The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Himeji

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Himeji

If it's your first trip to Himeji, Japan for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Himeji. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Himeji. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Himeji for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Himeji beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Himeji for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hotel Nikko Himeji

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $48 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Pool

Located at 100 Minami Ekimae-Cho, Hotel Nikko Himeji has great rooms from $48 (before taxes). It offers a pool, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and city views. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.3 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a hot tub, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a refrigerator at this relaxing hotel. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Refrigerator


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Himeji Castle Grandvrio Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $45 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Himeji
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Himeji Castle Grandvrio Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $45. Offering a restaurant, laundry services, city views, a spa, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 210, Sanzaemonbori Nishino-Machi. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a sauna which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.1 km from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental


Hotel Monterey Himeji

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $64 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Hotel Monterey Himeji to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $64. We loved that is has a restaurant, parking, laundry services, city views, and laundry facilities, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Ekimae-cho 60. You'll also find air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, a sauna, and private parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.4 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Refrigerator


Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $54 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $54, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Himeji, at 353 Ekimaecho provides a restaurant, a fitness center, parking, laundry services, and city views. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and massages. It's located just 1.6 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service


Richmond Hotel Himeji

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $51 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Himeji
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Richmond Hotel Himeji has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, laundry services, city views, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning. The great rooms here start at $51 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 2-7, Nonencho. Furthermore, it also offers a 24-hour desk and a refrigerator, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.4 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Refrigerator


Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $61 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring is 8.70 out of 10. This place has a restaurant, parking, laundry services, city views, and a spa. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $61, and it's located at Toyozawacho 160-2. We also love the laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and a sauna which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.3 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Refrigerator


Setre Highland Villa Himeji

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $70 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Himeji

A cool place is Setre Highland Villa Himeji because it has great rooms that start at $70. It has a restaurant, a fitness center, hiking, city views, and free parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Hiromineyama 224-26. Only 6 km from the city center, travelers will especially love air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and private parking at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator


Koko Hotel Himeji Castle

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $29 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Koko Hotel Himeji Castle offers a restaurant, parking, laundry services, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $29 (before taxes). It's located at 132 Wata-Machi and has earned a guest rating of 8.20/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and massages which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.8 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


Jr Clement Inn Himeji

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $43 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Himeji
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at 33-1 Minamiekimae-Cho, Himeji-Shi, Hyogo, Jr Clement Inn Himeji has great rooms from $43 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, parking, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a refrigerator. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find private parking which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 1.2 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Alpha-One Himeji Minamiguchi

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $46 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Hotel Alpha-One Himeji Minamiguchi which has nice rooms starting at $46. Offering parking, laundry services, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and air-conditioning, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 91-5 Minami-Ekimae-Cho Himeji-Shi Hyogo. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and massages. It's located just 1.2 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Osaka, Kobe, Toyooka, Kurashiki, and Wakayama.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Osaka, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Osaka, Best Luxury Hotels in Osaka, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Osaka, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Osaka, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Osaka, Best Hotels for One Week in Osaka, Best Hotels for One Night in Osaka, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Osaka, Best Party Hotels in Osaka, or Best Business Hotels in Osaka.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Himeji?

Himeji Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$51

After analyzing 10 first time trip hotels in Himeji, Japan, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $51. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Himeji.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $48
  • 3-star hotels: $51


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