Hiroshima, Japan has many highly rated western-style hotels and traditional Japanese accommodations. From experience, we think you should consider booking your hotel in one of the 4 most popular tourist areas: Hiroshima JR Station, Downtown Hiroshima, Peace Memorial Park or Miyajima Island. We stayed in Downtown but we’d consider staying on Miyajima Island next time.
In this guide we show you the best hotels in Hiroshima Japan for all budgets, based on our experiences.
Our Experience In Hiroshima
The first time we visited Japan in the fall of 2018 we had to miss Hiroshima because it was a long and expensive train journey west from Kyoto and Osaka, and we didn’t have the time or budget to make it work. But we finally made it to Hiroshima during our most recent trip to Japan for the cherry blossoms in 2023. Read more about us.
We spent 3 nights and 2 full days exploring Downtown Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Hiroshima Castle and of course the harrowing Peace Memorial Park. Our hotel priorities were a central location, being close to a tram stop with direct access to the JR station and being close to lots of restaurants. We found good rates at Candeo Hotels Hatchobori and it was a fantastic stay.
Where To Stay In Hiroshima
Hiroshima has four main tourist areas for hotels, restaurants and attractions:
- Hiroshima JR Station
- Downtown Hiroshima (Hatchobori, Hondori and Nagarekawacho)
- Peace Memorial Park
- Miyajima Island (Itsukushima)
Let’s take a closer look at each area to explain:
1. Hiroshima JR Station
Hiroshima JR Station is a great place to stay in Hiroshima because you’ll likely arrive into the city by train, so hotels in the immediate area are extremely convenient. You won’t have to walk, get a taxi or hop on a tram with your baggage.
From the JR station you can take a tram to Peace Memorial Park, then explore Hiroshima Castle and the downtown area for one day. The next day you can take a train directly out of the station for the ferry to Miyajima Island. The downside to staying near the station is limited dining options when compared to Downtown Hiroshima.
2. Downtown Hiroshima
Downtown Hiroshima is the best place to stay in Hiroshima for attractions, food and nightlife. You’ll be in easy walking distance to Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle, shopping and restaurants. You would have to make your way back to Hiroshima Station to catch the train to Miyajimaguchi Station for the ferry to the island. But we did it exactly this way and it’s a really easy process.
The downside to staying downtown is having to cart your luggage around on trams or taxis to reach your hotel and get back to the station. Our top restaurant recommendation is Momonoki Steakhouse, an intimate place with incredible food. It’s expensive and you have to book in advance but it’s worth it.
3. Peace Memorial Park
Peace Memorial Park is the best place to stay in Hiroshima if you want to be close to the museums and atomic bomb dome. Hotels here work better if you plan to spend more than one day at the museums. It’s a much quieter area so you’ll have a harder time eating out.
With that said, we highly recommend a fantastic bagel place south of the park called Wildman Bagel, which we thought was superb. Similarly to staying in Downtown Hiroshima, the downside to booking a hotel near Peace Memorial Park is having to cart around your luggage both ways.
4. Miyajima Island
Miyajima Island is the most picturesque and unique place to stay in Hiroshima. We recommend staying on the island for at least 2 nights because you’ll have to take another train after arriving into the JR station from Kyoto or Tokyo, followed by a ferry and then you have to figure out how to get to your accommodation on the island.
You can easily day trip to Miyajima Island from the other three areas of Hiroshima, but we encourage you to consider staying on the island instead. Hotels on Miyajima Island are very highly rated and they’re typically Japanese style lodgings set in peaceful locations. We’ll cover Miyajima Island hotels at the end of the guide separately because there’s lots of great options for you.
Hiroshima Hotels Map
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Map key:
- Green stars – Low budget
- Red stars – Mid range budget
- Blue stars – High budget
How We Order Hotels
We’ve hand picked 8 Hiroshima hotels for you to consider booking by taking into account previous guest ratings, location, value for money and our own experiences in the area. Read more about our editorial process.
Hotels in this guide are listed in order of average nightly cost. We analyzed nightly prices on three future dates in different seasons so we could order with a degree of accuracy.
You’ll find 3 x cheap hotels, 3 x mid range budget hotels and 2 x luxury hotels. We periodically update our guides to ensure the previous guest ratings from Booking and Google reviews are accurate.
