Where to Stay

Although Nagasaki is not a huge city, there are plenty of accommodations available in this popular tourist destination. An added bonus is that hotel room rates tend to be lower than in other major cities across Japan, which means it is not difficult to find a room for under JPY10,000.

Daikoku-machi

Daikoku-machi, otherwise known as the station area, is along a major thoroughfare. The area is cluttered and busy, so those choosing to stay here usually do so for convenience. Most of the hotels in this area are business-style, including such moderately-priced options as the Hotel Wing Port Nagasaki, one minute from Nagasaki Station, and the Nagasaki Orion Hotel, which offers extra-wide beds, unlike most other Japanese hotels. Another very inexpensive but comfortable, option is the Nishi-Kyushu Dai-ichi Hotel. For those with plenty of money, however, the Hotel New Nagasaki, is a perfect option. This extremely prestigious hotel is complete with large rooms, excellent views of the bay and even a sports club (one of the few in Nagasaki). The suites here are among the best in the entire city, and are often used by VIPs for conferences and meetings.

Takara-machi

Just five minutes to the north of the station by foot, in Takara-machi, is another fine hotel called the Nagasaki Prince Hotel. The prices for rooms are comparable to those of the Hotel New Nagasaki, although the suites and deluxe Japanese-style rooms cost up to twice as much. The Prince is appropriate for the most esteemed visitors to the city, and guests will appreciate the Internet service plans offered in many rooms of the hotel.

Another centrally located hotel worthy of mention is the main branch of the Nagasaki City Hotel. Although not nearly as luxurious as the previous two hotels, the rooms are still nice, and its location (just five minutes east of the station on foot) adds to its appeal. There is minimal station noise here, and there are numerous attractions such as the Fukusai-ji temple nearby. The hotel has branches in other parts of the city, as well. The Best Western Nagasaki is also a good option in this area for those looking for fine accommodations and are willing to pay a premium for them.

For inexpensive accommodations in Takara-machi, try the Ajisai Inn 2, located within a reasonable distance of the popular Urakami area.  

Shinchi-machi

Unlike most cities, where hotels tend to be clustered in certain areas, Nagasaki hotels are more scattered. One major cluster, however, is in Shinchi-machi, otherwise known as China Town. The hotels here are located around the edges of this small neighborhood. They include the Nagasaki Bus Terminal Hotel, the Hotel Minato Park Nagasaki, the Nagasaki Washington Hotel, the Shinchi Business Hotel and the Hotel JAL City Nagasaki. The Nagasaki Toei Hotel is also just a block away. All of these hotels are extremely popular, not only because of their proximity to China Town, but because they are within walking distance of the famed entertainment district, Shianbashi Gourmet Street and the Hamanomachi Arcade. All things considered, it is hard to think of a better place to stay in the city, especially because none of these hotels are very expensive. The Nagasaki I K Hotel, for example, has cheap double rooms for those traveling in pairs.

Minami-Yamate

Other hotels are located near popular tourist destinations, such as the Glover Gardens area in Southern Nagasaki. These include: the Hotel New Tanda, the Hotel Monterey Nagasaki, the Nagasaki View Hotel, Nagasaki Tokyu Hotel, and the Hotel Majestic. The Hotel Majestic is the most expensive of these, but in exchange for the price you get great accommodations and a location close to Glover Gardens. Another popular choice is the Hotel New Tanda, because of its beautiful bay views.

Two other good choices on this side of the city are the Inasa-yama Kankoh Hotel and the Luke Plaza Hotel. Both of these are positioned on the slopes of the Mount Inasa, and besides having pleasant rooms, they include some of the best views of the city and harbor.

Urakami

Another popular tourist precinct is the Urakami area, with attractions such as the Peace Park, the Atomic Bomb Museum and the Urakami Cathedral. Of the surprisingly few hotels available here, several are low-budget business types. The two big exceptions are the Nagasaki Park Side Hotel and the Nagasaki Royal Chester Hotel, where the rates are much higher than those of other hotels in the area, but for sheer comfort they excel.

For those wanting accommodation beyond the city limits, one additional recommendation is the Renaissance Nagasaki-Iojima, located on Iojima Island. Despite being a resort hotel, the prices are quite reasonable. In addition, there are also a number of onsen, or hot springs, in small towns a short distance from Nagasaki City. Two places to consider are Unzen and Obama-cho.