There is A LOT that goes into planning a Disney vacation.

One of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make is where to stay during your vacation. We’ve got a definitive ranking of ALL the Disney World hotels, but some of them are closer to other parks, so if you’re spending most of your time in Magic Kingdom, it narrows down which may be the best for your stay. Not to mention you can stay OFF Disney World property and still be close by. So how do you decide where to stay? Here’s our list of the BEST hotels near Magic Kingdom!

Disney Resorts

Disney’s Contemporary Resort (0.5 miles away)

One of the best hotels to stay at close to the Magic Kingdom is Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The resort has a few modes of transportation to get to the park — you can walk (it’s about 10-15 minutes) or take the Monorail!

The downside to this resort though for many is the price. This is a deluxe resort, meaning that just one night is HUNDREDS of dollars.

Now if you’re REALLY looking to splurge at this resort, there’s another spot at this hotel you can check out.

Bay Lake Tower

Bay Lake Tower in Disney’s Contemporary Resort is connected to the rest of the resort by the Sky Way Bridge. This part of the hotel is considered a Deluxe Villa Hotel, meaning it has studios and multi-bedroom villas that include kitchens and kitchenettes.

Prices for this resort start at around $500 a night but can change depending on the season. You’ll be able to access the monorail station just as other guests, and the walk to the park will only take 10-15 minutes.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (0.7 miles away)

Just a little bit further away is Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, which is also on the Monorail route.

This is another deluxe resort less than a mile away from the park, which also costs close to $700 per night, depending on the season.

If you’re okay with splurging and being close to the park is the highest priority for you, this may be a great option for you.

The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

You can also choose to stay in one of the resort’s villas for a similar price range!

These villas come with their own kitchens and kitchenettes inside deluxe studios or multi-bedroom villas. Sometimes these are better fits for families, but it’s up to you to decide what’s best for your group.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort (0.8 miles away)

The last resort on the Magic Kingdom monorail route is the Polynesian Village Resort.

Rooms at this resort can be around $650 a night depending on the time of year, but you can take the monorail and walk to Magic Kingdom.

Polynesian Villas & Bungalows

You can also stay at villas and bungalows at this resort, meaning you get your own — you guessed it — kitchen or kitchenette!

These are pretty hard to grab though, so you’ll want to be planning well ahead of time to grab a bungalow.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge (0.8 miles away)

Not on the monorail route but super close by is Disney’s Wilderness Lodge!

This is also a deluxe resort, but it’s a tiny bit more affordable at around $450-500 per night depending on the season. You won’t have monorail transportation from this resort, but you will have buses and a boat to take you to the park.

Boulder Ridge Villas

The Villas here are around $800 a night depending on the season, but that’s because you can stay in literal cabins!

This means you have an entire cabin to yourself, which can be a pretty amazing setup for many families and larger parties.

Copper Creek Villas & Cabins

Another option at Wilderness Lodge are the Copper Creek Villas & Cabins for around $450-$500 a night (depending on the season).

You can choose between deluxe studios or one of the 26 waterfront Cabins (those book up fast though, so keep that in mind).

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground (2.3 miles away)

While Fort Wilderness isn’t technically a hotel, we wanted to include it here, because it is the most affordable option close to Magic Kingdom.

Cabins are available at this spot for around $500 a night depending on the season. Now that doesn’t sound very affordable to many, but you can also choose to camp with your own tents or campers on the Campsites for only around $70 a night!

Non-Disney Hotels

Four Seasons Resort Orlando (2.5 miles away)

The Four Seasons Resort in Orlando is only 2.5 miles away from Magic Kingdom, but you won’t be able to rely on Disney transportation to get you to and from the hotel.

Prices for this resort are HIGHER than many of the Disney hotels at around $1400 a night.

Homewood Suites at Flamingo Crossing (3.3 miles away)

The Homewood Suites at Flamingo Crossing is a much more affordable option in the area at around $200-$250 a night.

While you do have to get yourself to the park, breakfast is included in your stay, which can help you save money on your trip.

Springhill Suites at Flamingo Crossing (3.3 miles away)

Springhill Suites is the same distance away as the Homewood Suites and is around the same price per night — $200-$250ish depending on the season.

This hotel will give you access to a beautiful pool and free breakfast — who doesn’t love that?

Home2 Suites at Flamingo Crossing (3.3 miles away)

Also in Flamingo Crossing is the Home2 Suites, which is 3.3 miles away from Magic Kingdom.

This hotel will cost you around $150 a night depending on the season, so it’s one of the most affordable options close to the park.

TownePlace Suites at Flamingo Crossing (3.4 miles away)

TownePlace Suites is the last hotel on this list and is the furthest hotel from Magic Kingdom at 3.4 miles.

This hotel matches the others in the area at around $200-$250 a night depending on the season.

And those are the best hotels close to Magic Kingdom! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news and tips.

Get our definitive ranking of EVERY Disney World hotel here!

Which of these is top of your list? Tell us in the comments below!