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Reviews of Ikawa Ryokan 2 stars

730-0854 Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Naka-ku Dobashi-cho 5-11, Japan

#90 of 122 hotels in Hiroshima

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Review score

Based on 79 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    9.0
    Budget and strategic accomodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Because the single room in the tatami mat it has a little bit of a smell, but it's okay for me. Maybe better ventilation is needed

    The location is very strategic, as it is near the atomic bomb museum. Additionally, the staff is friendly. They are willing to explain things in English and wait for me even if I'm a bit late for check-in.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2024

    9.0
    Close to peace memorial, good value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    They don't have wifi in the lobby, so after i checked out at 10am and came downstairs to figure out where to go, there was no wifi to use.

    Pretty close to the HIroshima peace memorial, which is the only thing I actually cared about seeing. Which is actually pretty close to the Hondori, which I discovered was amazing and spent the entire day walking through. Great Ryokan experience. The bed was thicker than I was expecting, meaning more comfortable than just a sheet on the ground. Unit had A/C and multiple outlets. It has a Luup station right outside, so it was easy to grab that and travel to the memorial.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    7.0
    The location is great. The accommodations are basic but functional. Caters more to students / younger travelers. Tea
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hallways were baking hot without aircon. The communal bath seemed to be closed despite opening time. The kitchen/restaurant smells very strongly of fatty foods.

    Location is perfect. The team running the place are super kind.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    8.0
    Convenient and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    TV was very small

    Great location for Peace Memorial. Comfortable bed. Very helpful staff.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable and restful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bamboo mat smell was quite strong

    Quiet, secure, kind staff; airconditioning is good, comfortable bed

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    8.0
    Typical family-run ryokan. Very friendly staff. Great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great location. Friendly staff. All amenities available. Nice bath!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2024

    8.0
    Traditional Japanese Inn for flexible travelers provides great value within walking distance of the
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The layout of the hotel is a little funky with three different bldgs connected by passageways. It was OK once I learned the layout of the ryokan. .

    Great location. Friendly staff. Laundry onsite. Large bath.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2024

    7.0
    I recommend Ikawa to those on a budget who wish for authenticity.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The light was too bright for quiet relaxation. Perhaps an alternative, such as a small table lamp with warm/yellow light could be provided.

    N/A as I did not have breakfast in my booking. The location was perfect for me - walking distance from the places I needed to visit.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    7.0
    Good family environment for a short to medium stay, within easy reach of transport and food, at an affordable price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Japanese style toilet was not working; reported but not fixed for the 2 nights I stayed

    Comfortable Japanese style room, firm mattress and pillow, good location (close to Peace Memorial) and subway station

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    7.0
    Good and inexpensive Ryokan experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    By default, the property only allows checking in up to 8 PM (which can be problematic if you arrive in Hiroshima later than that), there is no breakfast option, and the staff does not speak English.

    The location is amazing, the room was clean and well-prepared, and the price is affordable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location for sightseeing with a warm welcome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All okay

    Great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely Accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mens communal bath is a nice touch, but the side of the tub could use a bit of clean as it didnt look too appealing I, had to reassure myself that the water was actually clean (which it was)

    Staff are very welcoming, the rooms are perfect if you want to immerse yourself in Japanese culture. The shared toilets and shower rooms are nice clean. The location is right next to the Memorial peace park, museum and city centre.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    Super location with small room. Quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small room

    Great location within walking distance of the peace memorial.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Finding check in desk was a little confusing --> I accidentally went next door first but you have to go to the "New Ikawa" front desk to check in. Room was clean but I needed to look for extra blankets otherwise I would have been a bit chilly at night. Also I missed how to find and use the public bath.

    Owners are very courteous and welcoming. Let me check in early as room was ready. Place is conveniently located near local tram station and walking distance from the Atomic Bomb Dome park. Next time would try the meals as they are home cooked.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The standard pillow was too hard, but luckily there was another one in the room. The hotel building is not the newest, so sometimes you can hear noise made by other guests. Therefore, it would be a good idea to have earplugs with you.

    Not a bad place to spend the night at a reasonable price. The staff is very friendly and can communicate in English if needed. The hotel is located near a streetcar stop, there is also a supermarket and a convenience store nearby. I didn't do any sightseeing this time, but I think the hotel is suitable for that purpose as well.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    8.0
    Really for Japanese travellers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have been nice to have an upright chair in the room and availability of milk for tea.

    The location was excellent for the Peace Park.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast. Difgicult to locate early opening breakfast

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good. The staff was really nice with me, the room was nice (japanese style) and the place is really close from the main Hiroshima activities (muséum, park, etc.).

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    8.0
    Had a great time in Hiroshima ,well worth the visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing to add

    Excellent location for the peace park, with in easy walking distance.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    8.0
    Good location and excellent value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    7.0
    Nothing fancy but very cheap and in a great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Things were generally a little old/rough around the edges, but for the money you can't complain.

    The location was fantastic and the people working there were very friendly. The (shared) hot bath that they had was very relaxing after a day of walking around.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillow (filled with rice or beans??) was really uncomfortable, so lucky I had a travel pillow instead!

    Simple and home-style ryokan. No frills, but good location and friendly staff. Also loved the robes!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit noisy overnight, thin walls

    Great location, comfortable rooms, very friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No air conditioning in the lounge

    Extreme friendliness. Exceptional location, 5 minutes away from the Peace Memorial Park,

    Stayed in July 2023

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