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Kobe Sannomiya Union Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers can pedal through Meriken Park on complimentary bicycles from the hotel, taking in beautiful harbor views along the waterfront paths

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Kobe Sannomiya Union Hotel, near Kobe Animal Kingdom, offers practical amenities like dry cleaning and in-room WiFi. Guests value the helpful staff, free bike rentals, and secure luggage storage. The on-site restaurant is a comfortable dining option after exploring.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$86
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Smoking (Semidouble)

Double Room, Smoking (Semidouble)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Double Room, Smoking

Double Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Non Smoking (Semidouble )

Double Room, Non Smoking (Semidouble )

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Double Room, Non Smoking

Double Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Smoking - Curry Dinner Included

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Non Smoking - Curry Dinner Included

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Non Smoking - Curry Dinner Included

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Smoking - Breakfast + Dinner(Curry) Included

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Smoking - Breakfast + Dinner(Curry) Included

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Non Smoking - Curry Dinner Included

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Non Smoking - Curry Dinner Included

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Smoking

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Sannomiya, a neighbourhood in Kobe, Kobe Sannomiya Union Hotel is near a metro station. Rokkosan Ski Area and Arima Onsen are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Meriken Park and Mount Rokko. Enjoy an event or a match at Noevir Stadium Kobe, and consider making time for Kobe Animal Kingdom—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Visit our Kobe travel guide
Map
2-1-10 Gokodori Chuoku, Kobe, Hyogo-ken, 651-0087

What's nearby

  • Kobe City Hall showing landscape views and a city
    Kobe City Hall
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ikuta Shrine
    Ikuta Shrine
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Motomachi Shopping Street which includes street scenes, a city and signage
    Motomachi Shopping Street
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Meriken Park featuring a city, modern architecture and art
    Meriken Park
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Higashi Yuenchi Park
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Kobe Sannomiya Station
    9 min walk
  • Boeki Center Station
    10 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    74 min drive

Restaurants

  • 餃子の王将 生田川店
    2 min walk
  • レアル プリンセサ リカルディーナ 磯上邸
    3 min walk
  • 焼肉きんぐ
    3 min walk
  • スシロー 生田川インター店
    3 min walk
  • 丸亀製麺
    2 min walk

About this property

Kobe Sannomiya Union Hotel

Hotel near Meriken Park
Located close to Kobe Animal Kingdom, Kobe Sannomiya Union Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, conference space and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • A lift, a vending machine and a front desk safe
  • Luggage storage, 1 meeting room and a banquet hall
Room features
All 307 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and bidets
  • 20-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (JPY 1,200 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends; JPY 1,600 for adults and JPY 900 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 700 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 19 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1992
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: JPY 1100

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 1600 for adults and from JPY 900 for children
  • Self-parking fee: JPY 1200 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: JPY 1100 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Kobe Sannomiya Union Hotel
Kobe Union Hotel
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Sannomiya Union Hotel Kobe
Union Hotel Kobe
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Frequently asked questions

Is Kobe Sannomiya Union Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kobe Sannomiya Union Hotel?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kobe Sannomiya Union Hotel on 8 Mar 2026 start from NZ$86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Kobe Sannomiya Union Hotel?

Self-parking is available for JPY 1200 per night.

What time is check-in at Kobe Sannomiya Union Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Kobe Sannomiya Union Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for JPY 1100 (subject to availability).

Where is Kobe Sannomiya Union Hotel located?

Located in Sannomiya, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Meriken Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kobe Animal Kingdom and Noevir Stadium Kobe. Rokkosan Ski Area and Hanshin Koshien Stadium are also within 12 mi (20 km). Boeki Center Station is 10 minutes by foot and Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kobe Sannomiya Union Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 373 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 404 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and the whole hotel was really clean. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet was great! We really enjoyed our stay for two whole weeks. When we return, this is the hotel we will choose again.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 2 nights. Very peaceful and staff were very accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sulley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is quiet and the price is very affordable
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

RYOSUKE

Liked: Staff & service
I enjoyed my trip at a nice hotel！
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LUMINITA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

zhiqiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and good location. Good services
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

kazuo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Kindness.Hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet, but a little far from Sannomiya proper.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sunwb

Perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Soshi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wifi rate is bad. The performance was so low. The shower was sometime becoming low temperature.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sunil

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
All the management of this hotel is very good but the TV in the room is old and the basin is cracked 😞
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pik Ki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tai Min

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Need to be cleaner in bedding and slippers
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

KAZUTOSHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
よかったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Yasushi

豪華なホテルではありませんが スタッフさんの対応はとても良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

mikihiko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
スタッフの挨拶が良い。朝食がおいしかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

MASAMI

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
浴室が広くて使いやすかった
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ryo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wi-Fiが少し遅く感じた。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kimiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
清潔な客室、特に、バスルームが新しくて気持ち良かったです。また、街中ですが、静かでした。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MASAMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
朝食無しなのでわかりません。 スタッフの対応は良かったです。 近くには飲食店もたくさんあります。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

SATSUKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駅からはちょっと遠いですが 綺麗で満足でした お湯の温度調整が難しかった
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MASAMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
布団に汚れが付いていたので、少し残念でした。 お風呂は広くて快適でした。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

yuka

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
冷蔵庫を乗せている木台の淵が外れていた 天井角などに埃が沢山あった 浴槽天井と壁に2cm程の毛が何本か張り付いていた 隣の人のイビキが気になった それ以外は快適でした。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MASAHIRO

Liked: Staff & service
3泊させていただきました。 古い建物ではありますが、部屋の中は大変静かで ぐっすり熟睡できました。 また機会がありましたら、是非利用させていただければと存じます。
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tsubasa

Liked: Room comfort
丁寧な接客で快適でした
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025