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Toyako Guest House Ponkotan

Toyako Onsen, Lake Toya

Attractively set in the Toyako Onsen district of Lake Toya, Toyako Guest House Ponkotan is situated 300 metres from Lake Toya, 40 km from Muroran and 40 km from Higashi-muroran Station. With free WiFi, this 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge. Kitakogane Kaizuka Historic Park is 25 km away and Shingon-in Temple is 31 km from the hostel. Very decent price compared to other resort hotels near Toyako. Staff was very friendly, told me the cheap option for bicycles rental and lent me locks for free. Strongly recommend!

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9
Wonderful
373 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

The Otaornai Backpacker's Hostel Morinoki

Otaru

Situated 1.4 km from Otaru Station, The Otaornai Backpacker's Hostel Morinoki offers 1-star accommodation in Otaru and has a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 16 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center, 34 km from Sapporo Station and 46 km from Shin-Sapporo Station. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are offered. It’s around ten minutes from the station and it’s located beautifully at a steep that really embraces the beauty of Otaru

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9.3
Wonderful
179 reviews
Price from
$26
per night

Niseko Tabi-tsumugi Backpackers

Kutchan

Located in Kutchan, 9.3 km from Hirafu Station, Niseko Tabi-tsumugi Backpackers provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. 400 metres from Asahigaoka Park and 500 metres from Mishima's Shibazakura Garden, the hostel features ski storage space. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are provided. 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
174 reviews
Price from
$55
per night

Otaru Eminabackpackers

Otaru

Otaru Eminabackpackers is located in Otaru, within 2.8 km of Otaru Canal Park and 3.4 km of Otaru Museum. The property is set 18 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center, 36 km from Sapporo Station and 48 km from Shin-Sapporo Station. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.3 km from Otaru Station.

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9.4
Wonderful
7 reviews
Price from
$45
per night

Niseko Hirafu Tsukushi

Kutchan

Boasting ski-to-door access, Niseko Hirafu Tsukushi is situated in Kutchan in the Hokkaido region, 5.6 km from Hirafu Station and 1.1 km from Lerch Memorial Park. With a shared lounge, the 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. Private parking is available on site. The staff was very friendly and very helpful during my stay.

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9.3
Wonderful
54 reviews
Price from
$77
per night

HELIO HOSTEL SAPPORO

Odori, Sapporo

Conveniently located in the Sapporo City Centre district of Sapporo, HELIO HOSTEL SAPPORO is set 12 km from Shin-Sapporo Station, 20 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center and 36 km from Otaru Station. With 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. One of the best Hostels I stayed at in Japan! Perfectly spacious pods, with a cold temp in the rooms, great common areas and the cafe is just perfect if you'd like to get some studies or work done. Would definently recommend to anyone visiting Sapporo.

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8.4
Very Good
1,223 reviews
Price from
$31
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. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as Sapporo Clock Tower, Odori Park, and Former Hokkaidō Government Office. The property is non-smoking and is situated 11 km from Shin-Sapporo Station. Great location, impeccably clean rooms and bathrooms, very cozy. We got towels for free when we arrived and there was a washing machine we could pay to use

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8.4
Very Good
1,426 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

WISE OWL HOSTELS SAPPORO

Susukino, Sapporo

Conveniently situated in Sapporo, WISE OWL HOSTELS SAPPORO provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. Popular points of interest nearby include Former Hokkaidō Government Office, Sapporo TV Tower and Sapporo Clock Tower. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. Very nice place, nice staff, very good location

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8.2
Very Good
1,799 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

Hostel Tomar

Furano

Hostel Tomar is set in Furano, the hostel is 300 metres from Furano Station is 300 metres.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Furano, like skiing.

Ski resort is accessible by bus 10 minutes from the bus stop in front of the property. One of the best hostels I've ever stayed in. Great modern facilities, plenty of space both in the room and common areas, nicely located near the main station and bus stops, nice prices for their rental bikes... and best of all, very helpful and welcoming staff. I recommend renting a bike and enjoying the mountain views while you explore the surrounding area. I'll definetly come back if I have the chance :)

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8.3
Very Good
1,123 reviews
Price from
$33
per night

The Stay Sapporo Annex

Susukino, Sapporo

In a prime location in Sapporo, The Stay Sapporo Annex provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.2 km from Sapporo Station. Central location, near to Susukino train station and there are a lot of shopping options and restaurants near the hostel. The bar area was nicely decorated and spacious. Showering facilities were great. Fuss free check in and check out. 4 capsules/cabins in a room is good arrangement. Not too crowded, enough space for everyone.

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8.2
Very Good
129 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

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