9 Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Kobe

Hyogo Sannomiya, located in Chuo Ward, Kobe City, is the perfect base for sightseeing in Kobe. Sannomiya is also a great area for families with children, as there are many places for children to play, such as Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall and Higashi Yuenchi Park. If you want to enjoy Kobe as a family trip, we recommend staying in the Sannomiya area!

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This time, we will introduce hotels in Sannomiya that are recommended for staying with children. There are many hotels in downtown areas that are convenient when you want to enjoy sightseeing while taking a break with your family. Not only is it easy to access, but there are plenty of picture books for children, and you can enjoy a sweets buffet! Let's enjoy sightseeing in Kobe at a hotel that satisfies adults as well as children first♪

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"The B Kobe" is a hotel that is approximately 3 minutes' walk from Hankyu Kobe Sannomiya Station and approximately 5 minutes' walk from JR Sannomiya Station. Located on the Yamate side of the Sannomiya area, it is also close to Tor Road, which leads to Ikuta Shrine, a shrine famous for praying for safe travels and good luck in marriage, and the former foreign settlement, Kobe Kitano Ijinkan. There are many restaurants, commercial facilities, and convenience stores around the hotel, so you can easily go shopping and enjoy gourmet food.

We also offer rental services such as yukata for children, coloring books, and crayons. Children under the age of 11 can stay free of charge if they share the same bed with an adult, and children under the age of 5 receive free breakfast.

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Guest room includes twin, triple, and all are simple, and are functional. After sightseeing in the bustling city, you want to relax in a relaxing space.

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Some accommodation plans include a morning buffet. There are more than 5 types of bread, including croissants and French toast. The side dishes include local gourmet dishes that change daily, such as steak with onions from Awaji Island, and pudding made with Awaji milk. Enjoy the hotel's unique breakfast with your kids.

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"Candeo Hotels Kobe Tor Road" is located along Tor Road, which is lined with restaurants and commercial facilities, about 6 minutes on foot from JR Sannomiya Station and about 3 minutes on foot from Motomachi Station. The hotel is also close to Sannomiya Center Gai. With Nankinmachi nearby, the hotel is conveniently located for sightseeing in Kobe Sannomiya and Motomachi.

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The guest rooms are decorated in calming colors, creating a space where you can take a breather. The raised space next to the window is perfect for family gatherings. Children under elementary school age stay free of charge until the age of 5. There are facility usage fees set by age.

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The "Sky Spa" on the top floor has a spacious indoor bath and an open-air bath. Bathing is available from 15:00 to 11:00 the next day. The sauna is also available except late at night. Not only can you soothe the tiredness of your trip with your children while feeling the night breeze, but you can also enjoy the morning bath experience.

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Breakfast is served at the restaurant on the 13th floor, where you can enjoy a wide variety of Japanese and Western buffets. Breakfast at the window seat of the restaurant is the best with a good view! For the use of the restaurant, you can choose an accommodation plan that includes breakfast, or you can apply at the time of check-in at the hotel. Children under the age of 2 are free and there is a price setting according to their age.

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"Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kobe-Sannomiya" is a hotel in a convenient location, about 3 minutes walk from JR Sannomiya Station and about 4 minutes walk from Hankyu Hanshin Kobe Sannomiya Station. Self-service terminals allow guests with children to check in and out in a smart manner, and the room card key is also handed over from the terminal. Of course, there is staff stationed at the front desk, so if you are unsure about the operation, you can receive support.

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Guest room is simple, and is functional. An individual air conditioner and an air purifier with a humidifying function are also installed, so you can spend a comfortable hotel stay. Coffee and tea packs and free amenity goods are available at the front desk of the hotel, so be sure to check them out. Children under school age stay free of charge when using existing bed.

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At ``Sachifukuya'' on the 1st floor, you can enjoy a Japanese buffet. The daily Japanese side dishes, such as piping hot rice cooked in a kamado, salad, grilled fish, and miso soup, are perfect for waking up in the morning.

