Hotelier's Choice

Best Hotels in Beppu

Beppu is Japan's onsen capital — producing more hot-spring water by volume than anywhere else on earth, with its eight different 'hells' (jigoku) of coloured steam vents. The ANA InterContinental is our top pick for modern luxury; we also feature legendary Kannawa ryokans (Kannawa-en, Hotel Umine) for travellers wanting authentic onsen tradition.

Our Picks — Japan

Galleria Midobaru
2$$$Price range
★ 9.1

Suginoi

Galleria Midobaru

All-suite design ryokan in Suginoi with private outdoor onsen on every balcony.

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Many rooms include free cancellation

Kannawa-en
3$$$Price range
★ 9.0

Kannawa

Kannawa-en

Traditional Kannawa ryokan with private rooms surrounded by the area’s steam vents.

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Hotel Umine
4$$$Price range
★ 9.0

Kannawa

Hotel Umine

Boutique 17-room ryokan in Kannawa with private outdoor baths in every room.

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Suginoi Hotel
5$$$Price range
★ 8.9

Kankaiji

Suginoi Hotel

Iconic Beppu resort with the famous "Tana-yu" tiered hilltop bath overlooking the bay — the city’s most spectacular public onsen.

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Hotel Shiragiku
6$$Price range
★ 8.7

Kitahama

Hotel Shiragiku

Long-running mid-luxury onsen ryokan in central Beppu with bay-view tatami rooms.

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Beppu Showaen
7$$Price range
★ 8.7

Kannawa

Beppu Showaen

Charming small ryokan in Kannawa with traditional rooms and private steam-bath cottages.

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How We Picked These Hotels

Every hotel on this list has been individually evaluated against three criteria: location quality, recent guest sentiment, and value at its price point. We cross-reference Booking.com, Google reviews and local Japanese travel sources, and we exclude properties with declining recent reviews — even if they have a long-running brand reputation. Our top-rated pick on this list is ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa at 9.3/10 — and our best budget choice is Toyoko Inn Beppu Eki Higashi-Guchi for travellers prioritising value.

Booking Tips for Japan

Japan's hotel market is among the world's most efficient — but it has unique quirks. First, book early: cherry-blossom season (late March to mid-April), Golden Week (late April to early May) and autumn foliage (mid-October to late November) sell out 2–6 months ahead. Second, ryokan rates almost always include kaiseki dinner and breakfast — so a ryokan at ¥45,000/night is usually cheaper per-couple than a luxury hotel at ¥30,000/night plus ¥20,000 in dining. Third, business hotels (APA, Toyoko Inn, Daiwa Roynet) offer the world's best mid-budget reliability and most include free breakfast — they are not glamorous, but they are excellent.

When to Visit

Late March to early April brings sakura — the most beautiful but most expensive season. Early summer (June) is rainy but quiet and atmospheric. July and August are hot and humid in cities; the highlands and Hokkaido are perfect. Mid-October to late November delivers autumn foliage with stable, mild weather. December to February is quiet and cheap in cities, with peak ski season in Hokkaido and the Japanese Alps. Whatever season you choose, our recommended hotels above will give you a memorable Japan experience.

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