Hotels in Kansas City

Hotels in Kansas City: prices, timing and areas

When to book a stay in Kansas City for less

Kansas City is cheapest in winter. January is usually the bottom of the market, about 27 percent below the yearly average, when traffic eases after the holidays. July is the priciest, in the middle of a hot summer full of festivals and games, when rates can jump by close to half against the rest of the year. The arrival day matters too: Sunday is the cheapest, Saturday the most expensive. Unlike the big metros, Kansas City rewards booking ahead. The best rates show up about two months out, around 65 days before the date, so do not leave it to the last minute.

What a stay costs by property type

The price range in Kansas City is moderate, so the gap between a cheap motel and a hotel on the Plaza is not as wide as in the biggest cities. The cheapest sleep is in hostels, motels and two-star places by the airport; you pay the most for the few five-star options. Below are indicative nightly rates.

Indicative rates for a double room, outside the July peak. In Kansas City the gap between a quiet January and a hot July can be large, so check the real price for your dates in the search above.

Where a stay is cheaper and where it costs more

The most booked area is Downtown, the heart of the city with the Crossroads, the Power and Light District and the arena within a walk. It is also the most expensive part of town, with an average rate of around USD 166 per night. The cheapest sleep is on the East Side, where a stay runs about 17 percent below the city average. Northland across the river and the southern districts are cheaper too. Kansas City is spread out and car-friendly, so a base further from the centre with good road access is still convenient.

Indicative rates for a double room. Northland and the southern districts can be cheaper than Downtown, but the exact rate depends on your dates and the standard of the property.

Which stay in Kansas City suits whom

• First time in Kansas City. Downtown is the easiest base. From here it is a walk to the Crossroads and the Power and Light District, and a few minutes by car to Crown Center.
• For families. Hotels with family rooms near Crown Center and the Country Club Plaza. Easy to mix sightseeing with museums and attractions for children.
• For couples. Intimate boutique hotels around the Crossroads and the Country Club Plaza, where the evenings have the most restaurants and bars. A short hop from there for a barbecue dinner.
• With breakfast. Many hotels on the Country Club Plaza include breakfast in the rate, which helps you set off early for sightseeing. Handy with a tight day plan.
• Near the stadium and airport. Hotels around the sports complex with Arrowhead suit a game day, and places by Kansas City Airport (MCI) suit an early flight or a layover.

Example hotels in Kansas City with prices

From a cheap motel by the airport to a hotel on the Country Club Plaza, a few Kansas City names with a from price. Just a starting point, as rates can climb noticeably in July and on Saturdays.

From prices for a double room. In Kansas City the same hotel can differ a lot between a Sunday and a Saturday, so check your exact dates in the search.