Hokkaidō
A short walk from the Utoro Michi-no-eki road stop (and one bus stop before the Utoro Onsen terminal), Kiraku is a good deal with tatami rooms, shared…
Must-see hotels in Hokkaidō
Niseko
This friendly mountain lodge, which sees many repeat customers, is constructed entirely from hardwood and sits conveniently within a five-minute walk of…
Hokkaidō
This popular spot has a mountain-lodge vibe, Japanese-style rooms to accommodate different sized groups and an onsen bath (which nonguests can use for …
Hokkaidō
Log Bear is right in the middle of Shikotsu-ko Onsen, and is run by a real character called Robin. There are only two simple rooms: one twin and one quad…
Hokkaidō
Aimed at backpackers and run by a grandson of the first Ainu member of Japanese Parliament, this spic-and-span spot offers comfy dorm beds or private…
Hokkaidō
About a five-minute walk west of Akanko Onsen centre, across Rte 241 from the Ainu theatre, this campground has shady pitches, showers, laundry facilities…
Hokkaidō
With an in-house onsen, free laundry machines (dryers extra) and a convenient location only four minutes' walk from JR Wakkanai Station, this is an easy…
Kussharo-Genya Youth Guesthouse
Hokkaidō
On a back road off Rte 243 near the southern shores of Kussharo-ko, this attractive youth hostel has vaulted ceilings, lofty skylights and polished wooden…
Hokkaidō
Minshuku Lamp is well worn around the edges but the tatami rooms and shared facilities are clean, the owners are very friendly and the hallways are…
Hokkaidō
Beside Kushu-ko at the northern end of the island, this campground has grassy plots for tents and also some basic cabins that sleep four (¥2000, plus the…
Hokkaidō
This is the older of the two Prince hotels, old and relying mainly on its location: you're paying for the convenience here, as the hotel is right at the…
Ikeda Kita-no-Kotan Youth Hostel
Hokkaidō
Friendly management and delicious dinners, including a complimentary glass of local wine (for dinner guests only), make Ikeda Kita-no-Kotan Youth Hostel a…
Hokkaidō
Besides a handful of pensions, the only place to stay in Rusutsu is the resort's official hotel (which sits atop an indoor amusement park so kitschy as to…
Niseko
If you're travelling with a large group of friends, consider giving the resort hotels a pass and renting an immaculate ski chalet in Annupuri Village,…
Hokkaidō
Located directly across from JR Furano Station, this hotel has a fresh, modern feel. Rooms here are on the smallish side but they're stylishly done, and…
Hokkaidō
Typical of Japanese resort-style onsen hotels, this place is absolutely huge, like a town within a town, with restaurants, a spa, a karaoke room, an…
Hokkaidō
An excellent budget or backpacker option, this hostel has simple Japanese- and Western-style dorm rooms. There's free bread in the morning and a kitchen…
Hokkaidō
An easy-to-spot white tower block, the Art Hotel is Asahikawa's top hotel. It's not fancy, but it is clean and comfortable with very professional staff…
Otaru
Connected to JR Otaru Chikkō Station (two stops from Otaru, closer to Sapporo), via a shopping mall, this is a convenient option, with modern, generously…
Sapporo
This is a stylish tower hotel smack in-between JR Sapporo Station and Ōdōri-kōen (five minutes on foot either way). Staff uniforms look almost like they…
Hokkaidō
Daiwa Ryokan is a simple, homely budget ryokan with character; adopting an early Shōwa (1926–89) theme, it's strewn with old knick-knacks and there's a…
Hokkaidō
Located at the Rishiri-zan trailhead, this camping ground is a good spot to stay if you want to get an early start to the hike. Cabins, which have…
Hokkaidō
This youth hostel has simple, yet comfortable rooms for two, three, four, five... Whatever you need, private or shared. There's also a big communal bath…
Hokkaidō
Right on the waterfront and an easy walk to both the ferry and the train station, Wakkanai's only remotely upscale (though a bit weather-worn) option is a…
Hokkaidō
On the 2nd floor of what used to be an office building, this hostel is about a 10-minute walk from JR Asahikawa Station, straight up the pedestrian strip…
Hokkaidō
Opened exactly 160 years after Perry's American navy ships visited Hakodate, this simple guesthouse is named after the great naval captain. Rooms are…
Hokkaidō
A good place to unwind after hiking, with pleasant Japanese-style rooms, filling meals and hot-spring baths fronting the mountains. Nonguests can use the…
Sapporo
For private accommodation, you really can't get cheaper or more convenient than this business hotel on the edge of the Susukino entertainment district,…
Hokkaidō
Rooms here are on the smallish side but they've been gussied up nicely to evoke an early 20th-century feel (while still being modern). The hotel is right…
Hokkaidō
This decades-old hotel in Kawayu Onsen may have seen better days, but the baths, known for their highly acidic waters, are fantastic. Day trippers can use…
Hokkaidō
This basic campground sits at the base of Rausu-dake, at the trailhead for the very challenging Yunosawa trail up the mountain. It's a short walk from…
Sapporo
You can't beat the location of this lofty hotel, virtually on top of JR Sapporo Station. Rooms are plush, service is genteel and the views are fantastic…
Hokkaidō
This homey spot, in the yellow building right next to JR Ōnuma Kōen Station, is a good place to stay. The owner speaks English and greets international…
Otaru
This is a reliable higher-end option, in a restored warehouse along the canal. Rooms are priced according to size and view – the larger, canal-facing…
Wakoto Peninsula Lakeside Campground
Hokkaidō
This campground, with gravel tent sites, is on the quiet southern shore of Kussharo-ko, near the start of the Wakoto Peninsula Nature Trail. Note that…
Hokkaidō
There's not tons of character here, but you can't go wrong with a Toyoko Inn. Kushiro's is a five-minute walk south of JR Kushiro Station along Kita-Ōdōri…
Hokkaidō
On a sandy bit on the lake's west shore among trees, this is the nicer of Shikotsu-ko's two campgrounds. There are showers and cooking facilities; four…
Route Inn Grantia Shiretoko-Shari Eki Mae
Hokkaidō
This is a convenient place to stay if you're relying on public transport – it's right in front of the train and bus stations in Shari. It's a modern tower…
Hokkaidō
This minshuku has tiny, no-fuss rooms and a great location – above a souvenir shop a couple of minutes' walk from the Ainu kotan. There is a wooden onsen…
Hokkaidō
The Miyuki offers nothing fancy but is a convenient, friendly option for someone just needing to spend the night. Hallways have microwaves for cooking;…
