Guesthouse NALUNOMICHI

ANA Crowne Plaza KOBE by IHG

Renowned for its direct connection to Shin-Kobe Station, breathtaking panoramic city views, and full-service amenities. It is easily one of the most convenient and well-connected hotels in the city.

Grand Nikko Awaji

"The hotel itself is a signature building. Clean and well-maintained. Staffs are professional and polite. Located at the Awaji Yumebutai which u can enjoy a walk with exciting design and garden."

Kobe Portopia Hotel

Perched on Port Island, a man-made island in Kobe Bay, this hotel offers a unique balance between city convenience and a serene waterfront escape.

Negiya Ryofukaku

"My husband and I came to the hotel for one night. The location is very scenic, close to the bus terminal where we arrived. We were greeted very warmly. There were no communication issues — the young women who helped us check in spoke English well and had a great sense of humor. They showed us everything and took us to our rooms. I especially want to mention that while we were waiting to check in, a wonderful woman in a kimono brought us hot towels, bowls of tea, and small sweets. After our journey, it was a very pleasant touch. Our room was fantastic. We chose it for the stunning view of the mountains. We slept soundly in the beds. The public baths were wonderfully relaxing — this was our first experience with onsens. I also booked a massage. A young woman came to my room, and the massage was done with clothes on — it was the best decision of that evening. I didn't want it to end. For dinner, there was a whole ceremony. There was an enormous amount of food. We couldn't finish it all. Some things were delicious, others were new to us and a bit unfamiliar. But it all added to our experience and enriched us. Thank you for the hospitality. A wonderful place!"

Kobe Port Tower Hotel

It offers simple, clean rooms with all the essentials, making it a practical choice for both tourists and business travelers.

Arima Onsen Tocen Goshobo

"The room was quite spacious, and the massage chair was a pleasant surprise – very comfortable to use. The room introduction was quite detailed, and it was my first time experiencing a traditional Japanese onsen ryokan. The tatami mats were interesting, and I slept well. The entire hotel felt like a museum; despite its age, it had a lot of character. I felt like I got a deeper understanding of Japanese culture, which I really appreciated. The service, apart from being led to our room with traditional Japanese bows and the room introduction, was mostly self-service. However, this was my first time staying at a 'one night, two meals' ryokan, so I'm not sure if all onsens are like this. We also didn't have large luggage, just our bags, so maybe that's why we didn't notice any issues with luggage service. On a positive note, the front desk immediately knew which pair of shoes were ours when we checked out, which was good service. On the downside, the room's air conditioning unit was so well hidden that it took ages to find, and I was cold for quite a while. The phone either didn't work or I couldn't figure out how to use it. Also, we booked the private onsen from 8 PM to 9:30 PM. After relaxing for a bit, it was already close to 11 or 12. The public onsen closed from 12 AM to 1 AM, so we couldn't use it. We needed about 8 or 9 hours of sleep, and breakfast was scheduled for 9 AM. After breakfast, from 9:30 AM to 11 AM, the public onsen was closed. When we asked, the front desk informed us that check-out was strictly at 11 AM and we couldn't use the public onsen after checking out. So, we missed out on the public onsen, which was a real shame and couldn't be negotiated. In any five-star hotel in any country I've traveled to, it's usually possible to discuss using facilities after check-out. But it seems traditional onsen ryokans are all this rigid. While that might be how Japanese people are, for a hotel of this price, and for clearly inexperienced foreigners (we were even reminded we wore our kimonos the wrong way), when asking about meal times, couldn't they have kindly informed us that we needed to plan our breakfast, dinner, and onsen times accordingly? The food was light and flavorful. I don't eat seafood, and they were able to adjust the meals to my preferences. Communication two months prior was very responsive. However, for us, it was a bit too plain; Japanese people would probably love it. This was my first trip with my husband after giving birth, and I had been looking forward to the onsen part for a long time. I was very happy on the check-in day, but not being able to use the public onsen on the second day was still a big regret."

Arima Onsen Gekkoen Yugetsusanso

"Very comfortable and cosy place. Big, peaceful and nice territory, a lot of thermal baths, good breakfast and dinner. If you want to get know more about traditional Japanese hospitality culture, this place is a good choice."

ANA Holiday Inn Kobe Sanda by IHG

Nestled in Sanda, The Celecton Premier Kobe Sanda Hotel is just a 15-minute drive from the delightful Fruit Flower Park and the soothing Yokawa Hotsprings.

WASHINGTON R&B Hotel Kobe Motomachi

"It’s small and it got everything u needed, since it was public holidays in Japan, the price was higher than normal (same as everywhere else). It’s clean and nice with tinted window (with restricted opening)"

Kobe Luminous Hotel Sannomiya

Kobe Luminous Hotel Sannomiya is a modern, mid-range business hotel perfectly situated in the heart of Sannomiya, Kobe, just a short walk from the main train station.

Toyoko Inn Kobe Sannomiya Eki Shiyakusho Mae

"Yes, except that it is small and the waiter's attitude is average, everything else is ok"