1. The Knot
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.7 / 10
- Google – 4.2 / 5
- Price: Cheap $
- Amenities: Free WiFi, on site restaurant and bar, rooftop terrace, laundry, breakfast available
- Location: Peace Memorial Park
- Tram Stop: Chuden-Mae
The Knot is one of the best cheap hotels in Hiroshima. It’s located just steps from Peace Bridge which would give you instant access to Peace Memorial Park, it’s extremely affordable and it has thousands of positive reviews.
Reviewers rate comfort, cleanliness, facilities, value for money and location the highest at The Knot. We think it’s the best place to stay in Hiroshima if you’re traveling on a lower budget and your main priority is to see the atomic bomb museums.
BOOK: The Knot Hiroshima
2. Hotel Intergate
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.7 / 10
- Google – 4.4 / 5
- Price: Cheap $
- Amenities: Free WiFi, breakfast available, public bath, laundry
- Location: Downtown Hiroshima
- Tram Stop: Hatchobori
Hotel Intergate is a quality Hiroshima hotel with excellent ratings and cheap rates. It’s just 7 minutes walk to downtown and 12 minutes walk to Hiroshima Castle from the hotel, but you might want to take a taxi or tram to Peace Memorial Park from this location.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities and value for money the highest at Hotel Intergate. It’s a great place to stay if you want a quieter location between the JR Station and downtown, but still be within easy walking distance of the livelier areas.
BOOK: Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
3. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima-ekimae
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.7 / 10
- Google – 4.4 / 5
- Price: Cheap $
- Amenities: Free WiFi, on site restaurant, breakfast available, fitness center
- Location: Hiroshima Station
- Tram Stop: Hiroshima
Daiwa Roynet is the top rated hotel near Hiroshima Station and it also happens to be the most affordable! It’s less than 5 minutes walk from the station and you can instantly access transport links to Downtown, Peace Memorial Park or Miyajima Island.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities and location the highest at Daiwa Roynet. If you want the JR station location and you don’t need the Sheraton Grand luxury, this is the perfect hotel for you.
BOOK: Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima-ekimae
4. Candeo Hotels Hatchobori
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.3 / 10
- Google – 4.2 / 5
- Price: Mid Range $$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, breakfast available, attached restaurant, sauna and public bath
- Location: Downtown Hiroshima
- Tram Stop: Hatchobori
Candeo Hotels is a great mid range budget hotel in Hiroshima close to Hatchobori tram stop and Downtown. We stayed at this hotel for 2 nights and enjoyed the outdoor rooftop public baths. There are hotels with better ratings, but we can tell you from experience it’s a good option if you can find the right prices.
Reviewers rate comfort, cleanliness and facilities the highest at Candeo Hotels. It’s located just 5 minutes walk from Downtown Hiroshima and you can use Hatchobori tram stop to access the JR station or Peace Memorial Park.
BOOK: Candeo Hotels Hiroshima Hatchobori
5. Kiro Hotel
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.8 / 10
- Google – 4.4 / 5
- Price: Mid Range $$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, breakfast available, bar, shared lounge and kitchen, laundry, public bath
- Location: Downtown Hiroshima
- Tram Stop: Hatchobori
Kiro by The Share Hotels is a stylish boutique hotel in Hiroshima with fantastic reviews and a great location in the heart of the shopping and dining areas of downtown. The hotel has a cool throwback minimalist theme with white paint, exposed wood and industrial features.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness and facilities the highest at Kiro Hotel Hiroshima. It’s a highly rated hotel and we think it’s a good place to start if you want a more lively experience in Downtown Hiroshima, but still at affordable nightly prices.
BOOK: Kiro Hotel Hiroshima
6. Fav Hotel Hiroshima Heiwa Odori
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 9.0 / 10
- Google – 4.5 / 5
- Price: Mid Range $$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, breakfast available, on site restaurant, in room kitchen and washing machine
- Location: Downtown Hiroshima
- Tram Stop: Inarimachi
Fav Hotel is a unique Hiroshima hotel offering you a completely different experience. Rooms are ready made for families to stay all together in one space, with a kitchen and in-room washer dryer. It has superb ratings but it’s a little isolated on the southeast side of downtown.
Reviewers rate comfort, cleanliness, facilities and value for money the highest at Fav Hotel. You would need to take taxis to get around if you don’t want to walk long distances, but it could be a fantastic place for families to stay in Hiroshima. And the rooms look amazing!
