita, Autograph Collection

Downtown Wichita, 1.2 km from Exploration Place

Kimberly

SAR 622

SAR 737 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit surrounded by wicker chairs and a table.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with two green sofas, a round table with a decorative bowl, and a patterned rug.

A bar area with a brick wall, multiple bar stools, and a round table with chairs. There is a sofa and a small table with chairs in the background.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wichita Downtown

Downtown Wichita, 1.3 km from Exploration Place

Robert

SAR 402

SAR 476 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wooden pergolas, picnic tables, and a barbecue grill.

A gym with treadmills, a bench press, and a squat rack.

A multi-story apartment building with a parking lot in front.

A modern living area with a bar, seating, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchenette.

6. WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham Wichita

Delano, 1 km from Exploration Place

Kristina

SAR 460

SAR 535 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a piano, bar area, and dining chairs.

A Hilton Garden Inn hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a prominent signage.

A buffet setup with various food items and utensils, a counter with stools, and a decorative backsplash.

A modern lobby with a chandelier, yellow armchairs, a round ottoman, and a decorative mirror wall.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Wichita Downtown

Downtown Wichita, 1.3 km from Exploration Place

Amy

SAR 382

SAR 450 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A multi-level atrium with a central clock, brick walls, and balconies.

A modern dining area with a grey sofa, wooden dining table, and chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a reception desk.

A spacious atrium with a central fountain, multiple floors with balconies, and a clock on the wall.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Wichita At Old Town

Old Town Wichita, 1.8 km from Exploration Place

Mandi

SAR 436

SAR 508 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture and a view of the interior bar.

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating, and large windows offering views of the street.

A hotel with a clear entrance, outdoor seating area, and a sign indicating a clearance of 13'-0".

A modern breakfast bar with various food items, a coffee machine, and a view of the outside.

9. AC Hotel Wichita Downtown

Downtown Wichita, 1.2 km from Exploration Place

Nadia

SAR 460

SAR 545 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel lobby with large windows, a reception desk, a chandelier, and a cart.

A reception area with a stone counter, a mirror, and a hallway leading to a door.

A restaurant with booths and tables, a bar area, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted heater, and a window with curtains.

10. Wyndham Garden Wichita Downtown

1.6 km from Exploration Place

Christina

SAR 255

SAR 297 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a lifeguard chair, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a kitchenette in the background.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, a central entrance, and a flag in front.

11. Sleep Inn & Suites Park City - Wichita North

12.2 km from Exploration Place

Suzanne

SAR 321

SAR 368 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a plant.

A modern interior with a staircase, a coffee station, and a dining area.

A modern lobby with seating, a flat-screen TV, vending machines, and a view into the dining area.

A hotel with a prominent tower and a covered entrance.

12. Winds Hotel At Crosswinds Casino

14.8 km from Exploration Place

Ashley

SAR 289

SAR 331 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A DoubleTree by Hilton hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large chandelier.

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Wichita Airport

8 km from Exploration Place

Dale

SAR 336

SAR 391 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern hotel with a stone facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

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

A modern interior with a blue sofa, wooden dining table, and chairs, a bookshelf, and framed pictures on the walls.

14. Everhome Suites Wichita Northeast by Choice Hotels

11.7 km from Exploration Place

Todd

SAR 364

SAR 424 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, large windows, and potted plants.

A modern hotel building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance with outdoor seating.

An outdoor patio with green chairs, a table, and a sofa under a blue umbrella.

A restaurant with a counter, chairs, and shelves labeled with items like 'Good Morning' and 'Inspired Table'.

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wichita Northeast

13.4 km from Exploration Place

Tamra

SAR 372

SAR 433 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern bar area with a wooden floor, bar stools, and a large TV screen.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

16. Hyatt Place Wichita State University

6.7 km from Exploration Place

STERLING

SAR 409

SAR 497 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large clock, and a coffee bar area.

A Country Inn & Suites with a parking lot, flag, and a building entrance.

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola.

A coffee bar area with a sign, coffee machines, and a seating area with a fireplace.

17. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wichita East, KS

10.7 km from Exploration Place

Kathleen

SAR 322

SAR 375 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a long counter, multiple seating areas, and a television screen.

An indoor pool area with seating and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a bench, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A reception area with a desk, a colorful rug, a bookshelf, and a framed picture on the wall.

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Wichita/Airport

7.4 km from Exploration Place

Joel

SAR 379

SAR 452 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a small table with a plant, and artwork on the walls.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, red bar stools, and a television mounted on the ceiling.

