The Best
Boutique Hotels in Kobe

Ryokan. Unique. Historic. Founded in the 12th century and beloved by Junichiro Tanizaki and other Japanese novelists, Tosen Goshobo is the oldest of the hot-spring inns at Arima. Standing beside the Taki River, it features outdoor hot-spring baths and traditional in-room meals and is a 5-minute walk from Arima Onsen Train Station. The Japanese rooms have traditional futon bedding and a minibar. The 20 rooms at Arima Onsen Tosen Goshobo include tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens. Guests can relax at the seating area and enjoy the zen atmosphere with a cup of green tea. Bathing facilities are shared. Right next to the Hankyu Highway Bus station, the ryokan is a 3-minute walk from the Arima Toys and Automata Museum. Zuihoji Park is 900 metres away. Shin-Kobe Shinkansen Station is a 30-minute train ride. Breakfast is Japanese-style with black-bean tofu, and dinner features specialties such as Kobe beef, fresh fish from Akashi-Ura port. Show full description

Ryokan. Situated just 300 metres from Zempuku-ji Temple, Hatago offers accommodation in Kobe with access to an open-air bath, a garden, as well as luggage storage space. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 100 metres from Tenjin Gensen. The accommodation features a hot spring bath, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. At the ryokan, each unit is fitted with a private bathroom. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Hosenji Temple, Philatelic Culture Museum Arima, Kobe and Arima Toys and Automata Museum. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 23 km from Hatago. Show full description

Ryokan. Kinzan is within a 5-minute walk from Arima-Onsen Train Station and Taiko Bridge. It offers Japanese-style accommodation with 2 public hot-spring baths, a restaurant and free internet in rooms. Sukiyadukuri Ryokan's guestrooms offer organic cotton pillows and Yukata robes. Each room is equipped with a fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The hotel features 2 public baths, one indoor and the other outdoor. Massage services can be arranged. There is a gift shop for guests to shop for souvenirs. The hotel serves Kobe Beef as part of the traditional multi-course Kaiseki dinner, which has been awarded a Michelin star, including shabu-shabu hot pot dish and a steak. A Japanese set breakfast is offered. Drinks and refreshments can be enjoyed at the Four Seasons Piano Bar. Hotel Kinzan is a 10-minute walk from Arima Onsen Museum and a 15-minute walk from the Onsen Shrine. Free parking is provided on site, and a free shuttle from Arima Train Station and JR Arima Onsen and Hankyu Arima Onsen bus stops is available. Show full description

Hostel. Charming. Hip. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Set within 3.6 km of Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction and 9.3 km of Noevir Stadium Kobe, Kobe Guesthouse MAYA offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kobe. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 16 km from Mount Maya. The units feature a shared bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. The area is popular for hiking, and bike hire is available at the hostel. Onsen-ji Temple is 16 km from Kobe Guesthouse MAYA, while Emba Museum of Chinese Modern Art is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Kobe Airport, 10 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Located in Kobe, within 14 km of Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and 17 km of Noevir Stadium Kobe, Hotel Setre Kobe Maiko provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 20 km from Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction, 24 km from Omiya Hachiman Shrine and 24 km from Tanjo Shrine. Miki Athletic Stadium is 25 km from the hotel and Shonyu-ji Temple is 25 km away. At the hotel every room is fitted with air conditioning, a desk, a terrace with a sea view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. All units in Hotel Setre Kobe Maiko are equipped with free toiletries and a CD player. Jyogon-ji Temple is 25 km from the accommodation, while Misaka Shrine is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Kobe Airport, 29 km from Hotel Setre Kobe Maiko. Show full description

Delightful property. Historic property. Great bar. Popular among couples. Overlooking the beautiful Kobe Harbour, Oriental Hotel offers luxurious accommodation in the heart of the historic Kyu-Kyoryuchi area. Guests can work out at the free-use fitness centre, or relax with beauty massages at the on-site salon. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Rooms with chic décor are fitted with stylish furnishings, and feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle. The en suite bathroom includes a bath tub and free toiletries. Most rooms boast views of either the harbour or the city. The 24-hour front desk at the Hotel Oriental offers luggage storage services for free. In-room massages can be arranged at an extra charge. A range of items like a DVD player, humidifier and iron can be borrowed from the reception. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from both JR Sannomiya and Motomachi stations. Shin-kobe Shinkansen (bullet train) Station is a 5-minute drive away. Kobe City Museum is situated right next to the hotel, and Meriken Park can be reached within a 5-minute walk. Main Dining by the House of Pacific serves sophisticated Western dishes, while Kanesaka offers delicately prepared sushi. Teppanyaki can be enjoyed at Steak House Medium Rare, and The Bar J. W. Hart lets guests savour cocktails with the gorgeous harbour views. Show full description

