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    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,791 reviews
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    Superb - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews
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    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,359 reviews
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    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,335 reviews
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    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,206 reviews
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    Very good - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 709 reviews
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    Very good - What previous guests thought, 335 reviews
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    Good - What previous guests thought, 906 reviews
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SAUNA VILLA 然

Hotel in Nagano

Set in Nagano, within 1.3 km of Zenkoji Temple and 2.4 km of Nagano Station, SAUNA VILLA 然 offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for...

M
Mathew
From
United Kingdom
Spacious, clean, good facilities, comfortable beds, good location short bus ride from Nagano station, nice walk to Zenkoji temple, some good local restaurants. Walkable to Gondo station to go see Snow Monkeys.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews
Price from
US$103.62
1 night, 2 adults

awai 戸隠

Hotel in Nagano

Set within 21 km of Zenkoji Temple and 23 km of Nagano Station, awai 戸隠 offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Nagano.

J
Joana
From
Portugal
I simply adored everything: the building is very beautiful, sophisticated and cozy. The renovation of the building, using so much wood, if just incredible. The room was very comfortable, with a comfortable bed, nice table for the computer and also nice sofa to read. The restaurant had very soft and nice music and the meals were simply delicious: they were always different, using local and sometimes wild products, like flowers. The staff was very helpful and sweet.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
Price from
US$513.32
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Courtland

Hotel in Nagano

Situated within 200 metres of Nagano Station and 3.1 km of Zenkoji Temple, Hotel Courtland features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Nagano.

W
Wai Yin
From
Canada
Great location, just off the overhead passage to the South Exit (not the Zenkoji Exit) of the train station. Proximity to excellent tourist info centre, train and bus terminals, and shopping area. Great city and mountain view. Attentive, helpful staff. Comfortable bed and amenities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,167 reviews
Price from
US$51.81
1 night, 2 adults

Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi

Hotel in Nagano

Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi is situated in Nagano, within 400 metres of Nagano Station and 3.1 km of Zenkoji Temple. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

J
Jen Wei
From
Taiwan
Complementary breakfast is healthy and tasty. Overall the hotel is clean and cozy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,359 reviews
Price from
US$62.46
1 night, 2 adults

Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel

Hotel in Nagano

Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel is situated in Nagano, 2.5 km from Zenkoji Temple and 13 km from Suzaka City Zoo.

V
Victoria
From
Philippines
Loved the breakfast buffet. The menu map was helpful and cute.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,584 reviews
Price from
US$89.55
1 night, 2 adults

Dormy Inn Nagano

Hotel in Nagano

Situated conveniently a minute's stroll away from JR Nagano Station, Dormy Inn Nagano features a 24-hour front desk and a public hot spring facility with an open-air bath and sauna.

D
David
From
Australia
Great hotel only minutes from Nagano Station. The Onsen on the 11th floor was fantastic and has both indoor and outdoor baths all free to use by guests. The staff are helpful and friendly and the breakfast buffet which included tempura prawns was very good. There is a free coffee and juice station in the foyer and a seven eleven next door. Perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,335 reviews
Price from
US$107.38
1 night, 2 adults

Chisun Grand Nagano

Hotel in Nagano

Located a 5-minute walk from JR Nagano Station, Chisun Grand Nagano offers clean, non-smoking guest rooms. We also offer a variety of complimentary amenities in the lobby.

J
Jean-Francois
From
Canada
Quick and friendly check in, large rooms, nice restaurant on the top floor with a great view over the city center and the mountains, best buffet breakfast we had in this price range, and a convenient walkway to the ttain station
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,469 reviews
Price from
US$72.20
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel JAL City Nagano

Hotel in Nagano

Located a 10-minute walk from JR Nagano Shinkansen (bullet train) Station, Hotel JAL City Nagano offers modern guest rooms.

M
Melissa
From
France
Very clean and comfortable. Has everything you could need. Good location. Lovely hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,206 reviews
Price from
US$67.53
1 night, 2 adults

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano-Zenkojiguchi

Hotel in Nagano

Only a 2-minute walk from the Zenko-ji Exit of JR Nagano Train Station, Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano-Zenkojiguchi (Complex facility: Nacs Suehiro Building 5F Front) features simple accommodations with...

