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A restaurant with a long counter, multiple tables, and a city view.

A multi-story building with a prominent sign reading "ANA CROWNE PLAZA".

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of a cityscape at night.

1. ANA Crowne Plaza Okayama by IHG

Kita Ward, 2.4 km from Okayama University

Oscar

￥12,582

￥18,224 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Two chefs in white uniforms preparing food at a counter with various dishes and drinks.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple floors visible, and large columns.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue tiles, yellow lane dividers, and metal handrails.

A bar area with a city view, multiple chairs, and a central table with a light fixture.

2. Hotel Granvia Okayama

Kita Ward, 2.6 km from Okayama University

Filipina

￥14,483

￥16,110 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.

A modern hotel corridor with glass partitions, illuminated flower arrangements, and a polished floor.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, TV, and self-service machines.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple signage, and a prominent entrance.

3. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae

Kita Ward, 2.4 km from Okayama University

Craig

￥11,525

￥12,680 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A buffet with various food items including salmon, bread, and fruits.

A pool area with steps leading into the water, a mirror reflecting the room, and a door labeled "SAWARA".

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, potted plants, and a seating area.

A multi-story building with a prominent sign at the top.

4. Okayama Ekimae Universal Hotel

Kita Ward, 3 km from Okayama University

Takahiro

￥6,343

￥6,977 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative plant.

A public bath area with a long bench, tiled walls, and a sign with instructions.

A long, narrow hallway with multiple doors and light fixtures on the walls.

5. Okayama Universal Hotel Annex

Omotecho, 3.4 km from Okayama University

Collin

￥6,345

￥6,980 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern building with a grid of windows and a sign that reads "The Onewave Okayama."

A reception area with a counter displaying baskets of towels and a large window with a stone wall view.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, double doors, and a staircase.

A reception desk with a sign reading "The OneFive Okayama" in a modern lobby with two benches and a wooden panel backdrop.

6. The OneFive Okayama

Kita Ward, 2.7 km from Okayama University

Sinbao

￥3,398

￥3,780 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel lobby with a large window offering a city view, a reception desk, seating area, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel lobby with glass doors, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A modern bar with a city view, featuring a long counter and multiple stools.

A modern hotel lobby with a large glass wall offering a nighttime city view, a reception desk, and a seating area with a potted plant.

7. JR WEST GROUP VIA INN OKAYAMA

Kita Ward, 2.4 km from Okayama University

SUSUMU

￥9,664

￥10,762 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A man in a suit standing in a hallway with a door, a sign, and a wall with text.

A breakfast table with croissants, fruits, and juice glasses, set in a room with wooden furniture and a view of greenery.

The exterior of Kooraku Hotel with a modern facade, large glass windows, and a prominent entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a lamp.

8. Okayama Koraku Hotel

Kita Ward, 2.5 km from Okayama University

Elba

￥10,818

￥11,900 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A reception area with a long counter, two sinks, and a mirror above. There are potted plants on the counter and a clock on the wall.

A hotel hallway with multiple doors, carpeted floors, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies on each floor and a prominent glass facade.

A small, dimly lit room with a single bed, a small table with a tissue box, a brown leather chair, and a door leading to another room.

9. Hotel Cabin Style – Caters to Men

Kita Ward, 3.1 km from Okayama University

Sea

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a small table, and a separate chair.

A modern restaurant interior with high tables, green cushioned seating, and a long counter.

A compact hotel room with a minibar, a small table with a glass, and a chair.

A modern restroom with a marble countertop, three stools, and a wall-mounted sink.

10. Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama

Kita Ward, 2.7 km from Okayama University

Amanda

￥11,484

￥12,717 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A room with a patterned sofa, large windows, and various potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, a Christmas tree, and a reception desk.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a view of greenery outside, and a ceiling-mounted security camera.

A church interior with pews, a central aisle, stained glass windows, and a chandelier.

11. Okayama Plaza Hotel

Naka Ward, 2.3 km from Okayama University

Kevin Keyes

￥7,636

￥8,505 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A large indoor elephant sculpture surrounded by potted plants and wooden elements in a modern lobby with a herringbone floor pattern.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a prominent sign for the hotel.

