15 Best Hotels in Hiroshima
Hiroshima has emerged as one of Japan's most important cultural and economic centers. While the city isn't as famous as Japan's capital Tokyo and the country's other famous city Kyoto, it certainly has a unique identity - one which visitors won't forget in a hurry. As a result, it is visited by people belonging from all parts of the world, irrespective of the purpose they're visiting the city for - business or leisure.
In this post, we'll take you through the best hotels to stay in during your visit to Hiroshima. We'll include options for all types of travelers. So, read on to find both affordable and expensive, luxurious accommodation options that are sure to make your stay in Hiroshima a pleasant one.
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KIRO Hiroshima by The Share Hotels
If you're looking for the most comfortable and convenient stay in downtown Hiroshima, look no further than the KIRO Hiroshima. Located close to iconic city landmarks such as the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome, the KIRO Hiroshima has excellent, spacious rooms. Guests are also treated to a shared kitchen, which they can use if they don't want to eat outside. The hotel's convenient location makes it easy to access popular shopping and entertainment districts of the city.
The hotel offers guests a wide variety of rooms (a total of 49) that guests can choose from. The most popular options include the compact and standard double room configurations. In-room amenities that you can expect at this hotel include air purifiers, blackout curtains, air conditioning, and private bathrooms. All the rooms offered by the KIRO Hiroshima are totally smoke-free, making it the ideal hotel for guests who want to steer clear of that harmful cigarette smoke.
The Knot Hiroshima
The Knot Hiroshima is a 4-star hotel that is perfect for guests visiting Hiroshima who want their stay in the city to be luxurious. The hotel is quite a recent addition to Hiroshima's list of accommodations for tourists, having opened as recently as 2020. However, in a very short span of time, it has established itself as one of Hiroshima's finest hotels. Its rooms, especially, have become huge hits with tourists due to their minimalistic arrangement, which make them look more spacious. Simply put, if you're a fan of minimalist decor, you need to look no further than The Knot for rooms.
All the rooms here are non-smoking as well, and offer amenities such as air purifier, air conditioning, refrigerator, safe, and blackout curtains. General hotel amenities include free Wi-Fi, coffee shop, bar/lounge, 24-hour reception, and rooftop terrace. The only major downside to this hotel is the fact that guests don't have any free parking facility. Parking options have to be paid for. The hotel also has a very highly-rated restaurant where you can try some of the local Hiroshima delicacies.
Nest Hotel Hiroshima Hatchobori
Nest Hotel Hiroshima Hatchobori is yet another recently-opened hotel in Hiroshima that's quickly made a name for itself. The most attractive thing about this hotel is its location. Located bang in the middle of downtown Hiroshima, guests staying at this hotel can easily access the various restaurants, galleries and entertainment zones of the city. It's also known for combining the best of quality and affordability, which makes it the ideal Hiroshima hotel for budget travelers.
Some of the in-room features provided by this hotel include refrigerator and blackout curtains. Some of the general hotel amenities include free internet, children's activities, and hot tub.
Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima
If splendid views are your priority when it comes to booking a hotel room in Hiroshima, you should definitely spare a thought for the Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima. The hotel overlooks the legendary Hiroshima Castle, and numerous city attractions such as the Peace Memorial Park are close to the hotel. It's also located in the vicinity of a bus stop. So even if you want to access some other areas of the city or regions in the outskirts of the city, you can conveniently do it when staying at this hotel. Like the previously-reviewes Nest Hotel Hiroshima, this hotel also provides excellent value for money.
In-room amenities at this hotel include air conditioning, air purifier, safe, refrigerator, telephone, bath/shower, and flat screen TV. General hotel amenities include free Wi-Fi, indoor pool, fitness center, business center, spa, conference facilities, and bar/lounge. Unfortunately, parking has to be paid for by the guests.
Candeo Hotels Hiroshima Hatchobori
If you want a convenient place to stay in downtown Hiroshima with all the prominent attractions in the area within walking distance, this is it! The Candeo Hotels Hiroshima Hatchobori is in close proximity to iconic Hiroshima landmarks such as the Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome. It's also conveniently located for accessing public transportation, which makes it a great place to stay for business travelers who have to get to other areas of the city quickly. Even though the rooms are a tad smaller here compared to the other hotels we've reviewed so far, they are quite well-maintained and are more than good enough for short stays. It's also the hotel we recommend if you're coming to Hiroshima from English-speaking countries, as the staff is fluent in English.
