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.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a piano.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

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

1. ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG

Kitano, 4.4 km from Kobe University

Olufemi

￥11,591

￥16,325 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

The entrance to HOTEL Villa Fontaine with a modern design, featuring a glass door and a potted plant outside.

2. Villa Fontaine Kobe - Sannomiya

Sannomiya, 4.8 km from Kobe University

dean

￥10,308

￥11,507 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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.

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

3. Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kobe Sannomiya

Sannomiya, 4.9 km from Kobe University

Jacob

￥9,672

￥10,640 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

￥9,545

￥10,500 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 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

Ma Loreen

￥8,925

￥10,800 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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.

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

Sannomiya, 4.9 km from Kobe University

EUGENE

￥8,715

￥9,660 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 bed, a sofa, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.

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

A restaurant with a long counter, seating area, and a buffet.

7. Hotel Piena Kobe

Chuo Ward, 4.8 km from Kobe University

Chao-Chang

￥9,006

￥10,898 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

A laundry area with two washing machines and a control panel with instructions.

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

Samantha

￥8,501

￥9,351 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A compact white refrigerator in a corner of a room with a patterned carpet.

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

￥8,419

￥9,364 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 reception area with a white brick wall, framed text, a potted plant, and an elevator.

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

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

11. Hotel Kitano Plaza Rokkoso

Kitano, 4.9 km from Kobe University

￥11,285

￥12,497 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A cityscape at night with illuminated buildings, including a prominent high-rise with a unique rooftop structure.

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.

A buffet setup with various food items and serving equipment.

12. Kobe Sannomiya Union Hotel

Sannomiya, 4.8 km from Kobe University

Pak shun

￥8,845

￥9,730 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A modern, well-lit room with a wooden ceiling, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a sofa set, and a small dining area with a table and chairs.

13. Hotel ISAGO Kobe

Chuo Ward, 4 km from Kobe University

Linda

￥24,064

￥27,103 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

14. Sea View Court Kobe

Chuo Ward, 3.3 km from Kobe University

Nathan

￥17,953

￥19,948 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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.

15. Hotel Benoa Resort

Nada Ward, 2.7 km from Kobe University

Donna

￥12,727

￥14,157 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

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

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling and a large chandelier, featuring comfortable seating areas and a central plant display.

16. Kobe Portopia Hotel

Chuo Ward, 7.1 km from Kobe University

Siu Lan Anji

￥11,383

￥14,399 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

17. Nature Live Rokko

Nada Ward, 2.8 km from Kobe University

KUMIKO

￥74,837

￥82,855 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 living room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden cabinet.

18. Hotel Eldia Luxury Kobe

Higashinada, 2.3 km from Kobe University

Chance

￥3,943

￥4,392 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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 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.

19. V Hotel - Adults Only

Higashinada, 2.5 km from Kobe University

Kazuaki

￥7,364

￥8,182 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A modern hotel room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a bed, and a kitchenette.

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

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

20. Hotel Eldia Modern Kobe

Higashinada, 2.3 km from Kobe University

Jessica

￥4,667

￥5,150 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Top Kobe University Hotel Reviews

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

8/10 Good

"Excellent Location, and Helpful Tips We had a very good stay at Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE Osaka and would happily return! Location: Fantastic! Hotel sits atop a huge shopping complex with easy train access, a restaurant floor with plenty of choices, and basement access to a grocery store, McDonald’s, and a pharmacy. Despite the hotel’s size, elevator waits were never over five minutes. Breakfast & Service: Good variety at breakfast of both Eastern and Western fair, with staff efficiently managing crowds. Check-in was quick, English-speaking staff were helpful, and housekeeping was excellent. The Room: Our standard double was quiet but tiny. Fitting luggage was a daily game of Tetris! Ask about luggage storage for empty bags if staying several nights. Blackout curtains were excellent, outside noise virtually nonexistent, deep tub was great for soaking. A Few Tips: Bring your own pillow! The hotel’s polyethylene-filled pillows were uncomfortable for us. We bought replacements at a nearby home store. The combo washer-dryers were small and left heavier items very damp. We used a coin laundry five minutes away by taxi and had clean, dry clothes in about 90 minutes. Bring plenty 100-yen coins. The hotel does offer a reasonable laundry service if you wanted to use that instead. Arriving before 3 p.m.? Expect a crowded lobby as guests wait for rooms. Bottom Line: Excellent location, convenient transportation, breakfast, and helpful staff make this a great Osaka base."

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente hotel a unos minutos de dotombori buena ubicacion muy bonita vista a la ciudad"

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff. Nice size hotel room."

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

10/10 Excellent

"Great value, close to Universal Studios Japan (on train stop or 15min walk). Our family of 5 was very comfortable there, it was clean, spacious, and the kitchen area and laundry were great to have. Automatic check in process was smooth (we provided our passport info as requested ahead of time) and the included set breakfast was large (western or Japanese option) which is great since we travelled with tweens/teens."

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Close to train station and universal studios. Good-sized bedroom and has a 7/11 close!"

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower

10/10 Excellent

"The front desk staffs are very nice and helpful, especially the lady her name is Dozono. I also enjoyed the view at night. If I have friends planning to go to Osaka, I would love to recommend this one!"

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were amazing in helping with tickets and luggage forwarding especially Diana who speaks English. Walking distance to multiple convenience stores, pharmacy and train station."

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

8/10 Good

"The lobby was spectacular and the elevator super cool. Breakfast was very good. Lots of different options. The view was really nice looking over the harbour. It’s a bit far from any shops or restaurants but the park land around the hotel is lovely. The only thing I really didn’t like was the cruise ships that dock alongside. The engines run all night, sometimes the music is loud and obnoxious although it didn’t go late. But it meant I couldn’t sit on the lovely balcony. But if you don’t mind being a bit far out from the centre it’s probably quieter than the main area of the city."

The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

8/10 Good

"The room was older but well maintained. The staff was nice. It opens out onto universal citywalk, which was great. I would recommend"

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

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

Kobe MerikenPark Oriental Hotel

The Park Front Hotel 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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