What's the cheapest area to stay in Sapporo?

Around Susukino and just north of Sapporo Station you'll find the city's cheapest bookable rooms — business hotels, capsule-style stays and hostels from around £52 a night on midweek dates. Susukino puts you in the nightlife and ramen district on the subway, while the station area gives you the fastest airport train and the JR lines out to Otaru and Niseko. Odori sits between the two and is the most central for the Snow Festival.

How cheap are hotels in Sapporo?

On midweek off-season dates, real bookable budget rooms run roughly £52–100 a night across the 29 budget hotels in this guide — Theatel Sapporo from around £52, plat hostel keikyu from ~£61, and well-reviewed business hotels like KOKO HOTEL Sapporo Ekimae and APA Hotel & Resort Sapporo from ~£78. Snow Festival week in early February and summer weekends push these numbers up sharply, so book early for those dates.

Are there capsule or hostel options in Sapporo under £70?

Yes. plat hostel keikyu sapporo ichiba starts around £61 and Theatel Sapporo from about £52 — both are dorm- and compact-room stays near the centre. HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Sapporo Odorikoen (~£68) is a compact business hotel right by Odori Park. These are the cheapest way to sleep in the middle of Sapporo, with konbini (7-Eleven, Lawson, FamilyMart) on nearly every corner for cheap meals.

Is there a hotel or accommodation tax in Sapporo?

Japan has a national accommodation levy on higher-priced rooms, and Hokkaido has introduced its own prefectural lodging tax. For most budget stays the charge is small — typically a few hundred yen (roughly £1–3) per person per night — and it's usually added at check-in rather than shown in the headline rate. Our hotel pages show the room rate with taxes and fees so you see the all-in figure before you book.

Best budget hotels in Sapporo for families?

APA Hotel & Resort Sapporo (from ~£78) is a large resort-style property with an on-site bath, and Mercure Sapporo (~£81) offers roomier 4-star rooms at a budget price near Susukino station. For space, Hotel Emion Sapporo and the Daiwa Roynet hotels in the mid-range tier have larger twins. Families gain from Sapporo's flat, walkable centre and the subway, which reaches Odori Park and Susukino in minutes.

What are the cheapest months to visit Sapporo?

Late spring (May–June) and autumn (late September–October) are the cheapest and mildest windows, avoiding both the February Snow Festival surge and the July–August summer peak. Rooms are noticeably cheaper outside Snow Festival week (early February) and the Golden Week holiday in early May. If you want winter snow without festival prices, mid-January or March undercut early February.

How close are budget hotels to Sapporo Station and the subway?

Very close — Sapporo's centre is compact and flat. Budget business hotels like KOKO HOTEL Sapporo Ekimae and HOTEL LiVEMAX Sapporo Ekimae sit within a short walk of Sapporo Station, and the Susukino and Odori clusters are one or two subway stops away on the Namboku and Toho lines. From the station the Rapid Airport train reaches New Chitose Airport (CTS) in about 37 minutes.

When is the Sapporo Snow Festival?

The Sapporo Snow Festival (Yuki Matsuri) runs for about a week in early February, centred on Odori Park with giant snow and ice sculptures, plus sites in Susukino and Tsudome. It's the city's biggest event and hotels around Odori and Susukino sell out months ahead at premium rates — if you're coming for the festival, book as early as you can and consider staying a subway stop or two out to save.

Is Sapporo a good base for skiing in Niseko?

Yes — Sapporo is the practical gateway to Hokkaido's ski country. Niseko is roughly a 2.5–3 hour bus or train-plus-bus trip, and closer resorts like Sapporo Teine and Kokusai are day-trip distance from the city. Many skiers base in Sapporo for cheaper hotels, nightlife and food, then day-trip or shuttle to the slopes rather than pay resort-village prices at Niseko itself.

Where should I stay in Sapporo — Susukino, Odori or the station?

Susukino for nightlife, ramen and the cheapest business hotels; Odori for the most central base and Snow Festival access; Sapporo Station for the fastest airport train and JR connections to Otaru, Hakodate and Niseko. All three are within a few subway stops of each other, so the choice is about what's on your doorstep rather than distance — the whole centre is walkable.

What is Susukino known for?

