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Toyako Guest House Ponkotan

Toyako Onsen, Lake Toya

Toyako Guest House Ponkotan is situated in Lake Toya, in the Toyako Onsen district. With free WiFi, this 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge.

At the hostel, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. The rooms have bed linen. A wonderful guest house in a wonderful location. The owner is so kind and the beds are super comfortable. There's a bathroom in every dormitory and each dormitory has only four beds. There's only one shower though and it's shared, but that wasn't a problem at all. The shared kitchen/living room is really cozy as well and I've only met great people while staying here. You can also wash laundry and go up on the roof to watch the stars. I love it so much I want to come back!

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9
Wonderful
250 reviews
Price from
$27
per night

The Otaornai Backpacker's Hostel Morinoki

Otaru

Otaornai Backpacker's Hostel Morinoki is for free and independent travelers in Hokkaido Otaru. No good for small group or family. It is just 1.4 km away from Otaru Station and a 3-minute walk to Suitengu Temple. Otaru Canal is a 10-minute walk away. This hostel are only shared dormitory rooms. No private room. It has a free-use kitchen, a terrace and free Wi-Fi. All rooms are non-smoking. 30 steps to reach entrance. No elevator. The place was really cozy, quiet, clean and has literally everything you need. The owner was accommodating and there’re cute fluffy friends in the house:) I had a very comfortable stay and would highly recommend this hostel for solo/budget travelers.

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9.3
Wonderful
135 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

Niseko Tabi-tsumugi Backpackers

Kutchan

A 10-minute walk from JR Kutchan Train Station, Niseko Backpackers Hostel Tabi-Tsumugi offers simple accommodation with extra-long beds. A free-use kitchen with microwave, a lounge and a free-use internet terminal are featured.

All rooms at Tabi-Tsumugi Niseko Backpackers Hostel have Japanese futon bedding and shared showers. Guests can choose a private room or a dormitory room. Ryo was an amazing host. He shuttled us to the mountain every day and was a great help. Although the property is so conveniently close to the train station, my friend and I still managed to almost miss our train to Sapporo… Ryo saved the day and drove us to the train station, carried both of our massive luggage bags up to the ticket booth, and helped us buy tickets just in time!

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9.4
Wonderful
149 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

The Toya

Toyako Onsen, Lake Toya

Conveniently situated in the Toyako Onsen district of Lake Toya, The Toya is situated 41 km from Muroran, 41 km from Higashi-muroran Station and 46 km from Hirafu Station. With a bar, the 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is located 1 km from Lake Toya. The Toya Guesthouse is a good place for couple or family stay with friendly staffs and convinient of food and drink provided by the guesthouse cafe. It is easy access to the Toya Lake and bus terminal.

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9
Wonderful
77 reviews
Price from
$36
per night

plat hostel keikyu sapporo ichiba

Sapporo

Located in Sapporo, 1.9 km from Sapporo Station, plat hostel keikyu sapporo ichiba provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge. The property is set 20 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center, 37 km from Otaru Station and less than 1 km from Sapporo Clock Tower. The property is non-smoking and is situated 11 km from Shin-Sapporo Station. Fantastic facilities well equipped for travellers, very clean and comfortable and excellent helpful staff. Was close to Sapporo Snow Festival attractions and lots of good places to eat. Would definitely like to stay again!

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8.4
Very Good
1,179 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

Yuyukan

Chitose

遊悠館 is set in Chitose, within 35 km of Shin-Sapporo Station and 44 km of Sapporo Station. Featuring a shared lounge, the 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is situated 30 km from Tomakomai Station. The staff is so kind. The room is cozy and beautiful.

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8.2
Very Good
506 reviews
Price from
$19
per night

HELIO HOSTEL SAPPORO

Odori, Sapporo

Conveniently located in the Sapporo City Centre district of Sapporo, HELIO HOSTEL SAPPORO is set 13 km from Shin-Sapporo Station, 20 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center and 36 km from Otaru Station. Featuring a shared lounge, the 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The property is 100 metres from the city centre and 1.9 km from Sapporo Station. Very helpful and friendly staff. Great Central location in the city. Spacious capsules with thick comfortable mattresses. Clean facilities.

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8.3
Very Good
438 reviews
Price from
$16
per night

HOTEL BOTH

Shari

Located in Shari, 41 km from Abashiri Port, HOTEL BOTH provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. The property is around 47 km from Abashiri Prison Museum, 36 km from Shiretoko National Park and 43 km from Abashiri Station. The property is non-smoking and is situated 43 km from Tokyo University of Agriculture.

The nearest airport is Memanbetsu Airport, 54 km from the hostel. This is the absolute best hostel you can get! Locking doors for every person and a large number of showers. Very clean and the staff is great.

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8.9
Excellent
194 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

Guest House Matsuyoshi

Lake Toya

Situated in Lake Toya, within 6.7 km of Lake Toya and 37 km of Muroran, Guest House Matsuyoshi features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 37 km from Higashi-muroran Station, 48 km from Hirafu Station and 5 km from Usu Station. Oshamambe Station is 44 km away and Niseko Station is 44 km from the hostel. Everything was perfect for us. However, upon talking to other people who were staying at the same location, we were shocked to find out that there was no air conditioning in their room. This made their stay extremely uncomfortable. We had air conditioning in our room. When I brought it up with management, they said that some rooms have it and some rooms don’t. It is then very important when you book to ask for a room With air conditioning, if that is important to you. 

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8.6
Excellent
125 reviews
Price from
$64
per night

WISE OWL HOSTELS SAPPORO

Susukino, Sapporo

Conveniently situated in the centre of Sapporo, WISE OWL HOSTELS SAPPORO provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. Popular points of interest nearby include Sapporo TV Tower, Sapporo Clock Tower and Former Hokkaidō Government Office. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. Helping hands and courtesy, homey lounge, comfortable bed size and design, clean shower and toilet, convenient stores around.

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8.3
Very Good
973 reviews
Price from
$21
per night

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