The Best Hotels Closest to Kobe University in Kobe for 2026

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A dining area with a city view, wooden flooring, and modern lighting.

1. ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG

Kitano, 4.4 km from Kobe University

Olufemi

￥10,165

￥14,601 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious indoor area with a checkered floor, seating arrangements, and a chessboard.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

An outdoor seating area with chess set, tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

A spacious lobby with a large checkered floor, modern seating, and a large chess set.

2. Villa Fontaine Kobe - Sannomiya

Sannomiya, 4.8 km from Kobe University

dean

￥9,795

￥10,934 total

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent sign reading "FRESSAINN".

A modern lobby with a sofa, two coffee tables, a reception desk, and self-service kiosks.

A modern hallway with a central light fixture, two elevators, and a tiled floor.

A long, narrow hotel corridor with doors numbered 707 and 703.

3. Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kobe Sannomiya

Sannomiya, 4.9 km from Kobe University

Jacob

￥9,880

￥10,870 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

4. Comfort Hotel ERA Kobe Sannomiya

Sannomiya, 4.9 km from Kobe University

Stephen

￥10,273

￥11,300 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A rooftop terrace with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a city view.

A modern indoor swimming pool with a sloped ceiling and wooden paneling.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, marble flooring, and a chandelier.

A buffet table with various food items and condiments, set against a cityscape view.

5. APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

24.8 km from Kobe University

MINGXIANG

￥7,735

￥9,360 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a white sink, and a black chair.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large clock, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

A reception area with a green counter, a clock, and a sign that reads "GREEN RICH HOTELS".

6. Green Rich Hotel Kobe Sannomiya Artificial Hot Spring Futamata Yunohana

Sannomiya, 4.9 km from Kobe University

EUGENE

￥8,599

￥9,544 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A luxurious hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a sofa, and a mirror.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a seating area with cushioned benches, a reception desk, and a decorative vase with flowers.

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

7. Hotel Piena Kobe

Chuo Ward, 4.8 km from Kobe University

Chao-Chang

￥8,360

￥10,116 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern lobby with a seating area, a mural, and a Kobe sign.

A modern dining area with wooden partitions, white tables, and chairs.

A modern multi-story building with a glass facade, a blue sign for 'Four Points Flex', and a tree in front.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and two framed pictures on the wall.

8. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kobe Sannomiya

Kobe City Centre, 4.9 km from Kobe University

satsuki

￥7,501

￥8,251 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A building with a sign reading "Toyoko Inn" and another sign with Japanese characters.

A laundry facility with three stacked dryers and a door with handrails.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, vending machines, and a clock on the wall.

9. Toyoko Inn Kobe Sannomiya-eki Higashi

Sannomiya, 4.7 km from Kobe University

Alex

￥8,788

￥9,733 total

Nov 24 - Nov 25

The exterior of a Super Hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with glass doors and a well-lit facade.

A buffet area with a long counter, various food items, and a bowl of salad.

A hotel room with a bed, a headboard, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a small seating area, and a wall with framed pictures and a sign that reads "SUPERHOTEL".

10. Super Hotel Kobe

Kitano, 4.9 km from Kobe University

Tuan

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a desk with a chair.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large mirror.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, outdoor seating area, and a bakery on the ground floor.

A tatami mat room with a low table, a television, and sliding doors.

11. Hotel Kitano Plaza Rokkoso

Kitano, 4.9 km from Kobe University

￥11,285

￥12,497 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A reception area with a granite counter, a large window, and a carpeted floor.

A buffet setup with various food items and serving equipment.

A room with a large window offering a nighttime city view, a white lamp, and a small table with a kettle.

A room with large windows and a view of trees outside.

12. Kobe Sannomiya Union Hotel

Sannomiya, 4.8 km from Kobe University

Pak shun

￥8,041

￥8,845 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern hotel room with two beds separated by a wooden partition, a ceiling fan, and a small table with a lamp.

A hallway with a stone floor, wooden paneling, and a circular wall decoration.

A hallway with wooden paneling, a stone floor, and a circular wall feature with a textured pattern.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a glass-enclosed shower area, and a view of a wooden deck outside.

13. Hotel ISAGO Kobe

Chuo Ward, 4 km from Kobe University

Linda

￥23,593

￥26,577 total

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A hotel room with a dining table set for two, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

A sign for Sea View Court with a black background and gold lettering. Below it, there's a smaller sign with English and Japanese text, and a number "3-14" indicating the unit number.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "SEA VIEW COURT" and "HOTEL EAVIN COURT KOBE".

A modern bedroom with a large bed, grey bedding, a vanity with a mirror and lights, and a wardrobe.