Susukino is Sapporo's entertainment and nightlife district — one of Japan's largest north of Tokyo — packed with izakaya, ramen shops, karaoke and bars. It's also where you'll find Ramen Yokocho (Ramen Alley) and easy late-night eats. Staying here means the food and nightlife are on your doorstep, though light-sleepers may prefer Odori or the quieter blocks toward Nakajima Park.

How do I get from New Chitose Airport to central Sapporo?

The JR Rapid Airport train runs from New Chitose Airport (CTS) directly to Sapporo Station in about 37 minutes for roughly ¥1,150 (around £6), several times an hour. It's faster and cheaper than a taxi and drops you in the middle of the hotel district. Airport buses also serve Susukino and Odori if your hotel is closer to those.

Is Sapporo expensive compared to Tokyo?

Generally cheaper for hotels and food than Tokyo or Kyoto. Budget business-hotel rooms that would be scarce under £70 in central Tokyo are common in Sapporo, and Hokkaido's famous ramen, seafood and Genghis Khan (grilled lamb) are affordable, especially in Susukino. The main exceptions are Snow Festival week and peak summer, when demand pushes rates up.

What's the best time of year to visit Sapporo?

Winter (December–February) for snow, the Snow Festival and skiing; summer (June–August) for the mild escape from Honshu's heat, lavender fields nearby and the Yosakoi Soran and beer garden season. Autumn brings colour to the parks and lower prices. Sapporo is a genuine year-round city — pick winter for snow and events, summer for the cool climate and festivals.

Are budget hotels in Sapporo safe?

Yes. Sapporo, like the rest of Japan, has very low crime and the budget business hotels and hostels in this guide are safe, clean and reliable. Susukino is a nightlife area so it's livelier and busier late at night, but it remains one of the safest entertainment districts you'll stay in. Standard city awareness is all that's needed.

Do Sapporo hotels have onsen or public baths?

Several do. Larger properties like APA Hotel & Resort Sapporo and some business hotels include a communal public bath (daiyokujo) or hot-spring bath, which is a welcome soak after a cold day. For a full onsen resort experience, day-trips to Jozankei Onsen (about an hour from the city) or Noboribetsu are popular. Check each hotel page for bath facilities before booking.

What's the cheapest way to eat in Sapporo?

Konbini (7-Eleven, Lawson, FamilyMart) for cheap, good-quality meals from a few hundred yen, plus Susukino's ramen shops and standing izakaya. Sapporo's signature miso ramen, soup curry and Genghis Khan lamb are all affordable, and the Nijo Market near Susukino does fresh seafood bowls. Budget travellers eat very well here without spending much.

How many days do you need in Sapporo?

Two to three days covers the city — Odori Park, the Clock Tower, the former government building, Susukino nightlife, a ramen crawl and the Shiroi Koibito park or Mount Moiwa ropeway. Add days for day-trips: Otaru (30 minutes by JR), Jozankei Onsen, or skiing at Niseko and Teine. Winter visitors often add time for the Snow Festival and slopes.

Which Sapporo hotels are closest to Odori Park for the Snow Festival?

Sapporo View Hotel Odori Park and HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Sapporo Odorikoen are right by the park, and KOKO HOTEL Sapporo Odori, Wyndham Garden Sapporo Odori and Via Inn Prime Sapporo-Odori are all a short walk. Odori hotels sell out first for Snow Festival week, so if they're gone, book one subway stop away in Susukino or by the station and ride in — it's only minutes.

Are there 5-star luxury hotels in Sapporo?

Yes — the top tier includes the JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo (in the tower above the station, from ~£296), the historic Sapporo Grand Hotel (from ~£204), Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo, the ANA Crowne Plaza and the Sapporo View Hotel Odori Park. These offer the city's best views, service and dining, and are the splurge picks for a special winter trip or the Snow Festival.

Can I visit Otaru as a day trip from Sapporo?

Easily. Otaru, the historic canal and glassware town on the coast, is about 30 minutes from Sapporo Station on the JR Hakodate Line. It makes a classic half- or full-day trip — the canal, sushi restaurants, music-box and glass workshops. A JR Pass or a cheap point-to-point ticket both work, and it pairs well with a Sapporo city base.

Is a JR Pass worth it for a Sapporo trip?

It depends on your route. A national JR Pass rarely pays off for a Sapporo-only trip, but a Hokkaido-specific JR pass can be worthwhile if you're day-tripping to Otaru, Hakodate or Asahikawa by train. For most city stays, staying near Sapporo Station and buying point-to-point tickets or a subway day pass is cheaper. Compare your planned journeys before buying.

