Here are my personal recommendations for the best budget hotels in Kanazawa. The entries here are listed in order of preference.
All of these hotels can be found on our Kanazawa Google Map.
APA Hotel Kanazawa-Chuo


Small rooms but a convenient location close to the main sights in Kanazawa make this the best choice in the budget hotel category. There are en suite baths and a large communal bath on the rooftop.
Japanese name: アパホテル金沢中央
Japanese address: 片町1-5-24
English address: 1-5-24 Kata-machi
Internet/wifi access: free wifi access
Non-smoking rooms: Yes
Nearest Transport: 1min walk from Katamachi Bus Stop, bus from Kanazawa Station East Exit Bus Terminal
Telephone: 076-235-2111
District: Korinbo
Website: Official Website (English)
:: Check availability and pricing for APA Hotel Kanazawa-Chuo on Booking.com or Agoda.com.
APA Hotel Kanazawa-Katamachi


A relatively convenient location (within walking distance of the tourist districts) and rock-bottom room rates make this simple business hotel a good value. It’s close to the Teramachi temple area.
Japanese name: アパホテル金沢片町
Japanese address: 池田町2番丁21-1
English address: 2-21-1 Ikeda-machi,
Internet/wifi access: free wifi access
Non-smoking rooms: Yes
Nearest Transport: 5min walk from Katamachi Bus Stop, bus from Kanazawa Station East Exit Bus Terminal
Telephone: 076-234-3111
District: Korinbo
Website: Official Website (English)
:: Check availability and pricing for APA Hotel Kanazawa-Katamachi on Booking.com or Agoda.com.
APA Hotel Kanazawa-Nomachi


If you really want to save money and don’t mind an inconvenient location, this budget business hotel is a decent choice. It’s in Nomachi, which is about 20 minutes’ walk from central Kanazawa.
Japanese name: アパホテル金沢野町
Japanese address: 野町2-4-22
English address: 2-4-22 No-machi,
Internet/wifi access: free wifi access
Non-smoking rooms: Yes
Nearest Transport: 2min walk from Nomachi Station, Hokuriku Tetsudo Line
Telephone: 076-280-8111
District: Teramachi
Website: Official Website (English)
:: Check availability and pricing for APA Hotel Kanazawa-Nomachi on Booking.com or Agoda.com.
Khaosan Kanazawa Family Hostel


This hostel is a short walk north of Kanazawa Station. The location is not bad and the rooms are okay, but keep in mind that you might get a room in a business hotel for similar rates.
Japanese name: カオサン金沢ファミリーホステル
Japanese address: 駅西本町1-10-18
English address: 1-10-18 Ekinishihon-machi
Internet/wifi access: free wifi access and communal PC
Non-smoking rooms: Yes
Nearest Transport: 10min walk from Kanazawa Station west exit
Telephone: 076-232-2056
District: Kanazawa Station
Website: Official Website (English)
:: Check availability and pricing for Khaosan Kanazawa Family Hostel on Booking.com or Agoda.com.

Where Are These Places Located?
See these places on our Kanazawa Google map:- Open the Kanazawa map
- You will see the list of places on the left hand side. (Click the 3-line icon in the top left corner if not). Scroll down or use the map search (the magnifying glass icon) to find the place you want.
- Click the name of the place in the list. Its location pin will be highlighted on the map.
- Map pins are color coded - BLUE: Hotels | VIOLET: Ryokan | PINK: Places to Eat | YELLOW: Things to See and Do
- If you're using the map on your phone, open the map and then search for the name of the place. The map will then zoom in on its location.
Kanazawa Travel Guide:
- Kanazawa Travel Guide Overview
- Things To Do In Kanazawa
- Kanazawa Walking Tour
- Places To Eat In Kanazawa
- Kanazawa Itineraries
- Kanazawa Cherry Blossoms
- Kanazawa Fall Foliage
- Kanazawa Districts
- Kanazawa Ryokan
- Kanazawa Hotels
- – Best Luxury Hotels in Kanazawa
- – Best Mid Range Hotels in Kanazawa
- – Best Budget Hotels in Kanazawa
- How To Get To Kanazawa
- Getting Around Kanazawa
- Best Time To Go To Kanazawa