14. Sea View Court Kobe

Chuo Ward, 3.3 km from Kobe University

Bruce

￥19,061

￥21,056 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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

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.

15. Hotel Benoa Resort

Nada Ward, 2.7 km from Kobe University

Donna

￥13,442

￥14,872 total

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a prominent sign at the top.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of the cityscape.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city at night.

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a central plant.

16. Kobe Portopia Hotel

Chuo Ward, 7.1 km from Kobe University

Linda

￥10,586

￥13,602 total

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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

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

A modern interior with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a radio.

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

17. Nature Live Rokko

Nada Ward, 2.8 km from Kobe University

KUMIKO

￥85,090

￥93,599 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern hotel room with a bed, a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a marble bathroom.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble reception desk, a chandelier, and a large plant.

A hotel entrance with a prominent sign reading "HOTEL ELDIA".

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a glass shower enclosure, and a black tiled floor.

18. Hotel Eldia Luxury Kobe

Higashinada, 2.3 km from Kobe University

Chance

￥4,193

￥4,642 total

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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

A hallway with a red carpet, a clock, and a vase with flowers.

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

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.

19. V Hotel - Adults Only

Higashinada, 2.5 km from Kobe University

Kazuaki

￥7,637

￥8,455 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern spa area with a hot tub, seating, and ambient lighting.

A hotel named 'Hotel Eldia' with illuminated signage and a modern architectural design.

A hotel lobby with a tiled floor, a reception desk labeled "FRONT", and a wall with patterned wallpaper.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

20. Hotel Eldia Modern Kobe

Higashinada, 2.3 km from Kobe University

Jessica

￥4,667

￥5,150 total

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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Top Kobe University Hotel Reviews

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Nice"

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

10/10 Excellent

"A great location with close proximity to all of Osaka's famous neighborhoods! It is a huge hotel, so it was extremely busy at times! Please keep in mind since the elevators will take a little while to take you around the facilities. On the perks side, the hotel onsen is fantastic! Incredibly clean and welcoming. The rooftop breakfast also provides a great view of dotonbori! Thank you for having us!"

Oriental Hotel Universal City

10/10 Excellent

"Clean with nice amenities. Very close to the parks which was awesome especially after a long day. Would stay here again."

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

10/10 Excellent

"Room was spotless and everything was perfect"

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

10/10 Excellent

"Room was wonderful. The room was clean and the staff was very helpful."

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and very clean hotel!"

The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

10/10 Excellent

"What I thought was unique was the shoe dryer and also set up for the bed. I wish they only had some drawers to set my clothes but other than that I love everything."

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower

10/10 Excellent

"The hot springs where right next to it and i enjoy the whole stay wish I could've stayed longer but plan to use it again next time"

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing location for universal studios as well close to a train station"

Other attractions near Kobe University

Kobe Ōji Zoo

8.0/10 (45 reviews)

Why not visit the native and exotic 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 learn about the history of Kobe with a trip to Rokkoyahata Shrine. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.

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Sera Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Sera Museum during your travels 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 studying the exhibits at Kosetsu Museum of Art during your trip to Kobe. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.

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Sawa-no-Tsuru Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Sawa-no-Tsuru Museum during your trip to 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 studying 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 traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free WiFi. It's located 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Kobe University. Other good choices within 5 miles include Hotel Monterey KOBE and Kobe PortTower Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Kobe University?

Expedia has 164 hotels and other accommodations 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! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Kobe University.

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

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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 choices for transportation, seeing all of the area near Kobe University is simple. If you're hopping a train into town, Kobe Rokko Station, Kobe Rokkomichi Station, and Kobe Shinzaike Station are the stations closest to Nada Ward. You can learn about your options for water transportation at the local port.

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Our top choices for Kobe University hotels

1. ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG

2. Villa Fontaine Kobe - Sannomiya

3. Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kobe Sannomiya

4. Comfort Hotel ERA Kobe Sannomiya

5. APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

6. Green Rich Hotel Kobe Sannomiya Artificial Hot Spring Futamata Yunohana

7. Hotel Piena Kobe

8. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kobe Sannomiya

9. Toyoko Inn Kobe Sannomiya-eki Higashi

10. Super Hotel Kobe

11. Hotel Kitano Plaza Rokkoso

12. Kobe Sannomiya Union Hotel

13. Hotel ISAGO Kobe

14. Sea View Court Kobe

15. Hotel Benoa Resort

16. Kobe Portopia Hotel

17. Nature Live Rokko

18. Hotel Eldia Luxury Kobe

19. V Hotel - Adults Only

20. Hotel Eldia Modern Kobe

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Top Kobe University Hotel Reviews

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

Oriental Hotel Universal City

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA

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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