J.C. Nichols Memorial Fountain and Spanish-style tower at Country Club Plaza, Kansas City

Cheap hotels in Kansas City

Kansas City is famous for barbecue, jazz and fountains, with the Country Club Plaza, the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District and the National WWI Museum. The metro area straddles Missouri and Kansas, and hotels are generally good value.

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Where to find cheap rooms in Kansas City

Downtown & Power & Light District

Hotels near nightlife, the arena and the free streetcar.

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Crossroads

Galleries, restaurants and boutique hotels on the streetcar line.

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Crown Center & Union Station

Hotels near Union Station, the WWI Museum and shopping.

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Country Club Plaza & Westport

Spanish-style shopping district and nearby Westport nightlife.

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Overland Park, Kansas

Suburban chain hotels, often cheaper than the city center.

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Map of cheap hotels in Kansas City

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When to book a cheap hotel in Kansas City

Spring and fall are pleasant; football weekends and big events raise rates, and summer is hot and humid.

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Frequently asked questions

Where should I stay in Kansas City?

Downtown or the Crossroads for walking and the streetcar; the Plaza for shopping; Overland Park for lower rates.

Is Kansas City in Missouri or Kansas?

Both — the main city is in Missouri, and Kansas City, Kansas, and suburbs like Overland Park are across the state line.

When are Kansas City hotels most expensive?

During home football games, big concerts and conventions.