BOOK: Fav Hotel Hiroshima Heiwa Odori
7. Sheraton Grand Hotel
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.6 / 10
- Google – 4.3 / 5
- Price: Luxury $$$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, 4 dining options and bar, breakfast available, indoor swimming pool (extra charge), fitness center, spa, laundry
- Location: Hiroshima Station
- Tram Stop: Hiroshima
Sheraton Grand is a luxury hotel next to Hiroshima JR Station. It has excellent reviews, views, food and facilities but you do have to pay extra to use the pool. The location is ideal for instantly accessing transport to Downtown, Peace Memorial Park or Miyajima Island.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness and location the highest at Sheraton Grand. It’s one of the most popular luxury hotels in Hiroshima, so we suggest staying here if you’re traveling on a high end budget and you want the convenient JR station location.
BOOK: Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel
8. Grand Base Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 9.1 / 10
- Google – 4.9 / 5
- Price: Luxury $$$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, kitchenette, washing machine
- Location: Peace Memorial Park
- Tram Stop: Dobashi
Grand Base is a top rated condo-style hotel in Hiroshima with superb reviews and a quiet location just steps from Peace Memorial Park. Apartment style rooms come fully equipped with beds, sofas, a kitchen and washer dryer which is perfect for families.
Reviewers rate comfort, cleanliness and facilities the highest at Grand Base. There are fewer overall ratings so it’s a bit of a wildcard entry to this list but the reviews are great so far. We think it’s one to consider if you want a family friendly place to stay next to Peace Memorial Park.
BOOK: Grand Base Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Best Hotels On Miyajima Island
Now you know the top rated hotels in Downtown Hiroshima, Peace Memorial Park and close to Hiroshima JR Station. But what if you want to stay on Miyajima Island instead?
Well, it’s definitely something you should consider. Miyajima Island has lots of very highly rated traditional lodging options, and we think the next time we’re in Hiroshima we’ll be booking one of them ourselves.
This is where to stay in Hiroshima if you’re looking for a true escape or a luxurious and authentic Japanese experience. You’d be surrounded by walking trails, shrines, temples, beaches and nature. Our advice is to spend at least 2 nights if you book on Miyajima Island, but better yet 3 or 4 nights.
Here are 5 top rated lodging options you should check out on Miyajima Island:
Best Hotels In Hiroshima By Reviews
We always look at guest reviews when booking our hotels in new travel destinations. Previous guest reviews are a fantastic resource to use because you can see genuine unbiased pros and cons from a wide range of real people.
But it’s important to use reviews as a guide only because you might not necessarily agree with others. Let’s take a look at the best hotels in Hiroshima as per genuine user generated reviews from popular online resources.
1. Booking.com
According to previous guest reviews on Booking.com, your top three hotel options are:
2. Hotels.com
According to previous guest reviews on Hotels.com, your top three hotel options are:
3. Google
According to previous guest reviews on Google, your top three hotel options are:
4. Tripadvisor
According to previous guest reviews on Tripadvisor, your top three hotel options are:
Affordability
We found Hiroshima’s hotels to have better value than almost every other place we’ve visited in Japan across two separate visits. And that includes destinations both on and off the beaten path.
If you’re planning to visit Tokyo or Hakone on the same trip, you’ll notice how much cheaper it is to stay in Hiroshima. Kyoto and Osaka also offer good value for money, but for us Hiroshima was the biggest surprise.
Added Tax
Bear in mind when booking your hotel in Hiroshima that you’ll pay 10% hotel tax on top of your base rate.
So, let’s say the basic nightly room cost at a cheap hotel is $100.00 USD for one night, your actual total cost is going to be $110.00 USD.
- When booking your hotel using Booking.com look under the price for includes taxes and fees. This means the price you see is final and will not be subject to further add ons.
- Conversely, if you see text reading something like +$30 for taxes and fees, that means you’ll pay the hotel room cost + the additional 10% tax.
Certain hotels may also add on a property service tax which will also show in the included taxes section. These are just things to be aware of so you avoid any nasty surprises when you come to pay.
Our Verdict
Hiroshima has a good selection of affordable hotels in each of its major tourist areas. You should figure out exactly where you want to stay first and then choose a hotel to suit your budget. We think it’s great that some of the highest rated hotels in town are actually in the cheaper price category.
With experience, we’d either stay at a hotel in Downtown Hiroshima again or we’d stay on Miyajima Island at one of the top rated traditional Japanese ryokans.
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We hope this guide to the best hotels in Hiroshima helps with planning your visit to Japan!
Please let us know if you have any questions by commenting below.
Happy Booking,
Mark and Kristen
Best Hotels Anywhere
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