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1. Hotel Okura Kobe
Hotel Okura Kobe4.0 star property
Kobe City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,035 reviews)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1,035 reviews)
"Good breakfast!"
"Good breakfast!"
dong
The price is AU$171
AU$171
13 Dec - 14 Dec
2. Kobe Sannomiya Tokyu REI Hotel
Kobe Sannomiya Tokyu REI Hotel3.0 star property
Sannomiya
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1,000 reviews)
"highly recommend to include breakfast while staying!
kind and helpful staff."
"highly recommend to include breakfast while staying!
kind and helpful staff."Minji
The price is AU$103
AU$103
29 Nov - 30 Nov
3. ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG
ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG5.0 star property
Chuo Ward
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
(1,000 reviews)
"Very nice experience"
"Very nice experience"
Gayathri
The price is AU$147
AU$147
24 Nov - 25 Nov
4. Taketoritei Maruyama
Taketoritei Maruyama4.0 star property
Arimacho
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (985 reviews)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(985 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean room, beautiful town."
"Friendly staff, clean room, beautiful town."Lyndon
The price is AU$631
AU$631
10 Dec - 11 Dec
5. Centurion Hotel & Spa Vintage Kobe
Centurion Hotel & Spa Vintage Kobe3.5 star property
Chuo Ward
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (430 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(430 reviews)
"Hotel located on Port Island past cruise terminal so not central but close to public transport on Port Island line. No restaurants or other amenities close by apart from ubiquitous convenience store in same building.
Rooms very small but lovely port view.
Good value for money."
"Hotel located on Port Island past cruise terminal so not central but close to public transport on Port Island line. No restaurants or other amenities close by apart from ubiquitous convenience store in same building.
Rooms very small but lovely port view.
Good value for money."
alberto
The price is AU$80
AU$80
30 Nov - 1 Dec
6. Comfort Hotel ERA Kobe Sannomiya
Comfort Hotel ERA Kobe Sannomiya3.0 star property
Sannomiya
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (548 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(548 reviews)
"New renovated and room cleaning every day, cozy and so convenient to anywhere"
"New renovated and room cleaning every day, cozy and so convenient to anywhere"Stephen
The price is AU$89
AU$89
29 Nov - 30 Nov
7. Green Rich Hotel Kobe Sannomiya Artificial Hot Spring Futamata Yunohana
Green Rich Hotel Kobe Sannomiya Artificial Hot Spring Futamata Yunohana3.0 star property
Sannomiya
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (173 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(173 reviews)
"This place was everything I wanted in a hotel: close to transportation, walkable to the central business and shopping areas, and complete with amazing breakfast and onsen. My only complaint is I couldn’t stay another day!"
"This place was everything I wanted in a hotel: close to transportation, walkable to the central business and shopping areas, and complete with amazing breakfast and onsen. My only complaint is I couldn’t stay another day!"Thiennga
The price is AU$92
AU$92
29 Nov - 30 Nov
8. Centurion Hotel Grand Kobe Station
Centurion Hotel Grand Kobe Station3.0 star property
Chuo Ward
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
(1,002 reviews)
"Very close to the Kyoto Station and the overall hotel was phenomenally clean and very convenient!"
"Very close to the Kyoto Station and the overall hotel was phenomenally clean and very convenient!"Erika
The price is AU$72
AU$72
24 Nov - 25 Nov
9. KOKO HOTEL Kobe Shinnagata
KOKO HOTEL Kobe Shinnagata3.0 star property
Nagata
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (555 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(555 reviews)
"Located outside of Kobe, but just a few stops away by rail or subway. A nice quiet location with shopping and plenty of places to eat nearby. The evening sake tasting is must try. The staff are very helpful, all you have to do is ask. I’ll be returning in the next week and a half."
"Located outside of Kobe, but just a few stops away by rail or subway. A nice quiet location with shopping and plenty of places to eat nearby. The evening sake tasting is must try. The staff are very helpful, all you have to do is ask. I’ll be returning in the next week and a half."Harlan
The price is AU$61
AU$61
30 Nov - 1 Dec
10. Smile Hotel Kobe Motomachi
Smile Hotel Kobe Motomachi2.5 star property
Kobe City Centre
7.6 out of 10, Good, (161 reviews)
7.6/10
Good
(161 reviews)
"It's location is close to shopping streets and Chinatown. Lots of places to eat and shop."
