APA Hotel Hiroshima-Ekimae Ohashi is a large, no-frills business hotel in Kyobashicho, Minami Ward, a short walk from Hiroshima Station’s south exit. It draws solo travelers, business guests, and budget-minded visitors with reliable rooms, river views, and a communal bath for unwinding after long days of sightseeing or meetings.
Rooms follow the APA formula: compact, efficient, and well equipped, with a firm bed, a desk, and a TV packed into a tight footprint. Ask for a higher floor on the river side for open views over the water and city rooftops. The main attraction is the shared large bath, a Japanese-style soaking area that eases sore legs after walking the Peace Park. The on-site restaurant serves a casual breakfast buffet, and free Wi-Fi runs throughout the property (Hotel Hiroshima).
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Book directly through APA’s official site for the lowest rates. Prices climb sharply during the spring cherry blossom season, Golden Week, early August around the Peace Memorial Ceremony, and autumn foliage weekends. Shukkeien Garden is a 10-minute walk away, and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is a 15-minute tram ride. Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima takes about 60 minutes by train and ferry (Booking.com). Hiroshima Castle is roughly 1.7 km from the hotel. To avoid crowds at the bath, go before 8 p.m. or late at night.
