Sapporo

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Jimmyz Backbackers
2-1 South 5 East 3, Chuo-ku
+81 011 206-8632
Dorm bunk ¥2,950

Small and very friendly hostel. Owner Jimmy is a traveler himself and takes well care of his guests. Free tea and WiFi.

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Ino's Place
Higashi Sapporo 3-4-6-5, Shiroishi-ku
Dorm beds ¥2900
7 minutes from Ō-Dōri station on the Tōzai line in Shiroishi

Describes itself as a backpackers hostel and is a very friendly, open and clean place. Private rooms are available as well, as are discounts for long-term stays. Several 24h showers and a Japanese-style bath, free to use kitchen, a comfy living area and free internet access make this one a sure winner.

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Auto Resort Takino
247 Takino, Minami-ku
+81 011 594-2121
¥1000 per site, plus ¥800 per person
Near the Art Park in Minami-ku

From approximately the last week of April through the first week of November, there is a campground in Takino with the facilities you would expect in a suburban campground: a playground, restrooms, a cooking area, water, public phones, vending machines, showers, a store, and a laundromat. According to Outdoor Japan, "There are some beautiful waterfalls to hike around in Takino Suzuran Koen and the campsite is large and comfortable."

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DK Guest House Sapporo
South 5, West 13-2-8, Chuo-ku
Cheap rooms with fridge and AC for ¥45,000/month, en-suites for ¥55,000/month

A guest house where many international students stay. Service is friendly and it's only 15 minutes from Susukino.

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Safro Spa & Capsule Hotel
South 6, West 5-3-2, Chūō-ku
¥3800, ¥500 extra on weekends
South 6, West 5, in Susukino

Formerly the Hokuo, this is a capsule hotel bolted on to an extensive spa complex, with separate floors for men and women. Your bill must be settled before they will let you out.

Midrange

Midrange
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Comfort Hotel Sapporo
South 3 West 9
+81 011 221-2311
Near Susukino

Midrange western-style rooms with bathroom. There is a computer with internet for use in the lobby.

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Hotel Sapporo Mets
北区北17条西5丁目2番50号
+81 011 726-5511‎
Singles ¥4,580, doubles ¥7,200 but in the off season it can be as little as ¥3000 per night.
From the Kita 18-jo subway stop, go a block west. The hotel entrance is next to Lawson.

A nice hotel with reasonable prices. The hallway carpets have some light stains, but the rooms are clean, and have a bathroom and a fridge. The breakfast buffet is included with stay.

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Sapporo Garland Hotel
〒064-0807 北海道札幌市中央区南7条西5丁目1番地
+81 011 521-1521‎
Single with bathroom for ¥7,350, twin with bathroom for ¥11,500
South 7 West 5-1, 5 minute walk from Susukino Station or Nakajima Koen Station

This hotel is centrally located in the Susukino entertainment district of the city.

Top end

Top end
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Sapporo Grand Hotel
北1条西4丁目

This hotel was built in 1934 and is a historical monument in itself. Although some of the rooms are rather aged, it is a stylish hotel and is very conveniently located.

Top end
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Washington Hotel One

Right next to the train station and remodeled in 2006. Each room includes a complementary computer and internet access to use while you stay.