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Hotel Route-Inn Hikone, hotel in Hikone

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.

Guest room, communal bath, buffet breakfast - all good as usual.
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
1,106 reviews
Price from£47.99per night
Comfort Hotel Hikone, hotel in Hikone

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...

Best location and breakfast
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
1,372 reviews
Price from£44.90per night
Hikone Station Hotel, hotel in Hikone

A 7-minute walk from JR Hikone Train Station and a 6-minute drive to Hikone Castle, Hikone Station Hotel boasts 2 Japanese restaurants, massages and free-use bicycles.

The space is very big in the room. It is very comfortable.
5.8
Scored 5.8
Above average
Rated okay
190 reviews
Price from£33.67per night
APA Hotel Hikoneminami, hotel in Hikone

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.

Clean, comfortable, easy check-in/out. Great breakfast. Plenty of room to park bicycle overnight.
7.0
Scored 7.0
Good
Rated good
317 reviews
Price from£40.82per night
Hikone Castle Resort & Spa, hotel in Hikone

Within a 10-minute walk of Hikone Castle, Lake Biwa and JR Hikone Train Station, Castle Hotel features a Japanese restaurant, free Wi-Fi at the lobby and free-use bicycles.

Nice food
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
145 reviews
Price from£117.35per night
Biwafront Hikone, hotel in Hikone

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.

Pure class and luxury! Fantastic onsen and view from the balcony! Exceptional customer service! Great size of the room considerably beyond Japanese but even European hotel standards. Free drinks in a super comfortable lounge on the top floor. The 3 stars raring given to this hotel must be a joke, it is absolutely comparable to a 5 stars one.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
22 reviews
Price from£143.68per night
Hotel Sunroute Hikone, hotel in Hikone

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.

Very near to station! And situated opposite a mall where there’s daiso and a supermarket so overall it’s a super convenient spot. The breakfast spread (Japanese breakfast set topped with buffet spread) was tasty and good value for money. The room was bigger than usual Japanese hotel sizes we saw in the past and comfortable space overall. View was good too
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
673 reviews
Price from£51.53per night
Toyoko Inn Hikone eki Higashi guchi, hotel in Hikone

Located within 1.5 km of Hikone Castle and 7 km of Taga-taisha Shrine, Toyoko Inn Hikone eki Higashi guchi offers rooms in Hikone.

The location is near the station. Room size is quite spacious for Japanese standards. The breakfast is good and tasty, for this price level getting breakfast included is an absolute steal. They have coin laundry too. Amenities always available to self pick up at the lobby.
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
489 reviews
Price from£44.47per night
Garden Hotel Yamato, hotel in Hikone

Garden Hotel Yamato features Japanese-style and Western rooms, 2 restaurants and free-use internet PCs at the lobby, a 15-minute walk from JR Hikone Station.

The kindness of the service, and that you can borrow a bike for free with them.
6.3
Scored 6.3
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
87 reviews
Price from£91.84per night
Hotel Estacion Hikone, hotel in Hikone

Only a 5-minute walk from Hikone Train Station, Hotel Estacion Hikone features a flat-screen TV and free wired internet access. Guests can choose to stay in either Japanese or Western style rooms.

7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
30 reviews
Price from£67.35per night
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What guests said about Hikone:

  • 8.0
    Scored 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.
    Yi
    China
  • 10
    Scored 10

    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.
    Eric
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    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.
    Mike
    Japan
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Nice castle and the lake.

    Nice castle and the lake. It will probably take just a day to see everything. There aren’t really much else to do, so I would recommend Hikone to those, who can’t go to Himeji or who really like castles. There are nice mountains as well, but this is another story.
    Evgeny
    Japan
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    I enjoyed walking around the castle and garden.