In-room amenities at this hotel include blackout curtains, air conditioning, hair dryer, and refrigerator. General hotel amenities include free Wi-Fi, restaurant, sauna, open-air hot bath, 24-hour security, spa, and children's activities.
Hiroshima Washington Hotel
The 5 hotels we've reviewed so far in this post all come under the mid-range category of hotels. Now, we'll take a look at some of the budget-friendly options that are recommended for backpackers and budget travelers visiting Hiroshima. We start our budget-friendly hotels section with the Hiroshima Washington Hotel, which is located in downtown Hiroshima. It's easy to access most of Hiroshima's top tourist attractions from this hotel, and it's only a 5 minutes walk from the nearest tram station. So if you want to travel to the city limits or beyond on Hiroshima's famous tram service, this is the hotel you should prioritize over the other options.
While the rooms aren't as spacious when compared to what's on offer at some of the other hotels we've looked at so far, they're quite neatly arranged and well-maintained. Each room has an attached bath. Other in-room amenities include blackout curtains, flat screen TV, refrigerator, and hairdryer. Other hotel amenities include free Wi-Fi, car hire facility, 24-hour security, in-hotel massaging services, and a restaurant. Parking, however, is paid.
Hiroshima Crane Peace Tower Apartment Hotel
If you're tired of staying in conventional hotel rooms, why not try something different at this affordable apartment hotel? If you want to know what it feels like to stay in a Hiroshima-style apartment, book a room at the Hiroshima Crane Peace Tower Apartment Hotel. The hotel consists of two types of rooms - two-bedroom apartments and studio apartments. For groups with up to 4 people, we recommend the latter, but if your group consists of only yourself and one more, you'd be best off in a two-bedroom apartment. The rooms at this hotel have a minimalistic arrangement, which makes them looks more spacious than they really are.
In-room amenities here include a kitchenette with a laundry machine. General hotel amenities include free Wi-Fi, bicycle rentals, and a diverse array of children's activities. Even though the apartments here may be a bit more expensive than the other budget accommodations we've listed here, they're well worth the money.
Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel
We've taken you through some mid-range hotels in Hiroshima along with some of the budget-friendly ones, but now it's time to turn our attention towards the cream of the crop. The Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel, located in the Hiroshima Station Area, offers a 5-star luxury stay for travelers for whom money is no object. If you're traveling to Hiroshima on a strict budget, look away, as you can expect to spend a fortune here on an everyday basis. However, it's well worth it as you'd be treated to a wide range of luxury amenities. For example, each room gives guests air conditioning, a fireplace, a minibar, flat screen TV, hairdryer, and blackout curtains.
The luxury at this hotel goes beyond the room as well. General hotel facilities here include free Wi-Fi, fitness center, indoor pool, business center with conference facilities, and car hire facility. There's a bar/lounge area as well, where you can enjoy your favorite drinks with some delectable food. We recommend booking a room on one of the upper floors, as you'll get a simply unforgettable view of the city of Hiroshima.
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
If you're looking for something mid-range in the Hiroshima Station Area, we recommend checking out the Hotel Granvia Hiroshima. The hotel boasts of a direct connection with the JR Hiroshima Shinkansen Station, which is the nearest bullet train station. This connectivity ensures that travelers staying at this hotel can travel to different parts of Hiroshima and other areas of Japan within seconds and minutes. The rooms at this hotel have a very luxurious and elegant look to them and at first glance, it would be hard for you to tell that this is a mid-range hotel and not a 5-star hotel.
In-room amenities at this hotel include air purifier, air conditioning, coffee/tea maker, flat screen TV, and bath/shower. General hotel amenities include free Wi-Fi, babysitting services, business center and conferencing facilities, massaging services, taxi rental service, and a bar/lounge area. You have to pay separately for parking if you use your own vehicle to travel from the hotel.
K's House
K's House is an option that should definitely be considered by budget travelers planning to stay in Hiroshima's Station Area. Even though this establishment is technically a hostel and not a hotel, we still thought of including this in our list. After all, not every traveler visiting Hiroshima can afford the best rooms across mid-range and upper-range hotels in the city. The best thing about K's House isn't the rooms, but the staff, who are incredibly warm and friendly. They're sure to make you feel settled and right at home in next to no time.
Some of the amenities that guests will be treated to at K's House include kitchenette and air conditioning. General facilities include free Wi-Fi. self-laundry service, and bicycle rentals.
