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Hikone – 27 hotels and places to stay

Guests at Hotel Route-Inn Hikone can enjoy watching on-demand movies on the flat-screen TV in their rooms. Free wired internet is available in all rooms and guests can enjoy a free breakfast buffet.

Friendly, helpful staff. Comfortable room with big window. The public bath is real bonus.
Review score
7.8
Good
1,105 reviews
Price from
£55.21
1 night, 2 adults

Only a few steps from the East exit at Hikone Station, Comfort Hotel Hikone welcomes treats guests to free coffee and free Wi-Fi, as well as a complimentary breakfast featuring freshly baked bread...

Had all the essentials! I'd rate it higher than the Toyoko inns that I've been to. Hikone really is a wonderful place to stay at and this hotel is right next to the JR station. In addition, the Chinese food place next to the hotel had the best food.
Review score
8.1
Very good
1,280 reviews
Price from
£51.21
1 night, 2 adults

Toyoko Inn Hikone eki Higashi guchi is located in Hikone, within 1.5 km of Hikone Castle and 7 km of Taga-taisha Shrine. This 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

Good value hotel with everything you need & breakfast included.
Review score
7.6
Good
932 reviews
Price from
£48.17
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Hikone, 4.1 km from Hikone Castle, Super Hotel Minami Hikone Ekimae offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space.

I like the lobby, it’s cute, nice and simple. The staff were nice, helpful and always great us with a wide smile 🥰 The breakfast was delicious as well.
Review score
8.5
Very good
61 reviews
Price from
£54.52
1 night, 2 adults

Hikone Castle Resort & Spa is situated in Hikone, within 500 metres of Hikone Castle and 6.2 km of Maibara Station.

Good location view
Review score
8.9
Fabulous
231 reviews
Price from
£117.35
1 night, 2 adults

Just a 1-minute walk from JR Hikone Train Station, Hotel Sunroute Hikone offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property and comfortable rooms featuring a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom.

Great location, tidy room and excellent value for money
Review score
7.7
Good
689 reviews
Price from
£58.67
1 night, 2 adults

A 10-minute drive from Hikone Train Station, APA Hotel Hikoneminami features accommodations with free wired internet access and a flat-screen TV with video-on-demand.

I really love APA hotels since they're so compact and affordable. This hotel is what you would expect from this chain's hotels. There were bus stops close by if you needed to go to the castle or centre and a few supermarkets, pharmacies and convenience stores were nearby too. Good restaurants are also around the area! Only nitpick I have is the bad air in the bathroom (possibly from mold), you need to have the ventilation on all times there otherwise the air is really heavy to breathe...
Review score
7.4
Good
248 reviews
Price from
£55.47
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Hikone, Shiga region, Hotel Lakeland Hikone is situated 4.3 km from Hikone Castle. The 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.

it was close to a rail station (unfortunately not the central hikone station)
Review score
6.6
Pleasant
57 reviews
Price from
£72.54
1 night, 2 adults

KAMENOI HOTEL Hikone provides a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 2.7 km of Hikone Castle and 6 km of Maibara Station.

Although this hotel is very commercial, but it has many good services for visitor.
Review score
8.0
Very good
224 reviews
Price from
£161.73
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Hikone in the Shiga region, Villa Castle Ginza ヴィラ キャッスル 銀座 has a garden.

Wonderful place for 2 adults and 2 kids, 15 and 11. Very clean, plenty of space, nicely appointed. The house has everything you need. It's very close to the castle. The photos probably don't do it justice, it's bigger than it looks, unlike most photos. Great shower and bath. Beds are great. Much appreciation to the hosts. We stayed for 3 nights and absolutely loved it.
Review score
8.8
Fabulous
25 reviews
Price from
£176.02
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 164 reviews

    Located in Hikone, 4.2 km from Hikone Castle, Biwafront Hikone provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Guest review
    Very nice hotel - rooms were beautiful. Food was exceptional
  • Review score
    6.1
    Pleasant · 220 reviews

    Situated in Hikone, within 1.3 km of Hikone Castle and 6.2 km of Maibara Station, Hikone Station Hotel features accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

  • AB Hotel Hikone is located in Hikone. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk.

  • Review score
    6.6
    Pleasant · 57 reviews

    Located in Hikone, Shiga region, Hotel Lakeland Hikone is situated 4.3 km from Hikone Castle. The 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.