Do Sapporo hotels get booked up in winter?

Yes, especially Snow Festival week in early February and peak ski-season weekends, when central hotels sell out and rates climb. December to March is busy overall because of snow and skiing. If your dates fall in that window, book well ahead — or stay a stop or two out from Odori and Susukino, where rooms stay cheaper and more available.

What's the difference between staying near Nakajima Park and the city centre?

Nakajima Park, just south of Susukino, is a quieter, greener base a short walk or one subway stop from the nightlife — hotels like Daiwa Roynet Sapporo Nakajima Koen and Hotel Vista Nakajima Koen suit travellers who want calm at night but easy access to the centre. The core Odori–Susukino–Station triangle is busier and more central. Both are well connected by subway.

Are hotel prices in this guide per room or per person?

Per room per night, as from-prices pulled on live midweek searches while writing. Your dates will differ — Snow Festival, summer and weekends cost more, and quiet midweek off-season nights can be cheaper. Every hotel name links to its live page on JetMeAway with a date picker and the all-in price including taxes and fees, so tap through for today's exact number.

How do I book these exact Sapporo hotels at the prices shown?

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Best Hotels in Sapporo for Every Budget — 49 Real Picks From £52 (2026)

7 July 2026•24 min read•By JetMeAway Scout

Our top Sapporo hotel pick for 2026 is Sapporo Grand Hotel for a landmark stay in the heart of the city — but the real story for UK travellers is at the other end of the price list, where real, bookable Sapporo hotels start at £52 a night. This is the complete guide to the best hotels in Sapporo for every budget: where to stay across Susukino's nightlife, central Odori and Sapporo Station, with the cheapest rooms verified as real, distinct and currently bookable. We've built it around all three price bands — 10 luxury names, 10 mid-range picks, and 29 budget hotels — 49 in all, each linking straight to its live prices.

Hokkaido's capital is a genuine year-round city: come in early February for the Sapporo Snow Festival and the giant ice sculptures on Odori Park, use it as the budget-friendly gateway to skiing at Niseko and Teine, or visit in summer to escape Honshu's heat. Whatever the season, the centre is flat, walkable and wrapped in konbini, and the subway links Susukino, Odori and the station in minutes. Every price below is a from-estimate pulled on live midweek searches while writing — no markups, no booking fees.

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Scout's 3 best budget picks

Theatel Sapporo — from ~£52/night, the cheapest real room in this guide, a compact central stay for solo travellers and couples watching the yen.

KOKO HOTEL Sapporo Ekimae — from ~£78/night with over 5,200 reviews, a reliable modern business hotel a short walk from Sapporo Station and the airport train.

APA Hotel & Resort Sapporo — from ~£78/night, a large resort-style hotel with an on-site bath, strong value for families and winter stays.

Luxury Hotels in Sapporo

Sapporo's top tier is where you get the big views, the best dining and the landmark addresses — most cluster around the station, Odori Park and the government-district blocks. These are the splurge picks for a special winter trip or a front-row Snow Festival base.

Sapporo Grand Hotel — Sapporo, Japan

1. Sapporo Grand Hotel — Sapporo · 5★ · 4,739 reviews · from ~£204/night. Sapporo's historic grand hotel, opened in 1934 and still one of the city's most prestigious addresses, a short walk from Odori Park and the government district. With nearly 5,000 reviews it's the most-rated luxury property here — a classic choice for a special-occasion or Snow Festival stay in the centre.

Sapporo View Hotel Odori Park — Sapporo, Japan

2. Sapporo View Hotel Odori Park — Sapporo · 5★ · 3,757 reviews · from ~£123/night. Right on Odori Park, this is arguably the best-located luxury hotel for the Snow Festival — the ice sculptures are on your doorstep. Well reviewed and central, with park-facing rooms that put you in the middle of the winter action for a fraction of the top-tier rate.

Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo — Sapporo, Japan

3. Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo — Sapporo · 5★ · 3,531 reviews · from ~£118/night. A European-styled hotel near Sapporo Station with a top-floor spa and sky bath offering city views. The old-world interiors are a distinctive alternative to the glassy towers, and the station location makes airport transfers and day-trips to Otaru easy.

