2-Star Hotels in Hokkaido, Japan

"We were a party of two, and the room was spacious with a very comfortable bed. The front desk was great, letting us check in half an hour early. The breakfast was delicious, and one of the staff members spoke Chinese. On the downside, there's no TV, so it's quiet enough to hear noise from the hallway, which means the soundproofing isn't great. Also, a sewage-like smell occasionally wafted from the bathroom drain."

"The location was great, only a 5-minute walk from Maruyama-koen Station. The room felt nice and was very clean. It had a kitchen with a large refrigerator, microwave, rice cooker, and electric stove. There were also two sinks, which was perfect for the four of us. Wi-Fi was available, and there's a supermarket nearby. However, upon arrival, there was a sign for the front desk on the 3rd floor, and when I got into the elevator, it wouldn't move without a 3-digit code. I didn't know about this, and I'm not sure if I was informed of it beforehand. It caused some hassle during check-in, which is self-service. I eventually had to call to complete the check-in process."

"Stay Mid May 2026. The female dormitory is clean. They have humidifier and heater in room. You have to change the bedsheet, pillow cover, duvet by yourself. Towel, earplug, razor, toothbrush are provided. They have chiiler & freezer to keep you food. The kitchen also if you want to cook. Coffee and tea are free all day. Located only 5 min walk to Susukino and 15 min walk to.Sapporo Station."

"I initially thought that staying in a hostel/capsule hotel like this would be a terrible experience, but it turned out to be surprisingly good. Of course, I booked it because it was cheap. During the peak season of the Snow Festival, it was significantly cheaper, even half the price of other regular hotels. So, even if the experience was bad, I could tolerate it, but it actually wasn't. Plus, I got to experience the local (northern) sauna culture, which was quite new for me, a southerner. First, let's talk about the location. It's a straight five-minute walk from Susukino Station, and there's also a city tram stop right outside, so transportation is very convenient. Personally, I recommend taking the airport bus because you don't have to drag your luggage so far. In Susukino, it's naturally convenient for dining and shopping. There's a convenience store just across the street downstairs, basically solving most of your needs. There are 4.5 floors of hotel accommodation, with over a hundred beds on each floor. When I went, it was the peak season of the Snow Festival, but the occupancy rate seemed to be only about half, so there weren't that many people near your bed. There might be occasional noise, but guests from all over the world are generally well-behaved and consciously control their volume during quiet hours. So, staying here is pretty much like a school dorm. If you can accept a school dorm, then this place should be fine too. After staying, I realized that this place is essentially a three-in-one: accommodation is capsule (hostel) + internet cafe. You buy a bed, and the public area provides basic entertainment like comics. Showering is in a Japanese public bathhouse, which also has hot spring pools and a sauna area. I recommend that those who haven't been before should learn about the customs and etiquette in advance. The dining area is similar to an izakaya, operating from evening until 1 AM, offering basic staple foods and some drinks. The overall facilities and services are quite comprehensive, and I didn't feel any inconvenience during my four or five-day stay. If you think the bed is expensive, there's a sneaky trick (prerequisite: you need to understand Japanese and the billing rules). You can use it like a Japanese public bathhouse, just like the locals do. Go in and select the 'day trip' (日帰り) option on the machine. Sometimes, the final bill will be cheaper than booking a bed. However, the downside is that you won't have a bed, and you'll have to find a place to spend the night in the dining area or public lounge on the 7th floor. If there are too many people, you might not find a place to rest. So, judge for yourselves. This trick is recommended for those who are more familiar with Japan. Before staying, I saw some reviews mentioning two concerns, and now I'll address them based on my actual experience: First, female staff passing through the changing area outside the bathhouse. I did encounter this two or three times. I guess the front desk and dining staff took the stairs to the dining area to save elevator waiting time. They also tried to keep their heads down and avoid looking, so I personally don't mind. If you do, then I suggest you consider not staying here. Second, the air conditioning is kept at 18-20 degrees Celsius (64-68°F), which was perfect for me. After all, it's below zero outdoors, and too large a temperature difference can be uncomfortable."

"This is a good place to stay, close to Sapporo Station, about a 10-minute walk. It's also about a 10-minute walk to the Clock Tower and Susukino. So, not too close, not too far. The hotel offers many amenities for guests to use. If you include breakfast, you'll get daily coupons for a free breakfast at DOUTOR. Just ask at the counter. The restaurant is right there, turn left when you exit the hotel. The room is big enough to open a 24-inch suitcase. The air conditioning is central; it tends to be warm, but you can open the window a bit to let in some cool air. There's a washing machine for 300 yen and a dryer for 100 yen. Check your floor carefully, as each floor has different facilities. The bathroom is a decent size, not too small or too big, and has a bathtub. The room is also reasonably soundproof."

"The room is enough size for 1 person, 2 people may be too crowded, clean, the host responds quickly to questions."

"I chose a room with shared bathroom facilities and a tatami mat. The toilet was very close by and clean, and the shower was decent too. It was snowing continuously, so I'd suggest they help wipe off luggage at the entrance; otherwise, it'd mess up the room when you come in. The air conditioning worked great, but the faucet in the room's sink needed a lot of force to turn off completely. The hotel was a bit hard to find; with all the snow, I couldn't see the sign. On the day I checked in, there were so many cars parked outside that I didn't even realize it was the hotel entrance. The front desk staff was excellent and very friendly. If you go out, you need to return your room key to the front desk."

"Very good youth hostel, It is clean and quiet. I didn't expect it to be so good at first. There is a refrigerator for cooking, paid laundry service, and toothbrushes for sale and towels for rent. Toast is also provided for breakfast He sells hand brewed coffee. Residents can enjoy discounts. I personally think the price is cheap."

"5 minutes walk from Hakodate station, although the hotel looks nostalgic but clean and tidy. Staffs are very friendly and helpful, can speak simple English, lift available. Free simple and delicious breakfast. As a solo traveller the twin room are super big for me. Very near to the morning market which sells fresh seafood. At night hotel alley is quite dark."

"The room looks exactly like the pictures, maybe a tiny bit smaller. The parking lot isn't great; it's right on the street and you definitely need a reservation. Otherwise, there's another one nearby that's a little pricier. There's also a Lawson convenience store about a 7-8 minute walk away. The only downside is that there are no smoking rooms."