Budget
K's Hostel Hakuba
A couple of minutes walk from Kamishiro Station, however if you are feeling lazy, when you arrive you can phone and one of the members of staff can pick you up. Run by two cheerful young Japanese folk, they like to hang out with visitors when the hostel is less busy. Facilities include a kitchen, large bath house, large lounge with TV, DVD and Playstation 2 with plenty of games and DVDs. Only 8 minutes downhill from Goryu.
Mt Hakuba backpackers
Free shuttle buses to and from 6 major Hakuba ski resorts. Is centrally located in the Echoland region of Hakuba, a one minute walk from the closest convenience store, a couple of minutes walk will take you to numerous bars and restaurants, and 5 minutes walk will find you at the closest onsen hot spring. Equipped with an inhouse bar separated from the sleeping areas, restaurant, guest laundry, guest kitchen, an internet cafe with free wireless and a free book exchange. The bar has cozy sofas, a billiard table and a large screen for international sports. You can buy cheap but filling meals at the hostel restaurant.
Snowbeds Backpackers
Hakuba's first and most famous backpackers. Cheap long term rates, minutes walk to restaurants and bars. Snowbeds was opened in 1998 and was one of the first foreign owned businesses in Hakuba. Free shuttle bus stop for 5 resorts right out front. Closest ski resorts being Happo One and 47/Goryu. Features western style private and shared rooms, communial kitchen, satelite TV, ski/drying room, workshop and tuning room. English spoken.
Hakuba Alps Backpackers
Look for the wooden building with a windmill on top, just a few minutes walk from Kamishiro station. Facilities include kitchen, jacuzzi, lounge with DVD player and satellite TV and a BBQ on the deck. HAB is run by a group of friendly expats happy to offer advice about their time on the slopes.
Gladerunner Lodge
Australian owned and operated western style lodge, with 9 bedrooms ranging from double rooms with en suites to 4-6 share dorm rooms. Relax in the lounge area that has a fully equipped bar, flat screen with cable TV and wireless internet.
The Lab Hakuba
A western style ski lodge located 300 metres from the base Happo One lifts. Can accommodate 70 people in a range of 4, 6, and 8 share rooms with continental breakfasts supplied each day. Was previously being used to house international ski teams, has Japanese onsen style bathroom, its own fully stocked bar and restaurant with great deals to follow a big day skiing or boarding. Features western style private and shared rooms, communial kitchen, satelite TV, ski/Snowboard drying room, private shuttle bus, workshop and tuning room, and luandry service. A hot breakfast is included for each morning of your stay. English spoken.
Maison de Sasagawa
3 min. to the Happo One gondola. Enjoy a cozy family atmosphere, with friendly English speaking staff. Facilities include: wireless internet, laundry, kitchen for free use. Baby sitting service (http://www.hakubababysitt...) also available.
Midrange
Green Valley Hakuba
Living and Bed rooms TV, Heater, Fan Vacuum cleaner, Bed. Kitchen Gas or electric stove, Refrigerator, Rice cooker, Microwave, Toaster, Pot, Kitchen utensils, grill. Bathroom Washing machine, Drier, Shampoo and Conditioner, Hand soap, Toothbrush, Towel. Outside Parking, barbeque space.
Hakuba House
The highest lodge in Hakuba. Sitting at 890m, this mountain ski lodge is in the forest area of Wadano, right on the Japanese Alps. The lodge is above the chair lifts of Hakubaâs Happo One and is virtually ski in, ski out. Otherwise itâs just 180m walk to the entry point of the Happo One ski area. With underfloor heating, en-suited rooms, pool table, bar, open fireplace and local booking service for restaurants, ski/snowboard hire, lessons, sightseeing and back country tours.
Hakuba Luna Hotel
A 16 room boutique hotel located at the base of the Sakka Quad lift. Lifts are almost at your door. Completely refurbished in 2009, each room has large, western style bedding. Most rooms with ensuite. Room configurations include double, twin & triple bedding. There are also two family quad rooms sleep 4 and a family suite sleeps 5. Hotel features include restaurant/bar fully licensed, large daily hot breakfast included in room rate, free pick-up and drop-off from/to Hakuba bus or train station during reasonable hours, large lounge room exclusively for guest use 52 inch TV, DVD player, separate XBox, complimentary tea and coffee etc., TV/DVD player in every room, extensive free library of DVDs, individual room heating, free wireless internet, free PC with internet connection for shared guest use, free laundry facilities, heated drying room. Australian owned and Japanese managed. Long stay and group discounts available.
Mon Coeur Yamato
A Japanese-run pension located conveniently in the Echoland area English support available. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms and cooked breakfasts are an optional extra.
