The Best Hotels Near Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium​ for Soccer Fans

A few downtown hotels offer quick access via the KC Streetcar and bus connections through East Village, while others near Overland Park and the Plaza are good options if you’re planning to drive or take a rideshare. And unlike many other World Cup host cities, Kansas City is already well set up for game-day transit, with shuttles running from many hotels to the stadium.

From walkable stays near public transit to hotels offering direct shuttles to Arrowhead, these are the best places to stay in Kansas City for fans heading to the World Cup. Note that of the host cities, Kansas City’s hotel inventory is already among the most booked. So it’s best to make your reservations immediately, especially if you want to be close to the stadium.

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The best hotels near Arrowhead Stadium

Best Western Plus Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel

• Location: 4011 Blue Ridge Cut Off, Kansas City
• Distance from stadium: 15-minute walk
• Price: From $143 per night

You won’t find a shorter walk to Arrowhead at this price. The Best Western is a budget-friendly option about 15 minutes from the stadium on foot — perfect for a quick stay if you’re catching a match and don’t need anything fancy. Rooms are straightforward, with handy extras like a mini-fridge, coffee maker, and daily breakfast included. There’s also a small gym and an on-site restaurant, the Boulevard Grill, which serves casual American fare in the evenings. It’s basic, but availability this close to the stadium won’t last long during the World Cup. Rates are normally quite low (under $100), but rates on match days could go up to $300 or $400. As with many locally owned properties, it may be advisable to call and ask about rates before making your reservation.

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• Location: 1228 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City
• Distance from stadium: 15-minute drive
• Starting summer rate: From $196 per night

Hotel Kansas City has been flagged as a potential team base camp for the World Cup, and ranks among the top four-star stays in the city. Less than 15 minutes from Arrowhead by car, it occupies a 1920s Gothic Revival building that once housed a private social club, with original features like walnut paneling, vaulted ceilings, and stained glass still intact. Room layouts vary, but many have excellent views, vintage-inspired furnishings, and thoughtful details that mirror the building’s early 20th-century architecture. It’s in the heart of downtown near the Power & Light District, putting bars, restaurants, and public transit within walking distance. The on-site restaurant, The Town Company, is led by a James Beard-nominated team and regularly turns up on local “best of” lists. There’s also a sleek lobby bar, a grab-and-go café, and a venue in the basement that hosts DJ nights, drag shows, and live music. Since some World Cup teams are expected to train at the nearby KC Current Training Facility, don’t be surprised if you end up sharing an elevator with a player or two.

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Hotel No Vacancy

• Location: 1717 Wyandotte St, Kansas City
• Distance from stadium: 15-minute drive, or 1-hour on public transit
• Starting summer rate: From $193 per night

With just eight rooms, No Vacancy is one of the most distinctive five-stars in Kansas City — intimate, full of personality, and refreshingly nontraditional. If you want a boutique stay that feels personal, playful, and totally separate from chain hotel sameness, this is a great choice. It’s in the Crossroads Arts District and about a 15-minute drive from Arrowhead. There’s no front desk, and each room is completely different. Some have bamboo barstools and disco balls, while others have clawfoot tubs or kitchenettes. Exposed brick, tall ceilings, and big windows give the whole place a sense of space and light, and the communal social space connects all the rooms and opens onto a second-story courtyard, which gets sun most of the day (and is only available if you book out the whole hotel). That’s an option, by the way — and one worth exploring if you’re heading to the tournament with a crew and want to hold your own event.

Rates are normally around the $200 mark, though online booking sites show nightly rates over World Cup dates going as high as $900.

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Loews Kansas City Hotel

• Location: 1515 Wyandotte St, Kansas City
• Distance from stadium: 15-minute drive
• Starting summer rate: From $249 per night

Loews Kansas City is one of the most well-equipped hotels near Arrowhead Stadium. And if you’re planning your stay around match days, it’s got a few perks that stand out. The hotel has a Tailgate Rate package available during major sporting events that includes parking, a $25 food and beverage credit, and late checkout, in case you want to stay up celebrating a win the night before.

With 800 rooms, you’re unlikely to have trouble finding space for last-minute bookings, and the location puts you just a few blocks from the Power & Light District and the KC Streetcar. There’s an indoor saltwater lap pool, a fitness center, and a wraparound balcony at The Stilwell (the hotel’s main restaurant) overlooking downtown. There’s also a rooftop bar in the summer and grab-and-go coffee shop that’ll be convenient on match mornings. Rates vary depending on match dates and packages, but for fans looking for comfort, convenience, and match-focused perks, this one’s worth bookmarking.

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Countryside Suites Kansas City

• Location: 4142 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64055
• Distance from stadium: 4-mile drive
• Price: From $72 per night

Countryside Suites just east of Arrowhead Stadium is a super-basic, no-frills option — it’s a motel on the side of the highway with unadorned rooms and simple amenities like air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and vending machines. But if you’re just in town for the matches and care more about saving money than you do staying somewhere formal, it could be a great pick. Without traffic, it’s an easy nine-minute drive on the highway to the stadium, meaning an Uber or Lyft will be equally quick and inexpensive. While you won’t find any dining options on site, it’s super close to several shopping complexes, so you’ll have everything from grocery stores to full-service restaurants within easy reach.

Summer rates start at $72 per night, though booking websites currently show rates upward of $500 on match days. It could be worth calling or emailing the hotel in advance to ask about rates before you book.

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City

• Location: 1491 N 98th Terrace, Kansas City, MO
• Distance from stadium: 23-mile drive
• Price: From $419 per night

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City is a bit further from Arrowhead Stadium compared to most hotels on this list. But for the right kind of traveler — the one who wants to turn the World Cup into a vacation and doesn’t want to deal with being in the city — it’s a quirky, fun choice. It’s one of the newer additions to the KC area and doesn’t try to be a tried-and-true chain motel or a chic urban escape. Instead, it’s meant to feel like a mini vacation on its own. There’s a laid-back, party-friendly vibe, with multiple pools (including indoor options), bars, and frequent live music that keeps things lively.

Rooms lean into the beach theme without being overly kitschy, with some opening onto the pool deck, and the main restaurant and bar areas are designed more like hangout spots than traditional hotel dining spaces. If you want a place where the entertainment is built in and your non-match hours feel just as social as match time, this could be a fun pick.

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