THE GATE HOTEL YOKOHAMA by HULIC — a new 111-room hotel in the Yamashita-dōri district, near the adjacent park and Chinatown. It’s a four-minute walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Station, and this is one of the most pleasant locations in Yokohama: in the morning you go to the park, during the day along Chinese streets, and in the evening you head up to the rooftop bar, which is open until midnight. From there you can see the lights of Minato Mirai and the calm waters of the bay. The rooms are spacious, with views of Yamashita Park and the Bay Bridge, and guests report that the baths are wide and private. Breakfast is Western-style and fresh, and baggage storage is free. This is a hotel for couples, for two nights, and for those who want to feel the pulse of a port city.

Yamashita-dōri: Port, Park & Chinatown

Yokohama is Japan’s second largest city and the country’s oldest international port, opened to foreigners in the mid-nineteenth century. The Yamashita-dōri district lies by the water, near Yamashita Park, the icebreaker museum Hikawa Maru, and Marine Tower. Yokohama’s Chinatown is considered the largest in Japan, and its entrance is just a few steps away. Motomachi-Chukagai Station is a four-minute walk, and from there trains go to Tokyo. Nearby is also Motomachi Street with boutiques and cafes.

  • Yamashita Park — waterfront promenade and rose garden.
  • Chinatown — restaurants, shops, Mazu Shrine.
  • Hikawa Maru — old liner at the pier.
  • Marine Tower — observation tower by the water.

Travel tip: For an evening stroll along the waterfront, bring a jacket – it’s windy on the water. It’s best to have lunch in Chinatown on weekdays as there are queues at weekends. Yokohama is conveniently located for trips to Tokyo by train if you plan to travel.

Rooftop Bar, Baths & Tranquility

The hotel is small and peaceful. In the morning you wake up with a view of the park, then go for breakfast, and after your walk you return to a spacious bath from which you can see Yamashita. In the evening, the rooftop bar on the twelfth floor is open until midnight: you can have a beer or cocktail and watch the lights. The hotel has a restaurant, café, lobby bar, concierge service, vending machines, dry cleaning, and free baggage storage. Accessible rooms are available for guests with limited mobility, Braille signage, and first-aid kits.

  • Rooftop bar on the 12th floor, open until midnight
  • Restaurant, café, lobby bar
  • Free baggage storage
  • Concierge service, dry cleaning
  • Rooms for guests with limited mobility

Rooms and Views

Large windows offer views of Yamashita Park, Bay Bridge, and the sea. The baths are spacious, with park views, which guests particularly appreciate.

Cleanliness

Guests rate cleanliness highly; rooms and bathrooms are well-maintained.

Western Breakfast and Chinese Cuisine Nearby

The hotel breakfast is Western-style: fresh pastries, eggs, vegetables, coffee. Guests write that the selection is large and the dishes are fresh. In the evening, the rooftop bar is perfect for beer and cocktails.

Yokohama is known for its Chinese cuisine; Chinatown serves dim sum, steamed buns, fried noodles, and duck. On the adjacent Motomachi street there are cafes and bakeries. Be sure to take a walk along the waterfront in the evening when Minato Mirai lights up.

Pros and Cons of THE GATE HOTEL YOKOHAMA by HULIC

What Guests Appreciate About the Hotel

  • Rooftop bar with views of Minato Mirai, open until midnight.
  • Motomachi-Chukagai Station is four minutes away.
  • Rooms with views of Yamashita Park and Bay Bridge.
  • Spacious baths with views.
  • Free luggage storage and a fresh breakfast.

Things to Know in Advance

  • The restaurant is small, and tables are often full during peak demand.
  • There is no pool or spa.
  • Weekends in Chinatown can be crowded.
  • Best views depend on the floor and side of the hotel.

What Guests Typically Write

Guests most often praise the view, location, cleanliness, and rooftop bar. Many mention the breakfast and spacious bathrooms. Criticism is rare and concerns the modest range of services.

How to Book THE GATE HOTEL YOKOHAMA by HULIC from Russia

Decide on your dates: Yokohama is crowded during holidays and weekends. Select your dates in the “Where to Book” block and complete your booking in rubles; you will see payment methods at the final step.