10 Best Hotels
Hiroshima combines a moving encounter with modern history and easy access to the islands of the Seto Inland Sea. Spend time at the Peace Memorial Museum and Park, then explore Shukkeien Garden and the city’s art museums. Across the water, Miyajima offers Itsukushima Shrine, wooded mountain paths and traditional inns. Stay several nights to include the island without rushing, and reserve ahead for the city’s small sushi counters and French restaurants.
Sekitei
Miyahama Onsen, Hatsukaichi, Japan
Sekitei sits on the mainland opposite Miyajima, with twelve rooms arranged around a Japanese garden. Ponds, quiet reading rooms and outdoor bathing give the stay a pleasantly unhurried rhythm. Choose a room overlooking the sea or one facing the garden, then settle in for a seasonal Japanese dinner served in your room. The setting suits travellers who want to spend time at their inn as well as visiting the island.
Garden ryokan retreat
SIMOSE ART GARDEN VILLA
Otake, Japan
Shigeru Ban's ten individual villas make this coastal stay an unusually direct encounter with architecture. Forest houses explore different forms and materials, while waterfront villas face a reflective basin beside the museum. French cooking and views towards the Seto Inland Sea complete the experience. Each house is different, so study the layouts before choosing: the pleasure here lies as much in the space itself as in the places you visit nearby.
Architecture and art
Iwaso
Momijidani, Miyajima, Japan
Iwaso has welcomed guests beside Momijidani's wooded stream since 1854. Traditional rooms and separate historic cottages provide a quiet base beneath Mount Misen, with Itsukushima Shrine nearby. Kyoto-style kaiseki draws on seasonal ingredients from the surrounding sea and mountains, followed by a Japanese breakfast. Staying overnight lets you enjoy the island beyond the main sightseeing hours; leave enough time for the inn's hot spring baths and a walk through the valley.
A traditional island stay
Itsukushima Iroha
Miyajima, Japan
Itsukushima Iroha brings carefully chosen modern furniture and Japanese craftsmanship to a small inn on Miyajima. Rooms look towards the Seto Inland Sea, Mount Misen or the island streets, so the view deserves attention when booking. Dinner at Miyajima Yohei centres on seasonal kaiseki, with seafood, vegetables and Hiroshima beef among the ingredients. It is a strong choice for travellers who enjoy Japanese inn hospitality with beds and a more contemporary interior.
Contemporary island design
Etajimasou
Nakamachi, Etajima, Japan
Etajimasou offers a quieter island base across the water from Hiroshima. Its small collection of rooms combines Western beds with Japanese details, including locally made paper textiles and furnishings. Hot spring bathing and French-influenced meals built around regional produce are central to the stay. A balcony room gives you somewhere to pause between excursions, while the island setting encourages a slower visit than a city hotel. Arrange your arrival around the ferry rather than rushing between sights.
Island bathing and quiet
Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto
Miyajima, Japan
Arimoto offers a wide range of Japanese and Western rooms close to Itsukushima Shrine. The Royal Suites add sea views, a private sauna and a semi-open bath, while traditional sukiya rooms emphasise timber craftsmanship and Mount Misen's wooded slopes. Regional seafood shapes the dining, and communal bathing provides another reason to return before dinner. It works particularly well when different generations want to stay together but have different preferences for beds, space and bathing.
Spacious island suites
Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel
Hiroshima Station, Hiroshima, Japan
The Sheraton Grand is a practical full-service base beside Hiroshima Station, with a covered approach that makes arriving with luggage straightforward. Rooms start above thirty-five square metres, giving you useful space between days out. Japanese dining, a pool and fitness facilities add flexibility, while Club rooms bring lounge access. Choose it for a short city stay linked to a longer rail journey, and use Hiroshima's public transport to reach the Peace Memorial Park and downtown restaurants.
A comfortable rail arrival
KIRO Hiroshima by THE SHARE HOTELS
Mikawacho, Hiroshima, Japan
KIRO turns an existing downtown building into a sociable design hotel. The most distinctive space is its former swimming pool, now a planted, skylit lounge for breakfast and drinks. Rooms range from conventional beds to Japanese layouts and loft or bunk arrangements, making it useful for friends and families travelling together. A shared kitchen adds flexibility. This is a relaxed choice for visitors who value thoughtful reuse and a central neighbourhood over resort-style facilities.
Characterful city design
ANA Crowne Plaza Hiroshima
Nakamachi, Hiroshima, Japan
A downtown position near the Peace Memorial Park makes the ANA Crowne Plaza a useful base for exploring on foot. For a more comfortable stay, consider the Club floors and their top-floor lounge, where city views accompany breakfast, afternoon tea and evening drinks. Japanese, Chinese and teppanyaki restaurants offer several ways to dine without going far. The appeal is straightforward: a central address, a full range of services and an easy return after a demanding museum visit.
Downtown Club stays
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Hiroshima Station, Hiroshima, Japan
Connected to Hiroshima Station, the original Hotel Granvia makes arrivals and onward rail journeys particularly easy. Its upper Granvia floor adds a more considered stay, with city views and access to a dedicated lounge for breakfast and refreshments. Japanese dining, steak and a traditional hotel bar give you options after sightseeing. Choose an upgraded room if the hotel will be more than a place to sleep, and distinguish this property from the separate South Gate hotel when booking.
Station convenience with lounge comfort