"It's location is close to shopping streets and Chinatown. Lots of places to eat and shop."HUEY LIE
The price is AU$65
AU$65
13 Dec - 14 Dec
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Top Kobe Hotel Reviews
HOTEL THE FLAG Shinsaibashi
HOTEL THE FLAG ShinsaibashiMinami
10/10 Excellent
Hotel the flag is in a super convenient location. We could easily travel around Osaka on the metro and the SHINSAIBASHI shopping street was right next door with great shopping. Would stay here again.
Hotel the flag is in a super convenient location. We could easily travel around Osaka on the metro and the SHINSAIBASHI shopping street was right next door with great shopping. Would stay here again.
Arisa
Taketoritei Maruyama
Taketoritei MaruyamaArimacho
10/10 Excellent
We stayed here for 2 nights, enjoyed every second of it, staff are extremely helpful, they came and pick us up af Arima Onsen station, arrived within 5 minutes of the call, staff welcomed us in the hotel with some small snack and cold tea, whilst the receptionist were explaining everything to us, our luggages were carried to our room. We booked our first private bath, extremely comfortable and private. There are public bathing as well, dinner and breakfast are also served in private dining...
We stayed here for 2 nights, enjoyed every second of it, staff are extremely helpful, they came and pick us up af Arima Onsen station, arrived within 5 minutes of the call, staff welcomed us in the hotel with some small snack and cold tea, whilst the receptionist were explaining everything to us, our luggages were carried to our room. We booked our first private bath, extremely comfortable and private. There are public bathing as well, dinner and breakfast are also served in private dining...
YY
MIMARU Osaka Namba North
MIMARU Osaka Namba NorthMinami
10/10 Excellent
Brilliant location, near Dotonburi but not too close. Staff, cleanliness and value for money first rate.
Brilliant location, near Dotonburi but not too close. Staff, cleanliness and value for money first rate.
Martin van
Zentis Osaka
Zentis OsakaKita
10/10 Excellent
Great location one stop or 15mins walk from Osaka station.
Super comfy and luxe hotel.
Great location one stop or 15mins walk from Osaka station.
Super comfy and luxe hotel.
paul
Citadines Namba Osaka
Citadines Namba OsakaMinami
10/10 Excellent
Friendly staff, heritage building and handy kitchen area for use of guests.
Friendly staff, heritage building and handy kitchen area for use of guests.
Melina
MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi East
MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi EastMinami
10/10 Excellent
We recently stayed 3 nights at the Mimaru Shinsaibashi East. Everything about this hotel was perfect. Check in/check out was extremely friendly, the room was very roomy and comfy for the 3 of us, and the location is very good.
The front desk staff were very approachable and engaging which makes a stay even more enjoyable. We were so lucky to have Zun at this hotel, as we had previously met him at another Mimaru, and he, along with the other staff made our stay very memorable.
Mimaru makes...
We recently stayed 3 nights at the Mimaru Shinsaibashi East. Everything about this hotel was perfect. Check in/check out was extremely friendly, the room was very roomy and comfy for the 3 of us, and the location is very good.
The front desk staff were very approachable and engaging which makes a stay even more enjoyable. We were so lucky to have Zun at this hotel, as we had previously met him at another Mimaru, and he, along with the other staff made our stay very memorable.
Mimaru makes...
Darren
MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi West
MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi WestNishi
10/10 Excellent
Amazing staff and great location
Amazing staff and great location
Mark
MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi North
MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi NorthMinami
10/10 Excellent
Our favourite hotel in our 3 weeks stay at 5 different hotels in Japan.
The front desk were excetptional help.
The double family room was amazing.
Highly reccomend.
Our favourite hotel in our 3 weeks stay at 5 different hotels in Japan.
The front desk were excetptional help.
The double family room was amazing.
Highly reccomend.
