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The 3 best hotels in Hakone.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 7 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

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Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated October 8, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

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BudgetEN RESORT Re'Cove Hakone8.3/10 · €161 / nightBest ValueHotel Sengokuhara 5339.1/10 · €264 / nightLuxuryHotel Indigo Hakone Gora by IHG8.9/10 · €572 / night
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EN RESORT Re'Cove Hakone, Hakone
Budget
8.3€161 / night

EN RESORT Re'Cove Hakone

★★★Sengokuhara Onsen

Best forSmart-budget trips · Families · Wellness breaks

  • 8.3/10 from 1,193 guest reviews
  • ≈ 18 min walk to Pola Museum of Art
  • Chosen from 7 hotels
1,193 Booking.com reviewsLocation 7.8Price checked 25 days ago
  • Guests sayBreakfast: Buffet offers a large variety of delicious options including made-to-order omelets and onigiri.
  • Room Cleanliness: Some guests find spaces tidy, while others report dust, hair, and stained furniture.
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.3/10 from 1,193 guest reviews; joint review-score position 7 of 7 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €160.58 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €160.58/night versus a sample median of €396.19/night (59% below the median).
  • Location: Sengokuhara Onsen, Hakone. Address: Sengokuhara 934. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.
Hotel Sengokuhara 533, Hakone
Best Value★ Our pick
9.1€264 / night

Hotel Sengokuhara 533

★★★★Sengokuhara Onsen

Best forMost travellers

  • 9.1/10 from 432 guest reviews
  • ≈ 33 min walk to Pola Museum of Art
  • Chosen from 7 hotels
432 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.1Price checked 25 days ago
  • Guests sayLocation: Quiet area with on-site parking, a short walk from bus stops and restaurants.
  • Check-in process: Convenient remote system for some, while others struggle with multiple codes and steps.
  • Free parking
Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.1/10 from 432 guest reviews; joint review-score position 3 of 7 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €263.80/night versus a sample median of €396.19/night (33% below the median).
  • Location: Sengokuhara Onsen, Hakone. Address: Sengokuhara 533-51. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.
Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora by IHG, Hakone
Luxury
8.9€572 / night

Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora by IHG

★★★★★Gora Onsen

Best forSpecial occasions · Wellness breaks · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.9/10 from 792 guest reviews
  • ≈ 14 min walk to Hakone Open-Air Museum
  • Chosen from 7 hotels
792 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.4Price checked 25 days ago
  • Guests sayStaff: Friendly, professional, and helpful team provides a warm welcome.
  • Location: Scenic riverside setting, but steep hills and limited dining make walking difficult.
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults
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Why this Luxury pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.9/10 from 792 guest reviews; joint review-score position 4 of 7 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €571.59/night versus a sample median of €396.19/night.
  • Location: Gora Onsen, Hakone. Address: Kigaujishinden 924-1. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Booking.com · price checked 25 days ago.

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Where to stay in Hakone

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Sengokuhara Onsen

EN RESORT Re'Cove Hakone · ≈ 18 min walk to Pola Museum of Art

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Families, Wellness breaks

Best Value

Sengokuhara Onsen

Hotel Sengokuhara 533 · ≈ 33 min walk to Pola Museum of Art

Best for: Most travellers

Luxury

Gora Onsen

Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora by IHG · ≈ 14 min walk to Hakone Open-Air Museum

Best for: Special occasions, Wellness breaks, Sightseeing on foot

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BudgetBest ValueLuxuryHakone Open-Air Museum · Hakone Shrine · Pola Museum of Art

Hakone hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetEN RESORT Re'Cove HakoneSengokuhara Onsen38.3 (1,193)€161
Best ValueHotel Sengokuhara 533Sengokuhara Onsen49.1 (432)€264
LuxuryHotel Indigo Hakone Gora by IHGGora Onsen58.9 (792)€572

Questions about hotels in Hakone

What is the best budget hotel in Hakone?
EN RESORT Re'Cove Hakone (Sengokuhara Onsen): 8.3/10 · 1,193 reviews · €161 / night · Guests say: “Breakfast: Buffet offers a large variety of delicious options including made-to-order omelets and onigiri.”
What is the best value hotel in Hakone?
Hotel Sengokuhara 533 (Sengokuhara Onsen): 9.1/10 · 432 reviews · €264 / night · Guests say: “Location: Quiet area with on-site parking, a short walk from bus stops and restaurants.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Hakone?
Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora by IHG (Gora Onsen): 8.9/10 · 792 reviews · €572 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Friendly, professional, and helpful team provides a warm welcome.”
Where should I stay in Hakone?
Our three picks are in Sengokuhara Onsen, Gora Onsen. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 20, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked 25 days ago.

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