Kansas’ state capital, Topeka sits perched on the Kansas River, with a fascinating array of cultural attractions perfect for an active city break as a couple or with friends and family. Accommodation options include simple, self-catering spots as well as striking luxury hotels, fit for a range of tastes and budgets. With the best places to stay in Topeka set within the downtown area, you can explore the city’s highlights with ease!

For a sense of Topeka’s past, visit the impressive Neoclassical Kansas State Capitol Building and the Kansas Museum of History. Delve into the Civil Rights Movement at the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Site, commemorating the 1954 Supreme Court decision to end racial segregation in schools across the USA. Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site, on the other hand, is home to a mansion, a Victorian schoolhouse and beautiful botanical gardens. The Combat Air Museum and Evel Knievel Museum are also intriguing. If you’re travelling as a family, look to the Kansas Children’s Discovery Centre and the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Centre.

Outdoorsy types will enjoy ambling along the Kansas River, swimming, boating or kayaking on Lake Shawnee alongside the Ted Ensley Gardens, and hiking or mountain biking around Burnett’s Mound. There are ample golf and fishing opportunities in the area, too.

Whether you’re in Kansas on business or on holiday with family and friends, the best places to stay in Topeka promise a brilliant base from which to discover this wonderful part of the Midwest.

The Best Places to Stay in Topeka

For Luxury

• Cyrus Hotel promises trendy rooms with sleek interiors and expansive city views from its position in downtown Topeka. The industrial-chic restaurant and swish bar are both popular with the city's hip crowd, too. Two ballrooms, a board room and private events terrace make this a terrific conference or wedding venue. Contemporary cool for design-minded business or leisure travellers.

FOR An APARTMENT

• If you'd prefer a self-catering option, we suggest that you visit our online partner Booking.com.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Fly to Topeka Regional Airport, just south of the city, or to Kansas City International Airport, 1.5 hours away. Travel to your hotel by car or bus.
• Kansas is ideal for a road trip! Contact our partner Rentalcars if you would like to hire a car.
• Visit between June and September for the warmest weather. You can expect a mild climate for much of the year, although winters tend to be very cold.

STILL NOT SURE?

• Explore our list of all the best places to stay in Wichita.
• Alternatively, check out our pick of the best places to stay in Kansas.
• Or contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.