Hotel Associa Shizuoka
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Hotel Associa Shizuoka is the one to book if rail access matters most: guests say it connects to the station, with trains and buses right outside. If you mostly want value, our Best Value pick scores higher for about half the price.
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This 5-star hotel at Kurogane-cho Aoi 56 suits travellers arriving or leaving by train, and anyone planning day trips. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 from 2,103 reviews.
Listed facilities include a restaurant, air conditioning and a 24-hour front desk. A buffet breakfast is offered.
Price-sensitive travellers may want to skip it. Some guests find the rates reasonable for the location, while others think the cost is high for the quality.
Location and getting around
Location is the reason to stay here. Guests score it 9.2 out of 10, the highest of our three Shizuoka picks. They say the hotel connects to the station, with easy access to malls, restaurants and convenience stores. They also mention JR trains, Shinkansen lines and a bus terminal right outside.
Sunpu Castle is about 0.9 km away, roughly 11 minutes on foot. Shizuoka Sengen Shrine is about 1.8 km, around 23 minutes. Kunōzan Tōshō-gū is about 7.2 km, close to 90 minutes on foot, which is far, so use public transport or a taxi.
Walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified.
What guests say
Nearly all the praise is about convenience: the station link, shopping and food nearby, and quick access to trains and buses.
The criticism is about price. Opinions split between those who find rates fair for the location and those who feel the quality does not match the cost. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed.
Price and how it compares with our other picks
For 10 to 12 November 2026, 2 adults and one room, the reference price seen was €171.58 per night, about €343 for 2 nights. That is well above the sample median of €62.24 per night. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, HOTEL OLE INN, is a 3-star at €87.28 per night with a score of 9.1. Our Budget pick, Sanco Inn Shizuoka Kitaguchi, is a 2-star at €43.02 per night with a score of 8.1. The Associa costs about twice as much as OLE INN and scores slightly lower. What you pay for is the fifth star, the restaurant and the station connection.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 10 eligible hotels in Shizuoka. For the Luxury slot, five-star hotels are prioritised. The Associa is a 5-star and shares the second review-score position in the sample, which made it the clear pick for this slot.
Before you book
Check whether breakfast is in your rate, as that is not confirmed. Free Wi-Fi is not listed in our data, so confirm it. Compare today's price with our other two picks, since the gap is large. Ask about room size and noise, which have not been assessed.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hotel Associa Shizuoka connected to the station?
Guests say it connects to the station, with JR trains, Shinkansen lines and the bus terminal right outside.
How far is Hotel Associa Shizuoka from Sunpu Castle?
About 0.9 km, roughly 11 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
Does Hotel Associa Shizuoka have a restaurant?
Yes, a restaurant is listed. Check opening times for your dates.
Is Hotel Associa Shizuoka worth the price?
It depends on how much you value the station link and a fifth star. Some guests find the cost high for the quality, and our Best Value pick scores higher for about half the reference price.