Sapporo Park Hotel — Sapporo, Japan

4. Sapporo Park Hotel — Sapporo · 5★ · 2,633 reviews · from ~£98/night. Overlooking green Nakajima Park just south of Susukino, this is the calmest of the luxury picks — leafy views, an atrium, and a quieter base a short walk or one subway stop from the nightlife. The lowest starting rate of the 5-star tier, and excellent value for the category.

Randor Hotel Sapporo Suites — Sapporo, Japan

5. Randor Hotel Sapporo Suites — Sapporo · 5★ · 2,579 reviews · from ~£130/night. A suite-focused property offering more space than a standard city room, suiting couples and small families who want room to spread out. Central and well reviewed, with the extra square footage a genuine draw on a longer or winter stay.

Premier Hotel -Tsubaki- Sapporo — Sapporo, Japan

6. Premier Hotel -Tsubaki- Sapporo — Sapporo · 5★ · 2,198 reviews · from ~£107/night. A spacious hotel set in greenery a little out from the dead centre, with large rooms and an on-site bath — a good pick if you want calm and space over a doorstep-nightlife location. Reasonably priced for a 5-star, with shuttle links into the centre.

Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo — Sapporo, Japan

7. Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo — Sapporo · 5★ · 2,010 reviews · from ~£118/night. A reliable full-service tower near Sapporo Station with multiple restaurants and easy access to the JR lines and airport train. The dependable brand-name choice for travellers who want service and convenience without surprises.

JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo — Sapporo, Japan

8. JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo — Sapporo · 5★ · 1,968 reviews · from ~£296/night. Occupying the upper floors of the JR Tower directly above Sapporo Station, this is the highest, most view-driven luxury hotel in the city — a 22nd-floor sky spa and windows over the whole of Sapporo to the mountains. The priciest room in this guide, and the ultimate airport-train and day-trip base.

Hotel Emisia Sapporo — Sapporo, Japan

9. Hotel Emisia Sapporo — Sapporo · 5★ · 1,835 reviews · from ~£127/night. A large resort-style hotel by Shin-Sapporo, on the subway a few stops east of the centre, with spacious rooms and an on-site bath. The out-of-centre location keeps the rate down for a 5-star, and the subway makes the city and airport straightforward.

ANA Crowne Plaza Sapporo by IHG — Sapporo, Japan

10. ANA Crowne Plaza Sapporo by IHG — Sapporo · 5★ · 1,173 reviews · from ~£141/night. A dependable international-brand tower near Sapporo Station, handy for IHG members and travellers who want a familiar standard. Central, well connected to the airport train, and a solid all-rounder for a city stay.

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Mid-Range Hotels in Sapporo

The mid-range tier is Sapporo's sweet spot for comfort without the 5-star price — smart 4-star business and lifestyle hotels, mostly clustered around Susukino, Odori and the station, with baths, decent breakfasts and easy subway access.

HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Aspen — Sapporo, Japan

11. HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Aspen — Sapporo · 4★ · 5,391 reviews · from ~£101/night. The most-reviewed hotel in this entire guide, a large, reliable property near Sapporo Station favoured by repeat visitors. Consistent rooms, a convenient station-side location and a rate that undercuts most of the luxury tier make it a default mid-range pick.

Quintessa Hotel Sapporo — Sapporo, Japan

12. Quintessa Hotel Sapporo — Sapporo · 4★ · 3,397 reviews · from ~£105/night. A design-conscious hotel near Susukino with a public bath, putting the nightlife and ramen district on your doorstep. Well reviewed and central, a good balance of style and value for travellers who want to be in the thick of the food scene.

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sapporo Nakajima Koen — Sapporo, Japan

13. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sapporo Nakajima Koen — Sapporo · 4★ · 2,848 reviews · from ~£128/night. A dependable Daiwa Roynet by leafy Nakajima Park, offering the brand's roomy, well-equipped rooms in a quieter setting a short walk from Susukino. Suits travellers who want calm at night but easy subway access to the centre.

Cross Hotel Sapporo — Sapporo, Japan

14. Cross Hotel Sapporo — Sapporo · 4★ · 2,376 reviews · from ~£123/night. A stylish hotel between Odori and the station with a rooftop open-air bath — a rare treat for a city-centre property. Central for both the Snow Festival and shopping, and popular for its design and the top-floor soak.

