Hotels in Manhattan, KS

Resting along the Big Blue river is Manhattan, a nature-filled city in Kansas. This special city boasts excellent attractions, noteworthy shopping, fine dining, and an array of green spaces to explore all trip long while staying at top Manhattan hotels. Plan a day of fun at the Flint Hills Discovery Center, which offers multimedia exhibits on the region’s prairie ecosystem before checking out the incredible Sunset Zoo to see exotic animals like cheetahs and leopards. Then, if you’re craving a nice naturescape, head north of the city to Tuttle Creek State Park for excellent horse trails and walking paths around the reservoir. Home to Kansas State University, the city offers university-influenced fine arts plus exciting K-State Wildcats sports and a wide range of additional attractions to enjoy while in town. A trip to Manhattan will allow you to tour the many attractions and must-see city sights—from top shopping to public parks, escape rooms to wineries, and much more.

If traveling with little ones to hotels in Manhattan, don’t miss the opportunity to take them to the Flint Hills Discovery Center in the city. This municipal heritage and science center features fun and interactive exhibits detailing local history and preservation of the Flint Hills, a theater, a specialized interactive kid-friendly playground, plus a temporary exhibition gallery. As a great place to explore the day away with the kids, they’ll love learning about the great plains of Kansas and the Flint hills!

Any art aficionados planning a trip to Manhattan can look forward to a great visit to the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art on the Kansas State University campus. The best part? Admission is free to the general public! Here, you’ll get to observe KSU's extensive permanent art collection of Kansas and regional artists, in addition to other special and traveling exhibitions. The museum also offers a wide range of educational and public programs, including early childhood and family programs to check out while staying at the best Manhattan hotels. Before heading out, don’t forget to check out the beautiful museum grounds that include the Hummel Family Meadow, a small native plant garden that focuses on STEAM learning.

Plan a worthwhile visit to Manhattan's Auto Museum for an awesome touring experience complete with automobile history, incredible cars, and friendly staff to guide you through the facilities. Here, you’ll discover some pretty cool stories about the cars from the knowledgeable on-site guides as well. This museum showcases a stunning collection of more than 65 cars ranging from 1886 to the present day and truly offers something for everyone including custom cars, muscle cars, exotic cars, and classic cars.

Have a blast touring Manhattan, Kansas, and don’t forget to check out our other hotels nearby in Hutchinson, Colby, and Emporia.