Hostels in Hokkaido, Japan

"The bed area was comfy and spacious, however on my second night I was staying there, I think the AC was turned off because it became really hot and humid inside the room and it was cooler out in the hallway than inside the dorm, which made it really hard to sleep. Cleanliness was not the best. The hallway leading to the hotel entrance was literally black with dirt, as if nobody had ever passed a mop there. People were also allowed to bring their outdoor shoes into the dorm, so the floors were not very clean. Don’t think they ever cleaned any of the floors with soap, but they did make sure the sheets were fresh and clean for new guests (I saw them do it), and they did pick up trash on the floor every day. Kitchen was minimal. There was no stove but there was a microwave and a sink but no cups or bowls if you planned to cook or eat there. There was a space under the beds to store your shoes which was nice. Overall, for the price and the location, it was worth it and I would return."

"This hostel is on the pricier side, and the shower water temperature is inconsistent. It's really inconvenient having to walk through the kitchen and common area, past everyone, just to get to the bathroom. Many residents seem to live here permanently, with their belongings scattered all over the floor. It's not a very welcoming place for travelers just staying a short while."

"Convenient place to ski Rusutsu while not staying at the resort (and not paying resort prices). Shuttle service was run smoothly and even accommodated me when i screwed it up 1 time. Nothing but good things to say about the staff, and all amenity rooms were stocked and kept tidy. Shower room and adjacent corridor smelled a bit off but the rest of the place was fine. I would stay here again if i were committed to skiing Rusutsu, didnt rent a car, and didnt want to pay resort prices."