Hotel Sengokuhara 533
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.
Yes, if you want a spotless, quiet 4-star base in Sengokuhara at a third below the Hakone median price. It suits couples and drivers who are happy with remote check-in; breakfast and onsen baths are not confirmed, so check before you book.
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This is our Best Value pick in Hakone. It fits couples and small groups who want a calm area, a very clean room and on-site parking. Guests say bus stops and restaurants are a short walk away, so it can also work without a car.
It is not ideal if you want a classic staffed reception. Check-in runs on a remote system, and some guests struggle with several codes and steps. Travellers who want breakfast or hot spring baths included should look closely, because neither is confirmed in our data.
Location in Sengokuhara and getting around
The address is Sengokuhara 533-51, in the Sengokuhara Onsen area. Guests describe the setting as quiet and rate the location 8.1 out of 10, which is fine rather than outstanding.
The Pola Museum of Art is the nearest sight in our data, about 2.1 km away on a straight line, roughly 26 minutes on foot. The Hakone Open-Air Museum is about 5.1 km, around 64 minutes, and Hakone Shrine about 7.6 km, around 95 minutes. Both of those are far, so plan on the bus, a taxi or your own car. Guests mention bus stops within a short walk.
What guests say
The score is 9.1 out of 10 from 432 reviews, joint third of the 7 eligible hotels we compared. Cleanliness is the standout. Guests use words like spotless and well maintained.
The quiet location and on-site parking also come up often. The main complaint is the check-in process. Some find the remote system convenient. Others find the multiple codes and steps confusing, especially when arriving tired or late. Read the instructions the hotel sends before you travel and keep them offline on your phone.
Price and how it compares with our other two Hakone picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, was €263.80 per night, about €528 for both nights. That was 33% below the sample median of €396.19. It is a reference price, not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
For that, the property lists free parking, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a terrace. Breakfast details are not available in our data.
Our Budget pick, EN RESORT Re'Cove Hakone, scored 8.3 at €160.58 per night with 3 stars. Our Luxury pick, Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora by IHG, scored 8.9 at €571.59 with 5 stars. Sengokuhara 533 costs about €100 a night more than the budget option but scores clearly higher, and costs less than half of the Indigo while scoring slightly above it.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 7 eligible hotels in Hakone. The Best Value slot rewards the best balance of guest score, number of reviews and reference price, not the lowest price alone. A 9.1 score, 432 reviews and a price a third under the median gave Hotel Sengokuhara 533 that balance.
Before you book
Ask whether breakfast is available and whether it is in your rate. If you want hot spring bathing, confirm whether the hotel has its own baths, as our data does not list them. Read the check-in instructions in advance. Check the cancellation terms, and note that room size and noise have not been assessed.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Does Hotel Sengokuhara 533 have onsen baths?
The hotel is in the Sengokuhara Onsen area, but hot spring baths are not listed among its facilities in our data. Ask the hotel directly before booking.
How does check-in work at Hotel Sengokuhara 533?
Check-in uses a remote system. Some guests find it easy, while others struggle with multiple codes and steps, so read the instructions before arrival.
Can I reach Hakone sights without a car?
Guests say bus stops are a short walk away. The Pola Museum of Art is about 26 minutes on foot, but the Open-Air Museum and Hakone Shrine are far, so you will need a bus or taxi.
How much does it cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €263.80 per night. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.