Where to Stay in Hiroshima: My Selection of the Best Accommodations

Wondering where to stay in Hiroshima? Looking for the best areas and districts?

You’re at the right place!

As I know Hiroshima very well, I have created this guide of:

• Hiroshima’s best areas for your stay (with details about the best places to visit and nearby attractions)
• For each area and district, the best hotels depending on your budget

Let’s find your dream hotel now!

My favorite hotels in Hiroshima

Here’s a quick summary of my favorite hotels in Hiroshima, in case you don’t have time to read my detailed article.

Simply click on the hotel names in orange to access details and rates:

• Where to stay in Hiroshima for the first time: THE KNOT HIROSHIMA, located in the heart of the city center.
• The Best luxury hotel in Hiroshima: Hilton Hiroshima, ideally located, with a beautiful indoor pool
• Where to stay in Hiroshima on a budget: APA Hotel Hiroshima-Ekimae Ohashi or KIRO Hiroshima by THE SHARE HOTELS (exceptional value for money)
• Where to stay in Hiroshima with family: Grand Base Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
• My favorite hotel in Hiroshima for a romantic stay: RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima with an indoor pool, spa, jacuzzi
• Where to stay on Miyajima Island: Miyajima Seaside Hotel or Kinsuikan / Iwaso Ryokan (luxury)

In Hiroshima City Center (Naka-ku)

The city center of Hiroshima, or Naka-ku, is the historical and cultural heart of the city.

This district is where you’ll find the most important memorial sites, as well as lively shopping streets and numerous restaurants.

It’s the best area to discover the city’s must-see attractions easily on foot.

You should stay in this district:

• For a first-time stay, to explore all the main landmarks easily, without needing to take public transport all the time.
• If you love shopping and dining out, with many options along Hondori Street.
• For a culture-filled trip focused on history.

This is the perfect area to see:

• Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, the city’s most iconic area, which includes the Peace Memorial Museum and the Children’s Peace Monument.
• Atomic Bomb Dome, the preserved ruins of the former Industrial Promotion Hall and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Hiroshima Castle, a reconstruction of the original castle that was destroyed in 1945.
• Shukkei-en Garden, a traditional Japanese garden
• Hondori Shopping Arcade, a covered street perfect for shopping and trying local food like okonomiyaki (Japanese cabbage pancakes).

Where to Stay in Hiroshima City Center?

• THE KNOT HIROSHIMA: Just a short walk from the Peace Park. Stylish, modern double rooms starting at 120€, breakfast available. Strong points: rooftop bar with great views, perfect location for sightseeing, friendly staff. A great choice for its excellent value and location in Hiroshima.
• Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima: Located close to Hondori street. Comfortable double rooms from 130€, breakfast included. Strong points: panoramic views from the top-floor restaurant, clean and modern rooms, great location.
• RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima: Next to Hiroshima Castle. Spacious and elegant rooms starting from 190€, breakfast included. Strong points: stunning city views, indoor pool and jacuzzi, excellent service. My favorite hotel for a romantic stay in Hiroshima city center!
• Hilton Hiroshima: This high-end hotel is about a 15-minute walk from Peace Park. It offers refined, spacious rooms from 200€, breakfast included. Strong points: indoor pool, multiple dining options, high-quality service, and modern facilities. This is the best luxury hotel in central Hiroshima!

Around Hiroshima Station (Minami-ku)

The area around Hiroshima Station, in Minami-ku, can be a good option if you’re arriving to Hiroshima by Shinkansen (bullet train) or planning day trips.

Staying here allows you to easily access the rest of the city via the tram network and is perfect if you have an early train to catch.

You should stay near Hiroshima Station:

• If you’re traveling by train
• If you’re planning day trips to places like Miyajima or Okayama.
• For a very short stay

This district is perfect for discovering:

• MAZDA Zoom-Zoom Stadium, home of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp baseball team, is just a short walk away.
• Ekie Shopping Center, located inside the station, with a huge variety of food and souvenir shops.
• To take the Hiroshima Sightseeing Loop Bus (Meipuru-pu), which takes you to all the main tourist spots.

Here are my favorite hotels near Hiroshima Station

• APA Hotel Hiroshima-Ekimae Ohashi: Less than 5-minute walk from the station. Clean, small double rooms from 85€, breakfast available. Strong points: public bath (onsen), great location for transport, convenience store in the hotel.
• Hotel Granvia Hiroshima: Directly connected to the station. Comfortable and spacious double rooms from 95€, with breakfast included. Strong points: unbeatable convenience, friendly staff, multiple restaurant choices. Excellent value for money near the train station.
• Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel: This 5-star hotel is right next to the station. It offers luxurious, modern rooms from 200€, breakfast included. Strong points: indoor swimming pool, exceptional comfort, top-quality service and a fitness center. This is simply the best luxury hotel near Hiroshima Station!

On Miyajima Island

Miyajima Island, officially named Itsukushima, is a small, sacred island just a short ferry ride from Hiroshima.

Staying overnight here offers a completely different experience. Once the day-trippers leave, the island becomes peaceful and the atmosphere is really magical!

You can stay on Miyajima Island:

• If you want to experience the island’s serene atmosphere in the evening and early morning.
• For a romantic getaway in a traditional Japanese inn (ryokan).
• If you love nature and hiking, with Mount Misen offering beautiful trails and views.
• For a unique and memorable part of your trip to Japan.

