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2 adults, 1 room

1/5
4.0/5
Great
315 reviews
600m from downtown
4K+ people booked
RM126.90
Based on rates from 26 Oct
1/5
3.6/5
Good
309 reviews
300m from downtown
4K+ people booked
RM211.92
Based on rates from 5 Nov
1/5
4.1/5
Great
68 reviews
1.8km from downtown
1K+ people booked
RM224.31
Based on rates from 25 Oct
1/5
4.2/5
Great
429 reviews
1.5km from downtown
6K+ people booked
RM261.70
Based on rates from 2 Nov
1/5
3.8/5
Good
292 reviews
1.2km from downtown
4K+ people booked
RM176.77
Based on rates from 12 Oct
1/5
4.1/5
Great
206 reviews
1.4km from downtown
3K+ people booked
RM209.54
Based on rates from 25 Oct
1/5
3.6/5
Good
352 reviews
1.2km from downtown
5K+ people booked
RM186.51
Based on rates from 26 Oct
1/5
4.2/5
Great
109 reviews
300m from downtown
1K+ people booked
RM431.40
Based on rates from 12 Oct
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.3km from downtown
Clean and tidy
15K+ people booked
RM301.96
Based on rates from 1 Nov
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
278 reviews
1.6km from downtown
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
4K+ people booked
RM240.51
Based on rates from 25 Oct
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
412 reviews
1.3km from downtown
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
6K+ people booked
RM341.93
Based on rates from 19 Oct
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
142 reviews
2.1km from Zaō Station
2K+ people booked
RM330.35
Based on rates from 27 Oct

Top rated hotels in Yamagata

1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
412 reviews
1.3km from downtown
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
RM341.93
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
278 reviews
1.6km from downtown
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
RM240.51
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.3km from downtown
Clean and tidy
RM301.96
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
40 reviews
100m from Zao Onsen Shimoyu communal bath
Hospitable service
RM841.65
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
101 reviews
200m from Zao Onsen Shimoyu communal bath
Nature retreat
Historic building
RM1,354.37
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
251 reviews
100m from Zao Onsen
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
RM815.63
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
190 reviews
500m from Zao Onsen Hotel Kiraku
Nature retreat
RM876.95
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
84 reviews
200m from Zao Onsen Hotel Kiraku
Local hidden gem
Nature retreat
RM818.94
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
53 reviews
1.7km from Zaō Station
RM632.88
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
142 reviews
2.1km from Zaō Station
RM330.35
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
174 reviews
200m from Zao Onsen Shimoyu communal bath
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
RM626.17
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
10 reviews
400m from Zao Onsen Hotel Kiraku
Hospitable service
RM883.21

Luxury hotels in Yamagata

1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
101 reviews
200m from Zao Onsen Shimoyu communal bath
Nature retreat
Historic building
RM1,354.37
1/5
4.0/5
Great
315 reviews
600m from downtown
RM126.90
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
251 reviews
100m from Zao Onsen
Nature retreat
Traditional Japanese
RM815.63
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
1.3km from downtown
Clean and tidy
RM301.96
1/5
300m from Zao Onsen Hotel Kiraku
RM535.31
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
84 reviews
200m from Zao Onsen Hotel Kiraku
Local hidden gem
Nature retreat
RM818.94
1/5
4.4/5
Great
35 reviews
300m from Zao Onsen Hotel Kiraku
RM624.78

