| Cost per night | ¥5000 - ¥7500 |
| Check-in | 15:00 ~ 23:00 Cafe open from 09:30 ~ 18:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Contact | https://helio-hostel.jp/ |
| Restaurant | No restaurant Coffee shop & work space on ground floor |
| Wi-fi | Yes |
| Parking | No |
| Notes | Hostel bunk beds, women only rooms available, coffee shop, work space |
| Location | Located in central Sapporo. Only a 3 minute walk from Odori subway station or Susukino subway station. 5 Chome-26-4 Minami 2 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0062 |
Helio Hostel is a good option for solo travelers on a budget. The bunk beds are quite large and provide everything you need for this type of accommodation. There are shower facilities plus towels supplied. There is a thin curtain to pull across to give you some privacy. The staff are very friendly and will assist you, though they are not available after 23:00. They have male, mixed, and female dormitories. This hostel is very convenient as it is right in the middle of town so it’s easy to access all the sightseeing, shopping, and the nightlife. There is an office space on the second floor with a coffee shop on the ground floor.
The coffee shop is fantastic and perfect for those who need a quiet spot do some work, study, or relax. There is plenty of seating with small tables and comfortable chairs or counter seating. Each has a power point which is not common in Japan so you can charge whatever device you are using. Equally convenient is the wi-fi here. There are tonnes of books and magazines in the lounge area lining the walls which are free to read at your leisure. The coffee here is ok, the Hokkaido latte is the best coffee they have here and is very good. They do not sell food here unfortunately. Overall, this is a clean and modern hostel in central Sapporo with a great cafe on the ground floor.
| Cost per night | *around ¥3500 per person for dormitory *around ¥6000 for a room (this price may vary depending on season) |
| Check-in | 15:00 - 22:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 *reception from 7:00 - 20:00 |
| Contact | 013-622-0539 info@tabi-tsugumi.net |
| Restaurant | No |
| Wi-fi | Yes |
| Notes | Hostel Bunk beds Shared bathroom & kitchen Parking available Showers |
| Location | The hostel is located in Kutchan on the edge of town just by Kutosan river. It's only a 9 minute walk from Kutchan station, and a 15 minute walk from the centre of town. 〒044-0083 Hokkaido, Abuta District, Kutchan, Asahi, 45−8 |
Tabi Tsugumi guest house is a great place to stay while in the area. It is two stories and has both hostel bunk rooms plus private rooms as well. The guest house also has a fully furnished kitchen plus a Japanese style tatami area in which to relax. There are great views of Mt. Yotei from the kitchen and the lounge area. Tabi Tsugumi is run by the super friendly Japanese owner. He does speak English and is happy to help with anything you need. If coming via your own transport, there is parking available here. For those coming via train, the guest house is close by.
The dorm rooms are large and comfortable. There is a female only dorm room available as well. These rooms fit up to four guests. The bunks here are really big and it is a bit of a climb up the ladder to get to the top bunk, but once there you can find a very comfortable sleeping area, private locker, fan, and wall plugs and hangers. Although the room is shared you have plenty of space to yourself compared to other guesthouses. For those who want more privacy, there are private rooms for extra cost. Be sure to book in advance especially in winter as the guesthouse is near all the major ski fields in the local area. this a great option to stay and very affordable and clean! Other amenities include showers and washing machines.