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sapporo-Susukino — Sapporo, Japan

15. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sapporo-Susukino — Sapporo · 4★ · 2,129 reviews · from ~£134/night. The Susukino branch of the reliable Daiwa Roynet chain, dropping you right in the nightlife and ramen district with the brand's comfortable, well-sized rooms. A solid pick for travellers who want the food and bars on their doorstep.

Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo — Sapporo, Japan

16. Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo — Sapporo · 4★ · 2,090 reviews · from ~£146/night. A polished Mitsui Garden near Sapporo Station with a large public bath, a quality mid-range brand known for calm, well-designed rooms and good breakfasts. Handy for the airport train and JR day-trips.

Hotel Gracery Sapporo — Sapporo, Japan

17. Hotel Gracery Sapporo — Sapporo · 4★ · 2,073 reviews · from ~£118/night. A comfortable Gracery near Sapporo Station, part of a well-run mid-range chain, with straightforward, good-value rooms and a convenient station-side base. A dependable choice for a first Sapporo trip.

Hotel Sapporo Garden Palace — Sapporo, Japan

18. Hotel Sapporo Garden Palace — Sapporo · 4★ · 1,534 reviews · from ~£153/night. An established hotel near the botanical garden and government district, a slightly quieter, greener corner of the centre a short walk from Odori. Traditional in feel, with roomy standards and dining on site.

SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL — Sapporo, Japan

19. SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL — Sapporo · 4★ · 1,345 reviews · from ~£207/night. A newer lifestyle hotel in the Susukino area, the priciest of the mid-range tier, aimed at travellers who want contemporary design and dining alongside the nightlife. The step up in rate buys a more modern, style-led stay.

Hotel Emion Sapporo — Sapporo, Japan

20. Hotel Emion Sapporo — Sapporo · 4★ · 1,109 reviews · from ~£129/night. A comfortable modern hotel with larger rooms than the typical business standard, suiting couples and small families who want a bit more space. Well reviewed and reasonably priced for a 4-star, with good subway access.

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Cheap Hotels in Sapporo Under £100 — 29 Real Options

This is the heart of the guide. Every hotel below is a real, distinct, currently bookable Sapporo property from £52 a night, mostly business hotels, capsule-style stays and hostels around Susukino, Odori and Sapporo Station. Prices rise sharply for Snow Festival week and summer, so book early for those — the rest of the year these are genuine bargains in a city where the food alone is worth the trip.

Theatel Sapporo — Sapporo, Japan

21. Theatel Sapporo — Sapporo · 2★ · 91 reviews · from ~£52/night. The cheapest real room in this guide — a compact, no-frills central stay ideal for solo travellers and couples watching the yen. Basic but bookable and well placed for the subway; pair it with konbini meals and Susukino ramen to keep the whole trip cheap.

plat hostel keikyu sapporo ichiba — Sapporo, Japan

22. plat hostel keikyu sapporo ichiba — Sapporo · 2★ · 115 reviews · from ~£61/night. A modern hostel-style stay near the centre, the second-cheapest here, with dorm and compact private options. Suits backpackers and budget solo travellers who want a social, low-cost base within easy reach of the nightlife and the station.

HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Sapporo Odorikoen — Sapporo, Japan

23. HOTEL LiVEMAX PREMIUM Sapporo Odorikoen — Sapporo · 3★ · 114 reviews · from ~£68/night. A compact business hotel right by Odori Park, putting you within a few minutes' walk of the Snow Festival sculptures for a budget rate. Rooms are small in the LiVEMAX style, but the location by the park is hard to beat at this price.

Pinn-N4E2Ⅰ — Sapporo, Japan

24. Pinn-N4E2Ⅰ — Sapporo · 2★ · 53 reviews · from ~£73/night. A small, simple stay north of the station area, an economical base for travellers who just need a clean room and easy subway access. No-frills but genuinely cheap and central enough for a city break.

Hotel Nets Sapporo — Sapporo, Japan

25. Hotel Nets Sapporo — Sapporo · 3★ · 1,052 reviews · from ~£75/night. A well-reviewed business hotel with over 1,000 reviews, offering reliable, tidy rooms at a low rate near the centre. A safe budget bet for travellers who want proven consistency rather than the cheapest possible price.