A spacious hotel lobby with a marble floor, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel with a landscaped courtyard, outdoor seating area, and a stone fire pit.

19. Holiday Inn Wichita East I-35 by IHG

9.1 km from Exploration Place

Michael

SAR 360

SAR 420 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a modern ceiling design with recessed lighting.

A spacious lobby with a blue sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a stone accent wall.

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire feature, and outdoor seating.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wichita East

10.6 km from Exploration Place

Jessica

SAR 424

SAR 494 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Exploration Place

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel at Old Town	9.8 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View
Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview - Wichita	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Wichita Downtown Delano	9.4 Exceptional 416 reviews	View
Ambassador Hotel Wichita, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 960 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wichita Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View

Top Exploration Place Hotel Reviews

Wyndham Garden Wichita Downtown

8/10 Good

"Not bad. A little run down but clean and comfortable."

Hilton Garden Inn Wichita Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, quiet, what's not to like?"

Courtyard by Marriott Wichita At Old Town

10/10 Excellent

"Yanni was an amazing front desk attendant that made sure our stay was fantastic!"

Historically Modern Delano

10/10 Excellent

"A great place- easy to get to and clean. It was stocked well and certainly met our needs. The folks were helpful and communicative when we needed them. Would definitely stay with them again."

Historically Luxurious Delano

10/10 Excellent

"We truly enjoyed our stay at this property. Great location and the house was well equipped to meet our needs! Very clean, fully stocked kitchen, nice furnishings and a full sized washer and dryer. Would definitely stay here again!"

BOHO Funky Bunk with Game room and Hot Tub

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place in host"

Other attractions near Exploration Place

Keeper of the Plains

8.8/10 (779 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Wichita with a stop at Keeper of the Plains. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Wichita Public Library

8.2/10 (16 reviews)

Wichita Public Library is just one of the places to see in Wichita, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.

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Mid-America All-Indian Center Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Mid-America All-Indian Center Museum during your travels in Wichita. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center

Catch an event at Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center during your trip to Wichita. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.

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Century II Convention Center

8.0/10 (281 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Century II Convention Center during your stay in Wichita. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.

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Kansas Wildlife Exhibit

Explore the great outdoors at Kansas Wildlife Exhibit, a lovely green space in Wichita. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Wichita Art Museum

8.8/10 (100 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Wichita Art Museum in Wichita. Take in the museums in this family-friendly area.

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Equity Bank Park

8.2/10 (13 reviews)

Catch an event at Equity Bank Park during your trip to Wichita. Take in the entertainment choices while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Exploration Place?

Exploration Place is located in an area of Wichita that travelers like for its zoo, museums, and festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 72 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Exploration Place?

Adjacent to Exploration Place, Home2 Suites by Hilton Wichita Downtown Delano is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other good options close by include Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview - Wichita and Wyndham Garden Wichita Downtown.

How many hotels are there close to Exploration Place?

Expedia has 72 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Exploration Place.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Exploration Place, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Exploration Place.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Exploration Place?

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Exploration Place, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Exploration Place?

You'll want to browse the collections at Old Cowtown Museum, Museum of World Treasures, and Wichita Art Museum. You can check out the local talent at Century II Convention Center, Orpheum Theater, and Murdock Theater. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Botanica - Wichita Gardens, Kansas Wildlife Exhibit, or Sedgwick County Park.

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Our top choices for Exploration Place hotels

1. Hotel at Old Town

2. Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview - Wichita

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wichita Downtown Delano

4. Ambassador Hotel Wichita, Autograph Collection

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wichita Downtown

6. WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham Wichita

7. Hilton Garden Inn Wichita Downtown

8. Courtyard by Marriott Wichita At Old Town

9. AC Hotel Wichita Downtown

10. Wyndham Garden Wichita Downtown

11. Sleep Inn & Suites Park City - Wichita North

12. Winds Hotel At Crosswinds Casino

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Wichita Airport

14. Everhome Suites Wichita Northeast by Choice Hotels

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wichita Northeast

16. Hyatt Place Wichita State University

17. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wichita East, KS

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Wichita/Airport

19. Holiday Inn Wichita East I-35 by IHG

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wichita East

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Top Exploration Place Hotel Reviews

Wyndham Garden Wichita Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Wichita Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Wichita At Old Town

Historically Modern Delano

Historically Luxurious Delano

BOHO Funky Bunk with Game room and Hot Tub

Other attractions near Exploration Place

Keeper of the Plains

Wichita Public Library

Mid-America All-Indian Center Museum

Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center

Century II Convention Center

Kansas Wildlife Exhibit

Wichita Art Museum

Equity Bank Park

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