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"Hotel Monte Hermana Kobe Amalie" is a hotel located west of Ikuta Shrine, about a 7-minute walk from JR Sannomiya Station. There is a security door on each floor of the hotel, and the entrance is locked after 24:00, so you can spend a safe stay even in the downtown area. The hotel is within walking distance to popular sightseeing spots in Kobe such as Kitano Ijinkan-gai and Nankinmachi. There are shops and convenience stores around, so it is convenient for shopping.

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Guest room is chic, and calm color is impressive. You can also feel the fashionable city "Kobe". In the twin room, there is also a "connecting room" where you can come and go next to each other, a room where you can have an extra bed installed to make it a triple room, and a ladies' floor. Infants stay free of charge in any room as long as they share a bed.

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At La Festa on the 1st floor, you can enjoy Japanese and Western breakfast buffets. Salads, soups, and side dishes of the day are available, as well as a wide variety of breads and Japanese dishes. There are also fruits, desserts and free drinks.

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Comfort Hotel ERA Kobe Sannomiya is located about a 5-minute walk from the east exit of JR Sannomiya Station and close to the Port Liner station that connects to Kobe Airport. When you arrive at the hotel, take a breather with the welcome drink service available from 14:00 to 24:00. We also offer a luggage storage service, so you can easily go sightseeing in Kobe.

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The family room is a room with three beds. There is plenty of space around the bed, so you can enjoy a comfortable stay at the hotel. At the front desk, you can rent out the ``Choice Pillow,'' which lets you choose your favorite pillow, and the ``Choice Foot Pillow Plus,'' which gently supports tired feet after a day of walking, so you can slowly soothe the fatigue of your trip. Children up to the 6th grade of elementary school stay free of charge if they share the bed with an adult.

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The ``Library Café'' in the hotel has over 100 regional information magazines and travel magazines selected by the book director, as well as a wide selection of picture books. We also have rental items such as tablets and headphones that allow you to concentrate on reading, so you can enjoy your free time at the hotel.

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A complimentary breakfast service is available from 6:30am to 9:30am. From breads, cereals, salads, to soups, side dishes, smoothies, and drinks, you can enjoy meal tailored to your tastes. Children sleeping in the same bed are free of charge, and convenient tableware and baby chairs are provided for children.

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"Hotel Königskrone Kobe" is located about a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Kobe Sannomiya Station and close to Kobe Sannomiya Center Gai. The hotel is operated by Koenigskrone, a German confectionery shop born in Kobe, and the interior of the hotel has a wonderful space like an overseas castle.

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You can also enjoy Konigs Krone sweets at the cafe "Kumapochi-tei" in the hotel. There are accommodation plans that include "Welcome Sweets & Drinks" and plans that include "Welcome Sparkling Wine", so how about using them during tea time at check-in?

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You can choose from standard twin rooms with balconies to triple rooms. Children under 3 years old stay free of charge. Child rates are available for infants. We also have a crib rental service for infants, so it would be a good idea to contact us at the time of booking.

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For accommodation plans that include breakfast, you can enjoy a breakfast buffet at the cafe "Kumapochi-tei." Freshly baked bread, fresh fruit, salads, and drinks are available. There are plenty of authentic sweets that are perfect for after-dinner desserts! It's nice to eat on the terrace in the courtyard where the sunlight feels nice ♪ You might be wondering whether to go for the main meal or the sweets.

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“Dormy Inn Kobe Motomachi” is a 4-minute walk from “Motomachi” station, which is next to JR Sannomiya station, and a 14-minute walk from Sannomiya. Kobe's Motomachi shopping district, which is lively until late at night, and Nankinmachi, Kobe's Chinatown, are also nearby. There are also services such as a welcome drink at check-in and "Yonaki Soba" at night so that you can take a break when you return to the hotel from a busy sightseeing spot.