Hotel Tokeidai — Sapporo, Japan

26. Hotel Tokeidai — Sapporo · 3★ · 68 reviews · from ~£75/night. Named after Sapporo's famous Clock Tower nearby, a simple central business hotel steps from the Odori and government-district sights. A no-frills but well-located choice for sightseeing on a budget.

hotel androoms Sapporo Susukino — Sapporo, Japan

27. hotel androoms Sapporo Susukino — Sapporo · 3★ · 3,988 reviews · from ~£75/night. One of the best-reviewed budget hotels in the city, with nearly 4,000 reviews, a design-led business hotel with a public bath right in Susukino. Excellent value — you get the nightlife on your doorstep and a soak at the end of the night for a budget rate.

KOKO HOTEL Sapporo Ekimae — Sapporo, Japan

28. KOKO HOTEL Sapporo Ekimae — Sapporo · 3★ · 5,242 reviews · from ~£78/night. The most-reviewed budget hotel here, with over 5,200 reviews, a modern KOKO-brand business hotel a short walk from Sapporo Station and the airport train. Reliable, well located and a top all-round budget pick for a first trip.

APA Hotel & Resort Sapporo — Sapporo, Japan

29. APA Hotel & Resort Sapporo — Sapporo · 3★ · 3,940 reviews · from ~£78/night. A large resort-style APA with an on-site bath, one of the biggest budget properties in the city and strong value for families and winter stays. Slightly out from the dead centre but well connected, with the space and facilities of a bigger hotel at a business-hotel price.

Mercure Sapporo — Sapporo, Japan

30. Mercure Sapporo — Sapporo · 4★ · 1,067 reviews · from ~£81/night. A 4-star Mercure near Susukino station at a budget price — you get roomier, brand-standard rooms and the nightlife district close by. One of the best value-for-star picks in the guide when it prices at this level.

Frame Hotel Sapporo — Sapporo, Japan

31. Frame Hotel Sapporo — Sapporo · 2★ · 121 reviews · from ~£81/night. A small design-minded budget hotel in the centre, a stylish alternative to the chain business hotels at a similar price. Suits travellers who want a bit of character without paying mid-range money.

GARDENS STAY — Sapporo, Japan

32. GARDENS STAY — Sapporo · 2★ · 93 reviews · from ~£82/night. A simple apartment-style stay giving you a bit more room and self-catering flexibility, handy for longer visits or small groups. Basic but practical, with konbini nearby for supplies.

Business Inn Norte 2 — Sapporo, Japan

33. Business Inn Norte 2 — Sapporo · 2★ · 192 reviews · from ~£82/night. A classic no-frills business inn near the station area, aimed squarely at travellers who want a cheap, clean bed with easy transport links. Function over style, at a genuinely low rate.

Smile Hotel Premium Sapporo Susukino — Sapporo, Japan

34. Smile Hotel Premium Sapporo Susukino — Sapporo · 3★ · 1,405 reviews · from ~£84/night. A well-reviewed Smile Hotel in Susukino, part of a reliable budget chain, with tidy modern rooms right by the nightlife and ramen shops. A dependable, central pick for food-and-bars travellers.

KOKO HOTEL Sapporo Susukino — Sapporo, Japan

35. KOKO HOTEL Sapporo Susukino — Sapporo · 3★ · 157 reviews · from ~£87/night. The Susukino branch of the modern KOKO brand, dropping you right in the entertainment district with the chain's clean, contemporary rooms. A newer budget option for travellers who want the nightlife close and a fresh interior.

LagentStay Shin-Sapporo — Sapporo, Japan

36. LagentStay Shin-Sapporo — Sapporo · 3★ · 97 reviews · from ~£87/night. A budget stay out by Shin-Sapporo, a few subway stops east of the centre, cheaper for the distance and convenient if you're heading to the airport or day-tripping. A quieter, lower-cost base for travellers who don't need to be in the middle of the nightlife.

Hotel Axia Inn Sapporo Susukino — Sapporo, Japan

37. Hotel Axia Inn Sapporo Susukino — Sapporo · 3★ · 183 reviews · from ~£88/night. A straightforward business hotel in Susukino, a practical, central budget base with the food and bars on your doorstep. Simple rooms at a fair rate for the prime nightlife location.

