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Set within 3.6 km of Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction and 9.3 km of Noevir Stadium Kobe, Kobe Guesthouse MAYA offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kobe. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 16 km from Mount Maya.

Staff are so friendly, and everything is well thought out. The only place I stay in Kobe!

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9.1
Wonderful
401 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

Providing ski-to-door access, a terrace and free WiFi, Rokko Outdoor Station FOTON is a recently renovated guest house 6.3 km from Mount Rokko and 7.8 km from Mount Maya. The property features mountain views and is 11 km from Arima Toys and Automata Museum and 11 km from Onsen-ji Temple. The accommodation provides luggage storage space and a shared lounge for guests.

The staff were some of the nicest people I have meet in Japan. So welcoming to have us in there home and we loved spending time with them all 10/10. Also the house was so fun and had beautiful art in the stair well.

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9.3
Wonderful
96 reviews
Price from
$85
per night

Minato Hutte offers accommodation set less than 1 km from the centre of Kobe and features a bar and a shared lounge. The 1-star guest house is 1.2 km from Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction. Noevir Stadium Kobe is 6 km away and Emba Museum of Chinese Modern Art is 19 km from the guest house.

Well-located hostel and kind staff !

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8
Very Good
1,323 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

結びの小宿 縁 features air-conditioned guest accommodation in Kobe, 50 metres from Gokurakuji Temple, 60 metres from Nenbutsu-ji Temple and 200 metres from Onsen-ji Temple. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The guest house has family rooms.

I had a very nice and tasty breakfast. They upgraded my room without any extra fee. Very kind staff. He even give me a ride by his private car to the onsen at night. On the way to the station you pass by a narrow street full of little cute shops. Thank you very much 😻

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8.2
Very Good
341 reviews
Price from
$57
per night

There is a shared bathroom with bidet and slippers in each unit, along with a hair dryer. At the guest house, all units come with bed linen and towels.

There is a coffee shop and bar. The guest house is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in.

Everything! Modern and well organized! Located in a unique spot at Arima Onsen with a wonderful staff! Amazing views and a very nice restaurant for breakfast and dinner.

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8.1
Very Good
245 reviews
Price from
$24
per night

At the guest house, units have a desk. With a shared bathroom equipped with slippers, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are fitted with a terrace. At the guest house, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

The host was very knowledgeable and commute very well in English that he helped us with all our enquiries. The welcome drink was much appreciated and I had the most yummy wine and my hubby had the best sake in town. Please visit their lovely bar if you have the time. The complementary public bath was great for me(female) but hubby and the boys complained that when they visited the bath in the evening time, it was too crowded so they didn't enjoyed it much. Lovely 1 night stay in Kobe with comfortable beds. We stayed in the family room, next to the park! The kids were happy!

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8.6
Excellent
524 reviews
Price from
$26
per night

Bathrooms are shared and come with free toiletries. You will find female-only shared bathrooms on site. The guesthouse offers a shared kitchen and Muslim prayer room. Guests can benefit from a washer/dryer at a fee.

I can 100% recommend this guesthouse if you're staying at Kobe for a couple of nights ! The staff was super nice to me, I went to an izakaya one night together with one of them. They also speak fluent english so if you don't speak japanese that's absolutely not a problem. I really enjoyed my stay !

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8.1
Very Good
437 reviews
Price from
$24
per night

Guesthouse Kobe Yamatomusubi is located within a 3-minute walk from JR Shin-Kobe Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. There are 2 different bus stops within a minutes' walk from the property, each with buses departing to Sannomiya, Motomachi and Maya Cable Station.

Less than 5 minutes from the train station. The common area and bathroom area were nice. The morning breakfast is prepared together, which is a nice idea, and you can take it with you if you don't have time to eat it there.

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8.8
Excellent
212 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

Hostel Anchorage is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk away from Motomachi Station and about a 7-minute train ride and walk away from Sannomiya Station.

A convenience store is located within a 2-minute walk from Hostel Anchorage and there are many dining options within a 10-minute walking distance from the property.

Staff was a polite and can speak English

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8.5
Very Good
689 reviews
Price from
$19
per night

Situated just 1.2 km from Okura Beach, Guesthouse Geragera offers accommodation in Kobe with access to a garden, a bar, as well as luggage storage space. Boasting full-day security, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

It's a perfect location for someone who loves the sea. Also the food is delicious.

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7.5
Good
203 reviews
Price from
$19
per night

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Guest Houses That Travelers Love in Kobe

  • Avg. price/night: $70.05
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 401 reviews
    Easily in the top 3 of all the hostels I stayed at. Lovely vibe, cool staff and guests, very clean and charming hostel (I actually really liked the train noises). Private rooms are spacious and relatively cheap. This is what every hostel should aspire to be
    Frank
    Solo traveler
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,323 reviews
    Perfect choice for a short trip if you need to get by for a couple of days. Very cheap, a few minutes from Sannomiya station, clean, cozy, nice kitchen, friendly staff, comfortable beds with soft blankets and pillows, hot water in the shower, hairdryer, hangers, good wi-fi... overall, 10/10 for a hostel.
    Ангелина Мосягина
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $56.56
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 212 reviews
    It’s a guest house/hostel so of course your expectations should be set with that in mind. It was clean, interesting, good location, and the staff member was really kind. Compared to other hostels I’ve stayed in, the beds were very quiet. I’m a light sleeper so I was thankful for that. The bed was similar to a futon, which I prefer because it is what I sleep on in my apartment in Japan. I also felt safe as a solo female traveler. I recommend this place. If I go back to Kobe I’ll definitely stay again.
    Katie
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $77.12
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 524 reviews
    Friendly staff, they always greet me when I go out or get back to the hostel. The roommates are really quiet
    Phuong Linh
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $77.12
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 235 reviews
    First of all the owner Sai is a great host and will help you with anything you need. She even took us to a hike in the mountains. The bar in the hostel is a great chillout place, you could also choose music if you like. Rooftop and big kitchen too. Also the location is near city center
    Luca
    Solo traveler
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 550 reviews
    Great hostel well located walking distance from the train station. Capsules are cosy, comfortable and clean. Commun area is very nice and there is so many informations to plan your trip. Would definitely recommend staying there!
    Lison
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $89.98
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 539 reviews
    Helpful and polite hosts, good location close to city center...quiet and peaceful stay.
    Aldrin
    Solo traveler
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,323 reviews
    Clean, great location very close to city center...conformable beds...Great host
    Aldrin
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $84.84
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 437 reviews
    The hostel is a good value for money. It is conveniently located (6 minutes walk from Motomachi Station), and in a quiet street. It seems to cater mainly for young travellers. The toilet and bathroom areas are warm, clean and well equipped. The rooms are clean and everything is in good condition.
    Lucie Stroobandt
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $77.12
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 247 reviews
    The beds in the dormitory are suuuper comfortable, the sound of the waterfall outside is gentle and non-invasive (for most people, I think), the small common room area is comfortable and clean, and the cafe attached to the hostel serves an absolutely lovely breakfast! This place is easily the cheapest AND best option to stay in all of Arima Onsen, so there's no reason to hesitate :)
    Lucy Armstrong
    Solo traveler

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