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★ 8.9
Minato Mirai
InterContinental Yokohama Grand
Iconic sail-shaped IHG hotel facing the Bay. Sea-side rooms and the city’s best hotel pool.
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Yokohama is Japan's second city — a Bayfront port with the world's largest Chinatown, the Minato Mirai skyline, and a fraction of Tokyo's hotel rates. Our curated list highlights the InterContinental's iconic sail-shaped tower, the historic Hotel New Grand, and the Bay-side Hyatt Regency, alongside reliable mid-tier Sheraton options around the station.
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★ 9.0
Minato Mirai
Yokohama Royal Park Hotel
Luxury hotel inside the 70-floor Landmark Tower. Floor-to-ceiling Bay views, formal Japanese restaurant and full club lounge.
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★ 8.9
Yamashita Park
Hyatt Regency Yokohama
Striking new Hyatt Regency facing the Bay with sea-view rooms and an excellent French restaurant.
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★ 8.6
Yamashita Park
Hotel New Grand
Historic 1927 Yokohama hotel facing Yamashita Park and Chinatown. A piece of modern Japanese history.
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★ 8.8
Sakuragicho
Hotel Edit Yokohama
Boutique design hotel at Sakuragicho — the best mid-luxury option for Minato Mirai.
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★ 8.6
Yokohama Station East
Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel
Sheraton above the Sotetsu Joinus mall with large rooms and panoramic Bay views.
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★ 8.7
Yokohama Station West
Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers
Yokohama’s flagship Sheraton, connected to the West Exit by a covered walkway.
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★ 8.4
Kannai
Hotel Mystays Yokohama
Mid-budget Mystays in Kannai — the best-rated reliable option in central Yokohama.
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★ 8.4
Quiet mid-budget Daiwa Roynet near Kannai Station with reliable rooms.
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★ 8.4
Yokohama Station West
Yokohama Tokyu REI Hotel
Established Tokyu REI two minutes from the Yokohama Station West Exit.
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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 Yokohama Royal Park Hotel at 9.0/10 — and our best budget choice is Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yokohama-Kannai 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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