Downtown Kansas City

Kansas City
Union Station which includes a garden, heritage architecture and a city
Entrepreneurial spirit, gentrification and originality combine to create a district full of architectural treasures, boutiques, live music venues and theaters.

From barbecue joints to centuries-old monuments and concert halls, Downtown Kansas City is the beating heart of the town and a go-to destination for varied cultural experiences. Largely abandoned during the 1980s and 1990s, Downtown Kansas City is a shining example of successful regeneration. Brewpubs, fashion outlets, galleries and restaurants occupy former warehouses while once decaying buildings have been turned into innovative residential complexes.

Delve into the non-stop entertainment action of the Power and Light District. Shop for the latest trends, tantalize your taste buds with experimental cuisine and traditional barbecue dishes and watch performing arts shows. KC Live! is a covered square spread across an entire block that serves as the nightlife hub. Attend music performances and trade fairs at Kansas City Convention Center. The Sprint Center hosts basketball games, concerts and musicals.

Book tickets for a show at the Arvest Bank Theater at the Midland and Folly Theater. Sports lovers might want to check out The College Basketball Experience. Browse a hall of fame, have fun with interactive exhibits and shoot hoops.

Walk in the shadow of the skyscrapers that rise above the Financial District and get a feel for downtown business activities. Take a moment to appreciate historical landmarks such as the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Central Library and KCMO City Hall. At Ilus W. Davis Park find greenery and a quiet oasis amid the skyscrapers. Don’t miss an evening at The Phoenix, a jazz club opened in the 19th century.

Downtown Kansas City merges to the south with the Crossroads Arts District. Independent galleries line the streets and showcase both emerging and recognized artists. To the north is River Market, the city’s oldest neighborhood. Visit its attractions including the Arabia Steamboat Museum, City Market and Riverfront Heritage Trail.

Ride the KC Streetcar along Main Street and through the center of Downtown Kansas City from River Market to Union Station. The KC Streetcar is free to use, thus making the town easy to get around.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Kansas City

Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
4 out of 5
200 W 12th Street, Kansas City, MO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$238 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
S$238
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Everything ok"

Reviewed on 27 Oct,2024

Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Hotel Phillips Kansas City Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Phillips Kansas City Curio Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
106 W 12th Street, Kansas City, MO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$184 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
S$184
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"pretty good, beautiful hotel. only issue was the sink stopper didn’t work upon arrival so it couldn’t really be used"

Reviewed on 3 Nov,2024

Hotel Phillips Kansas City Curio Collection by Hilton
21c Museum Hotel Kansas City
21c Museum Hotel Kansas City
4 out of 5
219 W 9th St, Kansas City, MO
The price is S$277 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
S$277
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,021 reviews)
"Great location with spacious rooms. Would love to stay here again!!"

Reviewed on 4 Nov,2024

21c Museum Hotel Kansas City
Holiday Inn Kansas City Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Kansas City Downtown, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
770 Admiral Blvd, Kansas City, MO
The price is S$194 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
S$194
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
Great Stay
"Great stay, good location, friendly staff and really good General Manager"

Reviewed on 2 Nov,2024

Holiday Inn Kansas City Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Indigo Kansas City Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Indigo Kansas City Downtown, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
101 West 11TH Street, Kansas City, MO
The price is S$215 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
S$215
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"This is always my go to when going to KC.. Lots of really walkable venues and the parking is cheap and easy if you use the public parking garage. The rooms are clean and it's super easy to navigate. Rooms aren't huge by any means, but they're spacious enough for a couple."

Reviewed on 30 Oct,2024

Hotel Indigo Kansas City Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Kansas City, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Hotel Kansas City, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4 out of 5
1228 BALTIMORE AVE, Kansas City, MO
The price is S$253 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
S$253
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kansas City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (563 reviews)
"it was a great hotel"

Reviewed on 28 Oct,2024

Hotel Kansas City, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kansas City

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Power and Light District

The ample dining options and great live music are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by T-Mobile Center or Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Power and Light Tram Stop to get around town.

Power and Light District
River Market which includes landscape views, a high-rise building and a city

River Market

The restaurants and museums are just a few things visitors like about River Market. City Market of Kansas City and Arabia Steamboat Museum are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at River Market North Tram Stop or City Market Tram Stop to get around the larger area.

River Market
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts featuring theatre scenes and interior views

Crossroads Arts District

Crossroads Arts District is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Crossroads Tram Stop or Kauffman Center Tram Stop to explore sights like Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Crossroads Arts District
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts featuring theatre scenes and interior views

Westside North

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Westside North and surrounding area, you can visit T-Mobile Center and Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Westside North
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Hospital Hill

Though Hospital Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like T-Mobile Center and SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium.

Hospital Hill
Liberty Memorial featuring a high-rise building, a city and landscape views

Crown Center District

Take time in Crown Center District to visit attractions like Liberty Memorial and National World War One Museum. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Union Station Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Crown Center District

Downtown Kansas City