Sapporo Hostels

It's a few stations away from Sapporo Station, but it's within walking distance from the nearest station, and it's a quiet environment with a convenience store nearby. Free bath towels, shampoo, and hair dryers are provided, and there are lockers with locks in the shared rooms. The room is spacious enough to store large luggage. Above all, it was clean and comfortable to stay there.

I chose Centurion, thinking the service would be great, and it was decent. You can experience a Japanese bath (furo). For the sauna, you have to wait for the top of the hour to enter. When I arrived, it was just before 9 PM, and I saw a group of men and young guys neatly lined up in three rows outside the sauna door. No pushing or shoving, just waiting for the staff to say 'go in.' They all went in naked, very obedient! The bed was a huge capsule, very comfortable. However, they charge an extra 500 yen to store luggage after check-out! This isn't really like a typical hostel; it's more of a men's bathhouse, specifically for guys who come to shower and bathe.

The location is super convenient, with a 7-Eleven right downstairs. The elevators are separated for men and women, and you need a key card to go up. The second floor has a restaurant and a lounge area, and the third floor has very clean bathrooms. My floor, the sixth, also had a restroom. The bed was quite large, but there was a hair on the sheets – not sure if they weren't changed or if there was another reason. I was too tired from my business trip to bother asking about it, so I just slept. Overall, it was still good, not noisy, and I was able to get some sleep.

The location is great. They had everything I needed, including a mirror in the capsule, a small fridge, and a changing room in the washroom area. I particularly liked the little storage under the bed, which you can lock with a code. I realized I booked only one night even though I intended to stay two, so I booked again, but somehow the reservations got separated. So I checked with the accommodation twice, first in the chat and then at the reception, whether I could spend both nights in one capsule. They assured me it’s going to be okay, and I have no reason to worry, but the next morning I got woken up by a staff member, saying it’s time to check out. They apologized for not checking in advance, but it still ruined my sleep and mood for the morning. Otherwise, the place is great to stay at.

The facilities are clean and complete, and the staff are friendly. Highly recommended for solo travelers.