Wondering where to stay in Hokkaido? Whether you’re looking for luxury living, boutique stays, or budget-friendly rooms, here’s our guide to Sapporo’s best hotels.
When travelling to Japan’s northernmost island, the most natural place to start exploring is Sapporo, the capital city of Hokkaido. Bordered by towering, snow-clad mountains, the city is best known for its beer, bustling food scene, and the week-long Snow Festival that takes place every February. To help you plan your trip, here’s a handy guide to the best hotels in Sapporo, from luxurious living to mid-range boutique stays and budget-friendly comfy places.
1. Hotel Sosei Sapporo, MGallery Collection
Hotel Sosei Sapporo is a 5-star, luxury boutique hotel run by MGallery. Newly opened in January 2024, it’s located right next to Sapporo Factory, the original home of the Sapporo Beer Museum – one of the oldest breweries in Japan. With its modern, Japanese-inspired, art-deco style, this hotel pays homage to the area’s industrial history through a combination of glamourous geometrical patterns, clean lines, and intricate, metallic designs.
Home to 118 rooms and suites featuring elements of Japanese and European influences, each stay offers a blend of soft lighting, European-style furniture, and local flora and fauna embellished on tapestries. We love how the sumptuous king-sized beds are perfect after a long day of travel, sightseeing, or shopping!
Take a seat at the bar, where the hotel showcases ancient copper beer kilns, and you can enjoy a variety of Sapporo beers, wines, and locally brewed sakes. Tired of exploring? Stay in and have a meal at the restaurant reminiscent of the Roaring ‘20s.
Hotel Sosei Sapporo, MGallery Collection, Sapporo Factory West Hall, Kita 2-jo Higashi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Chuo Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0032, Japan
2. Sapporo View Hotel Odori Park
A 5-star spot that’s minutes away from Odori Station on foot, the luxe, family-friendly hotel is situated close to Sapporo’s underground pedestrian mall, the Sapporo Beer Museum, and Norbesa Outlet Mall, making it an ideal base for exploring the city.
The Excellency Floors offer eight kinds of rooms, ranging from Standard Twin to Suites. The spacious rooms are situated on the upper floors, providing excellent views of the Sapporo cityscape, including Odori Park, the city’s version of NYC’s Central Park. If you stay here in February, you’ll enjoy sights of the famous Sapporo Snow Festival.
On the Moderate Floors, you’ll find rooms ranging from Single to Deluxe Twin furnished in lighter wood accented by more earthy, natural tones. Tip: go for the Japanese-style options, which include tatami floors, sliding partitions, and traditional futon beds. Meanwhile, the North Resort Floors offer rooms ranging from Single to Fourth – great for families with young children or a group of friends. All rooms are furnished with natural wood and light grey tones, giving the space a mountain lodge feel.
Sapporo View Hotel Odori Park, 8 Odori-Nishi Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido 060-0042, Japan
3. Hotel Emion Sapporo
Newly opened in December 2023, Hotel Emion is a convenient, four-minute walk from the North side of Sapporo Station, where most of Sapporo’s major department stores are located. From standard rooms to club rooms with access to the Club Floor Lounge, this 4-star, family-friendly stay offers Slumberland mattresses for a good night’s rest after a long day out and about.
Safety deposit boxes, room-wear, slippers, towels and a variety of toiletries are also provided in each room. We love that it has a large onsen floor with wooden sauna rooms and a secure keycard access option for the women’s side of the onsen floor.
Hotel Emion Sapporo, 4 Kita 8-jo Nishi 1-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0808, Japan
4. Daiwa Roynet Sapporo Nakajima-Koen
This mid-range luxe hotel sits right next to Nakajima Park, where you can get excellent views of autumn leaves in the fall, or enjoy the blossoming wisteria and cherry trees in springtime. Susukino, Sapporo’s entertainment district, is just a short walk away, so it’s easy to enjoy nights out at bars, restaurants, karaoke parlours, pachinko places, or the Ramen Yokocho – Sapporo’s famous ramen alley.
Daiwa Roynet hotels are known throughout Japan for their spacious rooms, and guests can enjoy luxe facilities for mid-range prices – a good deal in our books! With a dark wood furniture aesthetic, the rooms are comfortable and modern. The hotel also has an onsen floor and massages at affordable rates. Oh, and we love its coin-operated, detergent-equipped, laundry services – a handy feature if you’re in the middle of a long stay in Japan!
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sapporo Nakajima-Koen, South 9-jo West 5-chome 1-1, Chuo Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaido 064-0809, Japan
5. 41 Pieces Sapporo
Just like its name suggests, this hotel houses 41 units of studio apartment-style accommodation. A five-minute walk from Odori Station, it’s situated near Susukino and the famous Nijo Market, placing it right in Sapporo’s main downtown area.
