We have created a list with the best newly opened hotels in Kobe, Japan. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Jens Bengtsson. Updated March 2024.
Opened December 2021. Popular among families. Featuring 4-star accommodation, Daiwa Roynet Hotel KOBE-SANNOMIYA PREMIER is set in Kobe, 5 km from Noevir Stadium Kobe and 19 km from Emba Museum of Chinese Modern Art. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared lounge and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 1.5 km from Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction, and within 200 metres of the city centre. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Daiwa Roynet Hotel KOBE-SANNOMIYA PREMIER every room has bed linen and towels. Mount Rokko is 21 km from the accommodation, while Mount Maya is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Kobe Airport, 10 km from Daiwa Roynet Hotel KOBE-SANNOMIYA PREMIER.Show full description
Opened February 2021. Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Featuring 4-star accommodation, remm plus Kobe Sannomiya is set in Kobe, 5.7 km from Noevir Stadium Kobe and 19 km from Emba Museum of Chinese Modern Art. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi. The property is 1.3 km from Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction, and within 500 metres of the city centre. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At remm plus Kobe Sannomiya all rooms have bed linen and towels. Mount Rokko is 20 km from the accommodation, while Onsen-ji Temple is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kobe Airport, 10 km from remm plus Kobe Sannomiya.Show full description
Opened October 2020. Boutique hotel. Nice style. 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
Opened January 2020. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Situated in Kobe, less than 1 km from Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction, Hotel Monterey Kobe features air-conditioned accommodation and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk. The rooms in Hotel Monterey Kobe are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Noevir Stadium Kobe is 5.5 km from the accommodation, while Tanjo Shrine is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kobe Airport, 11 km from Hotel Monterey Kobe.Show full description
Opened April 2019. Very stylish. Arima Koyado Uraku is set in the Arima Onsen district of Kobe, 100 metres from Nenbutsu-ji Temple, 100 metres from Gokurakuji Temple and 700 metres from Tosen Shrine. The 2-star ryokan has city views and is 100 metres from Onsen-ji Temple. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. At the ryokan, the units include bed linen and towels. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. A bicycle rental service is available at the ryokan. Popular points of interest near Arima Koyado Uraku include Arima Toys and Automata Museum, Zempuku-ji Temple and Hosenji Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 23 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This is the most stylish newly opened hotel in Kobe.
Opened May 2018. Relaxing atmosphere. Great bar. Conveniently located in the Arima Onsen district of Kobe, Koki is located 2.5 km from Mt. Rokko, 8 km from Mount Maya and 17 km from Noevir Stadium Kobe. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Kinsengen and Kittebunka Museum. The property is 13 km from Kobe Chinatown and 14 km from Kobe Port Tower. Guest rooms in the ryokan are equipped with a kettle. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hair dryer. At Koki each room comes with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The property boasts 4 private-use hot spring baths which guests can use free of charge. Meriken Park is 14 km from Koki. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 17 km from the ryokan.Show full description
Opened March 2018. Historic. Friendly staff. Boasting a garden, Motoyu Kosenkaku offers accommodation in Kobe, 2.7 km from Mt. Rokko and 9 km from Mount Maya. The property is located 18 km from Noevir Stadium Kobe. Guests can enjoy a selection of Japanese cuisine, including Japanese Shojin (vegetarian course) or Western cuisine in the in-house restaurant. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Motoyu Kosenkaku provides certain units that include mountain views, and each room comes with a private bathroom with a bath. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and an electric kettle. The property has a hot spring bath. The reception can offer helpful tips for getting around the area. Kittebunka Museum is 100 metres from the accommodation, while Kinsengen is 400 metres away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 17 km from Motoyu Kosenkaku.Show full description
Opened October 2017. Charming. Great bar. Set in the Arima Onsen district of Kobe, Nakanobo Zuien (Adult Only) is 9 km from Mt. Rokko and 21 km from Mount Maya. Popular points of interest around the property include Kinsengen and Kittebunka Museum. Guests can make use of massage services. Free shuttle service to and from Arima Onsen Station is available. An Asian breakfast is served daily at the property. Guests can enjoy a meal at the in-house restaurant, which specialises in Japanese cuisine. Spa and wellness facilities including a hot spring bath and a sauna are at guests' disposal during their stay at the ryokan.Show full description
