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APA Hotel Kobe Sannomiya Ekimae

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Located close to Kobe Tower and Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall, APA Hotel Kobe Sannomiya Ekimae provides laundry facilities and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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A white box containing a body towel, cotton, a hair ring, and a shower cap.

Standard Single Room, Non-smoking, 1 Person

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Double Room Non-smoking 2 People

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A white box containing a body towel, cotton, a hair ring, and a shower cap.

Deluxe Twin Room, Non-smoking, 2 People

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall with a floral pattern.

Standard Single Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a patterned wall.

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Sannomiya, a neighborhood in Kobe, APA Hotel Kobe Sannomiya Ekimae is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Kobe Tower is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall and Port of Kobe. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Hanshin Koshien Stadium. Visit our Kobe travel guide
Map
2-11-26, Shimoyamatedori, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo, 650-0011

What's nearby

  • A traditional Japanese temple with red and gold accents, a staircase leading up to the entrance, and a clear blue sky.
    Ikuta Shrine
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A busy urban street with a prominent Kobe Momochi entrance, various storefronts, and pedestrians crossing the street.
    Motomachi Shopping Street
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A stone plaque with Japanese characters and the English text "KOBE CITY HALL".
    Kobe City Hall
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A statue of a man and a woman with a child, a red tower, and modern buildings in the background.
    Meriken Park
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A brightly lit tower with the text "Port of Kochi" at the top, a modern building with a curved facade, and a river with a bridge in the foreground.
    Kobe Tower
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station
    7 min walk
  • Kobe Sannomiya Station
    9 min walk
  • Kobe Airport (UKB)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • 魚酒場 壱刻 〜ひととき〜 三宮店
    1 min walk
  • 魚時々肉 夛田
    1 min walk
  • spazio
    2 min walk
  • スロッピー ジョー (Sloppy Joe)
    1 min walk
  • 魚酒場 壱刻
    1 min walk

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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

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,800 for adults and JPY 1,800 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Noble urus

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1800 for adults and JPY 1800 for children
  • 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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPay, Merpay, and R Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Frequently asked questions

Is APA Hotel Kobe Sannomiya Ekimae pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at APA Hotel Kobe Sannomiya Ekimae?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at APA Hotel Kobe Sannomiya Ekimae?

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

Where is APA Hotel Kobe Sannomiya Ekimae located?

Located in Sannomiya, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Kobe Tower, Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall, and Port of Kobe. Kobe University and Rokkosan Ski Area are also within 12 mi (20 km). Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station is 7 minutes by foot and Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

APA Hotel Kobe Sannomiya Ekimae Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 371 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 371 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 371 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 371 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 371 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really convenient location. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and next to the famous Ikuda Jinjia
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located hotel, a stone's throw from the main streets, but set back so nice and quiet. Facilities and staff service were good, as you'd expect from an APA Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean and cozy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Very convenient location for low price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy access to the airport shuttle bus. and plenty of food options by the Sannomiya Eki.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Eateries

Great location, short walk to subways, train station and heaps of eateries.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is extremely small, but was expected to be that way. The stay was quiet, clean, and easy going. Good location in reference to Sannomiya station
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is centrally located to sites we wanted to visit. It's on busy street, so its quite. Rooms are a bit small. Single and double occupancy use same room. Rooms are prob best to be used by 1 person per room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

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

Nice and clean hotel in Sannomiya

I had to take a 4:40 am shuttle to Kansai Airport. since the trains were not running i had to book a hotel by the bus station. Apa has always been my pick nice clean and affordable hotels in Japan. This one was right by the Ikuta Jinja. it was quite busy because it was New Year’s day so everyone was going to the Temple to pray for good fortune and health for 2025. it was still very quite and i got nice time lapse of people visiting the temple from one of the windows. Location is great because you are surrounded by restaurants, shops, pubs/bars of Sannomiya.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Clean, tidy, very friendly and helpful staff. Very well located also.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looks like a 5-star hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
convenient for access to good resaturant
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is directly connected with the Kobe subway so it is EXTREMELY CONVENIENT. Perfect for late night activities and solo travelers/duo travelers (pack light).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Good stay

This hotel is right next to a shrine, which is relatively quiet. But you could reach to the main street, and metro/train station within walking distance. Overall, it is a good stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has only one elevator and the restaurant/breakfast area is relatively small (for about 10-15 guests at at time)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Step up to bathroom is tough for older visitors
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expediaのシステム上の不具合に対して、Expediaのオペレーターへ連絡したり、丁寧に対応して下さり、大変助かりました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
大変清潔な部屋でした。快適な滞在でした。スタッフの方は大変親切で丁寧な対応でした。また利用させていただきます。
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
飯店對面就是有名的生田神社，出門就是一個景點，附近有很多的餐飲選擇，距離車站也不遠，交通算是非常便利。房間也很乾淨，不過早餐沒什麼特色。
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
４１５室に宿泊しましたが、ベッドの床から高さが高いです。もう少し低くしたほうが 良いと感じました。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
朝食のスペース・質がお粗末でした。改良の余地があるのでは。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
スタッフさんがみなさん丁寧に気持ちよく接してくれて、大変嬉しかったです ただ、お部屋に関して2点不満があります ・暑かったせいもあるのですが、外からお部屋に入ると臭いがこもっていて少し不快になりました　窓も開けられませんでした ・こちらが辛かったです　枕カバーやタオル類のリネンが生乾き臭（？）がして、何をしてても臭うので辛かったです 上記は2点とも季節によってなのかなといい方に考えてます
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
生田さんに面して、飲食店やコンビニも近く、良い立地です。エレベーターが少ないため、忙しい朝には要注意ですね。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの対応感じ良くスムーズにチェックイン、チェックアウトできた。立地良い。客室は掃除行き届いていて清潔。設備はコンパクトに必要なものが揃っている。 室内着が浴衣風で帯使用。着崩れてしまうので、これを改善して頂けたらなと思いました。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026