A
Alexander
From
Germany
Location: near the train station and near to many nice restaurants
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,791 reviews
Price from
US$55.78
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

Hotel in Nagano

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano features elegantly decorated rooms and a wide range of dining options, including a Japanese restaurant, a Chinese restaurant and a cafe.

K
Kaido RUMMEL
From
Estonia
Service, cleanliness, spacious rooms, nice views, quietness, underground parking, breakfast buffet, adjacent shopping centre with lots of restaurants
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,847 reviews
Price from
US$113.86
1 night, 2 adults
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SAUNA VILLA 然

Hotel in Nagano

Set in Nagano, within 1.3 km of Zenkoji Temple and 2.4 km of Nagano Station, SAUNA VILLA 然 offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for...

M
Mathew
From
United Kingdom
Spacious, clean, good facilities, comfortable beds, good location short bus ride from Nagano station, nice walk to Zenkoji temple, some good local restaurants. Walkable to Gondo station to go see Snow Monkeys.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews
Price from
US$103.62
1 night, 2 adults

awai 戸隠

Hotel in Nagano

Set within 21 km of Zenkoji Temple and 23 km of Nagano Station, awai 戸隠 offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Nagano.

J
Joana
From
Portugal
I simply adored everything: the building is very beautiful, sophisticated and cozy. The renovation of the building, using so much wood, if just incredible. The room was very comfortable, with a comfortable bed, nice table for the computer and also nice sofa to read. The restaurant had very soft and nice music and the meals were simply delicious: they were always different, using local and sometimes wild products, like flowers. The staff was very helpful and sweet.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
Price from
US$513.32
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Courtland

Hotel in Nagano

Situated within 200 metres of Nagano Station and 3.1 km of Zenkoji Temple, Hotel Courtland features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Nagano.

W
Wai Yin
From
Canada
Great location, just off the overhead passage to the South Exit (not the Zenkoji Exit) of the train station. Proximity to excellent tourist info centre, train and bus terminals, and shopping area. Great city and mountain view. Attentive, helpful staff. Comfortable bed and amenities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,167 reviews
Price from
US$51.81
1 night, 2 adults

Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi

Hotel in Nagano

Toyoko Inn Nagano-eki Higashi-guchi is situated in Nagano, within 400 metres of Nagano Station and 3.1 km of Zenkoji Temple. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

J
Jen Wei
From
Taiwan
Complementary breakfast is healthy and tasty. Overall the hotel is clean and cozy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,359 reviews
Price from
US$62.46
1 night, 2 adults

Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel

Hotel in Nagano

Nagano Tokyu REI Hotel is situated in Nagano, 2.5 km from Zenkoji Temple and 13 km from Suzaka City Zoo.

V
Victoria
From
Philippines
Loved the breakfast buffet. The menu map was helpful and cute.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,584 reviews
Price from
US$89.55
1 night, 2 adults

Dormy Inn Nagano

Hotel in Nagano

Situated conveniently a minute's stroll away from JR Nagano Station, Dormy Inn Nagano features a 24-hour front desk and a public hot spring facility with an open-air bath and sauna.

D
David
From
Australia
Great hotel only minutes from Nagano Station. The Onsen on the 11th floor was fantastic and has both indoor and outdoor baths all free to use by guests. The staff are helpful and friendly and the breakfast buffet which included tempura prawns was very good. There is a free coffee and juice station in the foyer and a seven eleven next door. Perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,335 reviews
Price from
US$107.38
1 night, 2 adults

Chisun Grand Nagano

Hotel in Nagano

Located a 5-minute walk from JR Nagano Station, Chisun Grand Nagano offers clean, non-smoking guest rooms. We also offer a variety of complimentary amenities in the lobby.

J
Jean-Francois
From
Canada
Quick and friendly check in, large rooms, nice restaurant on the top floor with a great view over the city center and the mountains, best buffet breakfast we had in this price range, and a convenient walkway to the ttain station
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,469 reviews
Price from
US$72.20
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel JAL City Nagano

Hotel in Nagano

Located a 10-minute walk from JR Nagano Shinkansen (bullet train) Station, Hotel JAL City Nagano offers modern guest rooms.

