Where to Stay in Hiroshima

A city of peace, incredible food, and gateway to the iconic Miyajima torii. Choose between urban convenience or island magic.

Quick Picks

First time visitor: Peace Park Area

Central, walkable to main sights

Shinkansen traveler: Hiroshima Station

Direct access, easy transfers

Foodie trip: Hondori/Nagarekawa

Best okonomiyaki, izakaya scene

Special occasion: Miyajima Island

Wake up to the floating torii

Budget traveler: Hiroshima Station

Business hotels, good value

Hiroshima Areas

Compact city with excellent tram system. Miyajima is 1 hour away by train + ferry.

Peace Memorial Park Area

Historic, reflective, central

Best for: First-timers, history buffs, central access

Pros: Walk to Peace Park, Central location, Near tram lines, Good restaurants

Cons: Can feel somber, Tourist crowds, Limited nightlife

Station: Genbaku Dome-mae tram stop

Nearby: A-Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Museum, Motoyasu River, Hondori shopping

Price Range

Budget:¥7,000-12,000

Mid-range:¥12,000-25,000

Luxury:¥28,000+

Hiroshima Station Area

Convenient, modern, transit hub

Best for: Day trippers, Shinkansen travelers, business

Pros: Direct Shinkansen access, Easy Miyajima trips, Modern hotels, Eateries in station

Cons: Less character, 15 min tram to Peace Park, Business district feel

Station: Hiroshima Station (JR + tram)

Nearby: ASSE shopping, Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium, Shukkeien Garden

Price Range

Budget:¥6,000-10,000

Mid-range:¥10,000-22,000

Luxury:¥25,000+

Hondori / Nagarekawa

Shopping arcade, nightlife, local energy

Best for: Foodies, nightlife seekers, shoppers

Pros: Best okonomiyaki area, Covered shopping arcade, Central to everything, Bars and nightlife

Cons: Can be noisy, Crowded evenings, Less scenic

Station: Hondori tram stop

Nearby: Okonomimura, Nagarekawa nightlife, Parco, local izakaya

Price Range

Budget:¥6,000-11,000

Mid-range:¥11,000-20,000

Luxury:¥24,000+

Miyajima Island

Spiritual, scenic, traditional

Best for: Romantic trips, photographers, nature lovers

Pros: Floating torii at dawn/dusk, No crowds after ferries stop, Traditional ryokan, Deer roaming free

Cons: Limited dining after 6pm, Ferry required, Expensive, Remote feel at night

Station: Miyajimaguchi Station + ferry

Nearby: Itsukushima Shrine, Mt. Misen ropeway, Momijidani Park, Daisho-in Temple

Price Range

Budget:¥10,000-15,000

Mid-range:¥18,000-35,000

Luxury:¥40,000-100,000+

Hiroshima Tips

Stay on Miyajima if you can

The island empties after 5pm. Morning and evening with the torii is magical and crowd-free.

Hiroshima okonomiyaki is different

Layered style with noodles, not mixed like Osaka. Okonomimura building has 25+ stalls.

Tram system is excellent

Covers the whole city. Day pass is ¥700. Suica/Pasmo accepted.

Combine with Onomichi or Rabbit Island

Both make great day trips. Onomichi is 1.5 hours, Okunoshima (rabbits) is 2 hours.

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