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The 3 best hotels in Yamagata.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 6 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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BudgetComfort Hotel Yamagata8.3/10 · €53 / nightBest ValueHotel Metropolitan Yamagata8.8/10 · €101 / nightUpscale alternativeDaiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata Ekimae9.0/10 · €79 / night
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Comfort Hotel Yamagata, Yamagata
Budget
8.3€53 / night

Comfort Hotel Yamagata

★★★Kasumi-cho 1-3-12

Best forSmart-budget trips · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.3/10 from 1,361 guest reviews
  • ≈ 10 min walk to Yamagata Castle
  • Chosen from 6 hotels
1,361 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.8Price checked 27 days ago
  • Guests saySurroundings: Short walk to local dining options, shopping venues, and convenience stores.
  • Space: Clean and well-equipped units, though floor area is tight for opening large suitcases.
  • Great breakfast
Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.3/10 from 1,361 guest reviews; joint review-score position 5 of 6 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €53.20 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €53.20/night versus a sample median of €74.83/night (29% below the median).
  • Location: Yamagata, Yamagata. Address: Kasumi-cho 1-3-12. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata, Yamagata
Best Value★ Our pick
8.8€101 / night

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

★★★Kasumi-cho 1-1-1

Best forMost travellers · Wellness breaks · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.8/10 from 2,472 guest reviews
  • ≈ 9 min walk to Yamagata Castle
  • Chosen from 6 hotels
2,472 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.3Price checked 27 days ago
  • Guests sayLocation: Direct indoor access to the terminal building, shopping mall, and local dining.
  • Breakfast: Tasty Japanese and Western options, though expensive and served in separate dining areas.
  • Spa
  • Great breakfast
Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.8/10 from 2,472 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 6 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: €101.02/night versus a sample median of €74.83/night.
  • Location: Yamagata, Yamagata. Address: Kasumi-cho 1-1-1. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata Ekimae, Yamagata
Upscale alternative🔥 Luxury for less: cheaper than our best-value pick right now
9.0€79 / night

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

★★★★Saiwaicho 2-9

Best forSpecial occasions · Sightseeing on foot

  • 9.0/10 from 1,979 guest reviews
  • ≈ 11 min walk to Yamagata Castle
  • Chosen from 6 hotels
1,979 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.4Price checked 27 days ago
  • Guests sayLocation: Central setting near the station with a convenience store and restaurants on the ground floor.
  • Parking: On-site mechanical tower available, though often full with size restrictions and curfew hours.
  • Great breakfast
Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults
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Why this Upscale alternative pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.0/10 from 1,979 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 6 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 4 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €78.73/night versus a sample median of €74.83/night.
  • Location: Yamagata, Yamagata. Address: Saiwaicho 2-9. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Booking.com · price checked 27 days ago.

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Where to stay in Yamagata

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

Budget

Kasumi-cho 1-3-12

Comfort Hotel Yamagata · ≈ 10 min walk to Yamagata Castle

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Sightseeing on foot

Best Value

Kasumi-cho 1-1-1

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata · ≈ 9 min walk to Yamagata Castle

Best for: Most travellers, Wellness breaks, Sightseeing on foot

Upscale alternative

Saiwaicho 2-9

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata Ekimae · ≈ 11 min walk to Yamagata Castle

Best for: Special occasions, Sightseeing on foot

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BudgetBest ValueUpscale alternativeYamagata Castle · Yamagata Museum of Art · Yamagata Prefectural Museum

Yamagata hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetComfort Hotel YamagataKasumi-cho 1-3-1238.3 (1,361)€53
Best ValueHotel Metropolitan YamagataKasumi-cho 1-1-138.8 (2,472)€101
Upscale alternativeDaiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata EkimaeSaiwaicho 2-949.0 (1,979)€79

Questions about hotels in Yamagata

What is the best budget hotel in Yamagata?
Comfort Hotel Yamagata (Kasumi-cho 1-3-12): 8.3/10 · 1,361 reviews · €53 / night · Guests say: “Surroundings: Short walk to local dining options, shopping venues, and convenience stores.”
What is the best value hotel in Yamagata?
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata (Kasumi-cho 1-1-1): 8.8/10 · 2,472 reviews · €101 / night · Guests say: “Location: Direct indoor access to the terminal building, shopping mall, and local dining.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Yamagata?
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata Ekimae (Saiwaicho 2-9): 9/10 · 1,979 reviews · €79 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central setting near the station with a convenience store and restaurants on the ground floor.”
Where should I stay in Yamagata?
Our three picks are in Kasumi-cho 1-3-12, Kasumi-cho 1-1-1, Saiwaicho 2-9. 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 27 days ago.

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