StayAreasIs Downtown & Power & Light a good place to stay in Kansas City?
Yes, especially for concerts, conventions and nightlife. The free streetcar links the main areas, though busy nights are loud.
Stay here if
- Concert-goers
- Convention visitors
- Groups of friends
Look elsewhere if
- You want quiet nights
- You want leafy streets
- You want to walk to the Chiefs or Royals stadiums
Hotels in Downtown & Power & Light
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Staying in Downtown & Power & Light
Downtown is the liveliest place to stay in Kansas City. The Power & Light District's bars and T-Mobile Center's concerts are on the doorstep, the convention centre is a short walk away, and the free streetcar takes you to the River Market, the Crossroads and Union Station.
The area fills up at night and on event days. Fans pack the bars before shows and games on the big screens, office workers head to the rooftops after work, and at weekends the City Market draws crowds to the River Market for produce, coffee and food from around the world.
The downside is the noise on busy nights around Power & Light. The Chiefs and Royals stadiums are a drive east, and the Plaza and the art museum are a bus or car ride south.
What makes downtown worth it is how easy it is. You can catch a show at T-Mobile Center, have a drink in Power & Light and ride the free streetcar to barbecue in the Crossroads without needing a car.
Getting around
- Power & Light District3walk
- T-Mobile Center5walk
- City Market8transit
- Crown Center11transit
- 18th & Vine Jazz District14transit
- Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts15walk
- Kansas City International Airport (MCI)67
Downtown & Power & Light questions
Is Downtown & Power & Light a good area to stay in Kansas City?
Yes, especially for concerts, conventions and nightlife. The free streetcar links the main areas, though busy nights are loud. It suits concert-goers, convention visitors and groups of friends.
How much does a hotel in Downtown & Power & Light cost?
A typical double is around $165 a night at a budget hotel, $180 mid-range and $240 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Downtown & Power & Light?
About 67 minutes door to door: Taxi or rideshare from the airport to downtown.
How far is Downtown & Power & Light from the main sights?
Door to door from Downtown & Power & Light: Power & Light District 3 minutes on foot, T-Mobile Center 5 minutes on foot, City Market 8 minutes and Crown Center 11 minutes.