A reception area with a wooden counter, various toiletries, and a view of the outdoors.

A pool table in a room with wooden flooring and a large window.

12. Hotel Lotus Okayama - Adults Only

Omotecho, 3.5 km from Okayama University

Peter

￥7,120

￥7,929 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a large chandelier, and a seating area with patterned chairs.

A modern hotel with a prominent APA sign, surrounded by other buildings and a parking area.

A modern bathroom with a marble countertop, multiple sinks, and white stools.

A modern restaurant interior with white brick walls, black and white chairs, and wooden tables.

13. APA Hotel Okayama Ekimae

Kita Ward, 2.9 km from Okayama University

Sam Yi-Shang

￥7,304

￥8,866 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a stone wall, and a large window with a metal gate.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital display, and a seating area with wooden stools.

A modern restaurant with long communal tables and booths, large windows, and a clean, contemporary interior design.

A wooden sign with Japanese characters in a room with a warm, orange-lit background and a geometric wall design.

14. Dormy Inn Okayama

Kita Ward, 2.7 km from Okayama University

Jane

￥12,981

￥14,436 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern hotel entrance with a glass door, a visible reception desk, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

A modern interior with a high ceiling, recessed lighting, and a wooden floor.

A modern interior with a wooden bench, a blue glass wall art piece, and a large window with an exit sign.

15. HOTEL MYSTAYS Okayama

Kita Ward, 2.6 km from Okayama University

Violet

￥4,601

￥5,117 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a bed, sofa, and a small table with a remote control and a flower vase.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a green accent wall.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "HOTEL GRAND BASE" and a tiled wall.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a bench, a TV mounted on a green wall, a kitchen area, and a painting on the wall.

16. Grand Base Okayama Ekimae

Kita Ward, 2.3 km from Okayama University

￥16,364

￥18,000 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

The exterior of HOTEL BEST GRANDE OKAYAMA with a modern facade, illuminated signage, and a clear entrance.

A buffet setup with various food items and condiments.

A hotel lobby with a large bookshelf filled with books, a leather sofa, and a piano.

A modern hotel lobby with a glass entrance, a reception desk, and a spiral light fixture.

17. Hotel Abest Grande Okayama

Kita Ward, 2.4 km from Okayama University

Kazuhiro

￥14,091

￥15,500 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A spa area with a hot tub, seating, and a palm tree.

A wooden interior with a bench, a wall-mounted rack, and a small illuminated sign.

A building with a sign that reads "Sasa" and "Cafe & Restaurant". There are two pink banners on either side of the entrance.

A hotel reception desk with a large sign displaying room rates.

18. Sauna & Capsule In Okayama

Kita Ward, 3.2 km from Okayama University

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A reception area with a reception desk, wooden panel walls, and a patterned floor.

A traditional Japanese castle with multiple levels, white window frames, and a prominent golden roof ornament.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

A modern lounge area with a wooden ceiling, recessed lighting, and a variety of seating options including sofas, chairs, and colorful ottomans.

19. Smile Hotel Okayama

Kita Ward, 2.7 km from Okayama University

Victor

￥6,748

￥7,516 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A buffet table with various dishes and condiments.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a mirror, and two bedside lamps.

A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, surrounded by other buildings and trees.

A long, narrow hotel corridor with doors on both sides, a patterned carpet, and overhead lighting.

20. Okayama Washington Hotel Plaza

Kita Ward, 2.5 km from Okayama University

TIMOTHY

￥6,656

￥8,281 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Okayama University

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Dormy Inn Okayama	9.4 Exceptional 428 reviews	View
ANA Crowne Plaza Okayama by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Granvia Okayama	9.2 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Okayama Koraku Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,018 reviews	View
Smile Hotel Okayama	9.0 Wonderful 511 reviews	View

Top Okayama University Hotel Reviews

Okayama Koraku Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and lovely room. Location is very accessible."

Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel. Good breakfast. Good location."

Smile Hotel Okayama

8/10 Good

"it was an okay stay for the price and location can’t complain"

HOTEL MYSTAYS Okayama

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel"

The OneFive Okayama

8/10 Good

"コッペパンはどれも美味しく満足でした晩御飯を探しに散策したが、ホテルおすすめのお店があれば助かります"

Hotel Abest Grande Okayama

10/10 Excellent

"Nice location! Breakfast is very good."