Reviews of Yamagata hotels

Lee ******
2026-05-26 15:38:49
Fantastic 5.0
The hotel is conveniently located 3-5 minutes from Yamagata Station, offering excellent transportation access. The rooms are spacious, and the bathrooms feature separate wet and dry areas with large bathtubs, providing exceptional comfort. On the first floor, there's a 7-Eleven convenience store and a famous Yonezawa beef restaurant. Overall, its convenient location, modern facilities, and comfortable spaces make it highly recommended.
cheung *****
2026-06-12 03:17:59
Fantastic 5.0
the staff can speak English. very convenient location with shopping area right next to the hotel. have parking with charges and hotel is next to the train station
LEE *******
2026-06-24 05:41:44
Great 4.0
The walk from the hotel to Yamagata Station took longer than expected. The hotel hallways were too dimly lit; the manager could install brighter lights. However, the hotel's breakfast was plentiful and delicious, and the staff were very friendly, which was a big plus.
Chanakarn ************
2026-04-13 12:53:10
Fantastic 5.0
Everything is perfect for this hotel. There is public parking lot next to hotel 24hr cost only 500 yen and can walk to the back door of hotel. Free drink and icecream from checkin time to 4pm and also 80 bowls of free yamagata soba from 8-10pm. Room is big enough to fit 2 people. Walk distrance to Kajo park. I love this hotel
Yu ********
2026-07-28 01:15:29
Great 4.0
The hotel is a bit of a distance from Yamagata Station, but it's right next to Mitsukoshi Department Store, making shopping convenient. It includes breakfast, and the room rate is very good. However, the space is quite small. We had three people, and one of the beds was an extra bed. The bathroom was also very small, and the carpeted floor showed its age. The hot water kettle was an old-fashioned insulated type, which wasn't very convenient for filling with water. We chose this place mainly because of the affordable price. Breakfast: Good Service: Excellent
吳 **
2026-08-12 13:55:32
Great 4.0
Convenient Transportation: Very close to Yamagata Station. Hotel Location: There are many izakayas (Japanese pubs) in the surrounding area. In the evenings, it becomes very lively and brightly lit, like the spirit world in "Spirited Away" (there are also some adult entertainment shops behind the hotel). Service: Excellent. The lobby staff actively guided us as foreign tourists and could communicate a little in English. The lobby also provided a sufficient quantity of high-quality extra amenities for guests to take. Cleanliness: The room cleanliness was average, with no strange odors or mold, but it was relatively old.

Yamagata at a glance

When are Yamagata hotels cheapest?

Time your stay for lower nightly rates

Typical range Typical rate
$300
$250
$200
$150
$100
$50
Avg $118 Priciest $213 Cheapest $77
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Nightly rates typically fall to around USD 77 in April, roughly 64% below the peak in August, so avoid August if you want lower prices. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How much do Yamagata hotels cost per night?

Typical nightly rate

$200
$150
$100
$50
$0
$145
Budget
$103
Standard
$152
Premium

Standard hotels offer the best balance of price and comfort at around USD 103 per night; prices jump most sharply from standard to premium by USD 49, with top-tier rooms about 1× the bottom. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

8 daysLast-minute
35 daysTypical
100 daysEarly

Travellers from Malaysia usually book about 35 days in advance, a window that still requires planning ahead for August’s peak prices. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

More about Yamagata hotels

Quick picture of staying in Yamagata

Staying in Yamagata shows a narrow price spread between the most affordable and most premium options — the top vs bottom scale is close to parity — so upgrading doesn’t multiply your nightly cost. The best balance of value and comfort is in the standard tier, which is where most travellers find the smartest compromise.

How hotel tiers compare and who they suit

Economy rooms sit closely priced to the rest and appeal to travellers wanting the simplest, budget-focused option without a big penalty for choosing low cost. Standard properties represent the best-value middle ground and are the natural choice for those who want a solid balance between price and comfort. The biggest step up in price comes when moving from standard to premium, so deciding to move into premium is the main upgrade decision to consider. Premium rooms sit above the others and suit travellers prepared to pay noticeably more for additional comfort or extras.

When travellers from Malaysia tend to book

For travellers from Malaysia, the priciest month is 8月 and the cheapest is 4月; a budget-led trip is best aimed at 4月 when rates trend lowest. Rooms are typically reserved about 35 days in advance, so plan roughly a month ahead — with the fallback guidance in place, you can keep some flexibility but expect to book earlier in the priciest month.

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