The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Topeka

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Topeka

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Topeka, Kansas? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Topeka, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Topeka to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Topeka, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Topeka for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Topeka for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Cyrus Hotel, Topeka, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $167 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 920 South Kansas Avenue, Cyrus Hotel, Topeka, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel has great rooms from $167 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.2 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love pet-friendly rooms, city views, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


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Hotel Topeka at City Center

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Topeka
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Hotel Topeka at City Center which has nice rooms starting at $88. Offering a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and pet-friendly rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1717 Southwest Topeka Boulevard. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1 miles from the city center. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking


Hilton Garden Inn Topeka

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $129 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

We found Hilton Garden Inn Topeka to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $129. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1351 Southwest Arvonia Place. You'll also find golf, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.8 miles from the center of town. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


SpringHill Suites by Marriott Topeka Southwest

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $138 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $138, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Topeka Southwest, at 2745 Southwest Fairlawn Road provides a fitness center, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and golf. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a free breakfast, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental. It's located just 4.1 miles from the city center, too. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Homewood Suites by Hilton Topeka

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $124 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Topeka
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Homewood Suites by Hilton Topeka has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a game room. The great rooms here start at $124 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1519 Southwest Arrowhead Road. Furthermore, it also offers a spa, an indoor pool, a pool table, laundry facilities, and a heated pool, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 4.3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Garner Hotel Topeka West  by IHG

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $107 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Garner Hotel Topeka West  by IHG is 8.10 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa, and an indoor pool. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $107, and it's located at 1024 Southwest Wanamaker Road. We also love the free parking, laundry facilities, a heated pool, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which are great for visitors. And since it's just 4.5 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Olathe, Topeka, and Manhattan.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Topeka, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Topeka, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Topeka, Best Hotels for One Week in Topeka, Best Hotels for One Night in Topeka, or Best Business Hotels in Topeka.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Topeka?

Topeka Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$126

Travelers to Topeka, Kansas will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 6 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $126. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Topeka.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $167
  • 3-star hotels: $112
  • 2-star hotels: $138


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