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APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Himeji Castle

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APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita, in central Himeji, offers welcoming staff and practical amenities. Enjoy in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and dry cleaning services. Refuel at the on-site restaurant before exploring nearby attractions.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room, Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
98 Higashiekimae-cho, Himeji, Hyogo, 670-0926

What's nearby

  • Arcrea Himeji Culture and Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gokoku Shrine - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Koko-en Garden - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Himeji City Zoo - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Himeji Castle - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Himeji Station - 4 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪やま義 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪英洋軒姫路駅前店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪居酒屋楽歳駅北店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪うおっとり - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪中華菜館紅宝石 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita

Hotel near Himeji Castle
APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 168 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and first-run movies, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and toilets with electronic bidets
  • 50-inch LED TVs with cable channels and first-run movies
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (JPY 1,800 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,700 to 1,900 for adults and JPY 1,700 to 1,900 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Gin-Yuba(銀ゆば）

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 11 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with cable channels
  • First-run movies

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1700 to 1900 for adults, and JPY 1700 to 1900 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 1800 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

APA Himeji-Ekikita
APA Hotel Himeji-Ekikita
APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita
APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita Hotel
APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita Himeji
APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita Hotel Himeji

Frequently asked questions

Is APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita located?

Located in the heart of Himeji, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Shimmei Shrine and Himeji Castle. Akajika Shrine and Osakabe Shrine are also within 10 minutes. Himeji Station is only a 4-minute walk and Sanyo Himeji Station is 5 minutes.

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Reviews

APA Hotel Himeji Ekikita Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 430 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 228 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Very satisfied.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice decoration, good value

Nice hotel in good location for the train station and castle.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. Cost effective, nice place to stay in Himeji. Close proximity to town, restaurants, convenient stores, JR station and famous Himeji castle. Breakfast options are limited.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a great location with friendly and helpful staff whose English is also amazing. I have already booked a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good property, standard APA Hotel room. Very spacious and roughly a 6 minute walk from the main Himeji station. Good for solo travelers and dual travelers. Solo travelers can fit their check in, carryon and personal here. Two people can, but if they pack a tad lighter.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A bit far from Himeji station but otherwise par for the course for an APA hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable place, located close to Himeji Castle
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sing big hercules

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay while staff are really friendly. parking just next door and not expensive breakfast is reasonable and convenience, it worth the money
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to restaurants. Easy access to transit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot near roppongi, easy to get to and from with mass transit
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moruya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice that we could leave our luggage there allowing us to visit the castle and enjoy the festivities without carrying our luggage around.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

maximilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Receptionist are very kind
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Navin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed again.

I stayed by myself last year but this time I stayed with my son. Room was large enough for 2 adults. Close to Himeji Castle and many restaurants. It was very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

BRANKO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We arrived an hour earlier for check in and lady at the front desk told us that if we would like to check in earlier we will need to pay additional 1000 yen per each hour. So room was ready. We stayed at 7 different hotels on our trip and Apa was the only one asking for payment for earlier check in even if room was ready. Otherwise hotel was good, clean, room was on the small size (on the photos looks bigger). We opted for breakfast which we did not like.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A real Japanese contemporary hotel

It's a super clean hotel, really gorgeous interior. The staff is so polite and so very helpful! They made sure the Takyubin would take our luggage to Kyoto on time for the next day, was so helpful to us! They were great! It's a shame the room and bathroom are so small, but it's a Japanese hotel, so that's how it is in this kind of hotel. Good price for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I would stay here again!

Room was clean and beds were comfortable. Shower space was odd and water couldn’t be contained in the shower so floor was fairly wet. We were able to watch a movie in English which was a welcoming respite after being on the road for 12 days. Also the location was perfect to walk to the Himeji Castle and garden area and many reason Otemae-dori street.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Fernando

Checking in quickly and efficient! Nice hotel located in the centre of the city close to the Himeji main train station and the Castle.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small and rather stuffy rooms. Location is nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

daynight

great location to downtown and being able to walk everywhere. hotel does not have parking but there was a public parking next door which was convenient. i would stay at the APA again if i was in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Clean

Small room but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Convenient but not very confortable

Convenient as it's 5 minutes from Himeji station. Pour soundproofing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable

Comfortable and well equipped for a short stay. Rooms are a little smaller than some similar hotel chains, but perfectly OK and comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful. UK TV news and English language films were a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
God value for money. Very friendly personal.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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