The hotel is located on Atagokamisugi-dori Avenue, a street lined with commercial buildings and a 5-minute walk from the west exit of Sendai Station. There are many shops where you can enjoy Sendai's specialties like gyutan yaki (grilled ox tongue) and local dishes like zunda mochi (sweet pounded rice flavored with soybeans).

Despite being in a prime area with great accessibility, the hotel offers single and semi-double rooms for great prices and can accommodate you for as low as 7,000 yen per person per night.

The hotel has a total of 223 rooms for guests. The bathroom and toilets in all rooms are separated, allowing for larger bathtubs for a more relaxing time. The single room offers beds with a width of 110 cm or more, for a good night's rest. The air purifiers installed in the ceiling are equipped with a Nanoe generator, effective for sterilization and deodorization. Enjoy the clean air.

Another popular room is the one inspired by Miyagi's history and nature (starting at 13,400 yen per person, per night).

The Miyagi Room Type A (modern) is 22,000 yen per person, per night, and is based on the kimono and castle of the Sengoku warlord Date Masamune, from the 1600s. This room, inspired by Miyagi's famous general, is a calm space of tasteful Japanese style, with lattice ceilings and shoji screens on the windowsills.

Coronavirus countermeasures
Disinfection, sterilization, and cleaning of storage, facilities, equipment; installation of sterilizers and disinfectants; disinfection of every room after every customer's stay; implementation of ventilation on the premises; coin trays and partition plates; staff wearing masks, washing and disinfecting hands, gargling, and temperature measuring; adjusting the number of people entering the facilities, and larger space between seats; denied access to customers in poor physical condition.

Hotel Hokke Club Sendai is located in the office district, about 10 minutes on foot from the west exit of JR Sendai Station. It's been in business for over 35 years, and it's a long-established company in the Sendai hotel industry. The hall is a calm space with warm, welcoming colors. On the second floor, you will find the front desk and an office corner where you can use the computer and printer for free—a handy feature for planning your trip and looking up tourist information on Miyagi.

One thing that sets this hotel apart from many others is its amazing 11-dish buffet with food typical of Miyagi Prefecture. You can enjoy umen, a specialty of Shiroishi city, or mabo yakisoba, a specialty of Sendai, made with tofu prepared with soybeans produced in the prefecture. Let's not forget some of the most popular local dishes, like Sendai sasa kamaboko, prepared by baking minced seafood in the shape of bamboo leaves, or curry prepared with a delicious beef tongue.

There are 149 rooms, unified in a simple design, and you can find accommodations for as low as 6,600 yen per night. There are nine room types, from a compact single room to a deluxe twin room with two semi-double beds. All rooms are wheelchair accessible.

Coronavirus countermeasures
Disinfection, sterilization, and cleaning of storage, facilities, equipment; installation of sterilizers and disinfectants; implementation of ventilation on the premises; coin trays and partition plates; staff wearing masks, washing and disinfecting hands, gargling, and temperature measuring; adjusting the number of people entering the facilities; denied access to customers in poor physical condition; requesting customers to wear masks; limited access to employee guest room service.

The Richmond Hotel Sendai is built along the national highway, an 8-minute walk from the west exit of the JR Sendai Station. The total number of guest rooms is 344, and there is a parking lot on the premises (1,300 yen per car, per night). In the heart of Sendai, one person can stay for as low as 5,000 yen per night. The front desk can help you in English. You will also find an automatic translator to and from many other languages.

There are ten room types, from single to triple rooms. All rooms can carry additional beds, and triple rooms can accommodate up to 5 people. Children under 12 can share the bed with adults for free. There are beds designed to accommodate the differently-abled, making this hotel perfect for a family trip.
The front desk can also provide cosmetics, picture books, and toys for kids.

With the breakfast plan, you can choose between the Japanese plate, with rice and grilled fish, and the Western plate with choices like bread and soup gratin. Also, there's a rich choice of take-out dishes like omurice and steak bento boxes. You can order at the restaurant and enjoy it in the comfort and privacy of your room.

