The Best Hotels Closest to St. Louis Zoo in St. Louis - 2026 Updated Prices

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A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bicycle in the background.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

1. Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Forest Park

2 km from St. Louis Zoo

Robert

Rp2.413.891

Rp2.822.539 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pool table, surrounded by large windows.

A spacious room with a long table and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a 'Welcome to the Show Nest' sign.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A snack and treat display with various products, including chips and beverages, in a store setting.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park

Dogtown, 1 km from St. Louis Zoo

Jennifer

Rp2.478.088

Rp2.922.384 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a central fountain, and a view of a tower.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

The exterior of the Charles F. Knight Center with a stone facade, large arched entrance, and a sign above the doors.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a clock on the wall.

3. The Knight Center at Washington University

2.5 km from St. Louis Zoo

Rosalyn

Rp3.024.740

Rp3.478.088 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a courtyard with palm trees.

A bar area with a marble counter, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a large mirror above the bar.

An outdoor patio with a brick fireplace, wicker furniture, and a dining table set with food and drinks.

4. The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis

Central West End, 2.5 km from St. Louis Zoo

Tosha

Rp2.879.002

Rp3.922.340 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rooftop restaurant with round tables, chairs, and a view of the city.

A rooftop terrace with seating areas, a decorative moon sculpture, and string lights.

A modern lobby with a staircase, seating area, and wall-mounted artwork.

A modern lobby with a staircase, seating area, and an exit sign.

5. Moonrise Hotel

2.4 km from St. Louis Zoo

Katherine

Rp2.360.245

Rp2.807.116 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

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

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large TV.

A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a sign reading "AC HOTEL CENTRAL WEST END".

6. AC Hotel St. Louis Central West End

Central West End, 2.6 km from St. Louis Zoo

Molly

Rp2.720.746

Rp3.208.549 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A cozy lounge area with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a bar counter.

A traditional building with a stone facade, large windows, and outdoor seating area with wicker furniture.

A restaurant with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a fireplace.

An outdoor patio area with a pool, red umbrellas, and seating arrangements.

7. The Cheshire

1.4 km from St. Louis Zoo

Matthew

Rp2.653.867

Rp3.151.148 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor dining area with multiple wooden tables and benches, surrounded by wicker chairs.

A group of people sitting on a couch in a well-lit room with a large plant and a floor lamp.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, a parking lot, and a sign for a restaurant.

8. Hotel Indigo St Louis - Central West End by IHG

Central West End, 2.7 km from St. Louis Zoo

Lydia

Rp2.414.070

Rp3.043.055 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, cushioned benches, and a covered patio with string lights.

A hotel coffee shop with a coffee machine, mugs, and a buffet area.

A hotel room with a bed, a pink sofa, a small table, and a chair. There is a window with a view of a building.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel microwave, a sink, and a coffee maker.

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis/Forest Park

The Grove, 2.6 km from St. Louis Zoo

paullita jeanne

Rp2.780.293

Rp3.250.969 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a blue armchair, a sofa, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a patterned rug, and a reception desk.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a wall display of packaged goods.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and cabinets.

10. DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park

Central West End, 2.5 km from St. Louis Zoo

may

Rp2.725.038

Rp3.213.610 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a desk, and a large window.

A conference room with a floral carpet, tables with chairs, and a large orange pendant light.

A lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a view through glass doors.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Forest Park Hotel" and a clock on the wall.

11. Forest Park Hotel by MDR

The Hill, 1.9 km from St. Louis Zoo

Janice

Rp1.380.848

Rp1.698.040 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with a desk, a television, a bed, a mirror, and a coffee maker.

A wooden surface with a metal rod and a power outlet with a red plug-in sign.

A reception area with a counter, a clock, and a sign indicating free Wi-Fi availability.

A Red Roof Plus hotel lobby with two leather chairs, a coffee station, and a sign indicating free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

12. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ St Louis - Forest Park/ Hampton Ave

The Hill, 2 km from St. Louis Zoo

Sean

Rp1.341.874

Rp1.569.040 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A room with a green armchair, a round table, a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

A modern interior with a staircase, a large abstract painting, and a seating area with a glass coffee table.

A room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a radiator.

A two-story building with a dark entrance, large windows, and a brick facade.

13. Truitt Hotel

Lafayette Square, 6.8 km from St. Louis Zoo

Gabrielle

Rp3.004.176

Rp3.646.855 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, offering a city view.

A lobby with seating areas, a chandelier, and a large pillar.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a chandelier.

14. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

Downtown St. Louis, 8.9 km from St. Louis Zoo

Kevin Roy

Rp2.413.891

Rp2.822.539 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A restaurant with round tables and chairs, a bar area, and a patterned ceiling.

A Drury Plaza Hotel with a large parking lot and multiple cars parked in front.

A spa bath with a sign indicating a capacity of 8 persons.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a 'Step Down' sign.

15. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis Brentwood

4.8 km from St. Louis Zoo

Janell

Rp2.378.127

Rp2.823.786 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hallway with framed artwork on the walls and a poster advertising an event.

A dining table set with plates, a pitcher, and a fruit bowl.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, blue walls, and a white door.

A red brick building with a gabled roof and arched windows.

16. Benton Park Inn

Benton Park, 7.3 km from St. Louis Zoo

Lisa

Rp2.664.418

Rp3.115.478 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A log cabin with a stone chimney, wooden deck, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A stone fireplace with a wooden mantel, surrounded by rustic decor and a wooden ceiling.

A rustic wooden bed with a quilt, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a door.

