Comfort Single Room Non-Smoking
- 1 Single bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Hotel · Sapporo · Hokkaido
Hotel Route-Inn Sapporo Ekimae Kitaguchi
A 3-star hotel across from Sapporo Station, with compact rooms, a public bath, and a breakfast buffet that guests consistently rate highly.
- Steps from Sapporo Station
- Public bath on site
- Breakfast buffet included in value
8.3
Great
569 reviews
Booking.com 8.3 · 569 reviews
About
Hotel Route-Inn Sapporo Ekimae Kitaguchi
Hotel Route-Inn Sapporo Ekimae Kitaguchi sits directly opposite the north exit of Sapporo Station, putting you at the centre of the city's transport links. The hotel is roughly 1.4 km from The Hokkaido University Museum, and the station area itself offers shopping, dining, and connections across Hokkaido.
The property is functional and straightforward: a lift, 24-hour reception, luggage storage, and vending machines cover the basics, while the basement public bath and the on-site restaurant add a touch more comfort. Rooms are compact but clean, and the buffet breakfast – with both Japanese and western options – is a recurring highlight in guest feedback.
- Smoking allowed in designated areas
- Internet access
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Unbeatable station access — The hotel sits directly opposite the north exit of Sapporo Station, with several guests describing it as a 30-second to 50-meter walk. This makes it a practical base for exploring the city and travelling across Hokkaido.
- Highly rated breakfast buffet — The buffet breakfast is a consistent highlight, praised for its variety and quality, including both Japanese and western dishes. Several guests note it adds to the overall value.
- Public bath on site — A basement hot bath (ofuro/onsen) is available, which guests found a pleasant surprise and a relaxing feature after a day out.
- Friendly and helpful staff — Guests consistently describe the staff as friendly, polite, and helpful, with good English skills and useful sightseeing information.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Rooms are compact — Several guests note the rooms are small, which can be a challenge for families or those with lots of luggage. This is typical of Japanese business hotels in this class.
- Facilities score is the lowest category — At 7.8, the Facilities rating is the weakest of all rated categories, suggesting the amenities are basic rather than extensive.
- No pets allowed — The hotel does not permit pets, which may be a drawback for travellers wanting to bring their animals.
- Smoking options available — While smoking is restricted to designated areas, the hotel does offer smoking rooms, which may be a consideration for non-smokers.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Comfort Single Room Smoking
- 1 Single bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Comfort Double Room Small Double Bed Non-Smoking
- 1 Double bed
Comfort Double Room Small Double Bed Smoking
- 1 Double bed
Comfort Twin Room Smoking
- 2 Single beds
Comfort Twin Room Non-Smoking
- 2 Single beds
Twin Room Annex Smoking
- 2 Single beds
- Smoking
Twin Room Annex Non-Smoking
- 2 Single beds
- Smoking
Twin Room Smoking
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Double Room Small Double Bed Non Smoking
- 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Twin Room Non-Smoking
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Single Room Annex Smoking
- 1 Single bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Double Room Small Double Bed Smoking
- 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Single Room Annex Non-Smoking
- 1 Single bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Single Room Non-Smoking
- 1 Single bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Single Room Smoking
- 1 Single bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- 24-hour reception
- Lift
- Luggage storage
- Key access
- Smoke detectors
- 24-hour security
Dining & Refreshments
- Restaurant
- Vending machines
- Electric kettle
Relaxation
- Public Bath
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Flat-screen TV
- Free toiletries
- Trouser press
- AM/FM alarm clock
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Fax/Photocopying
Accessibility & Policies
- Internet access
- Parking
- Smoking allowed in designated areas
- No pets allowed
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.3/10 from 569 reviews
Booking.com · 8.3 · 569 reviews
8.3Verified guest“The location and value are excellent – right across from the train station, small but clean rooms, and friendly staff who were especially helpful with sightseeing tips. The on-site izakaya was a nice bonus, and the yuzu sake there was the best in the city. The buffet breakfast offered good quality and variety.”
8.3Verified guest“The hotel is directly opposite the station, and I liked it very much.”
8.3Verified guest“About 300 feet away there's Miyakoshiya Coffee Paseo, a good spot for a meal. Sapporo is worth a weekend, and the subway station is a 5-minute walk for getting around. We liked everything.”
8.3Verified guest“A great stay – the location is unbeatable, just steps from the main station. Rooms were comfortable, clean, and well-equipped, and the buffet breakfast had a wide range of tasty Japanese dishes to start the day.”
8.3Verified guest“Breakfast was pretty good, and the onsen was nice too.”
8.3Verified guest“Close to Sapporo JR station, friendly staff, and a quite good morning breakfast.”
04 — Location
Getting around Sapporo
The property sits in Sapporo.
Getting around: The main station is a 30-second walk, providing access to JR lines, the subway (a 5-minute walk), and buses across Hokkaido.
Shopping and dining: Department stores like Daimaru are adjacent, and the station area has shops, restaurants, and a cinema. Miyakoshiya Coffee Paseo is about 300 feet away.
Sightseeing: Odori Park is within walking distance, and The Hokkaido University Museum is about 1.4 km from the hotel.
4-2-2 Kita 7-Jo Nishi, Kita-Ku, Sapporo-Shi, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, 060-0807, Japan
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 15:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 10:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 397 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
How far is the hotel from Sapporo Station?
The hotel is directly opposite the north exit, with guests describing it as a 30-second to 50-meter walk.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 until 23:59, and check-out is by 10:00.
Is breakfast included?
The breakfast buffet is mentioned as a highlight, and several guests note it was included in the rate. It offers a variety of Japanese and western dishes.
Does the hotel have a public bath?
Yes, there is a public bath on the basement level, which guests have described as a nice onsen or ofuro.
Is parking available?
The hotel lists parking as an amenity, but details on availability and charges are not specified.
Are pets allowed?
No, the hotel does not allow pets.
The bottom line
A no-fuss, well-located option for travellers who want to be right at Sapporo Station. The breakfast and public bath add comfort, though the compact rooms and basic facilities keep it firmly in the practical, business-hotel bracket.
8.3Best for: station convenience and a solid breakfast
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