Coronavirus countermeasures
Disinfection, sterilization, and cleaning of storage, facilities, equipment; installation of sterilizers and disinfectants; disinfection of rooms after each customer's stay; implementation of ventilation on the premises; coin trays and partition plates; staff wearing masks, washing and disinfecting hands, gargling, and temperature measuring; denied access to customers in poor physical condition; requesting customers to wear masks; limited access to employee guest room service; automated check-in

A business hotel located along the main street, 7 minutes on foot from the west exit of JR Sendai Station. The unique feature of this hotel is that you can soak in natural hot springs. Its hot saline waters are said to relieve coldness and fatigue. The building boasts a large public bath, as well as an open-air bath.

There are 149 rooms distributed between the 2nd and 9th floors. The compact single is a unique and functional choice with a washbasin in the bedroom. There are also double rooms that can accommodate one or more people. You can stay for as low as 5,500 yen per night.

Breakfast is served in half-buffet style. At the desk on the first floor, you can choose between Japanese and Western dishes. There many choices, so choose your favorite ones. One of the most popular local dishes is a delicate stew prepared with the local beef tongue. At night, the soy sauce ramen (yonaki soba) will be served free of charge (only between 9:30pm and 11pm – don't miss it).

Coronavirus countermeasures
Disinfection, sterilization, and cleaning of storage, facilities, equipment; installation of sterilizers and disinfectants; disinfection of rooms after each customer's stay; implementation of ventilation on the premises; coin trays and partition plates; staff wearing masks, washing and disinfecting hands, gargling, and temperature measuring; adjusting the number of patrons entering the facilities; spaced seating; limited number of reservations; restrictions to customers in poor physical condition (i.e., common areas cannot be accessed); requesting customers to wear masks; limited access to employee guest room service

Hotel Jal City Sendai is a city hotel directly connected to the pedestrian deck that connects the JR Sendai Station and the surrounding commercial buildings. The hotel is a 3-minute walk from the west exit of the JR Sendai Station. The bar and lounge on the top of the building is a popular spot where you can enjoy cocktails and wine while gazing at the city's night skyline. Here you can also try local specialties like gin made by a Miyagi sake brewery, and beef sausage.

There are 238 guest-rooms, with many single and twin rooms. You can stay for as low as 7,000 yen per person. There is a wide variety of rooms, including Japanese-Western style rooms with tatami flooring, and junior suites on the top floor, with separated living room and bedroom. These rooms have corner sofas and welcome fruit-baskets and are very relaxing.

The restaurant on the top floor has an exotic atmosphere, like that of a British salon. Breakfast is prepared with local products. You can choose between a Japanese menu or a Western one.

Coronavirus countermeasures
Disinfection, sterilization, and cleaning of storage, facilities, equipment; installation of sterilizers and disinfectants; disinfection of rooms after each customer's stay; implementation of ventilation on the premises; coin trays and partition plates; staff wearing masks, washing and disinfecting hands, gargling, and temperature measuring; adjusting the number of patrons entering the facilities; limited number of reservations; denied entry to customers in poor physical condition; requesting customers to wear masks; limited access to employee guest room service; installation of dividers on floor counters and restaurant cashiers

About 5 minutes walking from the west exit of the JR Sendai Station, this hotel is located in Solara Plaza, a commercial facility that's directly connected to the pedestrian deck. You can get to the hotel straight from Sendai Airport via shuttle bus. There are 275 guest rooms, including standard singles and studio twins. The 13th and 14th floors are women-only and have a dedicated coin laundry installed.

You can stay in a single room for as low as 5,600 yen/night. The hotel sports a large public bath on the 9th floor for guests' exclusive use and a half-buffet for breakfast, where you can enjoy sampling popular Miyagi local dishes.