Best things to see and do on Miyajima Island:

• Itsukushima Shrine, the famous shrine and its iconic torii gate that appears to float at high tide.
• Mount Misen, the island’s highest peak, accessible by ropeway and hiking trails, with temples and stunning views at the top.
• Daisho-in Temple, a beautiful Buddhist temple at the base of Mount Misen.
• Omotesando Shopping Street, perfect for trying local delicacies like grilled oysters and Momiji Manju cakes.
• The wild deer living on the island.

The Best Hotels and Ryokans on Miyajima Island

• Sakuraya: A short walk from the Miyajima ferry port. This hotel offers simple, traditional Japanese-style rooms starting from 90€, with breakfast available. Strong points: excellent value for money, great location for easy access to and from the island, friendly staff.
• Miyajima Seaside Hotel: Located in a quiet spot with beautiful ocean views. Comfortable Japanese and Western-style rooms from 250€, including breakfast. Strong points: peaceful setting away from the main crowds, stunning sea views, public hot spring bath
• Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto: A luxury hotel situated just steps from the Itsukushima Shrine. Elegant and spacious Japanese-style rooms from 370€, with high-quality dinner and breakfast included. Strong points: unbeatable location, a choice of beautiful indoor and outdoor onsen, exceptional service and traditional meals. An excellent choice for a romantic stay in Miyajima!
• Kinsuikan: A modern 5-star ryokan near the ferry terminal. Japanese-style rooms with futon beds from 450€, with an excellent breakfast and dinner included. Strong points: private onsen available, great location, delicious food. This is my recommendation for a luxury stay on Miyajima Island!
• Iwaso: A historic and beautiful ryokan in a peaceful forest setting. Traditional rooms and private cottages from 450€, with exceptional meals included. Strong points: beautiful natural setting, cottages with private onsen, incredible service and history. An excellent choice for a traditional luxurious stay on Miyajima Island!

Where to Stay in Hiroshima on a Budget

If you’re traveling on a budget, here are a few great hotels for a stay in Hiroshima without spending too much:

• Nest Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae: Located a 10-minute walk from the train station. Modern, clean double rooms from 75€. Strong points: great value, good location between the station and city center, comfortable beds.
• APA Hotel Hiroshima-Ekimae Ohashi: Very close to Hiroshima Station. Compact but well-equipped double rooms from 85€. Strong points: public bath to relax in, excellent location for transport, very clean. This is definitely a great choice if you want to stay in Hiroshima for cheap.
• Hiroshima Washington Hotel: Right in the heart of the shopping and dining district. Stylish double rooms from 95€, breakfast available. Strong points: perfect location for nightlife and food, modern design, friendly staff. Another great place to stay in central Hiroshima on a budget.
• KIRO Hiroshima by THE SHARE HOTELS: Located in the city center, steps away from the main shopping and restaurant district. It offers a range of modern rooms, from private doubles to dormitory-style bunk beds, starting around 100€, with breakfast available. Strong points: stylish design with beautiful common areas, a rooftop terrace, and a shared kitchen. My favorite for its exceptional value for money!

Where to Stay in Hiroshima with Family

• FAV HOTEL Hiroshima Heiwa Odori: In the city center. Stylish family rooms and suites for up to 6 people from 180€. Strong points: very spacious rooms, modern design, great central location.
• Grand Base Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park: Located just a 5-minute walk from the Peace Park. Modern apartments that can accommodate up to 8 people, from 200€. Strong points: great location, kitchen and washing machine in the room, very spacious, perfect for families
• Hilton Hiroshima: This luxury hotel is about a 15-minute walk from Peace Park. It offers refined, spacious family rooms from 240€, breakfast included. Strong points: indoor pool, multiple dining options, high-quality service, and modern facilities. The perfect hotel for a high-end family stay in Hiroshima!

What is the best hotel in Hiroshima?

If you are looking for the best hotel in Hiroshima, I recommend you the Hilton Hiroshima located in the city center or Iwaso Ryokan, on Miyajima island

And if you’re looking for something a little more affordable but still luxurious, you should book a night or more at RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima.

Where to stay in Hiroshima: The best hotels

To give you a better overview of the best hotels in Hiroshima, whether in the historic center or elsewhere, I’ve prepared a table summarizing all the ones I talk about in this article.

You can sort them by price or by district!

Hotel	District	Price (from)
THE KNOT HIROSHIMA	Hiroshima City Center (Naka-ku)	120€
Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima	Hiroshima City Center (Naka-ku)	130€
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima	Hiroshima City Center (Naka-ku)	190€
Hilton Hiroshima	Hiroshima City Center (Naka-ku)	200€
APA Hotel Hiroshima-Ekimae Ohashi	Hiroshima Station (Minami-ku)	85€
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima	Hiroshima Station (Minami-ku)	95€
Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel	Hiroshima Station (Minami-ku)	200€
Sakuraya	Miyajima Island	90€
Miyajima Seaside Hotel	Miyajima Island	250€
Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto	Miyajima Island	370€
Kinsuikan	Miyajima Island	450€
Iwaso	Miyajima Island	450€
Nest Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae	Cheap Hotels	75€
APA Hotel Hiroshima-Ekimae Ohashi	Cheap Hotels	85€
Hiroshima Washington Hotel	Cheap Hotels	95€
KIRO Hiroshima by THE SHARE HOTELS	Cheap Hotels	100€
FAV HOTEL Hiroshima Heiwa Odori	Hotel for families	180€
Grand Base Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park	Hotel for families	200€
Hilton Hiroshima	Hotel for families	240€