(Price Range)
Budget accommodations such as hostels and guesthouses usually cost between \2,500 and \5,000 per night.
Mid-range hotels typically range from \5,000 to \15,000 per night.
Luxury hotels and traditional Japanese inns (ryokan) can cost anywhere from \15,000 to \30,000 or more per night, often including meals.
(Recommended Areas)
Old Town: Takayama's Old Town has been beautifully preserved with many buildings and whole streets of houses dating from the Edo Period (1600-1868), when the city thrived as a wealthy town of merchants. The southern half of the old town, especially the Sannomachi Street, survives in a particularly pretty state with many old homes, shops, coffee houses, and sake breweries. Staying in this area provides a nostalgic atmosphere.
Around Takayama Station: This area is the city's main transportation hub, making it highly convenient for travel to other parts of the region. There are a variety of accommodation options available here, ranging from budget to upscale, as well as easy access to restaurants and shopping facilities.