I have a really really long blog post that entails all of our favourite places to play, sightsee and eat while in Hiroshima as a family. This article is just focusing on our favourite / recommended places to stay in Hiroshima with kids. Please note that my options extend over a wide range of budgets for families. I am also editing and adding to this list all the time.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT MOST HOTELS ONLY OPEN UP THEIR BOOKING SYSTEMS 6 MONTHS AHEAD OF TIME.
If you look earlier than 6 months it may look like a hotel is completely booked – but it is because they haven’t yet opened these dates. The Official Tokyo Disney Resort Hotels don’t open up bookings until 3-4 months ahead of time. If you are able to find rooms earlier than 6 months in time they can often be more expensive as the sites are assuming they will be able to get the rooms once the dates are officially open (so compare current and future prices to be sure.) If you book too early – you hotel choices will be quite limited compared to waiting.
Where to stay in Hiroshima with kids?
1) Fav Hotel Heiwa Odori
This hotel is just 7 mins from Hiroshima Station by taxi (approx 800 yen.)
Also 20 minutes walk from the Peace Museum or 5 mins (approx 800 yen) in a taxi.
The rooms have bunk beds (bunk beds but the bottom beds are queen size) and sleep up to 6 people. The rooms are modern, beautiful and spacious.
There is a simple cafe/bar on the ground floor of the hotel. The rooms have their own washing machine/dryer combo, microwave, refrigerator, kettle.
Fav Hotel Heiwa Odori is also able to provide bed guards for small children and toys for children to play with while staying as guests.
There is a 7-Eleven across the road.
Please note that this hotel does not have a manned reception desk so you will need to hail taxis yourself (which is easy) and luggage forwarding to and from the hotel is not an option.
2) Nest Hotel Hiroshima Hatchobori
A small yet modern and well-kept business hotel. Room types are double and twin type only so would only work for a single, couple, a couple with a bed-sharing baby (I think the rooms would also bring a portacot) or two adults bed-sharing with small children. The hotel is in a fabulous location and room rates include a simple breakfast at no additional charge.
Nest Hotel supplies pyjamas for guests to use while staying at the hotel. Nest Hotel has a coin laundry and vending machines for guests to use too.
Nest hotels are very very very reasonably priced.
*A little note on coin laundries in hotels in Japan. The detergent is almost always built into the machine. If someone in your family has allergies to certain washing powders it is probably best to email in advance to find out what they use and what your options are. Oh.. and another note.. if the washer and dryer is built into one machine – the dryer setting really only works well for 1-2 items (big items like a pair of jeans and a long sleeved top, I mean) so don’t do what I do and just put in heaps of things to dry for longer – hoping that they will dry. It doesn’t work like that. Best to do little tiny drying sessions for the best drying results. It a lesson in patience but it will save you lots of coins in the long run
3) The Knot Hiroshima
This hotel is a great option for larger families or families with teens – the hotel is accommodating putting two rooms next to each other and also offer triple rooms as an option. The rooms are small and tidy and the communal area on the lobby floor on the 14th story is inviting and great for chatting with other travellers. It is perfect if you are on the move a lot or you are going to chill in the lobby lounge area with family and friends. It’s a great place to meet other travellers. There is also an in-house restaurant and bakery but the hotel is located in a vibey area and near the trams. There is an in-house laundry but I’ve heard that the coin laundry around the corner is even better.
Guests are gifted free drinks (including cocktails) daily – depending on the number of people staying in the rooms and the number of nights booked.
A reminder: please note that the rooms are very very small here but it’s perfect if you’ll be out and about a lot (although the lobby and restaurant are the place to chill).
The staff here are very kind.
4) Candeo Hotel Hatchobori
Great higher end business hotel. Rooms are on the medium size (for Japan) and there is a public bath on the rooftop (separated by gender.)
5) Sotetsu Grand Fresa Hiroshima
Please note that the rooms here are very small. Simple but clean. Rooms are small but so are the prices. River and A-Dome views from the building. The breakfast restaurant is on the 15th floor with fantastic views of the city.
6) Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima
If you are after more space this hotel is more upscale but the prices do reflect this too. Customer service here is incredible. Children here are given toothbrushes and slippers when they check in. They are also given pyjamas (for in room use only.) Baby cots /cribs are made available for young families for an additional charge of 2000 yen – but only for babies who are 12 months or younger. See here if you are looking for more information on finding hotels with cots for babies in Japan.
7) I haven’t stayed here personally but I have been recommended to stay at Kiro Hotel in Hiroshima with kids.
It is situated near Okonomimura. Rooms sleep up to families of 6. They have an on-site coin laundry. *A little note on coin laundries in hotels in Japan. The detergent is almost always built into the machine. If someone in your family has allergies to certain washing powders it is probably best to email in advance to find out what they use and what your options are. Oh.. and another note.. if the washer and dryer is built into one machine – the dryer setting really only works well for 1-2 items (big items like a pair of jeans and a long sleeved top, I mean) so don’t do what I do and just put in heaps of things to dry for longer – hoping that they will dry. It doesn’t work like that. Best to do little tiny drying sessions for the best drying results. It a lesson in patience but it will save you lots of coins in the long run
It’s on my list of places to try next. There is also a communal bar area (that used to be a swimming pool) and a coffee stand.
7) The Hilton in Hiroshima is a fabulous option if someone in your group needs gluten free food in Hiroshima. They have gluten free carbonara on their room service menu and offer gluten free bread.
8) The Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Here they have a premium family room. Rooms are spacious and breakfast is served on the top floor in their lounge (it has a beautiful view.) The hotel also provides afternoon tea and evening canapés.
Standard twin rooms can fit three people. The Tsudoi Rooms have 4 separate beds.
The Premium Floor Family rooms are very spacious and those on these floors have access to the Granvia Lounge for complimentary breakfast and drinks in the evenings.
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