Kobe

Travel Guide

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 Ikuta Shrine.

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, Port of Kobe and Mount Rokko are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Island Kitaguchi Station or Island Center Station to get around.

Higashinada
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

3 out of 5
1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is AED 225 per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
AED 225
AED 272 total
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,067 reviews)
Rooms are small but amenities inside were great. I would stay here again. Great access to Namba station.

Reviewed on 8 November 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

4 out of 5
1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is AED 421 per night from Dec 5 to Dec 6
AED 421
AED 547 total
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,958 reviews)
Really enjoyed my stay at this hotel! The location is great and near entrances to the train station. There are underground shopping/restaurants near the hotel which can connect to Osaka station. I was confused walking through it but followed signs for "JR" and eventually found my way to Osaka station. ...

Reviewed on 13 November 2025

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka
The price is AED 476 per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
AED 476
AED 580 total
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,044 reviews)
Location is good for shopping and using the transportation

Reviewed on 14 November 2025

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.
STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east

STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east

3 out of 5
1-14-2 Minamisenba, Cho, Osaka, Osaka
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Osaka Castle are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (137 reviews)
Nice place. Enjoyed our stay

Reviewed on 19 October 2025

STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east
MIMARU Osaka Namba Station

MIMARU Osaka Namba Station

3 out of 5
Nippombashi Naniwa-ku, 3-6-24 Osaka Osaka Prefecture
Stay at this aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (341 reviews)
Our stay here was wondeful. We enjoyed the coffee, the games and the room and bathroom was very nice. The area is centrally located and we very much enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on 5 November 2025

MIMARU Osaka Namba Station
MONday Apart Premium Osaka Namba WEST

MONday Apart Premium Osaka Namba WEST

4 out of 5
3-chome-1-14 Motomachi Osaka Osaka
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and Netflix. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Spa World are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (175 reviews)
Good front desk service

Reviewed on 10 November 2025

MONday Apart Premium Osaka 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