HakoBA Hakodate by THE SHARE HOTELS

We had an amazing time staying at HakoBA. We stayed in a private room on the dock side. The room was super cozy and comfy. All the amenities are very clean. The kitchen is AMAZING if you like to cook. The location couldn’t be better. The staff is incredible! The reception staff is extremely friendly and helpful. We truly felt welcome and at home. On top of it all, the design of the hotel is gorgeous. As someone who write about architecture and design, staying there was a delight.

Everything about this place was spotless and accommodating. Sure, there are a lot of beds in the dorm room, but each compartment was quite private and cozy. Everyone was more or less respectful as far as noise. Even if the lights stayed on in the room, it would be dark in your compartment with the full curtains. Location is perfect. 20-25 minute walk from the train station or a few minutes on the easy to use and cheap tram. It's located practically on the waterfront close to the Red Brick Warehouses, a couple of Happy Pierrot (one is almost next door). It's a 5 minute walk to the grocery store and a 10 minute walk to the gondola to go up for the viewpoint. You can also hike up in about 40 minutes. Also very close to the bus that takes you to the ferry terminal.

Very clean and nicely accommodated. Fresh, clean towels are provided every day, tooth brushes, razors, hair brushes are for free. The lounges are comfortable, the personal always very helpful. Bus and tram stations, as well as shops and sightseeing spots (Kanemori Red Bricks, Museum of Northern People, Hakodate Magistrate, Meijikan) are within walking distance. The capsule beds are spacious and each has a safe installed above the bedside.

The staff was friendly and could speak English well. The insides of the Hotel are large which is unusual especially considering the price. There was a nice relaxing area and a modern clean kitchen space with a huge table. The terrace offered a great view. The dorm was very spacious, which made luggage deposition easy. Also the ventilation was good. I never felt like I was suffocating nor bathing due to high humidity. Amenities including sleep wear have been available for free. It’s in close proximity to the brick warehouses too. The toilets and shower where clean too. I was really surprised and can recommend.

This is the best balance between affordable and comfort, as it was only a liitle bit more expensive than a bed in a dormitory for one room for 2 people. It was very nice to have a room for ourself, and even if the shower and toilet are shared, there is at least a sink whish was very useful for toothbrushing and basic washes without having to go out the room. The room is also very big. The placement is very great as it is near all the interesting places to see in Hakodate by foot, except a little further from Goryokaku. Also, everything that is useful is available (pyjama, towels, toothbrushes, etc). The employees were also very polite with us!