    I enjoyed walking around the castle and garden. I was surprised by how much there was to see at the castle grounds. I found myself intrigued by the architecture and most of all the view from the castle was amazing. You get a 360 view of the whole town including Lake Biwa.
    Lindy
    Japan

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Hikone

  • From £47.99 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,106 reviews
    99% of the staff does not speak English but all are very friendly and try to help. The public bath was nice. Free breakfast was awesome. You can rent bikes to explore Hikone (there are only 2 though, and sometimes get used). Parking is free. The ramen restaurant near the hotel was excellent and there are 24 hour fast food options close by, and a 7/11. The room was pretty comfortable. Price was nice. They have a shuttle as well.
    May
    United States
  • From £54.72 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 29 reviews
    This was an amazing stay! The staff was super friendly and we managed to communicate in English (with a little help from google) Breakfast and dinner were very good and not too expensive (1100¥ breakfast, 2200¥ dinner) The bathroom is shared with a sento feel to it which makes it great. Bedding is very comfortable and the kimono they offer look dope! Would 100% come back
    Matthieu
    France
  • From £48.98 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,372 reviews
    The staff were amazing and helped me many times during my stay. The hotel was an excellent value and the location was across the street from the train station. I never heard any trains at night. I like that the hotel had a bike rack in lobby to keep my bike since I cycled around Lake Biwa.
    Michael
    Australia
  • From £51.53 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 673 reviews
    The recommendation of room selection is non-smoking room. I’m the type of people who cannot bear smoke smell any more. Room is very clean which makes me satisfied. If I could have a travel in Hikone again. I’m sure that I will book this hotel again!
    Zhen
    Japan
  • From £101.02 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 250 reviews
    The owner of this ryokan himself was worth the travel to Hikone. Super friendly. Super original Japanese. Does not speak a word of English, but makes it up for with his use of google translator :)
    J.S. V K
    Germany
  • From £44.47 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 489 reviews
    It was fairly close to the station, less than 10minutes walk and was easy to locate with the bright blue sign at the top. The room was sufficient enough for us and 2 small carry-on luggage.
    Sukma
    Japan
  • From £25.41 per night
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 92 reviews
    It's a Love Hotel, equipped with all of the hair appliances you need to get ready. Honestly, I wish normal hotels would provide hair straighteners and other hair appliances.
    Ashley
    Japan
  • From £221.58 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 83 reviews
    Spacious room, quiet neighborhood, free ramen at night, and onsen with a beautiful view of Lake Biwa. Breakfast was exceptional, too bad we didn't get to try their dinner
    Ellen
    Hong Kong
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 67 reviews
    Hikone was an optimal stop for me on my cycle around Lake Biwa, and I think this guesthouse is good value for money if you're only there for a single night.
    Gies
    Netherlands
  • From £101.02 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 250 reviews
    Museum like historical building with everything we needed to be comfortable. Delicious meals. Warm friendly helpful staff. We loved it!
    BG
    United States
  • From £221.58 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 83 reviews
    I liked the quiet location, the view of Lake Biwa, the friendly staff, and the access to both public and private onsen facilities.
    Aaron
    United States
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 145 reviews
    Close to the castle. Shuttle service to and from the train station. Front desk staff was very courteous and helpful.
    james
    United States
  • From £48.98 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,372 reviews
    The hotel is very near the station. The room is clean and the breakfast is excellent.
    Chau
    Japan
  • From £40.72 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 66 reviews
    That's a very local love hotel. Expect funny rooms with strange facilities.
    Mark_Ph
    Japan
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 67 reviews
    Quiet neighborhood, very helpful proprietor/manager, relaxed, comfortable
    Warren
    Canada
  • From £33.67 per night
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 190 reviews
    The space is very big in the room. It is very comfortable.
    Hsuanlun
    Taiwan
  • From £47.99 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,106 reviews
    The hotel is encouraging less use of single use products.
    Alexandra
    Japan
  • From £48.98 per night
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 317 reviews
    Comfortable. All the essentials one could need.
    Stephen
    United Kingdom
  • From £51.53 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 673 reviews
    Delicious breakfast. Good location in Hikone.
    Alexander
    United Kingdom
  • From £44.47 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 489 reviews
    Close to the station.
    Roger
    Australia

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