  • Review score
    7.8
    Good · 25 reviews

    Set in Hikone, within less than 1 km of Hikone Castle and 6.5 km of Maibara Station, Hotel Estacion Hikone offers accommodation with a terrace and as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

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  • Review score
    8.0

    Hikone is mostly a student town with the castle, and close...

    Hikone is mostly a student town with the castle, and close to the largest lake - Lake Biwa. The sports complex is pretty nice and cool too. I recommend coming here during Sakura for the castle or even snow fall. 1-2 days is enough for a stop for sure.
    Guest review by
    Tanya
    Australia
  • Review score
    8.0

    Hikone is a pleasant place, but not one you should plan a...

    Hikone is a pleasant place, but not one you should plan a trip around. Possibly best for a day trip. The atmosphere and climate is reminiscent of small cities in New England. The lake is pleasant, but if you're interested in kayaking you should try towns on the western shore of the lake, even though they're more expensive resort towns. Hikone castle is obviously the reason to come here, but there are a few nice local restaurants as well. Other than that, it's mostly auto shops and people revving the engines of their souped-up cars every night.
    Guest review by
    Peter
    Japan
  • Review score
    8.0

    Hikone Castle is not comparable to Himeji Castle, but its...

    Hikone Castle is not comparable to Himeji Castle, but its surrounded by many cherry trees. It must look gorgeous during the blossom season. And in the woods below one side of the castle, there are huge number of white birds. It's very impressive to see them returing to their nets in late afternoon. And we do like the lake sunset.
    Guest review by
    Yi
    China
  • Review score
    10.0

    Hikone is easily reached by Shinkansen from Tokyo with a...

    Hikone is easily reached by Shinkansen from Tokyo with a short trip (5 minutes) in a local train. The town has much to offer - an island temple easily reached by boat; a hugely impressive feudal castle (1 of only 4 genuine castles still standing in Japan) with a good museum and surrounded by 2 moats and a beautiful stroll garden. Close to the castle is are attractive streets with good quality shops and some old houses as well. The town is comfortably quiet compared to the nearby Kyoto which is now like Venice and seriously overcrowded. The one disadvantage which the town could fix very easily is that the bus service does not have information on routes and stops in English unlike Kyoto. Finally the time to visit is late March early April when the cherry blossom for which Hikone is famous is in flower.
    Guest review by
    Eric
    United Kingdom
  • Review score
    10.0

    Hikone is just the right distance from Kyoto when travelling...

    Hikone is just the right distance from Kyoto when travelling by bicycle to ride around Lake Biwa. Its castle grounds turn pink in the spring cherry blossom season and reflect beautifully in the moat's waters. Other seasons have their own distinctive attractions. In all seasons the local beef is great, all you need is an appetite.
    Guest review by
    Mike
    Japan

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  • From £49.98 per night
    Review score
    7.2
    Good · 97 reviews
    Likes.... Free and convenient parking just below the apartment. Clean and comfortable. Free wifi. Big 3 rooms. 2 tatami rooms and 1 bedroom with 4 pax bed. Overall big bedrooms for sleeping. Can easily accommodate up to 10 pax ! Near to Hikone Castle For improvement.... Apartment is dated and needs some updates to kitchen. Can provide basic ingredients like cooking oil, salt & pepper.
    Guest review by
    CHUEN YEN
    Singapore
  • From £76.81 per night
    Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 211 reviews
    The property is a historic building in an interesting residential area located near the Hikone Castle and old town district. Our host was incredibly friendly and welcoming host. It felt very special to stay here in our cozy Japanese style room.
    Guest review by
    Bruce
    Australia
  • From £48.17 per night
    Review score
    7.6
    Good · 932 reviews
    Modern hotel. Small but efficient room in economy class. No noise from neighboring rooms. Has a little work desk, good WiFi, and a fridge. Bed is okay. Clean room. Very near Hikone station. Friendly personnel at reception and in breakfast area.
    Guest review by
    Bernhard
    Germany
  • Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 164 reviews
    The location is perfect. You can enjoy a beautiful panorama of Biwa Lake. Have a chill sunset Japanese spring bath. That's why I always choose Biwafront when I have a short stay here. The breakfast is great variety and delicious.
    Guest review by
    Lei
    Macao
  • Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 231 reviews
    Breakfast was so good. This hotel was in front of the gate of Hikone Castle.
    Guest review by
    IZUMI
    Japan