Kobe

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Kobe Harborland featuring a bay or harbor, modern architecture and night scenes
Nunobiki Herb Park featuring a bay or harbor, landscape views and a city
Arima Hot Springs showing street scenes
Kobe showing a city and street scenes
Kobe showing street scenes and signage as well as a couple

Where to stay in Kobe

Sannomiya featuring road cycling, signage and street scenes

Sannomiya

4.5/5(55 area reviews)

Serving as Kobe's financial, commercial, and entertainment center, Sannomiya boasts the historic Sannomiya Shrine and is a major transportation hub with Kobe-Sannomiya Station connecting various railway systems.

Sannomiya
Kobe Tower showing a bay or harbor, a city and a high rise building

Kobe City Centre

4.5/5(77 area reviews)

Consider exploring the waterfront views in Kobe City Centre. If sightseeing is on the list, Ikuta Shrine is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station or Motomachi Station to see more of the area.

Kobe City Centre
Kobe showing a city and street scenes

Chuo Ward

5/5(1 area review)

Travelers choose Chuo Ward for its waterfront views. Hop aboard the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station and check out top sights like Nunobiki Herb Park.

Chuo Ward
Arima Hot Springs showing a small town or village

Arimacho

Discover Arimacho, memorable for its hot springs. Popular attractions in Arimacho include Arima Onsen and Kin no yu, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Arima Onsen Station.

Arimacho

Hyogo

4/5(1 area review)

Discover the impressive Hyogo Daibutsu at Nōfuku-ji temple and explore Yanagihara Ebisu Shrine, both easily accessible from Hyogo Station. Shop at Kobe City Central Wholesale Market and Aeon mall for a diverse experience.

Hyogo
Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum featuring a garden and flowers

Higashinada

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Higashinada is well-liked for its bars and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Mount Rokko and Osaka Bay are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Island Kitaguchi Station or Island Center Station to get around.

Higashinada
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AED 382 per night from Jan 8 to Jan 9
AED 382
AED 421 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 January 2025
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,522 reviews)
"Very good for the price. Vast selection during breakfast.free desserts, coffee and ramen in the evening. Onsen is bit crowded. Massage chairs are very good and great feature but almost always occupied even at 5 am in the morning. Would love to stay again for the added benefits."

Reviewed on 16 December 2024

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower
3 out of 5
2-8-32 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AED 206 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
AED 206
AED 250 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 January 2025
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,008 reviews)
Pleasant stay tho rooms are small
"It was great hotel, overall our stay was pleasant. Tho the room is small which made it but uncomfortable to move when you have suitcases. It would also be helpful for foreigners if the hotel includes a note durinf booking that APA has several hotels in the city!"

Reviewed on 12 December 2024

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AED 315 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
AED 315
AED 392 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 January 2025
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,725 reviews)
"Overall it's good and convenient. But the cleaning staff forgot to lock the door one day after cleaning, it was not acceptable."

Reviewed on 17 December 2024

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
RakutenSTAY×Shamaison Osaka Dekijima Station
RakutenSTAY×Shamaison Osaka Dekijima Station
3 out of 5
1-12-14 Dekijima Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka, Osaka fu
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (408 reviews)
Convenient
"Clean and and apartment style is makes living there as a family of 5 convenient. Not near the JR, but the Hanshin Line is very convenient to access to any attraction."

Reviewed on 13 December 2024

RakutenSTAY×Shamaison Osaka Dekijima Station
Eslead Hotel  Namba Daikokucho
Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
4 out of 5
2-4-19, Osaka, Osaka
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, premium bedding, and in-room soaking tubs. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
"Very nice property for family. They have up to 5 beds option. Location is so convenient and everything is close by. Most places are walking distance"

Reviewed on 4 December 2024

Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
Hotel Abitare Namba West
Hotel Abitare Namba West
3 out of 5
2-chome-2-44 Saiwaicho Naniwa Ward, Osaka, Osaka
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and balconies. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the property condition in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (468 reviews)
"Affordable place with everything you need, close to public transport"

Reviewed on 12 December 2024

Hotel Abitare Namba West
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Kobe

4.6
Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Kobe is located next to the big city of Osaka about 23minutes train ride very convenient safe and quiet than Osaka.Same level of hotel cost half price.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great city!!! A must on any itinerary to Japan.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Fun city and good vibe. Not too crowded except at illuminations.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The city is easy to get around. There are a lot of underground malls, that are great to explore for eating and shopping.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Wonderful city to visit and the people were very friendly.

5/5 - Excellent

Botmui

Convenient transfer to other locations

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