Hotel Nagasaki is a three-class property at Tateyama 2-16-1, on the slope above the old centre. With about fifty rooms it feels more personal than the big city hotels, and guests rate it well. Suwa Shrine is about seven minutes on foot, the Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum and Monument about nine, the city office about eleven and the Megane Bridge about fourteen, while Nagasaki Station is around sixteen minutes on foot or a short taxi ride. The room mix is unusually varied for the price: standard twins and singles, Japanese-style rooms with a night view, Japanese-western rooms with a private bathroom, junior suites with a sauna or a partly open-air bath, and a very large premium suite with park views.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits in a quieter, historic part of town, which suits travellers who prefer calm evenings over nightlife. The walk down to the shrine and the Martyrs Monument is pleasant, and a tram or taxi ride gets you to the Peace Park and the harbour.
The hillside setting gives some rooms good views, particularly at night, so ask for a high floor with a city outlook. Free parking makes it one of the easier hotels in Nagasaki for drivers, which is useful if you plan to continue to Unzen or Shimabara by car.
Rooms, dining and facilities
The hotel has a restaurant, shopping on site, a karaoke room, business services, multilingual staff and a concierge, along with in-room bathrobes, hairdryers, fridges and free Wi-Fi in the rooms. Babysitting can be arranged for a fee, and highchairs and children dinnerware are available, which is thoughtful for families. The outdoor private bath is a feature for those who like to soak. Breakfast arrangements vary, so check when you book whether a morning meal is included or can be added.
Who it suits and what to know: couples seeking a quiet room with a sauna or private bath, families who want space and free parking, and independent travellers who like a hotel with some character. Check-in begins in the afternoon and runs until midnight, with late arrival possible in limited hours, and check-out is earlier than at many hotels, at ten in the morning. Pets are not allowed. The location is on a slope, so expect some uphill walking, and a taxi is sensible with luggage.
Book early for festivals and holidays and compare room types, especially the suites, because the differences in size and bath style are large. If you want a livelier evening, the arcades and the Shianbashi restaurant streets are a short taxi or tram ride downhill, and the hotel can usually help call a cab for the return trip.
Why stay here
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Private outdoor bath rooms
- ✓Sauna suites
- ✓Karaoke
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
- ✓Babysitting on request
- ✓Multilingual staff
Good questions
Is parking free?+
Free self-parking is available. Confirm space when you book.
Does it have rooms with private baths?+
Some suites have a sauna or a partly open-air bath. Check the room type when you book.
How far is it from Nagasaki Station?+
About sixteen minutes on foot, or a short taxi ride.