Lovely property. Cosy rooms. Great views. Located at the waterfront of Kobe Harborland, Hotel La Suite offers spacious rooms with ocean views and a spa bath. It features concierge service, a French restaurant and massage treatments. Creative French cuisine is presented in a decor of soft carpeting and wide windows at restaurant Le Coeur, while cafe Grand Blue serves a wide range of drinks and light meals. Restaurant Kokoro offers contemporary Japanese cooking inspired on traditional dishes. Free Wi-Fi/wired internet and free videos on demand are available in the rooms. This hotel was selected as one of Top 25 Hotels in Japan by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award 2013. Luxurious rooms come with a large flat-screen TV, a DVD player and extra long beds. Bathrooms have a TV and a hot tub, some with sea views. Amenities include a bathrobe, a humidifier with aroma diffuser and Phytomer brand bath salt. Guests at La Suite Kobe can lounge on comfortable sofas on the rooftop terrace. The hotel offers laundry and baby-sitting services. Bicycle and laptop rentals are available, and a free internet-PC is provided at the lobby. Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland is a 4-minute walk from Minato-Motomachi Station. It's only a 3-minute walk from Kobe Tower, and a 6-minute stroll from Meriken Park. Kobe Airport is a 15-minute drive away. Show full description

Guest House. Relaxing atmosphere. Very stylish. Superb breakfast. Located in Kobe, 50 metres from Hosenji Temple and 300 metres from Philatelic Culture Museum Arima, Kobe, Brücke Arima KOBE offers a garden and air conditioning. The property features river views and is 500 metres from Tenjin Gensen and 500 metres from Zuihoji Park. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. There is a shared bathroom with bidet and slippers in each unit, along with a hair dryer. At the guest house, all units come with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop and bar. The guest house is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Tosen Shrine, Gokurakuji Temple and Nenbutsu-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 22 km from Brücke Arima KOBE. Show full description

Ryokan. Spacious and stylish, the villas at Gosho Bessho pair traditional Japanese woodwork with modern furnishings. Rooms have a terrace with forest views. The peaceful hot-spring baths use Arima’s natural sources. Set along a quiet stream, villas at Arima Onsen Gosho Bessho feature wood floors and high ceilings. The full en-suite bathroom comes with a bathtub and bathrobe. A computer with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with DVD player are provided. The hotel is a 3-minute walk from Arima Onsen Train Station. Arima Toys and Automata Museum is 500 metres away. Guests can enjoy an aromatherapy treatment or massage. The resort complex also offers tennis, horse riding and fishing. Hiking trails and ski slopes are near at hand. French breakfasts and dinners are served at the dining room. Show full description

Comfortable beds. Great location. Popular among women. Opened October 2020. The Royal Park Canvas - Kobe Sannomiya is conveniently set in the centre of Kobe, and provides a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction. Noevir Stadium Kobe is 5.2 km from the hotel, while Tanjo Shrine is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Kobe Airport, 10 km from The Royal Park Canvas - Kobe Sannomiya. Show full description

Guest House. Nice style. Comfortable beds. 結びの小宿 縁 features air-conditioned guest accommodation in Kobe, 50 metres from Gokurakuji Temple, 60 metres from Nenbutsu-ji Temple and 200 metres from Onsen-ji Temple. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The guest house has family rooms. At the guest house, every unit includes a desk. Some accommodation includes a terrace with mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen and a private bathroom with bath. At the guest house, each unit has bed linen and towels. An Asian breakfast is available each morning at the guest house. There is a coffee shop and bar. The guest house is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. For guests with children, 結びの小宿 縁 features an indoor play area. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy skiing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Popular points of interest near 結びの小宿 縁 include Tosen Shrine, Arima Toys and Automata Museum and Zempuku-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 23 km from the guest house. Show full description

Ryokan. Set in Kobe in the Hyogo Region, 200 metres from Stamp Museum, Arima Hot Spring Ryokan Kotori boasts a terrace and hot spring bath. Free private parking is available on site. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Every room has a shared bathroom. Guests will find slippers and a hairdryer on site. Arima Hot Spring Ryokan Kotori features free WiFi. Mt. Rokko is 2.4 km from Arima Hot Spring Ryokan Kotori, while Mount Maya is 8 km from the property. Osaka International Airport is 17 km away. Show full description