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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. I don’t often write reviews but my stay in this hostel just needs one. I stayed here for only one night on my trip trough Hokkaido and it was just amazing. The accommodation is clean and cozy and the beds are soo comfortable. But the best: the hosts. They were so kind and helped me with all my questions. English conversation is also possible! :-) Since it was heavily raining on the morning I left, the offered me a drive to the bus station. Thank you so much, Keiko-san, arigato gosaimasu.

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9
Wonderful
256 reviews
Price from
$28
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. Such a cozy place. It is such a pity that I did not join breakfast and missed the chance to have a conversation with local and international people.

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9.3
Wonderful
137 reviews
Price from
$26
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. Chill atmosphere and nice view on Yotei-san in the common area A lot of space in the bunk bed But the best advantage of this place is the host! Ryo is such a nice person, always ready to help. He drove me to the trails in the mountain and to the onsen Good to know: you can also rent a bike there

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9.4
Wonderful
148 reviews
Price from
$36
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
80 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. The location is just perfect, near the fish market and Susukino, walking distance from Sapporo station and SCARTS The staff was incredibly helpful and attentive and made sure our stay was more than enjoyable Would come back anytime!

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8.3
Very Good
1,197 reviews
Price from
$14
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. Great stay, our 2nd within a week. Economy double room was spacious and provided everything we needed. Great value and location.

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8.3
Very Good
1,002 reviews
Price from
$21
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. I like my room a lot. Everything is perfect for the solo trip

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8.2
Very Good
517 reviews
Price from
$29
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. The cabin space is more like a mini room. The space on top of your bed is actually a half partitioned storage area for your luggage. So you get a semi-open area and excellent space (can even stand). Amenities like towels, toothbrush and toothpaste, disposable slippers etc are all provided. You have 2 indoor lounge areas. One is the common area nearby the shower and restroom. Another is the 24h accessible larger cafe area (use the same access card) which is more suitable for study/reading. I utilized both while watching the snow falls in Sapporo. Not gonna lie, it has a very nice vibe 😁. Elevator is available and fast enough. Convenience store right beside it. Multi level parking lots just right across the building. Roughly 1 block away from the tram line, and 3 min walk to Odori park. Close enough to the nightlife in Susukino. Just excellent location. Coin washer + dryer works well and available 24h. There's also a separate section for women to shower and prep in the common area.

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8.3
Very Good
461 reviews
Price from
$20
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. Very tasty breakfast, comfort materess.

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8.9
Excellent
209 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. The communication with the owner was very easy and I always received a fast reply. The rooms were clean and the Tatami mats and fouton beds very comfortable. All shared rooms were very clean as well! Highly recommend this place.

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8.7
Excellent
132 reviews
Price from
$64
per night

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