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The guest rooms are decorated with calm interiors, creating a relaxing atmosphere. Children up to 2 years old can stay for free, and children from 3 years old to elementary school students will be charged at the child rate. For children, there is also a gift of kids amenities.

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The men's and women's large public baths on the 14th floor are open from 15:00 to 10:00 the next day. The sauna is also available except from 1:00 to 5:00. In addition to the spacious indoor baths, there are open-air baths and pot baths that give you a sense of freedom. Equipment for children is also available, so let's enjoy bathing with parents and children.

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At the after-bath area attached to the large bath, there are comics and other books as well as massage chairs that can be used for free. Popsicles are available from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and lactic acid bacteria drinks are available from 5:00 to 10:00, so you can relax while reading a book or admiring the scenery outside.

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If you choose a stay plan that includes breakfast, you can enjoy a morning buffet that incorporates Kobe ingredients. Kobe Gourmet Beef Cutlets, Chinese Gayu, Beef Bowl made with Harima Beef from Hyogo and Onions from Awaji Island, etc. All of them look delicious and you might be spoiled for choice. On days when the weather is nice, we recommend meal on the restaurant's terrace, where you can enjoy the refreshing feeling of the location.

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"Hotel Okura Kobe" is a luxury hotel located in "Meriken Park", a spot that represents the port town of Kobe. About a 10-minute walk from JR Motomachi Station, there is also a shuttle bus that runs to Sannomiya Bus Terminal (on weekends and holidays, it departs from Shin-Kobe Station via Sannomiya). There is also a shopping mall "umie" and "Anpanman Museum" nearby, making it perfect for a family stay. This is a hotel with a great location that you would want to stay at least once in Kobe.

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The guest rooms are a luxurious yet relaxing space where you can soothe your tiredness after sightseeing. You can choose a room from the north side, where you can see the foothills of Mt. Kobe and the cityscape of Kobe, or the south side, where you can enjoy the view of the sea. Children under 12 years old stay free of charge if they stay in the same bed. Baby cot service is available for a fee for children under 1 year old.

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You can also enjoy a breakfast buffet at "Buffet Restaurant Ariake" on the 3rd floor of the hotel. Enjoy your favorite breakfast by combining homemade bread baked in the hotel kitchen every morning, Okura's traditional French toast, salad, and Japanese and Western side dishes.

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Kobe Portopia Hotel is located on Port Island, about 10 minutes away by Port Liner, which connects Sannomiya and Kobe Airport. A free shuttle bus is also available from Sannomiya. There are 13 Japanese, Western, and Chinese restaurants and bars within the hotel, where you can enjoy lunch and dinner. Also, near the hotel are ``IKEA Kobe,'' which sells Scandinavian goods, and `` Hyogo Children's Hospital,'' which provides emergency care, so it's safe to bring your children! After enjoying sightseeing in the lively Kobe/Sannomiya area, it might be a good idea to spend some time relaxing at this hotel.

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This hotel, which has been certified as a "Welcome Baby Inn" by MIKI HOUSE Childcare Research Institute, has many rooms that the whole family can enjoy! Among these, the ``Family Japanese-Western Room'' in the south building is recommended for families with babies and small children. It can accommodate up to 5 people in the Japanese-style room and twin beds, making it perfect for a family stay or trip for three generations. Up to one child under elementary school age per adult can share the same bed for free (limited to general floors other than the Oval Club).

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For accommodation plans that include breakfast, you can have a buffet, set menu, or room service in the morning. If you want to enjoy a leisurely meal with your family, we recommend the "American Breakfast" through room service. You can enjoy your family's conversation while eating breakfast without worrying about your surroundings.

There are hotels with plenty of services that are great for families with children, hotels with facilities that satisfy both adults and children, and more! We introduced hotels recommended for families in the Sannomiya area of Kobe. If you stay at a child-friendly hotel and enjoy sightseeing in Kobe, it will surely be an unforgettable family trip.