Sapporo Kaneyu Tei Hotel & Resort Asahi group — Sapporo, Japan

38. Sapporo Kaneyu Tei Hotel & Resort Asahi group — Sapporo · 2★ · 43 reviews · from ~£89/night. A budget hotel-and-resort with a bath, a lower-key option for travellers who value a soak and a simple room over a central address. Fewer reviews but genuinely cheap for the facilities.

Rembrandt Style Sapporo — Sapporo, Japan

39. Rembrandt Style Sapporo — Sapporo · 3★ · 210 reviews · from ~£89/night. A comfortable Rembrandt Style hotel in the centre, part of a decent mid-budget chain, with tidy rooms a short walk from the main sights. A reliable, unfussy pick at a fair price.

LAMP LIGHT BOOKS HOTEL sapporo — Sapporo, Japan

40. LAMP LIGHT BOOKS HOTEL sapporo — Sapporo · 3★ · 4,756 reviews · from ~£89/night. A book-themed design hotel with a 24-hour library-café, one of the best-reviewed budget stays in the city with over 4,700 reviews. A genuinely characterful base near Susukino for travellers who want something more memorable than a chain business hotel at the same price.

Hotel Vista Sapporo Nakajima Koen — Sapporo, Japan

41. Hotel Vista Sapporo Nakajima Koen — Sapporo · 3★ · 525 reviews · from ~£91/night. A tidy Hotel Vista by green Nakajima Park, a quieter, calmer budget base a short walk or one subway stop from Susukino. Suits travellers who want peace at night with the nightlife easily reachable.

ibis Styles Sapporo — Sapporo, Japan

42. ibis Styles Sapporo — Sapporo · 3★ · 142 reviews · from ~£92/night. A colourful, design-led ibis Styles near Sapporo Station, an international-brand budget option with breakfast typically included. Handy for the airport train and reliably kitted out for the price.

KOKO HOTEL Sapporo Odori — Sapporo, Japan

43. KOKO HOTEL Sapporo Odori — Sapporo · 3★ · 4,650 reviews · from ~£92/night. The Odori branch of the popular KOKO brand, extremely well reviewed with over 4,600 reviews and a short walk from Odori Park — a strong Snow Festival budget base. Clean, modern rooms in one of the most central budget spots in the city.

ANA Holiday Inn Sapporo Susukino by IHG — Sapporo, Japan

44. ANA Holiday Inn Sapporo Susukino by IHG — Sapporo · 3★ · 377 reviews · from ~£93/night. An international-brand Holiday Inn in Susukino, handy for IHG members wanting points and a familiar standard in the nightlife district. Central and dependable, with the food and bars right outside.

Wyndham Garden Sapporo Odori — Sapporo, Japan

45. Wyndham Garden Sapporo Odori — Sapporo · 3★ · 356 reviews · from ~£93/night. A brand-name Wyndham Garden near Odori Park, another solid Snow Festival budget base with the reassurance of a known chain. Central, tidy and a short walk from the sculptures in February.

Via Inn Prime Sapporo-Odori — Sapporo, Japan

46. Via Inn Prime Sapporo-Odori — Sapporo · 3★ · 901 reviews · from ~£94/night. A well-reviewed Via Inn Prime — a JR-affiliated business chain — right by Odori, with a public bath and a very central location. Reliable and handy for the Snow Festival and the subway, a dependable budget choice.

HOTEL LiVEMAX Sapporo Ekimae — Sapporo, Japan

47. HOTEL LiVEMAX Sapporo Ekimae — Sapporo · 2★ · 166 reviews · from ~£97/night. A compact LiVEMAX business hotel near Sapporo Station, cheap and convenient for the airport train and JR day-trips. Rooms are small in the chain's style, but the station-side location is a practical plus.

Hotel Abest Sapporo — Sapporo, Japan

48. Hotel Abest Sapporo — Sapporo · 3★ · 186 reviews · from ~£97/night. A straightforward central business hotel near Susukino and Odori, a practical budget base within walking distance of the nightlife and the festival park. Simple rooms at a fair central rate.

FUN GATE HOTEL Sapporo — Sapporo, Japan

49. FUN GATE HOTEL Sapporo — Sapporo · 3★ · 1,927 reviews · from ~£98/night. A modern, well-reviewed hotel in the centre with nearly 2,000 reviews, rounding out the budget tier just under £100. Contemporary rooms and a central location make it a reliable top-of-budget pick before you cross into the mid-range band.

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