JR Inn Hakodate — Hotel in Hakodate

The distance from the Hakodate train station to the hotel is a gem!! It’s literally connected once you exit from the gantry. There are banners either very clear instructions on how to get to the lobby of the hotel - you don’t even need to exit the station! This is truly a PLUS when travelling with family members (think 3 generation family) and in the cold weather as the sea is just nearby! The rooms are small and practical. My room was facing the train station so I could see all the trains arriving and leaving the station - very Thomas & Friends vibe! Although one thing to flag out - the shower room is a tiny comfy space and has no hooks for towels nor clothes. So you literally have to hang the towel outside the bathroom door and then depending on your preference, have the option to head into the washroom to change (note - there are no hooks in there either). My point of raising this is so that if you are going to share the room with a friend, one of you will need to exit the room OR bunk in with someone you trust 🙂Location wise - no complaints as it is walkable to all the main attractions (think 45 mins walk max) - to the Ropeway station up to Mount Hakodate, Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse (15 mins if you are not distracted by the sea port). There are plenty of food places around the hotel as well. Hakodate, in my view has a different structure to other cities in Japan. It is more spread out and spacious (distance and the size of some properties). Case in point - The McDonald’s has a drive-thru- I know it’s not the only one but it’s my first encounter in Japan (yes I have not explored Japan by cars before hence the lack of this knowledge). There are a few self-laundry services located near the hotel too if you are keen to do that whilst on vacation. I went out to one that is located some 10 mins walking distance away at 11pm and walked back around 1am. The roads were all quiet with occasional taxis whizzing past but I didn’t feel unsafe at all. Hotel security is good - you need to have the access card to enter the lobby past 12 midnight (I think). All in all, JR Inn Hakodate is highly recommended to all travellers - especially those visiting for...

I recently spent 2 nights at JR Inn Hakodate Hotel, and overall, it was a very pleasant experience, especially for the price. This hotel is definitely budget-friendly while still offering a cozy, comfortable stay in a great location.

The hotel is incredibly convenient, being less than a minute’s walk from JR Hakodate Station, and just a few minutes' walk to the famous Hakodate Morning Market, which makes it easy to explore the city right from your doorstep. The rooms are on the smaller side, so it can be a bit tight if you have large luggage, as there’s not much space to open them up. However, the room was very clean and well-maintained, making it a nice little retreat after a day of sightseeing.

One of the best things about the room was the view — it overlooked both the port and the train station, which provided a charming glimpse of Hakodate’s bustling waterfront and transport hub. It was a great way to enjoy the city from the comfort of my room.

But the real highlight of my stay was the onsen located on the 12th floor. It completely made up for the small room size! The onsen experience was fantastic — relaxing and rejuvenating. I was also really impressed by the wide selection of toiletries and amenities available in the dressing room, including a Dyson hairdryer, which was an unexpected luxury. It’s clear the hotel cares about providing thoughtful touches to enhance guests' comfort.

All in all, JR Inn Hakodate is a great choice for anyone looking for a budget-friendly yet comfortable stay in Hakodate. While the rooms are a bit small, the onsen and extra amenities more than make up for it, and the location is perfect for exploring the area, especially with its close proximity to both the station and the...

We appreciate the location of the hotel next to the JR Hakodate station. There is a 7-11 and some sort of supermarket on level 1 of the station, next to hotel. Lawson mini-mart is a stone’s throw away.The hotel room that we booked were located on 8th floor. There are only 2 lifts which are pretty small. Probably enough for 5-6 pax with 4-5 pieces of luggage’s will fill up a lift. If you stay on the lower levels, and during peak hour of checking out, good luck to you then! The lifts will be filled with guests from the upper storeys and their luggages. This hotel is not suitable for large groups of travellers as the waiting time for lifts is frustrating. Bathroom amenities are located on lobby level, so make sure you collect them before going up after checking in. There is also a pillow section which displays different sizes and types of hardness, with beads or cotton within. So take your pick of the pillow, and remember your pillow casings!On level 12 is a lounge where you can get your morning coffee daily from a coffee machine, FOC. Books there are all in Japanese language so we didn’t get to read as we are not literate in the language.The bathroom has good water pressure, albeit small for bigger sized Caucasians, and may create a claustrophobic feeling within a small confinement for the toilet and bathroom. The bed mattress is firm and we are ok with it.The location of the hotel is a little far from ABC-Mart, and also Uniqlo, Muji and other big stores. The hotel is next to a bus interchange where you can take different buses to various places of attraction, but buses arrive at different...