Sapporo Accommodation Recommendation: GOEN LOUNGE & STAY SAPPORO, a youth hostel under Tsutaya Books...

If you’re a bookworm or culture lover, you’ve probably heard ofTsutaya Books—one of the “20 Most Beautiful Bookstores in the World.” Its tradition of balancing style and quality continues at its youth hostel: GOEN LOUNGE & STAY SAPPORO. If you’re looking for affordable, comfortable, stylish, and photogenic accommodation in Sapporo, you might want to consider this one.

[Reasons to Recommend]

1. Affordable Prices. Most nights cost just 3,000–5,000 yen (about 200–300 RMB)!

2. Prime Location. Just across the street from Sapporo’s bustling Tanukikoji Shopping Street; a 5-minute walk north to Odori Park and south to Susukino!

3. Hip & Artistic Vibe. Red doors, gray walls, green plants, bookish charm, coffee, roasted tea, and light steel wooden beds!

4. Clean & Comfortable. The entire property is non-smoking, and benefits from Tsutaya Books’ high standards of cleanliness and service!

5. Safe & Secure. Strict key card access management, individual bedside safes, plus female-only restrooms and showers!

6. Local Flavors. A collection of popular Sapporo brands—coffee from “Café MORIHICO.”, beer from “BEER CELLAR SAPPORO,” and breakfast toast from “boulangerie Paume”!

[1F / LOUNGE]

(Check-in, front desk, drink ordering, and travel inquiries are all handled here)

(Lounge & Library & Temporary Workspace)

(The book collection is curated by the concierge team of “Tsutaya Books Hakodate”)

(A variety of drinks are available in the fridge for self-service)

    At the front desk, you can order drinks: 300 yen tier—black coffee from Sapporo’s “Café MORIHICO.”; 250 yen tier—rabbit tea, deep-steamed sencha, roasted tea, and Japanese black tea from Asahikawa’s “USAGIYA”.    

Non-guests can also use the lounge for 2-hour blocks, with free WiFi and power outlets. For 1,620 yen (tax included), you get one drink. It’s a great spot to take a break after exploring Tanukikoji.

[2F / WORK]

(Shared office space, plus 2 meeting rooms and 1 phone booth)

    The 2nd floor is only accessible to monthly members, including designers, planners, artists, and foodies. So the person sitting next to you in the lounge sipping coffee might just be an interesting local working hard in Sapporo. Want to have a heart-to-heart chat across cultures?

[3-6F / STAY]

    Light steel bed frames ensure no wobbling when climbing the ladder—so whether you’re on the top or bottom bunk, you can sleep soundly without disturbing or being disturbed by others.

(The 3rd floor is female-only, starting from 3,200 yen)

(The 4th floor is mixed-gender, starting from 3,000 yen)

(The 5th floor is a shared floor with a fully equipped kitchen and dining area—tired of Japanese food? Try cooking with Hokkaido ingredients!)

(The 5th floor has a separate shower room shared by the whole building, so you may need to wait during busy times)

(The 5th floor has 4 sets of washing machines and dryers—should be enough for your needs)

(The 6th floor features spacious rooms where half of the top bunk is enclosed for changing clothes while standing, and the other half is for storage, starting from 3,500 yen)

(Each floor has multiple restrooms and sinks at the end of the hallway)

Each bunk bed is completely independent, with much more space than typical youth hostels. It includes a reading lamp by the bed, a power outlet with USB ports, and an individual safe.

The hostel provides towel rental and bathing amenities—just bring your own toothbrush. The toiletries are from the Japanese brand HAJIMARI, including shampoo, conditioner, and body wash containing nine natural plant-based antibacterial ingredients, which quite match the hostel’s hipster vibe. The hairdryer is located on the 5th floor; after showering, you can dry your hair there to avoid disturbing others—a very thoughtful design.

Note: Except for common areas, for safety control, room keys only allow access to the floor where your room is located.

[Free Breakfast Service]

From 6:00 to 8:30 AM, a limited number of free breakfasts are served in the lounge on the 1st floor.

At first glance, it looks like ordinary bread with jam and some fresh potato salad, but the bread actually comes from boulangerie Paume, a popular bakery in Sapporo—soft as clouds and delicious even with just a light toast. Plus, the coffee at 300 yen per cup is from the renowned Morihiko Coffee. Both shops have high ratings of 3.6 and 3.7 respectively on Tabelog.

Pick a book that catches your eye, and you’ve got a morning full of happiness.

GOEN LOUNGE & STAY SAPPORO

Address:26-4, Nishi 5-chome, Minami 2-jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Transportation:6-minute walk from Odori Station on the subway, right across the street from Tanukikoji

Pricing:Off-season: 3,000–5,000 yen, peak season: 4,000–7,000 yen

Reservation:Search for “Sapporo GOEN” to make a reservation (Note: Only a few beds available during the Sapporo Snow Festival, February 4–10)