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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Matsumoto

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Matsumoto

Visiting Matsumoto, Japan for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Matsumoto, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Matsumoto based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Matsumoto for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Matsumoto before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Matsumoto for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Matsumoto for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

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

Hotel Buena Vista

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $66 (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.
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Located at 1-2-1 Honjo, Hotel Buena Vista has great rooms from $66 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and laundry services. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.6 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love city views, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and air-conditioning 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
  • Room service
  • Parking
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  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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B&btengallonhat

Guest house with prices starting at $79 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is B&btengallonhat which has nice rooms starting at $79. Offering skiing, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 4306-8 Azumi. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 31.3 km from the city center. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
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Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $90 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Matsumoto
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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We found Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $90. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 4-8-9 Ote. You'll also find a hot tub, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.6 km from the center of town. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
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Northstar Loft

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $173 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $173, Northstar Loft, at Azumi 4306-4 provides skiing, hiking, rooms with kitchens, free parking, and an indoor play area. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave. It's located just 33 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Matsumoto Marunouchi Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $98 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Matsumoto
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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Matsumoto Marunouchi Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental. The great rooms here start at $98 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 3-5-15 Ote. Furthermore, it also offers air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and massages, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.4 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. 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
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
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Onsen Ryokan Kodama

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $217 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The great guest rating of Onsen Ryokan Kodama is 9.40 out of 10. This place has skiing, a restaurant, hiking, free parking, and family rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $217, and it's located at 安曇鈴蘭４２４０−２. We also love the air-conditioning, a refrigerator, and private parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 32.8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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Komakusa Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Matsumoto
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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A cool place is Komakusa Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $112. It has skiing, room service, a restaurant, a bar, 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 4293-2. Only 33.5 km from the city center, travelers will especially love family rooms, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, and private parking at this convenient hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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Raicho Onsen Inn

Guest house with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Raicho Onsen Inn offers skiing, hiking, child care, laundry services, and free parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $112 (before taxes). It's located at Azumi 4306-3 and has earned a guest rating of 9.30/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, air-conditioning, and private parking which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 33.2 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
  • Skiing
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
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Kamikochi Lemeiesta Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $588 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at 4469-1, Azumi, Kamikochi, Kamikochi Lemeiesta Hotel has great rooms from $588 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a bar, hiking, family rooms, and air-conditioning. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a refrigerator which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 30.6 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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Hotel Tamanoyu

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $211 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Matsumoto
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Hotel Tamanoyu which has nice rooms starting at $211. Offering room service, a restaurant, free parking, family rooms, and air-conditioning, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1-28-16 Asama Onsen. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, a sauna, an EV charging station, and massages. It's located just 3.6 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Hakuba, Fujikawaguchiko, Karuizawa, Takayama, and Matsumoto.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Nagano, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Nagano, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Nagano, Best Hotels for One Week in Nagano, Best Hotels for One Night in Nagano, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Nagano, or Best Business Hotels in Nagano.


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

Matsumoto Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$142

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Matsumoto, Japan. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Matsumoto, Japan based on data from 18 hotels is an affordable $142. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Matsumoto.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $217
  • 4-star hotels: $116
  • 3-star hotels: $177
  • 2-star hotels: $96


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