Opened May 2017. Delightful property. Great breakfast. Featuring Japanese cuisine prepared by award-winning chef, Tadamichi Ota, set in the Arima Onsen district in Kobe, 900 metres from Stamp Museum, Okuno Hosomichi features free WiFi access in the guest room and free private parking on site. Arima Onsen Station on the Rokko Arima Ropeway is a 6-minute stroll away. Guests can relax and soak in the hot spring bath on site. Each room at this ryokan is air-conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms have a seating area where you can relax. Slippers are provided for guests' comfort. You will find luggage storage space at the property. Guests can purchase beverages from the drinks vending machine on site. Massage services are offered at a charge. A sauna facility is featured at this accommodation. Mt. Rokko is 2.3 km from Okuno Hosomichi, while Mount Maya is 8 km away. Osaka Itami Airport is 90 minutes away via walk, monorail and train.Show full description
Opened April 2017. Boutique hotel. Lively. Boasting an open-air hot springs bath and spacious garden, Arima Grand Hotel is located a 10-minute walk away from Arima Onsen Station. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Free private parking is also available on site. The entire property is non-smoking, while guests can smoke in the designated smoking area. All air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV, hairdryer and a mountain view. For guests' comfort, slippers and free toiletries are provided. Some rooms include a private bathroom. A seasonal outdoor pool, various spa and wellness facilities are available at a surcharge. Guests can enjoy the public hot springs bath free of charge. There is also a hot springs bath that is available for private use upon prior reservation at an additional fee. Arima Grand Hotel is situated a 40-minute car ride away from Kobe city and a 25-minute car ride away from Rokko Mountain Snow Park. This accommodation can be reached from Kobe Airport by a 30-minute drive. Mt. Maya is a 35-minute car ride away.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most LIVELY ryokans in Kobe.
Charming. Great views. Located a 5-minute taxi ride from Sannomiya Station and Motomachi Station, Kobe Minato Onsen Ren boasts a variety of hot spring baths, a year-round hot spring outdoor pool, an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and hot stone spa facilities. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and private parking is available on site at a fee. Each room at this hotel features a terrace with a sea view, a Japanese-style seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries. A fridge, a minibar and an electric kettle are also provided. The hotel offers free shuttle service between Sannomiya Station and the hotel. Other services include massage treatments, dry cleaning, ironing, concierge and luggage storage. Guests can enjoy Japanese dishes prepared using fresh seasonal ingredients at the hotel. Noevir Stadium Kobe is 3.6 km from Kobe Minato Onsen Ren, while Mount Maya is 6 km away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, a 40-minute shuttle bus ride from JR Sannomiya Station.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most charming and romantic newly opened hotels in Kobe. It also has outstanding views and an amazing hotel bar!
Unique. Lovely interior design. Offering 13 restaurants, cafes and bars and a 24-hour front desk, Kobe Portopia Hotel is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from Shimin Hiroba Station on the Port Island Line. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property. A free shuttle service from JR Sannomiya Station and Shinkobe Station is also available. Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, an electric kettle and a green tea set. En suite bathrooms come with free toiletries, a hairdryer and a bath. Portopia Hotel Kobe offers an indoor pool, a fitness centre and a tennis court. In addition, reception services such as a concierge service, currency exchange and luggage storage are also offered. A wide variety of Japanese, French, Chinese and Western cuisines are available at the many restaurants, cafes and bars on site. The Nankin-machi China Town area is a 10-minute train ride away, while Sannomiya Station is a 15-minute shuttle bus ride away. Kobe Kitano Ijinkai-gai can be accessed within a 25-minute train ride. Kansai International Airport is a 65-minute shuttle bus ride away from Sannomiya Station.Show full description
Very cosy. Superb breakfast. Featuring 2 gourmet restaurants, Kobe Kitano Hotel offers superb dining experiences and elegantly decorated guestrooms fitted with British interiors. JR Sannomiya Shinkansen (bullet train) Station is a 15-minute walk away. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Ash French restaurant serves exquisite dishes prepared with select ingredients. Dining Café Igrek offers European-style breakfast, as well as lunch and dinner courses. Each with unique décor and pastel colours, rooms come with a fridge, a telephone and an electric kettle. The en suite bathroom features a bath tub and free toiletries. Hotel Kitano’s 24-hour front desk provides free luggage storage services. In-room or salon massages are available at an additional charge. Laundry services are also offered for a fee. Kazamidori no Yakata, one of the historic Western-style houses, is a 10-minute walk away.Show full description
I think this place could be the most COSY luxury hotel in Kobe. It also has a highly rated breakfast.
