Kitano is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its museums and restaurants. Make sure that you visit Shin-Kobe Ropeway and Kitano Ijinkan Street as part of your Kitano travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Kitano?

Based on our traveller data, ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay in Kitano. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 7 restaurants.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Kitano area?

When you want to find places to stay in Kobe, start by booking one of Expedia's 8 hotels and other accommodation options in Kitano.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kitano, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in Kitano.

What is there to do around this Kobe neighbourhood?

Kitano Ijinkan Street, Eikoku-kan and Kitano Tenman Shrine are some local landmarks to explore in Kitano. You could also plan a visit to Shin-Kobe Ropeway or Jewish Community of Kansai while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Kitano include Space 11 Darvish Museum, Ijin-kan on the Hill and Kitano Foreigners Club. While you're out sightseeing, Choueke Family Residence and Kanteibyo are a couple of additional sights to visit in Kobe.

The Best Hotels in Kitano, Kobe - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Kitano hotels

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1. Hotel Kitano Plaza Rokkoso

Kitano

Yu

Rp1.462.719 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

7 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

2. ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG

Kitano

Marek

Rp1.257.893 total

2 Sept - 3 Sept

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

3. Kobe Kitano Hotel

Kitano

Jin Ju

Rp6.790.399 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

4. HOTEL TRANCE otokojukuhotelgroup - Adults Only

Kitano

Rp899.639 total

24 Aug - 25 Aug

5. HOTEL LIBERAL - Adults Only

Kitano

Rp888.373 total

24 Aug - 25 Aug

6. Centara Life Namba Hotel Osaka

28.8 km from Kitano

MIMI

Rp1.131.436 total

24 Aug - 25 Aug

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

7. Hotel Royal Classic Osaka

28.5 km from Kitano

Christina

Rp4.051.723 total

30 Aug - 31 Aug

8. Centara Grand Hotel Osaka

28.8 km from Kitano

Matt

Rp3.590.841 total

30 Aug - 31 Aug

9. Hotel Monterey KOBE

Sannomiya, 0.7 km from Kitano

Eva Suk Wah

Rp1.331.698 total

31 Aug - 1 Sept

10. Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

28.4 km from Kitano

Alissia

Rp1.291.567 total

24 Aug - 25 Aug

11. Hotel Keihan Namba Grande

28.8 km from Kitano

Todd

Rp1.602.979 total

30 Aug - 31 Aug

12. Swissotel Nankai Osaka

28.7 km from Kitano

Nicholas

Rp3.595.573 total

2 Sept - 3 Sept

13. Kobe Portopia Hotel

Chuo Ward, 4.4 km from Kitano

Wei-Ting

Rp1.129.359 total

15 Sept - 16 Sept

14. Sugata Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi, Series By Marriott

28.8 km from Kitano

Nick

Rp872.845 total

30 Aug - 31 Aug

15. Hotel Vischio Amagasaki

22.4 km from Kitano

Kayla

Rp1.928.585 total

31 Aug - 1 Sept

16. Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport

29.7 km from Kitano

Abrahim

Rp2.048.252 total

1 Sept - 2 Sept

17. Quintessa Hotel Osaka Bay

21.8 km from Kitano

Elvin

Rp1.009.877 total

31 Aug - 1 Sept

18. LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

22.5 km from Kitano

Greg

Rp1.168.839 total

31 Aug - 1 Sept

19. Hotel Monte Hermana Kobe Amalie

Sannomiya, 0.6 km from Kitano

Qingpo

Rp1.051.966 total

31 Aug - 1 Sept

20. HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

22.9 km from Kitano

Ramon

Rp1.224.944 total

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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Where to stay in Kitano

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Sannomiya

Travellers choose Sannomiya for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station or Boeki Center Station and check out top sights like Ikuta Shrine.

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Kobe City Centre

Travellers choose Kobe City Centre for its captivating waterfront views. Hop aboard the metro at Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station or Motomachi Station and check out top sights like Ikuta Shrine.

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Chuo Ward

You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in Chuo Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden, and catch the metro at Shinkobe Station or Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station to see more of the area.

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Hyogo

Hyogo is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Noevir Stadium Kobe and Osaka Bay are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Shinkaichi Station or Kamisawa Station to get around.

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Arimacho

Discover Arimacho, memorable for its hot springs. Popular attractions in Arimacho include Arima Onsen and Kin no yu, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Arima Onsen Station.

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