⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Kobe University for 2026

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

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

A modern, multi-level cabin with a staircase leading to the upper floor, surrounded by dense forest.

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

1. ThinkStay Mt.

Nada Ward, 2.9 km from Kobe University

Anna

S$206

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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 spacious room with wooden flooring, two grey sofas, a small table, and a sliding door.

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.

2. T&K Hostel Kobe Sannomiya East

Nada Ward, 2.1 km from Kobe University

Louis

S$65

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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

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

A modern hotel entrance with a stone facade, a reception desk, and a decorative sculpture.

3. Hotel Benoa Resort

Nada Ward, 2.7 km from Kobe University

Donna

S$123

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A hallway with wooden doors, a potted plant, and a patterned floor.

A historic building with a prominent tower, surrounded by lush greenery.

A room with a sofa, a table with candles and a bottle, a TV, and a decorative wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a water dispenser.

4. Hotel Noblesse

Nada Ward, 2.5 km from Kobe University

S$67

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A serene indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, clear glass railings, and a view of the outdoors.

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

5. Arima Grand Hotel

Arimacho, 8 km from Kobe University

Charles

S$378

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A view through a glass door leading to a balcony overlooking a body of water with a sailboat and a jet ski.

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

6. THE ORIENT

Kobe City Centre, 5.8 km from Kobe University

Alexis

S$341

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a freestanding bathtub, and a view of a landscaped garden.

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

A rooftop pool with a view of the city skyline, surrounded by a wooden fence and a stone wall.

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

7. Taketoritei Maruyama

Arimacho, 7.8 km from Kobe University

Raymond Wai Man

S$509

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A modern hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, and a wooden ceiling.

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

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

8. Arima Onsen ShikinoIrodori Hatago

Arimacho, 7.9 km from Kobe University

zeze

S$852

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, a shoji screen door, and a view of a landscaped garden with rocks and a wooden structure.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a large bed, and sliding doors leading to a view of a garden.

A traditional Japanese-style building with a garden, including a koi pond and cherry blossoms.

A traditional Japanese interior with wooden flooring, tatami mats, and sliding doors.

9. Tocen Goshoboh

Arimacho, 7.8 km from Kobe University

Brian

S$505

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

10. Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland

Hatobacho, 6.8 km from Kobe University

Shoko

S$381

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A tatami room with a low table and cushions.

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

11. Hotel Hanakoyado

Arimacho, 7.8 km from Kobe University

skeei

S$321

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a potted plant, and a building entrance with glass doors.

A modern building with a unique tiered design, featuring a prominent entrance with glass doors and a seating area outside.

A modern hotel lobby with wooden steps, a reception desk, and a display case.

12. The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya

Kobe City Centre, 5.6 km from Kobe University

Andy

S$111

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with glass doors and a flat roof.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furnishings, and a large window with a decorative view.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, a brick wall, and a view of traditional architecture in the background.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, hanging plants, and framed artwork on the walls.

13. Dormy Inn Kobe Motomachi Natural Hot Springs

Nankin-machi, 6.2 km from Kobe University

Azim

S$89

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

14. Okuno Hosomichi

Arimacho, 7.3 km from Kobe University

Jockey

S$681

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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

15. Arima Onsen Hanano – Adults Only

Arimacho, 7.9 km from Kobe University

V.S.

S$476

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A cityscape with a prominent tower and a modern bridge.

A restaurant with wooden tables and benches, a view of trees through a large window, and hanging pendant lights.

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

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

16. Hotel Okura Kobe

Hatobacho, 6.5 km from Kobe University

Rowena

S$160

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a massage chair, a sofa, and a view of the city.

A bar area with shelves of wine bottles and a variety of glasses and bottles on the counter.

A high-rise hotel with multiple balconies, a modern architectural design, and a well-lit facade.

17. DaiwaRoynetHotel Kobe-Sannomiya PREMIER

Sannomiya, 5.6 km from Kobe University

Jeeyoung

S$141

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden interior, a hot spring bath, and a view of lush greenery.

A modern building with a curved entrance, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

A hot spring with a view of trees and mountains.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a sliding door with a view of trees and mountains.

18. Arima Onsen Motoyu Ryuusenkaku

Arimacho, 8.2 km from Kobe University

Karence

S$256

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern hallway with elevators and a decorative light fixture.

A modern indoor seating area with high windows, wooden flooring, and a mix of green and blue upholstered chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and two windows offering a city view.

A bar area with a circular bar counter, red bar stools, and a sign reading "Port Stand."

19. Kobe Motomachi Tokyu REI Hotel

Kobe City Centre, 6 km from Kobe University

JACKIE

S$87

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Top Kobe University Hotel Reviews

Oriental Hotel Universal City

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms are exactly what is dipicted in the photos. The rooms have great ammenities. You will not be disappointed."

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

8/10 Good

"The location is accessible for all station and near to street food and restaurant"

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

10/10 Excellent

"great property, close to 7/11 and public transport but it was a long train trip away from the heart of Osaka"

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay a lot around the area and next to the train station"

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

10/10 Excellent

"Great property"

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA

10/10 Excellent

"Great location with a fun theme"

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Best hotel of our 3 city trip! The views from our room were breathtaking, room was spacious, and the buffet was delicious!"

The Singulari Hotel & Skyspa at Universal Studios Japan

10/10 Excellent

"It was really cool to just walk out of the hotel and be inside Citywalk and at the train station."

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Empleados excelentes y dispuestos ayudar a los extranjeros, muy limpio y hermoso!!"

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. ThinkStay Mt.

2. T&K Hostel Kobe Sannomiya East

3. Hotel Benoa Resort

4. Hotel Noblesse

5. Arima Grand Hotel

6. THE ORIENT

7. Taketoritei Maruyama

8. Arima Onsen ShikinoIrodori Hatago

9. Tocen Goshoboh

10. Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland

11. Hotel Hanakoyado

12. The Royal Park Canvas Kobe Sannomiya

13. Dormy Inn Kobe Motomachi Natural Hot Springs

14. Okuno Hosomichi

15. Arima Onsen Hanano – Adults Only

16. Hotel Okura Kobe

17. DaiwaRoynetHotel Kobe-Sannomiya PREMIER

18. Arima Onsen Motoyu Ryuusenkaku

19. Kobe Motomachi Tokyu REI Hotel

Top Kobe University Hotel Reviews

Oriental Hotel Universal City

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower

The Singulari Hotel & Skyspa at Universal Studios Japan

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

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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