Matt
MIMARU Osaka Namba Station
MIMARU Osaka Namba StationMinami
10/10 Excellent
This was a great location, walking distance to lots of shops, food, and entertainment. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Clean, convenient, and generously sized for Japan.
This was a great location, walking distance to lots of shops, food, and entertainment. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Clean, convenient, and generously sized for Japan.
Melanie
Hotel New Otani Osaka
Hotel New Otani OsakaChuo
10/10 Excellent
Amazing property. Little dated but felt quite luxurious. Big rooms and outstanding service culture..would definitely stay there again..
Amazing property. Little dated but felt quite luxurious. Big rooms and outstanding service culture..would definitely stay there again..
Mathew
Hotel Okura Kobe
Hotel Okura KobeKobe City Centre
10/10 Excellent
Staff were excellent, helpful and professional.
Good size room, clean and onsen was great.
Staff were excellent, helpful and professional.
Good size room, clean and onsen was great.
Vera
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel
Osaka Marriott Miyako HotelAbeno
10/10 Excellent
wonderful staff
wonderful staff
stephanie
Aloft by Marriott Osaka Umeda
Aloft by Marriott Osaka UmedaKita
10/10 Excellent
Staff were great and most spoke english very well. Bar area was excellent with the addition of a pool table. Rooms were fantastic, clean and beds were comfortable.
The free breakfast coffee was well appreciated. Only downfall was the lack of washer/dryers, there is simply not enough and we found we had to go very late at night then wait for the 2 hour cycle only to have it not dry the clothes properly. But all in all a fabulous stay in a great location close to train stations and Hanshin...
Staff were great and most spoke english very well. Bar area was excellent with the addition of a pool table. Rooms were fantastic, clean and beds were comfortable.
The free breakfast coffee was well appreciated. Only downfall was the lack of washer/dryers, there is simply not enough and we found we had to go very late at night then wait for the 2 hour cycle only to have it not dry the clothes properly. But all in all a fabulous stay in a great location close to train stations and Hanshin...
Kirsty
voco Osaka Central by IHG
voco Osaka Central by IHGNishi
10/10 Excellent
I liked everything
Spacious rooms
Great location
Plenty of options for restaurants & cafes if you take a walk around the local streets from the hotel. And not far from Osaka Castle.
Many options to connect to train stations all within 10:min walk from the hotel. Closest is Higobashi station only 5:min. What I liked most was the quietness at night. It’s not a hotel located in the tourist areas where it’s busy & noisy. Highly recommend for a charming & peaceful stay
I liked everything
Spacious rooms
Great location
Plenty of options for restaurants & cafes if you take a walk around the local streets from the hotel. And not far from Osaka Castle.
Many options to connect to train stations all within 10:min walk from the hotel. Closest is Higobashi station only 5:min. What I liked most was the quietness at night. It’s not a hotel located in the tourist areas where it’s busy & noisy. Highly recommend for a charming & peaceful stay
Nello
Canopy By Hilton Osaka Umeda
Canopy By Hilton Osaka UmedaKita
10/10 Excellent
I have stayed here 3 times in the last 3 months. A genuinely great hotel with excellent service. A 5 minute walk from Osaka station with good access to shops and restaurants. Breakfast is cosy with both local and western options
I have stayed here 3 times in the last 3 months. A genuinely great hotel with excellent service. A 5 minute walk from Osaka station with good access to shops and restaurants. Breakfast is cosy with both local and western options
Professor Simon
Four Seasons Hotel Osaka
Four Seasons Hotel OsakaKita
10/10 Excellent
Very clean room! Great in room dining service! Molla was great staff who helped us a lot!
Very clean room! Great in room dining service! Molla was great staff who helped us a lot!
Rupinder Singh
InterContinental Osaka by IHG
InterContinental Osaka by IHGKita
10/10 Excellent
Excellent hotel just a few minutes walk from the main train station. Our stay here was our holiday treat for our Japan tour and the bathroom alone was bigger than some of the hotel rooms we had previously stayed in. Comfortable room with Nespresso machine instead of the normal instant coffee. Staff very helpful and a wide range of dishes for breakfast. Just note that went entering the hotel you have take the lift to the lobby which is on the 20th floor.
