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.)

Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $61 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 160-2, Toyozawa-cho, Dormy Inn Himeji Natural Hot Spring has great rooms from $61 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, parking, laundry services, city views, and a spa. It has a terrific 8.50 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 laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and a sauna at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. 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
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Refrigerator


Setre Highland Villa Himeji

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $222 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Himeji

A great place to stay is Setre Highland Villa Himeji which has nice rooms starting at $222. Offering a restaurant, a fitness center, city views, a spa, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Hiromineyama 224-26. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and private parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 6 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Himeji Castle Grandvrio Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $37 (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.

We found Himeji Castle Grandvrio Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $37. We loved that is has a restaurant, laundry services, city views, a spa and wellness center, and a spa, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 210 Nishinomachi Sanzaemonbori Himeji Hyogo 670-0940. You'll also find free parking, laundry facilities, a beauty salon, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.1 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

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


Hotel Claire Higasa

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $45 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $45, Hotel Claire Higasa, at 22 Jyunishomae provides a restaurant, parking, laundry services, a spa, and laundry facilities. Its terrific guest rating is 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a coffee shop, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, an EV charging station, and meeting facilities. It's located just 1.8 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

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


Comfort Hotel Himeji

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

Comfort Hotel Himeji has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers parking, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and laundry facilities. The great rooms here start at $43 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1-50-3 Hojo-Guchi. Furthermore, it also offers bicycle rental, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and private parking, 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
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


Via Inn Himeji

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $41 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Via Inn Himeji is 8.50 out of 10. This place has parking, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and laundry facilities. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $41, and it's located at 33-1 Minamiekimae-cho, Himeji-shi, Hyogo. We also love the air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a refrigerator which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. 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
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Osaka, Kobe, Toyooka, Okayama, and Takamatsu.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Himeji, make sure you also see Best Hotels for One Week in Himeji, Best Hotels for One Night in Himeji, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Himeji.


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

Himeji Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$75

After analyzing 6 first time trip hotels in Himeji, Japan, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $75. 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:

  • 3-star hotels: $75


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