Hostels in Hokkaido, Japan

Travelled with my friend to Kussharo Genya youth house earlier last month when we were at Hokkaido. It was such a quaint experience! Location: The guesthouse is located nearby Kussharo lake (by car), with a small path leading into the house itself. Interior and vibe: Inside, the guest house has pretty tall ceilings, a good amount of sun exposure and a very homely vibe. They have 2 cats - Yomu chan and Rin chan if I recall correctly. THEY ARE SO CUTE! The room itself is quite spacious as well and comes with a sink. Common toilets and baths are found on the first floor. Meals: There are in house meals available - and the owner was very kind to accommodate our last minute dinner requests when we checked in even though we didn't pre-order. Fyi - he used to be a chef so the meals are good! There is a communal breakfast too. Things to do around: There are a couple of ecotour providers around, which you can canoe with or do trekking with depending on what you like. My friend and I signed up for snow shoe trekking at Kussharo lake and lied in the middle of a frozen lake! If photography is your thing, the owner also wakes up early every morning to take photos of the sea of clouds; usually there's a cut off time to sign up the previous night at dinner. People Yamamoto-san (the guest house owner) runs the guest house with his family. He is a multi talented man who used to be a chef but also is deeply into photography and has his own Instagram account updating photos of the daily sea of clouds. At first sight, he might seem a little unfriendly, but he was very accommodating to our last minute requests and even helped to deliver my iPad to the station when I left it at the guesthouse. Thank you for the wonderful stay!

You will feel comfy and relaxed, like sitting and slaying at your home. We're 4 pax and stayed 1 night, but feel hommy and humble in everything here. Our room can fit 4-6 pax. Pls enjoy here if you love English country style!!

Cozy Inn is superb, can easily be reached by bus or by car. Plenty of parking spaces. Room is big and clean. Close to Aeon and Daiso. Walkable to the canal if you are not driving. Check in uses machine and strictly only after 3pm, so do not come early. Overall, I highly recommend!

Trip.com has always been my go to for travel bookings. Similarly this time to Niseko, decided to extend for an additional week and MyEcolodge came up in the search. I have to mention the checkin was seamless, but what I thought i booked, vastly differ from what was allocated for me. I thought what i booked was a room to myself however it turns out as a shared room. Its not a big deal but the feeling of misinterpretation leaves an awful taste. (Trip.com CS stepped in and helped to clarify things but theres nothing that could be done. peak season, and everywhere else is fully booked or without paying a premium) That said, the stay was good. MyEcolodge sits in a very convenient location just couple stops from Hirafu. Theres various buses including free shutters so thats really an ease off the mind) 7eleven, a small cafe, hotpot/shabushabu restaurant just sits across from you. The hostel also has their own cafeteria though ive never eaten there (food looks good though). They have a huge storage room for your gears, pretty safe so no worries. pantry, laundry room, washroom are pretty spacious and kept tidy. The room itself is fine, nothing to wow about. nothing to complain either. Towels are free and clean. Everything else you need to pay. Overall good stay. Pray hard you get nice room mates if youre sharing!

This hostel has a great location. Hokkaido University, with its excellent museum, is just a short walk north – I'd highly recommend checking it out. However, the room I stayed in had 20 beds on one floor, so if you're a light sleeper or sensitive to noise, you might want to look elsewhere. It's really more suited as a cheap, temporary place to crash.

The family-style room was spacious, with an attic. The room had a refrigerator, and the shower and toilet were separate. It was very clean, odorless, and quiet. There was a laundry room and dryer. Other Japanese tourists were staying there that day. The owner was very kind and helpful, and could arrange pick-up and drop-off at the station or the hot spring town. In the evening, we took a boat to watch the fireworks, which ended around 9:20 PM. The owner was also very helpful and picked us up at that time. There are three hiking trails next to the hotel, two of which are shorter, each taking about half an hour round trip. In the early morning, we hiked slowly to the Kinpira Crater Observatory and encountered a wild sika deer. We observed each other curiously and cautiously for a moment, and then it suddenly turned and jumped into the roadside bushes and disappeared – a pleasant surprise! The owner said there are actually many deer in the area. From the observation deck, you can see Lake Toya, the hot spring town, and a small crater surrounded by green mountains. The owner warmly invited us to come back in winter, as the snow scenery would be even more stunning.

Stayed two nights at this hostel. The room was clean and quite spacious. We were a little surprised that we had to put on the bed sheet liners ourselves, but we understood that it is part of the hostel’s culture and regulations, so it was fine for us. The shared toilets were clean and well maintained for all guests. However, the main disappointment was that the hostel’s air conditioning was not working properly on the second night, unlike the first night. The room became very humid and stuffy, making it difficult for us to fall asleep even after informing the hostel reception.

Four of us shared a room, with curtains providing privacy between beds even though it was a mixed-gender room. Everyone was very quiet, and there was no noise. There were two very clean shower rooms on our floor, and we never had to wait in line. We received a free towel at check-in, which was collected along with the bedding at check-out. On the common floor, there's a fridge to store your own food and tables for resting or working. Overall, it was a perfect first hostel experience! If I had to pick a flaw, it would be that the entire building shares one small elevator, so sometimes you might have to wait a bit longer – that's probably the only downside!

The hostel is located on the 3rd floor of the Tanukikoji shopping arcade. You'll need to look carefully for the sign, as the entrance is narrow. However, the room (sleeping area) is very quiet. The mattress and pillows are comfortable to sleep on, and there are privacy curtains on the beds. There's enough space in the bunk to store a carry-on bag. Please note that the hostel does not offer luggage storage before check-in or after check-out. The shared kitchen, though small, provides an electric kettle, microwave, and oven. There are also outlets and seating in the common lounge area. Large bath towels are not provided.

This was truly the best accommodation. Even during the Snow Festival, it was comfortable and pleasant to stay here (on weekdays). The capsule interior is spacious enough for a sturdy man to sleep comfortably, and there's a dedicated 110V outlet for charging. The property features an izakaya, mahjong tables, recliner rooms, a manga cafe, and a bathhouse with a sauna, all of which are of considerable quality. To use these facilities, you must wear the designated clothing provided. Toothbrushes, towels, and clothing can be received free of charge whenever you need them. Overall, perhaps because it's male-only, I was able to stay in a quiet atmosphere. However, occasionally there are female staff members who enter and exit the bathhouse for scrubbing or cleaning, so there's no need to be alarmed. If you request breakfast the day before, it costs 1000 yen; without a prior request, it's 1400 yen. The breakfast includes fish, meat, fried items, curry, drinks, dessert, and even crab. Finally, regarding the location: it's near Susukino Station, the largest entertainment district, making most restaurants and attractions easily accessible (Nikka billboard, Don Quijote, entertainment venues). Also, Odori Park is right nearby, making it perfect for enjoying the Snow Festival, and it's close to Sapporo Station, which is convenient for day trips to the outskirts. There's really no need to book a business hotel; for this price, this place is quite remarkable.