Boutique hotel. Historic property. 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
This might be the most historic newly opened hotel in Kobe.
Boutique hotel. Highly elegant. 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. 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. 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. 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
This is likely one of the most ELEGANT boutique hotels in Kobe. It also has very cosy rooms!
Boasting chargeable natural hot spring baths, Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel and Towers is a 3-minute walk from the Island Center Station and 9 km from the Rokko Cable Shita (cable car) Station. It features 5 dining options, a spa and all-year indoor pool. Air-conditioned guest rooms are fitted with a fridge, a work desk and a flat-screen TV. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a bathtub. The hotel has a tennis court and a fitness centre. Guests can enjoy a massage or unwind in the sauna room. Bicycle rental is available for those who wish to explore the area. Garden Cafe offers a variety of buffet dishes. Japanese dishes can be enjoyed at Matsukaze Restaurant. Drinks and light snacks can be found at Sky 21 Lounge Bar. Hotel Kobe Bay Sheraton is a 25-minute drive from Kobe Port Tower and Nankin-Machi. It is a 45-minute drive from Kobe Airport.Show full description
Hip. Rooftop restaurant. Just a 3-minute walk from Kobe’s Meriken Park, Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel features 4 dining choices. Rooms have free WiFi and a balcony with park or harbour views. Air-conditioned rooms with a satellite TV and pleasant earthy colours welcome guests at Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel. Each has a private bathroom with a bathtub and slippers. Kobe Maritime Museum is a 5-minute walk from Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel. JR Kobe Train Station is a 5-minute drive and Minato-Motomachi Subway Station is a 10-minute walk away. A free daily shuttle goes to JR Sannomiya Train Station. Shuttles from Shin-Kobe Train Station to the property are also available on weekends and holidays. The 14th-floor Oriental Steak House offers Kobe skyline views. Other options include Chinese cuisine, buffet dining and the top-floor View Bar.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the coolest luxury hotels in Kobe.
Cool. Friendly staff. Hotel Okura Kobe is located on the waterfront, 500 metres from the Motomachi shopping area. Featuring Western-style rooms with free WiFi access, the hotel offers 6 dining options. Guest rooms offer both air conditioning and heating facilities. Each room is equipped with a fridge and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer and a bathtub. Guests can request air-purifiers for in-room use. Guests can work out at the fitness centre, the indoor pool or unwind in the sauna rooms at a surcharge. The hotel also has a seasonal outdoor pool and a tennis court. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available. Overlooking a Japanese garden, restaurant Yamazato serves regional specialities. Other restaurants offer French cuisines, Western and Chinese food. Hotel Okura Kobe offers a free shuttle service from Sannomiya Station. The hotel is adjacent to Meriken Park and Kobe Port Tower, and a 5-minute walk from Chinatown.Show full description
Ideally located in the Chuo Ward district of Kobe, Kobe Hotel Juraku is situated 3.3 km from Noevir Stadium Kobe, 19 km from Tanjo Shrine and 20 km from Mount Maya. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.7 km from Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Kobe Hotel Juraku the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Emba Museum of Chinese Modern Art is 21 km from Kobe Hotel Juraku, while Mount Rokko is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kobe Airport, 11 km from the hotel.Show full description
Ryokan. Situated in Kobe in the Hyogo region, with Hosenji Temple and Zuihoji Park nearby, 有馬 瑞宝園 features accommodation with free private parking. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as Tanasangen Park, Gokurakuji Temple, and Nenbutsu-ji Temple. Onsen-ji Temple is less than 1 km from the ryokan and Arima Inari Shrine is a 10-minute walk away. With a private bathroom, units at the ryokan also boast free WiFi. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Philatelic Culture Museum Arima, Kobe, Tenjin Gensen and Tosen Shrine. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 23 km from 有馬 瑞宝園.Show full description
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