Okayama City is located between Hiroshima and Kobe. Airfare to Okayama Momotaro Airport is relatively affordable, making it a great base for trips to the Kinki and Chugoku regions, as well as a jumping-off point for trips to the Seto Inland Sea. We recommend choosing a business hotel near Okayama Station. Combined with a two-day itinerary that includes Okayama Castle, Okayama Korakuen Garden, and Kurashiki Bikan, it's a highly cost-effective travel and accommodation package.
2026｜Compilation of Newly Opened Hotels in Okayama
| 類型 | Stay | Location | years |
|---|---|---|---|
| luxury camping | SETONITE | Tamano-shi | 2022 |
| Hot Spring Hotel | Natural Hot Spring Kibi no Yutami Welcome Okayama | Honcho | 2022 |
| design hotel | Setouchi Keirin Hotel 10: Revisiting the Past and Learning the New | Uno Station | 2022 |
| Business hotel | Smile Hotel Okayama | Honcho | 2021 |
| Business hotel | Super Hotel Okayama Station East Exit | Okayama Station | 2020 |
Okayama Hotel Selection and Accommodation Types
Accommodation options in Okayama City are primarily Japanese business hotels, most of which are domestic chain brands. International hotel group brands are quite rare, and most are concentrated in the JR Okayama Station and Honmachi area, all within walking distance. Therefore, when choosing accommodations in Okayama, you can simply choose your favorite brand.
- Star-rated hotels: The best-rated star-rated hotels in front of Okayama Station are Hotel Granvia Okayama, ANA Crowne Plaza Okayama,Mitsui Garden Hotel OkayamaWaiting for selection.
- Business hotels: The best-rated business hotels in front of Okayama Station areVIA INN Okayama,Dormy Inn Okayama,Daiwa Roynet Hotel Okayama Ekimae,Smile Hotel Okayama、Super Hotel Okayama Station East Exit、Toyoko Inn Okayama Station West Exit RightWaiting for selection.
- Serviced apartments: There are serviced apartments in front of Okayama Station.Hotel Grand Bayside Okayama Ekimae.
Business hotels: cost-effective and convenient accommodation options
Smile Hotel Okayama
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The Smile Hotel Okayama opened grandly on March 29, 2021. It's an affordable business hotel chain that prides itself on welcoming guests with a smile. The hotel offers 141 compact double and twin rooms, with compact double rooms being the main room type. The hotel is located next to Honmachi, where restaurants and izakayas are concentrated. There are tram and bus stops at the door, and Tenmaya Department Store and Okayama Bus Terminal are a 5-minute walk away.
- 10-story brand new building, cost-effective business hotel brand:Okayama Smile Hotel is a brand new 10-story building. It is an affordable business hotel chain that welcomes guests with a smile and provides practical accommodations with a cost-effective approach. Although room cleaning is only provided for stays of more than 3 nights, towels and garbage bags are changed daily.
- The hotel has 141 rooms, suitable for business trips and solo travelers with small spaces:客房樓層位於2樓到10樓，以15平方米小空間客房為主，配備1張1.4米寬的雙人床，適合單人出差或1大1小入住。如果是一家人出遊，也有26間19平方公尺的雙床客房可選。
- There is a reception hall on the second floor, equipped with a free spare parts area:The reception hall is located on the second floor, next to which is an area for picking up supplies such as toothbrushes, tea bags, combs, and lotions. Nail clippers, chargers, and other items are also available for rental. Some floors have self-service laundromats, vending machines, and ice machines, which are convenient and practical.
- Next to the downtown area of Honmachi in Okayama City, there is a tram stop right at the door:The hotel is right at the Okayama Tram Seikibashi Line's Yubinkyo-mae Station, offering direct access to JR Okayama Station. NTT Okayama-mae Bus Stop, a 7-11, and a Lawson convenience store are also nearby, while FamilyMart, Tenmaya Department Store, and the bus terminal are located across the street.
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Setouchi Keirin Hotel 10: Revisiting the Past and Learning the New. SETOUCHI KEIRIN HOTEL 10 by Onko Chishin
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Located in Tamano City, KEIRIN10 Setouchi, a design hotel developed by Onguchishin, is Japan's first themed hotel integrated with a sports stadium, allowing visitors to experience the excitement of cycling competitions up close. The hotel's design is also themed around sports and cycling, featuring a restaurant, large public baths, and saunas. While enjoying the races, guests can also enjoy stunning views of the Seto Inland Sea, making it a perfect starting point for island hopping trips.
- The first integrated stadium hotel, where you can experience the racing events up close:Located within the Tamano Velodrome, Japan's first comprehensive hotel attached to a stadium offers a unique cycling-themed accommodation experience, perfect for relaxing before or after a game or island hopping trip.
- The hotel has 149 rooms, most of which face the racetrack and the sea view:The hotel has 126 guest rooms facing the racetrack, decorated in a simple, comfortable, and sports-themed style. There are also two spacious suites on the top floor overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, equipped with a semi-open-air bath with a vast view and an outdoor sofa.
- FORQ restaurant serves wagyu beef rice bowls, and the large baths offer soothing views:The hotel is connected to the second floor of the grandstand building and features FORQ, a restaurant serving Japanese-style rice bowls made with fresh ingredients from Okayama and the Seto Inland Sea. The hotel also features a large, scenic bathhouse and sauna, which are open to guests on non-match days.
- Located near Uno Port, it's very convenient for art tours on Naoshima:The hotel is located near Uno Port, just a 5-minute taxi ride away. From Uno Port, Naoshima Island is a 20-minute ferry ride away. Access to other islands is also very convenient, making it a great starting point for island hopping tours in the Seto Inland Sea.