Excellent hotel just a few minutes walk from the main train station. Our stay here was our holiday treat for our Japan tour and the bathroom alone was bigger than some of the hotel rooms we had previously stayed in. Comfortable room with Nespresso machine instead of the normal instant coffee. Staff very helpful and a wide range of dishes for breakfast. Just note that went entering the hotel you have take the lift to the lobby which is on the 20th floor.
KiwisCanFly
The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan
The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios JapanKonohana
10/10 Excellent
Hotel staff were friendly and very inviting. The location was great only a few minutes walk to Universal. Park view was awesome. Definitely a good hotel for families. Buffet breakfast had heaps of different varieties. Staff very accommodating. Will definitely stay again.
Hotel staff were friendly and very inviting. The location was great only a few minutes walk to Universal. Park view was awesome. Definitely a good hotel for families. Buffet breakfast had heaps of different varieties. Staff very accommodating. Will definitely stay again.
Tai
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Discover top Kobe attractions
In the greater Kobe area, LGBTQ+ travellers can immerse themselves in a vibrant blend of culture and adventure. Start your exploration at a district known for its rich history and a thriving arts scene, where you can discover local galleries and unique boutiques showcasing the work of talented artisans. For a taste of the region's culinary delights, visit a street renowned for its diverse food offerings, featuring everything from traditional Japanese dishes to innovative fusion cuisine that caters to all palates. Nature enthusiasts can take a scenic stroll through beautifully manicured gardens that offer a serene escape from the bustling city life, providing perfect spots for relaxation or a picnic. If you're looking for wellness, explore a nearby area famed for its hot springs, where you can indulge in rejuvenating baths that promise both relaxation and a chance to connect with the local culture. Finally, don't miss the vibrant local festivals that celebrate diversity and inclusion, offering lively performances and a chance to meet fellow travellers. When it comes to accommodations, consider staying in a welcoming neighborhood that prioritizes LGBTQ+ inclusivity, ensuring you not only receive attentive service but also experience the warmth and hospitality that Kobe is known for.
Find the best LGBTQIA Welcoming Hotels in Kobe
Kobe offers a vibrant atmosphere for LGBTQ+ travellers, and these two hotels stand out for their welcoming environments and exceptional amenities tailored to ensure a memorable stay.
- Why it's great: Taketoritei Maruyama is an excellent choice for LGBTQ+ travelers seeking a peaceful retreat in the beautiful Arimacho neighborhood. With a perfect review rating of 10 out of 10, this 4-star ryokan not only embraces diversity but also provides unique amenities such as a private outdoor onsen and breathtaking mountain views, ensuring a tranquil and memorable experience.
- Other amenities: Guests can enjoy complimentary self-parking and daily housekeeping for a straightforward stay. The ryokan features a historical site location, ideal for exploring local culture, alongside convenient services like free drop-off and pickup at the nearby train station. Additional amenities include complimentary toiletries, air conditioning, and a dedicated concierge to assist with any needs during your stay.
- Neighborhood: Arimacho
- Nearby attractions: Tosen Shrine - 0.3 km, Tsuzumigataki Park - 0.3 km, Gokurakuji Temple - 0.3 km
- Why it's great: The ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe is a luxurious 5-star hotel that proudly welcomes LGBTQ+ travellers with open arms. With an impressive review rating of 8 out of 10, this hotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a club-level lounge that offers complimentary buffet breakfast, making it a perfect choice for relaxation and indulgence.
- Other amenities: In addition to its luxurious offerings, travelers can indulge in in-room massages or unwind in the sauna after a long day. The hotel boasts stunning mountain views and a beautifully landscaped garden, providing a serene atmosphere. Additional features include 24-hour room service, air conditioning, and complimentary WiFi, ensuring a comfortable and connected stay.
- Neighborhood: Chuo Ward
- Nearby attractions: Kitano Foreigners Club - 0.3 km, Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum - 0.6 km, Jewish Community of Kansai - 0.9 km
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