Coronavirus countermeasures
Disinfection, sterilization, and cleaning of storage, facilities, equipment; installation of sterilizers and disinfectants; implementation of ventilation on the premises; coin trays and partition plates; staff wearing masks, washing and disinfecting hands, gargling, and temperature measuring; adjusting the number of patrons entering the facilities; spaced seating; limited number of reservations; requesting customers to wear masks and temperature measurement

This hotel opened in 2020, and it's about 7 minutes walking from the west exit of the JR Sendai Station. The total number of guest rooms is 113, ranging from standard to double, to universal twin. The rooms and beds are spacious, and you can stay for as low as 6,000 yen/night/person.

The interiors are decorated in gentle and relaxing white and green. Breakfast is buffet-style. Enjoy your meal in your wide room and enjoy the expansive windows.

Coronavirus countermeasures
Disinfection, sterilization, and cleaning of storage, facilities, equipment; installation of sterilizers and disinfectants; implementation of ventilation on the premises; disinfection after each customer leaves; coin trays and partition plates; staff wearing masks, washing and disinfecting hands, gargling, and temperature measuring; requesting customers to wear masks and temperature measurement; limited access to employee service rooms

This hotel is a 4-minute walk from the west exit of the JR Sendai Station. Comfort Hotel is built by the west exit and the east exit of the JR Sendai Station. The west exit is located along Minamimachi Street, extending directly from Sendai Station.

The hotel sports 307 rooms with double to queen-size beds. Prices start at 5,500 yen per night, and you will gain access to the library café on the second floor. The library café has a free-drink corner and books centering around Sendai.

Coronavirus countermeasures
Disinfection, sterilization, and cleaning of storage, facilities, equipment; installation of sterilizers and disinfectants; implementation of ventilation on the premises; coin trays and partition plates; staff wearing masks, washing and disinfecting hands, gargling, and temperature measuring; adjusting the number of people entering the premises and spaced seating; requesting customers to wear masks and temperature measurement; limited admission

The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the east exit of the JR Sendai Station, where you can find the highway bus terminal. There are 202 rooms in total. The double economy can accommodate one person for 5,200 yen per night. Twin high-class with two semi-double beds start from 8,600 yen per night. Breakfast is buffet style and offers fresh vegetable and fruit smoothies made with local produce. Similarly to its west exit counterpart, this hotel, too, has a library café worth of note.

Coronavirus countermeasures
Disinfection, sterilization, and cleaning of storage, facilities, equipment; installation of sterilizers and disinfectants; implementation of ventilation on the premises; coin trays and partition plates; staff wearing masks, washing and disinfecting hands, gargling, and temperature measuring; adjusting the number of people entering the premises and spaced seating; limited reservations; requesting customers to wear masks and temperature measurement; limited admission

The hotel rises in a lively part of town that's rich with events, like the Sendai Tanabata Festival. It's a 5-minute walk from the JR Sendai Station and a 1-minute walk from Subway Sendai Station north exit 6.

There is an excellent deal on stays of 14 days or more, starting at 4,900 yen per night, including a breakfast buffet. The coin laundry, which can be used free of charge 24/h, is equipped with 4 washing machines and 4 dryers. This business hotel is perfect for long-term stays. There is also a freshly-brewed coffee service for hotel guests only.

Coronavirus countermeasures
Disinfection, sterilization, and cleaning of storage, facilities, equipment; installation of sterilizers and disinfectants; implementation of ventilation on the premises; coin trays and partition plates; staff wearing masks, washing and disinfecting hands, gargling, and temperature measuring; adjusting the number of people entering the premises and spaced seating; limited reservations; requesting customers to wear masks and temperature measurement; limited admission; denied entry to customers in poor physical condition; limited access to employee room; automated check-in and non-face-to-face support.

So, how about these 10 hotels offering great stays for reasonable prices, close to the JR Sendai Station? Enjoy the variety of services provided by each hotel and have fun adventuring around to Tohoku and Miyagi's sightseeing spots.

The information in this article is current as of October 2020.
The prices listed in this article are official information

Text by: Shoepress