A rustic wooden interior with a wooden bench displaying various animal carvings and a stone wall.

17. The Lodge at Grant's Trail

10.4 km from St. Louis Zoo

Sherri

Rp3.379.698

Rp3.886.248 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a glass facade, seating area, and a staircase.

A bar area with a bartender, a bar counter with various bottles, and a view of the Gateway Arch.

A couple relaxing by a window overlooking a bridge and water.

A modern dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view of a bridge, and a stone accent wall.

18. Four Seasons Hotel St Louis

9.3 km from St. Louis Zoo

Nicole

Rp6.705.750

Rp7.840.967 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern outdoor lounge area with seating, a bar, and a view of a cityscape.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, a kitchen in the background, and hanging light fixtures.

A modern bar area with a central fire feature, bar stools, and seating.

The exterior of the Clark & Bourbon hotel with a well-lit entrance, a marquee sign, and a landscaped planter area.

19. Live by Loews - St.Louis

Downtown St. Louis, 8.5 km from St. Louis Zoo

Molly

Rp2.843.238

Rp3.381.434 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A multi-story building with a grand entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade at night.

A dining room with two tables, chairs, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A wooden table set for a meal under a tent with string lights, surrounded by chairs on a grassy area.

A hotel room with a four-poster bed, a dining table with chairs, a bedside table with lamps, and a floral-patterned rug.

20. Grand Center Inn

5 km from St. Louis Zoo

Leon and Janis

Rp3.200.878

Rp3.774.762 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to St. Louis Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Forest Park	9.4 Exceptional 1,022 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
The Knight Center at Washington University	9.4 Exceptional 696 reviews	View
The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Moonrise Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 2,033 reviews	View

Top St. Louis Zoo Hotel Reviews

Moonrise Hotel

8/10 Good

"The sheets were stained and dirty, the bed was not well made. The staff at reception, especially Nina, are amazing and extremely helpful!! I wish the hotel were tidier and lobby furniture freshened up some, the location is ideal!"

The Knight Center at Washington University

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful location, nice room, quiet hotel, and in walking distance to eateries. If it is colder you may not want to walk to restaurants but there are food options on campus."

The West End

10/10 Excellent

"Great service, front desk very helpful and since I had a procedure at BJU there was free parking in there garage. No breakfast though. And would love to have had a recliner in the room but will be back."

Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis/Forest Park

10/10 Excellent

"No complaints at all! The staff were amazing and very friendly!"

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ St Louis - Forest Park/ Hampton Ave

10/10 Excellent

"Room was not that clean."

Other attractions near St. Louis Zoo

A neoclassical building with a central statue, columns, and decorative elements.

St. Louis Art Museum

9.0/10 (584 reviews)

Transport yourself to different eras and places as you explore the vast variety of art, sculpture and artifacts in this renowned museum.

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A modern building with large glass windows and a garden with red and pink tulips.

Jewel Box

Made of stacked glass in a restored art deco style, this glass house from the 1930s continues to flourish with tropical trees, hanging plants and a large fountain.

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A theater stage with a variety of neon signs advertising different businesses.

The Muny Theater

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at The Muny Theater during your trip to St. Louis. Amble around the area's lush forest or attend a sporting event.

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A gazebo with columns and a dome roof, surrounded by a pond and greenery.

Pagoda Circle

As one of the cornerstones of Forest Park for about a century, this grassy island and its bandstand offer an excellent concert spot.

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A gazebo with a green roof and columns, surrounded by a pond and trees, with buildings in the background.

Forest Park

9.2/10 (3,389 reviews)

Nature, history and cultural institutions come together in one of the United States’ largest urban parks, which buzzes with St. Louis’ dynamic community spirit.

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Turtle Playground

Turtle Playground is just one of the places to see in St. Louis, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.

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Dwight Davis Tennis Center

Catch an event at Dwight Davis Tennis Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.

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Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center

Learn about the local history of St. Louis when you take a trip to Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St. Louis Zoo?

St. Louis Zoo is located in a welcoming area of St. Louis known for its popular zoo and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 47 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near St. Louis Zoo?

The Cheshire is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from St. Louis Zoo. Another good choice is Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to St. Louis Zoo?

Expedia has 47 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from St. Louis Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St. Louis Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near St. Louis Zoo.

What can I see and do near St. Louis Zoo?

Study the collections at St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis Science Center or Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. While you're exploring, swing by St. Louis Union Station, Jewel Box and Cherokee Street to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at The Muny Theater, Fox Theater and St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.

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Our top choices for St. Louis Zoo hotels

1. Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Forest Park

2. Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis at Forest Park

3. The Knight Center at Washington University

4. The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis

5. Moonrise Hotel

6. AC Hotel St. Louis Central West End

7. The Cheshire

8. Hotel Indigo St Louis - Central West End by IHG

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis/Forest Park

10. DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park

11. Forest Park Hotel by MDR

12. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ St Louis - Forest Park/ Hampton Ave

13. Truitt Hotel

14. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

15. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis Brentwood

16. Benton Park Inn

17. The Lodge at Grant's Trail

18. Four Seasons Hotel St Louis

19. Live by Loews - St.Louis

20. Grand Center Inn

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Top St. Louis Zoo Hotel Reviews

Moonrise Hotel

The Knight Center at Washington University

The West End

Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis/Forest Park

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ St Louis - Forest Park/ Hampton Ave

Other attractions near St. Louis Zoo

St. Louis Art Museum

Jewel Box

The Muny Theater

Pagoda Circle

Forest Park

Turtle Playground

Dwight Davis Tennis Center

Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center

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