APA Hotel & Resort Okayama Eki Shinkansenguchi

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice facility with a nice breakfast."

ANA Crowne Plaza Okayama by IHG

8/10 Good

"Next to okayama station"

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"This is a very nice hotel for the money. Good sized rooms, very clean and well organised. The staff were very polite and helpful. The hotel is right next to the train station and it is a flat 2k walk to the Korakuen garden."

Other attractions near Okayama University

A statue of a historical figure with children, set against a modern cityscape with buildings and a clear blue sky.

Momotaro Statue

7.8/10 (10 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Okayama with a trip to Momotaro Statue. Amble around the area's gardens, or seek out its biking trails.

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A brick building with a pointed roof and a weather vane.

Yumeji Art Museum

8.2/10 (29 reviews)

Centered on his iconic pieces, the Yumeji women, one of Japan’s most famous cultural figures started a truly aesthetic movement.

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Kanko Stadium

7.2/10 (39 reviews)

Catch an event at Kanko Stadium during your trip to Okayama. Amble around the area's gardens, or seek out its biking trails.

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Momotaro Arena

7.6/10 (29 reviews)

Catch an event at Momotaro Arena during your trip to Okayama. Amble around the area's gardens, or seek out its biking trails.

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Handayama Botanical Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Handayama Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Okayama. Amble around the area's gardens, or seek out its biking trails.

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Ikeda Zoo

7.4/10 (12 reviews)

Meet the animals who live at Ikeda Zoo during your travels in Okayama. Amble around the area's gardens, or seek out its biking trails.

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Hokai-in Temple

7.6/10 (20 reviews)

After visiting Hokai-in Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Okayama. Amble around the area's gardens, or seek out its biking trails.

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Hokancho Shopping Street

You can do some window-shopping at Hokancho Shopping Street during your stay in Okayama.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Okayama University?

Okayama University is located in a historic area of Okayama that travelers like for its gardens and biking. You'll find 97 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Okayama University?

Hotel Abest Grande Okayama is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Okayama University. Other good choices within 5 miles include Okayama Universalhotel Second Annex and Okayama Koraku Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Okayama University?

Expedia has 97 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Okayama University.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Okayama University.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Okayama University?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Okayama University, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Okayama University?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art, Orient Museum, or Hayashibara Museum of Art. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Korakuen Garden, Ujo Park, and Handayama Botanical Garden. Ikeda Zoo, Sunny Country Okayama-kan, and Okayama Performing Arts Theatre are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

How can I get to Okayama University?

To explore the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Okayama Ashimori Station or Okayama Station. There may not be many public transit stops close to Okayama University so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Okayama University hotels

1. ANA Crowne Plaza Okayama by IHG

2. Hotel Granvia Okayama

3. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae

4. Okayama Ekimae Universal Hotel

5. Okayama Universal Hotel Annex

6. The OneFive Okayama

7. JR WEST GROUP VIA INN OKAYAMA

8. Okayama Koraku Hotel

9. Hotel Cabin Style – Caters to Men

10. Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama

11. Okayama Plaza Hotel

12. Hotel Lotus Okayama - Adults Only

13. APA Hotel Okayama Ekimae

14. Dormy Inn Okayama

15. HOTEL MYSTAYS Okayama

16. Grand Base Okayama Ekimae

17. Hotel Abest Grande Okayama

18. Sauna & Capsule In Okayama

19. Smile Hotel Okayama

20. Okayama Washington Hotel Plaza

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Top Okayama University Hotel Reviews

Okayama Koraku Hotel

Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama

Smile Hotel Okayama

HOTEL MYSTAYS Okayama

The OneFive Okayama

Hotel Abest Grande Okayama

APA Hotel & Resort Okayama Eki Shinkansenguchi

ANA Crowne Plaza Okayama by IHG

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae

Other attractions near Okayama University

Momotaro Statue

Yumeji Art Museum

Kanko Stadium

Momotaro Arena

Handayama Botanical Garden

Ikeda Zoo

Hokai-in Temple

Hokancho Shopping Street

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