⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Kobe University for 2026

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A cable car system with a cityscape in the background.

A rustic interior with wooden beams, a long counter, and a group of people interacting.

A rustic kitchen with wooden countertops, a brick backsplash, and exposed ductwork.

A person sitting on a wooden bench outside a building with a glass door and a small tree in front.

1. Guest House MAYA - Hostel

Nada Ward, 2.7 km from Kobe University

Cole

S$91

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style house with a wooden exterior, large sliding doors, and a garden area with dense foliage and a tree.

A pathway through a forested area with a building on the left and a staircase on the right.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering a view of the forest.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a low table with cushions.

2. ThinkStay Mt.

Nada Ward, 2.9 km from Kobe University

Anna

S$205

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a small table with a potted plant, and a sign indicating it's a T&K hostel.

A room with a bunk bed, a sofa, and a potted plant.

A living room with a grey sofa, wooden coffee table, and a small table with a white tablecloth. There is a potted plant and a window with curtains.

3. T&K Hostel Kobe Sannomiya East

Nada Ward, 2.1 km from Kobe University

Louis

S$66

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A well-lit corridor with a glass wall leading to a dining area, a bed, and a TV.

A spa area with a wooden slatted ceiling, a flat-screen TV, and a rectangular hot tub.

A sign for Hotel Benoa, a modern building with a water feature in front.

A modern lobby with a central light feature, a reception desk, and a patterned floor.

4. Hotel Benoa Resort

Nada Ward, 2.7 km from Kobe University

Donna

S$125

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A hotel room with a checkered floor, a bed, a chair, and a vase with white flowers.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'HOTEL' sign, a visible reception area, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A room with a massage chair, a black sofa, and a table.

A hotel room with a checkered floor, a bed with a striped blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, a TV on a stand, and a wardrobe.

5. V Hotel - Adults Only

Higashinada, 2.5 km from Kobe University

Kazuaki

S$68

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern resort with geometric architecture, outdoor seating, and a view of the city.

A wooden reception desk with a laptop, a digital clock, a lamp, and various bottles.

A snow-covered outdoor area with unique triangular buildings, a central circular seating arrangement, and a person in red attire.

A room with two beds, a window with a view, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

6. Nature Live Rokko

Nada Ward, 2.8 km from Kobe University

KUMIKO

S$763

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel with a large pool, lush greenery, and a mountainous backdrop.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a view of mountains through large windows.

A multi-story hotel with a pool and landscaped gardens at night.

A wooden deck with a hot tub, outdoor furniture, and a view of trees and a building in the background.

7. Arima Grand Hotel

Arimacho, 8 km from Kobe University

Charles

S$398

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a coffee machine, and a small table.

A hot spring bath area with a view of a cityscape at dusk.

A modern building entrance with a wooden facade, a sign with Japanese characters, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

A person in a white uniform serving food to another person at a wooden table with a decorative wall in the background.

8. Arima Onsen ShikinoIrodori Hatago

Arimacho, 7.9 km from Kobe University

zeze

S$899

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and a desk. There is a window with a view of greenery outside.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a showerhead, and a window providing a view of greenery outside.

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden interior, a stone hot tub, and a wooden bench.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed hot tub, wooden stools, and a view of a garden through large windows.

9. Taketoritei Maruyama

Arimacho, 7.8 km from Kobe University

Raymond Wai Man

S$531

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of a cityscape at night, and a prominent tower in the background.

A luxurious bathroom with a large bathtub, a glass-enclosed window, a balcony with a view of a tower, and a bottle of champagne.

A hotel courtyard with a fountain, outdoor seating, and a building with multiple balconies.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, outdoor seating, and a well-lit courtyard.

10. Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland

Hatobacho, 6.8 km from Kobe University

Shoko

S$307

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a fireplace, and a view of the water.

A restaurant with a long table and chairs, a view of the ocean, and wooden paneling on the walls.

11. THE ORIENT

Kobe City Centre, 5.8 km from Kobe University

Bradley Walter

S$305

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A grand lobby with a red carpet, a large chandelier, and a staircase with a balustrade.

A spacious hallway with a patterned carpet, elegant chandeliers, and a set of double doors.

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a sign indicating it's the Kimpton Hotel, and a staircase leading up to the entrance.

A hotel room with three beds, a large window, a TV, and a bench.

12. Takarazuka Hotel

13.4 km from Kobe University

Jennifer

S$117

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hot spring area with rocks and steam, wooden structures, and greenery in the background.

A stone staircase surrounded by lush greenery, leading to a traditional building.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden facade, large sliding doors, and a signboard.

A tatami room with a low table and cushions.

13. Hotel Hanakoyado

Arimacho, 7.8 km from Kobe University

skeei

S$316

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large potted plant, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern building with a vertical design, a paved pathway leading to the entrance, and a wooden structure with a spherical sculpture on the left.

A modern interior with a central water feature, recessed lighting, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, a large potted plant, and a patterned floor.

14. Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only

Kobe City Centre, 6.3 km from Kobe University

Anish

S$302

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern indoor pool area with a starry ceiling, large columns, and a view of the beach.

A modern lobby with a circular water feature, seating areas, and a unique ceiling design.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a central entrance with a staircase.

A modern restaurant with wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and a view of the beach.

15. Kobe Suma Sea World Hotel

Suma Ward, 13.4 km from Kobe University

sumie

S$413

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A cityscape with a prominent tower and a modern bridge.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of the sea.

A spacious conference room with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern building with a glass facade and a large entrance.

16. Hotel Okura Kobe

Hatobacho, 6.5 km from Kobe University

Bradley Walter

S$161

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A modern outdoor area with a stone wall, a wooden deck, and a water feature.