M
Melissa
From
France
Very clean and comfortable. Has everything you could need. Good location. Lovely hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,206 reviews
Price from
US$67.53
1 night, 2 adults

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano-Zenkojiguchi

Hotel in Nagano

Only a 2-minute walk from the Zenko-ji Exit of JR Nagano Train Station, Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano-Zenkojiguchi (Complex facility: Nacs Suehiro Building 5F Front) features simple accommodations with...

A
Alexander
From
Germany
Location: near the train station and near to many nice restaurants
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,791 reviews
Price from
US$55.78
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano

Hotel in Nagano

Hotel Metropolitan Nagano features elegantly decorated rooms and a wide range of dining options, including a Japanese restaurant, a Chinese restaurant and a cafe.

K
Kaido RUMMEL
From
Estonia
Service, cleanliness, spacious rooms, nice views, quietness, underground parking, breakfast buffet, adjacent shopping centre with lots of restaurants
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,847 reviews
Price from
US$113.86
1 night, 2 adults
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Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,359 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of Nagano

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,270 reviews

Hotel Kokusai 21 features free WiFi available in all areas. Rooms at Kokusai 21 Hotel have a contemporary décor, fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a fridge.

From US$187.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 827 reviews

The Saihokukan Hotel is set in Nagano, within 1.4 km of Zenkoji Temple and 2.3 km of Nagano Station.

From US$118.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

Located 14 km from Suzaka City Zoo, 33 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park and 34 km from Ryuoo Ski Park, Law Firm ローファーム features accommodation set in Nagano.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews

Situated 1 km from Zenkoji Temple, Worldtreck Dinner & Guesthouse Pise offers accommodation with a terrace.

From US$70.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated in Nagano within 1.4 km of Nagano Station and 2 km of Zenkoji Temple, SA in Nagano Ishido - Vacation STAY 07380v features rooms with free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,128 reviews

Set within 1.2 km of Nagano Station and 1.6 km of Zenkoji Temple, APA Hotel Nagano offers rooms in Nagano.

From US$93.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

Nagano Linden Plaza Hotel is situated in Nagano, 1.1 km from Nagano Station and 1.7 km from Zenkoji Temple. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

From US$66.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,191 reviews

Mash Cafe & Bed NAGANO has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Nagano. Located around 1.8 km from Zenkoji Temple, the hostel with free WiFi is also 13 km away from Suzaka City Zoo.

From US$152.88 per night

Budget hotels in Nagano and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
Passable - What previous guests thought, 827 reviews

A 5-minute walk from JR Nagano Train Station, Hotel Select Inn Nagano offers free breakfast with fresh bread and coffee. Facilities include a 24-hour front desk.

From US$75.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 335 reviews

Hotel Nagano Avenue offers accommodation in Nagano and features a public bath, sauna and an electric massage chair. Free WiFi and wired internet access are provided.

From US$97.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 828 reviews

Just a minute's walk from JR Nagano Station, the Nagano Plaza Hotel offers rooms with free wired internet access, a free continental breakfast and free use of an internet PC at the lobby.

From US$62.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 353 reviews

Located within less than 1 km of Nagano Station and 3.1 km of Zenkoji Temple, Local Knot Backpackers features rooms in Nagano. This 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom.

From US$71.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 709 reviews

Located within 400 metres of Nagano Station and 2.6 km of Zenkoji Temple, Chateraise Hotel Nagano provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Nagano.

From US$99.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 525 reviews

Set in Nagano, 1.7 km from Nagano Station, Hotel Trend Nagano offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

From US$63.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 600 reviews

Located 1 km from Nagano Station, Hotel Livemax Premium Nagano Ekimae offers rooms with air conditioning in Nagano.

From US$99.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews

Set in Nagano, within 2.5 km of Nagano Station and 4.5 km of Zenkoji Temple, Hotel Route-Inn Dai-ichi Nagano offers accommodation with a restaurant and as well as free private parking for guests who...

From US$89.87 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Nagano and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 603 reviews

Located right in front of JR Nagano Shinkansen (bullet train) Station, Hotel Abest Nagano Ekimae offers compact accommodation equipped with a flat-screen TV, free WiFi and an en suite bathroom with a...

From US$139.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 76 reviews

Situated in Nagano, within 1.2 km of Nagano Station and 2.7 km of Zenkoji Temple, Hotel Shinanoji features accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who...