The rooms are spacious, equipped with semi-double beds, and furnished with chic, wooden tones and stylish, contemporary decor. Slippers and various toiletries are provided free of charge, and pyjamas can be collected at reception. Some rooms are even equipped with kitchenettes for in-room cooking!
Tip: you can rent a variety of items during your stay, including filter coffee sets, speakers and record players, cooking pots, rice cookers, and even board games and children’s tents. For travellers arriving in a group, the Family Rooms have lofted, full-sized beds and can sleep up to four guests per room.
41 Pieces Sapporo, 5-29-2, Minami 2-jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido 060-0062, Japan
6. Hotel Ten to Ten
Opened in October 2020, Hotel Ten to Ten is located near Hokkaido University, with its green and luscious campus grounds. Take a 10-minute walk to Sapporo Station for department store shopping, or head to the nearby Botanic Gardens, which offer beautiful views of springtime flowers or autumn colours.
One thing unique about it is that it operates as an unmanned hotel, so check-in is done electronically at the front desk counters. After scanning the QR code on your phone, simply follow the online directions to verify your passport.
The rooms here are classy and divided into two types: Twin Rooms for up to four guests, and Family Rooms for up to eight adults and one child. Each room is spacious and comes equipped with rain showers, large televisions, toiletries, and pyjama sets. You can also head to the chic lounge area to hang out with your travel companions or other guests visiting the hotel.
Hotel Ten to Ten, 1-14 Kita 7-jo Nishi 8-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0807, Japan
7. Lamp Light Books Hotel Sapporo
Popular on social media, Lamp Light Books Hotel is an up-and-coming hotel chain that’s taken Japan by storm thanks to its 24-hour library, in-house cafe with IG-worthy food, and gift shop selling souvenirs like books. With the concept of “travelling through a world of books”, hotel guests can borrow up to two books a day from a rotating selection of titles, with genres ranging from coffee-table books and lifestyle magazines, to full novels and Japanese manga.
From a Standard Double room to a Moderate Twin room – the biggest room size this 3-star hotel offers – guests can take their pick. Its quirky and niche concept is perfect for book lovers, cafe enthusiasts and creatives.
Lamp Light Books Hotel Sapporo, Chuo-ku Minami 2jo Nishi 7-5-1, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0062, Japan
8. The B Sapporo
Conveniently located in the heart of Sapporo, The B Sapporo is a 3-star hotel that’s minutes away from Tanukikoji Station. It’s close to the main shopping areas in the city, as well as the Ramen Yokocho, Nijo Market and Susukino. If you’re in the market for a budget-friendly hotel option with a great location in Sapporo, pick this. Guests can enjoy its buffet-style breakfast and free snack service, and hang out at the large common area. Laundry machines are also available for those who need a wardrobe refresh.
The B Sapporo, 17-17, Minami 3-jo Nishi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0063, Japan
9. Hotel Resol Trinity Sapporo
Want to travel without breaking the bank? Hotel Resol Trinity Sapporo is a stylish, 3-star pick near Odori Station. There are six types of rooms, from single rooms for the solo traveller to the largest room option: a Japanese-Western layout. It features queen-size beds, plush futon beds, and traditional Japanese furnishings like rice-paper sliding shutters and a tatami lounge area.
The Moderate Double is another popular option for those travelling to Sapporo on long-term business trips. Other features include a buffet-style breakfast, an onsen floor, and laundry services.
Hotel Resol Trinity Sapporo, 5-3 Odori Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0042, Japan
10. Hotel Mystays Sapporo Nakajima Park Annex
Nestled between the scenic Nakajima Park and the Toyohira riverside park, this 3-star hotel is near Nakajimakoen Station for easy access to downtown. It’s ideal for travellers who appreciate nature and all it has to offer. Popular seasonal sights in Sapporo include fresh cherry blossoms and wisteria in the spring, and vibrant, warm leaf colours in the fall. In winter, there’s ample space near the hotel for kids to play around in the Hokkaido snow.
The hotel is well-equipped with facilities and amenities for a comfortable stay. That includes a small common area with microwaves and vending machines and a laundry room with coin-operated washers and dryers.
Hotel Mystays Sapporo Nakajima Park Annex, 4-3 Nishi 1-chome, Minami 11-jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido 064-0811 Japan
Whether you’re drawn to the food, the snowy landscapes, or the vibrant city culture, book these hotels in Sapporo for your next trip to Japan!