A traditional Japanese interior with a sliding door, a small table with a plant, and a sign with Japanese characters.

A large stone hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of a lake and mountains.

A multi-story building with a covered entrance and a parking area.

17. Okuno Hosomichi

Arimacho, 7.3 km from Kobe University

Jockey

S$770

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A stone pathway leading to a wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by lush greenery and ferns.

A natural setting with a treehouse-like structure made of branches and ropes, surrounded by dense forest.

A modern bathroom with dark tiles, a bench, and a glass door leading to an outdoor area with greenery.

A dining area with a view of autumn foliage through large windows.

18. Arimasansoh Goshobessho

Arimacho, 7.5 km from Kobe University

Adrian

S$1,219

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hot tub with a view of a cityscape, a wooden bench, and a basket of flowers.

A hot tub in a wooden room with a view of greenery outside.

A traditional Japanese onsen with stone flooring, a wooden ceiling, and a stone lantern.

A balcony with tatami mats, a wooden chair, a small table, and a view of city buildings at night.

19. Hotel Wakamizu

13.2 km from Kobe University

Jackie

S$317

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, two beds, a sofa, and large windows offering a view of a forested mountain.

A balcony with a view of a cityscape at dusk, including buildings and a mountain.

A modern spa area with a large window, a hot tub, and a view of a cityscape.

20. Arima Onsen Hanano – Adults Only

Arimacho, 7.9 km from Kobe University

V.S.

S$447

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Kobe University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Guest House MAYA - Hostel	9.4 Exceptional 102 reviews	View
ThinkStay Mt.	8.8 Excellent 11 reviews	View
T&K Hostel Kobe Sannomiya East	8.4 Very good 99 reviews	View
Hotel Benoa Resort	8.2 Very good 21 reviews	View
V Hotel - Adults Only	8.0 Very good 103 reviews	View

Top Kobe University Hotel Reviews

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent overall! Friendly staff!!"

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

10/10 Excellent

"The superior room was nice for our stay! Loved that 7/11 was in the building as well"

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

8/10 Good

"The room was clean. Very convenient place to catch subway , other transportation. The staff in general was very helpful. They were welcoming"

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

10/10 Excellent

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Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

10/10 Excellent

"One of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed in, a joy from start to finish and a smashing big room"

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA

10/10 Excellent

"Good service and nice hotel food is very good and downstair has Glosary and very easy to walk through universal and I like this hotel very much. Inside room is very big and clean ."

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

10/10 Excellent

"Room was lovely, excellent view, very spacious, onsen was nice, very busy in the evening. I would definitely recommend this hotel. Only stayed for one night. Close to Universal Studios and the train station. Very convenient."

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

10/10 Excellent

"Checkin process was"

The Singulari Hotel & Skyspa at Universal Studios Japan

8/10 Good

"Great place to stay. Staff was friendly and helpful."

Other attractions near Kobe University

Kobe Ōji Zoo

8.0/10 (45 reviews)

Why not visit the animals who live at Kobe Ōji Zoo during your travels in Kobe? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Rokkoyahata Shrine

You can find out about the history of Kobe with a stop at Rokkoyahata Shrine. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.

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Sera Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Sera Museum in Kobe. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.

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Yuzuruha Shrine

Yuzuruha Shrine is just one of the places to see in Kobe, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Kosetsu Museum of Art

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Kosetsu Museum of Art during your travels in Kobe. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.

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Sawa-no-Tsuru Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sawa-no-Tsuru Museum during your travels in Kobe. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Motosumiyoshi Shrine

After visiting Motosumiyoshi Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kobe. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Tadanori Yokoo Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Tadanori Yokoo Museum during your trip to Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kobe University?

Kobe University is located in an area of Kobe known for its major shopping area. You'll find 164 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Kobe University?

Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free WiFi. It's located 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Kobe University. Other good options within 5 miles include Hotel Monterey KOBE and Kobe PortTower Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Kobe University?

Expedia has 164 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Kobe University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kobe University, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Kobe University.

What can I see and do near Kobe University?

Study the collections at Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art, Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum or Kobe City Museum. Ikuta Shrine, Kitano Ijinkan Street and Kitano Foreigners Club are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Kobe University. Spend some time wandering around Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden, Rokko Alpine Garden and Rokko Garden Terrace.

How can I get to Kobe University?

With so many ways to get around, exploring the area around Kobe University is a breeze. If you're hopping a train into town, Kobe Rokko Station, Kobe Rokkomichi Station and Kobe Shinzaike Station are the closest train stations to Nada Ward. You can find out about options for water transport at the local port.

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Our top choices for Kobe University hotels

1. Guest House MAYA - Hostel

2. ThinkStay Mt.

3. T&K Hostel Kobe Sannomiya East

4. Hotel Benoa Resort

5. V Hotel - Adults Only

6. Nature Live Rokko

7. Arima Grand Hotel

8. Arima Onsen ShikinoIrodori Hatago

9. Taketoritei Maruyama

10. Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland

11. THE ORIENT

12. Takarazuka Hotel

13. Hotel Hanakoyado

14. Kobe Minato Onsen Ren - Adult Only

15. Kobe Suma Sea World Hotel

16. Hotel Okura Kobe

17. Okuno Hosomichi

18. Arimasansoh Goshobessho

19. Hotel Wakamizu

20. Arima Onsen Hanano – Adults Only

Compare popular hotels close to Kobe University

Top Kobe University Hotel Reviews

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

The Singulari Hotel & Skyspa at Universal Studios Japan

Other attractions near Kobe University

Kobe Ōji Zoo

Rokkoyahata Shrine

Sera Museum

Yuzuruha Shrine

Kosetsu Museum of Art

Sawa-no-Tsuru Museum

Motosumiyoshi Shrine

Tadanori Yokoo Museum

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