Beppu’s 7 Best Ryokan & Hotels for Solo Women, from Cute and Affordable to Luxurious Options

onsen Oita is rich in hot springs. Among them, Beppu is a popular onsen area with steam rising all over the city. You can go on a ``hell tour'' where you can see red and cobalt blue hot water pools, or visit public bathhouses in town that draw onsen. If you travel in this city, you can fully enjoy the charm of ``Japan's No. 1 Onsen Prefecture.''

In Beppu, there are many unique hotels and ryokan, from luxury onsen inns where you can stay overnight to unique inns where you can stay casually. You are sure to find an accommodation that fits your budget and travel style! In this article, we will introduce various types of inns that are suitable for one person, so please use them as a reference for your trip.

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About a 6-minute walk from JR Beppu Station, this cute inn is marked by a red logo that resembles a heart. The interior is bright and natural, and the atmosphere is safe even for a solo female traveler.

When you arrive at the inn, take a break in the Japanese-modern lobby where Beppu's traditional craft "Bamboo work" is used. You can have "Welcome manju" which is not a welcome drink. You will be healed by the unexpected hospitality and sweet snacks.

If you are traveling alone, we recommend the Japanese-Western style room “Otome”. It is a bright, modern, and clean room that even those who are new to staying at ryokan alone can feel at ease.

There are pleasant facilities only available in the women's public bath, such as the "microbubble bath" that is said to have a high moisturizing and beauty effect, and the "steam sauna" with beautiful camellia mosaic tiles. The main onsen is a sodium bicarbonate spring that is said to be a beauty hot spring. Let's get beautiful skin in a fulfilling large public bath ♪

Accommodation costs tend to be high if you are alone, but here you can stay in a luxurious "room with a semi-open-air bath" at a relatively reasonable price. The room itself is stylish and nice! Surrounded by a gentle atmosphere, you can enjoy a relaxing stay.

The bath is semi-open-air and has enough space. Natural onsen, of course! It's a luxury to be able to monopolize such a space.

There is also a spacious large communal bath in the building. There is a free drink server in the main building, so you can have a drink here after your bath! Also, since the basic rule is to stay overnight, you are free to choose dinner ♪ You can go out to a restaurant that catches your eye while sightseeing, order delivery, or bring your own food! You can stay at a full-fledged ryokan while being free to spend your time as if you were in a city hotel.

Beppu is also a city where contemporary art events are thriving. You can enjoy such a side at "Hamawaki Nagaya" where you can stay in a work created by artist Tomoo Hirose.

The work was created by renovating a 100-year-old tenement house in an area where many onsen ryokan used to operate. "Tenku no Niwa" is a fantastic space with a floor covered with marbles and a glass panel. I sleep with a futon on the glass. It seems that you can enjoy a mysterious feeling as if you were floating in the sea or sky.

Toilets and kitchens are located on the opposite side of the house, which is Kabosu House. For bathing, bring the provided bathing set to onsen public bath! Why don't you enjoy onsen that are rooted in your life with the locals?

Art works such as fusuma paintings are scattered around the city, so it is recommended that you use your inn as a base for art tours. This inn is perfect for enjoying not only the hot onsen, but also the art town.

This is onsen inn where you can meet lots of cats. You can spend a wonderful time being soothed by both onsen and the cats. If you're a cat lover, this is onsen inn you'll want to stay at least once.

Although it is a small onsen inn, it is clean and provides a safe environment for both people and cats. There are compact Japanese-style rooms and single rooms where you can sometimes see the cats relaxing by the window. The bath water is free-flowing from the source. There are three types of baths, including a rock bath and a cypress bath, and each can be rented for private use.

For those who want to enjoy sightseeing and visiting hot springs, we recommend Guest House Rojiura, located just a two-minute walk from Beppu Station. The accommodation fees are reasonable, and the hotel offers a range of convenient services for exploring the city, including bicycle rentals.

There are ladies-only dormitories and private rooms, so even women traveling alone can use them with peace of mind.

The female dormitory with bunk beds is characterized by stylish wallpaper. The gorgeous interior will brighten your mood.

A coffee machine is available in the shared kitchen. You can take a break with a cup of coffee before heading out for sightseeing or when you return to your inn. It's also nice to exchange information with other guests in the community space.

This is a luxury hotel that utilizes the luxurious villa of Mr. Kunitake, who was an influential figure in the Kurume financial world. You can enjoy a luxurious solo trip to a hot onsen in an elegant space that combines historical buildings and modern architecture.

The inn is located near the sea, so you can see the beautiful sea from the terraces of many guest rooms. It is wonderful to enjoy reading while listening to the sound of waves.

All guest rooms are equipped with open-air baths. Hot water is free-flowing from the source. The decor and views differ depending on the room, such as a bath with a garden view or an ocean view bath. All of them are comfortable spaces where adults can fully enjoy traveling alone.

For meal, you can enjoy Japanese cuisine for breakfast and dinner at Kappo Matsuhide. Dinner is centered on fresh seafood just fried from the fish tank. Your heart and stomach will be satisfied with the beautiful and high-quality dishes.

A onsen hotel that boasts a superb view of the sea and the city, "Observatory open-air bath Tanayu". Magnificent scenery is a masterpiece! You can take a bath early in the morning as well as at night. I would like to enter many times and be healed by the superb view every hour.

There are many gorgeous facilities such as the onsen pool "The Aqua Garden" where you can enter in a bathing suit, and the "Seas Terrace" where the water basin and light up are beautiful, and the whole hotel is in a lively mood.

There are also calm cafes and relaxation facilities, so people who want to have fun and those who want to relax can spend a fulfilling time.

The guest room is a natural modern Western-style room. There are sea side and mountain side rooms. It's a calm atmosphere, so it's nice to enjoy the luxury of doing nothing in your room while enjoying the scenery after enjoying onsen.

We introduced hotels and ryokan in Beppu City that are OK for one person. Enjoy a fulfilling trip by staying at a charming inn.