This brand new hotel steps from the station is filled with futuristic art. Most of its 304 rooms are singles and have an inner door to keep out extraneous noise. There's an onsen rotemburo on the top floor, and a coin laundry. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The city's most upmarket hotel has sleek and stylish rooms with plenty of amenities. It's also a winner for its central location in the heart of Katamachi. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

East meets west with room design (and dimensions) that could be from France or Germany and only-in-Japan touches like sashes across the beds and display cases of local crafts. Its out-of-the-way location means lots of quiet. Common hot-spring baths also available. Enquire about s… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This upscale inn bills itself as a ryori (cuisine) ryokan; expect a culinary treat of local specialties. Huge rooms have private bath. It's near the intersection of Hyakumangoku-o-dori and Juhoku-dori, down a narrow street across from the post office. No English spoken. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Well-kept rooms with friendly hosts await at this travellers' favourite in Katamachi. It's a convenient base for exploring the area's restaurants and nightlife, and there's an English- language map of local establishments. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Near both Nagamachi and Katamachi, this business hotel has several restaurants and a 12th-floor bar with views. Nice-sized rooms are spread among its two buildings; the New Grand Annex is newer and more polished; request when booking. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This friendly place offers decent tatami rooms in a former samurai house in Nagamachi. No English spoken. It's on a side street just west of the Nomura Samurai House. Full Lonely Planet Review ›