Chuo Ward Travel Guide

Niigata

A stone bridge over water with a city skyline in the background, including a red tower.
A stone bridge over a river with modern buildings in the background.
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A large, historic building with a prominent tower and symmetrical facade.
A large, historic building with a prominent dome and a clock tower.
Photo by Yoshio Kohara (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, a wooden pagoda, and a well-maintained hedge.
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Stay near popular Chuo Ward attractions

A large stadium with a green field, a red flag, and advertisements on the stands.

Denka Big Swan Stadium

8.2/10 (25 reviews)
Catch an event at Denka Big Swan Stadium during your trip to Niigata. Take in the museums and hot springs in the area.
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Things to do

Niigata Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Niigata Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

Rp5.407.880
per adult
Niigata Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
Niigata: Japanese Seafood Culture & Local Market Walk

Niigata: Japanese Seafood Culture & Local Market Walk

Rp2.469.300
per adult
Niigata: Japanese Seafood Culture & Local Market Walk
Niigata Private Custom Tour with Local Guide

Niigata Private Custom Tour with Local Guide

Rp6.703.983
per adult
Niigata Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
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Top hotels in Chuo Ward

Hotel Global View Niigata

Hotel Global View Niigata

3 out of 5
1-2-4 Benten Chuoku, Niigata Niigata Niigata
The price is Rp985.003 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp985.003
Rp1.083.503 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Niigata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Global View Niigata
APA Hotel & Resort Niigata Ekimae Odori

APA Hotel & Resort Niigata Ekimae Odori

3 out of 5
5-1-1 Bandai Niigata Niigata
The price is Rp843.163 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp843.163
Rp927.480 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Niigata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,218 reviews)
"All was well."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

APA Hotel & Resort Niigata Ekimae Odori
Hotel Sunroute Niigata

Hotel Sunroute Niigata

3 out of 5
1-11-25 Higashi-Odori, Chuo-ku Niigata Niigata-ken
The price is Rp603.088 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp603.088
Rp729.737 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Niigata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Aizu Yaichi Memorial Museum and Jotokuji ...
8.2/10 Very good! (601 reviews)
"Excellent staff but terrible smelling rooms. The whole place reeks of cigarette smoke."

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Hotel Sunroute Niigata
Court Hotel Niigata

Court Hotel Niigata

3 out of 5
Chuo-ku Benten 2-3-35 Niigata
The price is Rp557.824 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp557.824
Rp613.606 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Niigata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Aizu Yaichi Memorial Museum and Bandai Pavilion ...
7.8/10 Good! (186 reviews)
"It was quite spacious and clean. Staff was fantastic. My favourite hidden gem of a hotel in Niigata. Always loved staying there. Keep up the good work."

Reviewed on 28 May 2026

Court Hotel Niigata
Hotel Okura Niigata

Hotel Okura Niigata

4 out of 5
53, Kawabata-cho 6-chome Niigata Niigata
The price is Rp743.043 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp743.043
Rp899.081 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Niigata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"A great hotel back in the day, and still is; however, it could use some upgrades in the hallway and rooms. Nice view of the iconic Bandai Bridge!"

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026

Hotel Okura Niigata
Hotel Nikko Niigata

Hotel Nikko Niigata

4 out of 5
5-1 Bandaijima Chuo-ku Niigata Niigata-ken
The price is Rp1.092.817 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp1.092.817
Rp1.322.309 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Niigata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"It was closest hotel to Sado Ferry. No restaurants near by but only expensive Chinese restaurant in the hotel. We checked in and taxi back to Niigata station for getting dinner. My son’s family got Uber eats because they had small children. No convenience store in the hotel."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Hotel Nikko Niigata
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Where to stay in Chuo Ward

Find the best Chuo Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional Japanese gate with a wooden structure and a signboard listing various establishments.

Konan Ward

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Konan Ward and surrounding area, you can visit Hard Off Eco Stadium Niigata and Denka Big Swan Stadium.

Higashi Ward

While Higashi Ward may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Niigata City Art Museum and Niigata City Performing Arts Center.

A bustling fish market with seafood displays and vendors.

Nishi Ward

While visiting Nishi Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Niigata Furusato Village and Herb Land Season.

A mountainous landscape with dense green forests and a clear sky.
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Nishikan Ward

If you're spending some time in Nishikan Ward, Cave D'occi Winery and Uwasekigata Park are top sights worth seeing.

A modern building with a white facade and large windows.
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Akiha Ward

If you're spending some time in Akiha Ward, Niigata Niitsu Railway Museum and Niitsu Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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