From US$131.77 per night

Uruoikan

Hotel in Nagano
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Set 2.8 km from Zenkoji Temple, Uruoikan offers accommodation in Nagano with access to a sauna. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available.

From US$368.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews

300 metres from Zenkoji Temple, 信州善光寺 薬王院 is set in Nagano and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. A public bath is available for guests.

From US$132.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews

Featuring 2-star accommodation, Umeoka Ryokan is set in Nagano, 1.5 km from Nagano Station and 1.7 km from Zenkoji Temple.

From US$62.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Located 11 km from Nagano Station, 信州の古民家宿 真秀ろばmahoroba provides accommodation in Nagano with access to a hot tub.

From US$255.86 per night

Shosenkaku

Hotel in Nagano
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

Shosenkaku features a sauna and a hot spring bath, as well as air-conditioned accommodation in Nagano, 10 km from Nagano Station. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

From US$122.43 per night

Arcadia

Hotel in Nagano
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

Arcadia ふたつとない景色 offers a sky lounge with mountain views and meals featuring local Shinshu ingredients. Free Wi-Fi is provided at public areas and discounted ski passes are also offered.

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What guests said about Nagano:

10

The colours of the trees this time of year were stunning.

The colours of the trees this time of year were stunning. It was a bot colder which we liked and Nagano has good access to various attractions and walks. Our day to the Snow Monkey Park was beautiful and surreal. Would have loved to spend more time there.
Guest review by
Paul
Australia
8.0

I loved walking to Zenkoji Temple and had a delicious...

I loved walking to Zenkoji Temple and had a delicious chestnuts soft serve icecream on my way out of the temple. We had one of the best ramen I’ve ever tasted opposite the East exit of the train stations. Our stop in Nagano was to reach Hakuba for a few days skiing and I was really pleasantly surprised by how nice my experience in Nagano was. Catching the bus to Hakuba was easy and the buses left regularly and were not busy
Guest review by
Alison
Australia
10

Lovely city, not overwhelming like Osaka and Tokyo.

Lovely city, not overwhelming like Osaka and Tokyo. Lots of good shopping, bars and restaurants . Great base for traveling to see snow monkeys and ski resorts Stayed for 3 nights which was perfect for our holiday
Guest review by
Barbara
United Kingdom
10

I went to Nagano to do historical research at three separate...

I went to Nagano to do historical research at three separate facilities about an hours drive from central Nagano City. -- My main objective was visiting the Underground Imperial Headquarters 松代大本営地下壕 (松代象山地下壕) at Matsushiro. The tunnel system is impressive, and the museum next to it adds a lot of background. -- I visited the Hijiri Aviation Museum 聖博物館 in Omi, which displays items and posters full of info about its past as a stop for those on the way to Zenkoji Temple in Nagano City, as well as having a few combat aircraft and a main gun from the Japanese Battleship Mutsu. In an out-of-the-way place. -- I also went to the Mugonkan 戦没画学生慰霊美術館 無言館 in Ueda City. A very somber place since it introduces Japanese artists (showing a couple of their paintings) who died during the war years. Also in a rather remote location. It's unfortunate that all three have signs and displays that are almost exclusively in Japanese. Non-Japanese speakers who are interested in World War II history and happen to be near Nagano may still get something out of a self-tour of the tunnel system in Matsushiro, which is interesting to see in person (and cool in summer). The Wikipedia entry for it seems accurate, much more than you can find on site in English. Be aware that cameras are allowed at Hijiri, but cannot be used in the Mugonkan and in the Matsushiro museum (the tunnels are okay). I don't recommend taking kids to any of these sites.
Guest review by
Theodore
Japan
10

Absolutely loved Nagano, so friendly and clean and easy to...

Absolutely loved Nagano, so friendly and clean and easy to get around. We lucked out and arrived when the the dance festival was on which was really fun. There are lovely restaurants, good shopping and it’s easy to get around. The old part of the town and the temple are beautiful. We took the bus to see the snow monkeys as well which was worth every penny, even though it was 30 degrees they were still in the onsen, it was magical!
Guest review by
Pippa
United Kingdom
10

we loved staying in central Nagano.

we loved staying in central Nagano. We were only a few minutes walk to the station and our final destination. the staff were very friendly and welcoming even at 9.30 pm. The bed and our room were very comfortable. All that we needed.
Guest review by
Ross
Australia