Double Black Hotel
22 room boutique hotel. Each room has Western style beds and ensuite, with double, twin or triple room configurations. Located in the Wadano area of Hakuba, close to a variety of bars, restaurants, and shops. It is also within walking distance to the Happo One ski area and access to the other 10 ski fields made easy via the hotel's complimentary shuttle bus service. In house Onsen, international TV, free wireless internet, games room.
Hakuba Springs Hotel
Spacious rooms, all with ensuite bathroom as well as access to in house hot spring / jacuzzi / sauna. Free wi-fi throughout the building, free laundry machines, esthetic service room, free DVD service. Rental shop with quality gear located just outside of the hotel.
Yamano Hotel Hakuba
Located in front of the Olympic Ski Jumping Stadium, 5 min on foot to the slopes of Happo One resort Nakiyama Area. Ranked in 2009 by Michelin Green Guide Japan for modern Japanese and Western rooms, delicious cuisine and great mountain views. Free WI-FI throughout the hotel, complementary shuttle bus service, indoor hotsprings and sauna, tips and advises to get the most out of your skiing/snowboarding, long stay and discounts available for 2011-2012 season.
lodge & bar Side Hill
Side Hill is a cozy lodge located in central Echoland. The lodge was recently renovated and has a new fireplace and lounge area. All rooms have a TV and heating/air condtioning. The Bar is open from 8:30 - midnight daily and serves a wide range of beers, spirits and wines. Its a great places to enjoy the nightlife in Hakuba.
Hakuba Meteor Pension
A family run pension, consisting of 2 lodges one deluxe, small cottages and new condominiums, Meteor has something for everyone. Set in the quiet forest around Echoland, the pension is within a short walk of Echoland Main Street. The English speaking staff is more than helpful.
Morino Lodge
MorinoLodge has clean, spacious twins, doubles and group rooms in western and Japanese style. The rooms all come with ensuite bathroom, shower and toilet plus televison, DVD player, mini fridge and patio windows with balconies. There is also a huge lounge with big sofas to chill out on. The Lodge is surrounded by great restaurants and bars and is only 4 minutes walk from the Happo gondola. The western owners have been in Hakuba for 7 years and have great knowledge of the surrounding area
Pension Hayaokidori
Within walking distance of Hakuba Goryu ski resort. Rooms are simple but clean with shared bathrooms, including Japanese-style bath. Friendly owner Bono-san speaks excellent English and may be able to help you rent ski equipment or drive you to some of the closer resorts. The common bar area is warm and inviting, if a little musty-smelling, and serves alcohol until 11PM along with lasagne and other home cooking. A huge breakfast is available for a little extra.
Hakuba Panorama Hotel
Located 350m from the slopes at Happo One. Rooms have mountain views, Cable TV, Wifi Internet access and are all en-suited. Bar open from 3PM daily. Natural Spa private use, Guest Laundry, Guest use PCs, Pick Up / Drop Off service, English and Japanese newspapers. Open year-round.
Top end
Hotel Phoenix Wing
Five star boutique hotel and chalets, 300m from the Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort
Oharukanoyu
Lobby, Dining room, Japanese-style and Western-style rooms 35 rooms, Satellite television(BS, SKY PerfecTV, WashletToilet with bided function, High speed internet all rooms correspondence), Indoor Onsen hot spring, Rotenburo Open-air hot spring, Ski & board drying room / Separate changing room / locker room / wash room.
Sierra Resort Hakuba
Largest hotel rooms in the area. En-suite fireplaces, heated floors. Outdoor onsen hot spring complex. Free limousine service to ski areas, shopping/eating/drinking areas and station. Long stay and group discounts available.
Traumerei Hotel
A five star boutique hotel conveniently located near Hakuba's Echoland district. The restaurant serves delicious French cuisine with an impressive wine list.
White Horse Arctic Hotel
English speaking staff. Spacious Japanese rooms with western comforts, situated in the main restaurant/bar area of the valley. Rates include a sumptuous breakfast and personal shuttles to any of the ten resorts in the valley. The Arctic hotel also features fine western-style dining, a full bar, games room and private onsen-style bathing.
Self contained
White Horse House
A recently renovated 2 bedroom residence with one double and one twin room an extra fold-out bed is also available. Features a computer with high speed internet, big-screen satellite TV, CD/DVD player and iPod dock, spacious lounge/dining area and a well-appointed modern kitchen.
Alpine Chalets Hakuba
2, 3, and 4 bedroom units in the Echoland area. Shuttles to all ski resorts from car park. Ski Rental on site.
Happo Village Cabins
Sleep 3-5 each. Two self contained loft cabins right in Happo Village, 140 meters from Happo Ski Resort. Recently refurbished and within a very short stroll of shops, restaurants and bars.