Hotel Vista Hiroshima
Hotel Vista Hiroshima is located conveniently in the vicinity of some of Hiroshima's most notable landmarks and attractions. This makes the hotel a popular choice for both business and leisure travellers. The best thing about this hotel is that even though it's close to the busy city centre of Hiroshima, it's still somewhat away from the noise of the city, which gives it a peaceful ambience. All in all, this hotel is one of the places you should consider if you're looking for neat and spacious rooms.
Amenities included in the Hotel Vista Hiroshima include in-room features such as air conditioning, air purifier, refrigerator, telephone, and flat screen TV. General amenities include valet parking, free WiFi, 24-hours reception, and clothes dryer. The hotel also has an in-house convenience store.
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima
If you're a shopper at heart who wants to explore the shopping side of Hiroshima, this is the right hotel for you to stay at. Located at the heart of the city's biggest commercial district, a multitude of shops are just a stone's throw away from this hotel. The rooms at this hotel have some great views as well, either offering you views of the city or those of the sea.
In-room amenities at this hotel include blackout curtains, safe, air conditioning, flat screen TV, and hair dryer. General amenities include paid parking, free WiFi, taxi service, a restaurant, and 24-hour reception. There's a 24-hour food store present in the hotel premises as well, which makes sure that guests never go hungry.
Santiago Guest House Hiroshima
Santiago is a Latin name and that's why it's pretty surprising to find a hotel that goes by this name in a Japanese city. However, it's best not to make fun of the name as it's one of the most highly-rated guest houses in Hiroshima. The guest house offers guests all the modern amenities that one can expect from a modern-day hotel in Hiroshima. The guest house is much more affordable than some of the mid-range and upper-range hotels that we've featured here. However, there are plenty of facilities and amenities on offer as well, which make it one of the most value for money places to stay in Hiroshima.
In-room amenities include kitchenette, safe, and air conditioning. General hotel amenities include free Wi-Fi, 24-hour security, baggage storage, and self-laundry service.
J-Hoppers Hiroshima Guest House
J-Hoppers Hiroshima Guest House offers guests both private and dorm rooms. While the private rooms feature modern interiors with traditional Japanese elements, the dorm rooms are similar to capsule rooms. It is located very close to the Peace Memorial Park and the World Heritage Site of Miyajima.
The rooms here are quite affordable, which is why there aren't a lot of in-room amenities apart from air-conditioning. General hotel amenities include free Wi-Fi, baggage storage, bicycle rentals, and self-laundry service.
Miyajima Coral Hotel
Miyajima Coral Hotel is high on simplicity. If you're looking for a comfortable place to stay in Hiroshima without spending a fortune, you should definitely spare a thought for this hotel. Located close to Hiroshima's ferry port, the hotel offers excellent views of Miyajima Island. It's also quite close to the Miyajima Guchi Station, which provides convenient access to Hiroshima's city centre along with its notable landmarks.
In-room amenities at this hotel include air conditioning, air purifier, refrigerator, and flat screen TV. General hotel amenities include free Wi-Fi, free parking, banquet and meeting rooms, and complimentary breakfast for all guests.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima
Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima is one of the city's most frequently-booked hotels. While its rooms are incredibly neat, tidy, and spacious, the hotel is best-known for its welcoming staff. It is also conveniently located near the city's main train stations and the Memorial Peace Park. However, if you plan to stay here, book your rooms in advance. If you leave it for too late, there may not be any availability here.
In-room features here include air conditioning, air purifier, flat screen TV, safe, and refrigerator. General amenities include free Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception, dry cleaning, laundry service, and a coffee shop.
Roku Hostel
Roku Hostel is yet another accommodation option that caters to backpackers and those traveling to Hiroshima on shoestring budgets. While dorm rooms here are the norm and the most popularly chosen options by the majority of guests who stay here, there are private rooms on offer as well if you don't mind spending some extra money. The hostel is located quite close to Dotonbori and the Hiroshima Castle.
Amenities that you can expect during your stay at this hostel include kitchenette, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, bar/lounge, coffee shop, laundry service, and bicycle rentals.
Park Side Hotel
This mid-range hotel is located in central Hiroshima, which makes it a convenient place to stay. It is close not just to some of Hiroshima's most famed tourist attractions, but also close to a variety of public transportation options, which makes it easy for guests to move around.
Some of the in-room amenities at this hotel include blackout curtains, telephone, flat screen TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning. General hotel amenities include free Wi-Fi, massaging services, 24-hour reception, and dry cleaning.
