The Sapporo Snow Festival is one of Hokkaido's most famous winter events! The 2026 Sapporo Snow Festival is scheduled to be held from February 4 - 11.
We have selected some of the best places to stay near the Sapporo Snow Festival. Located close to the Odori Park venue and Sapporo Station, these hotels will place you right near the sights. But that's not all - these wonderful places to stay near the Sapporo Snow Festival offer perks like natural hot springs or buffets with tasty Hokkaido cuisine.
Given the Sapporo Snow Festival's popularity, rooms tend to fill up fast. For flexibility, several of the accommodations on our list offer free cancelation, so you can lock in a good rate. Be sure to book your stay soon and enjoy an unforgettable holiday!
(Check with the linked websites for the latest rates, terms, and guest room details.)
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- Why you need to book a hotel early for the Sapporo Snow Festival
- About the 2026 Sapporo Snow Festival
- Recommended hotels in Sapporo for staying with friends
- Recommended hotels for families
- Recommended hotels for couples
- Hokkaido is a premier ski destination! Check out these recommended ski-in, ski-out hotels
- Explore More Accommodations in Hokkaido
- Enjoy your winter trip to Hokkaido even more with these guides
Why you need to book a hotel early for the Sapporo Snow Festival
The Sapporo Snow Festival is a major Japanese winter festival in Hokkaido and in the country, which started taking place in 1950.
In 2019 some 2.73 million people attended, the largest since 1993 (when the event first appeared as we know it today).
The festival features a lineup of powerful snow sculptures in the city's center, and the artistry, which is hard to believe is made of snow and ice, is also a feast for the eyes. In recent years, sound and light effects have been added to make the event all the more exciting. And with a skating rink and souvenir booths, visitors can enjoy themselves all day long at the venue.
About the 2026 Sapporo Snow Festival
The 76th Sapporo Snow Festival will take place across three venues: Odori, Tsudome, and Susukino. The main highlights will include five large snow sculptures, along with numerous medium and small ones, as well as sculptures created by local residents. Winter attractions and activities are also planned for the event.
Event Details
・Held from February 4–11, 2026 at the following venues:
・Odori Venue (From Nishi 1-chome to Nishi 11-chome)
・Tsudome Venue (Sapporo Community Sports Exchange Facility "Tsudome")
・Susukino Venue (From Minami 4-jo to Minami 7-jo along Ekimae-dori)
For details, please check the official website below.
Here are some recommended hotels near the Sapporo Snow Festival event site. Each is conveniently located and easily accessible on foot from public transit.
Recommended hotels in Sapporo for staying with friends
These hotels offer easy access to the Odori Park venue and other popular spots for an active trip. Enjoy many things during your stay, such as local food made with Hokkaido ingredients and delicious drinks in the lounge.
Tokyu Stay Sapporo (7 min. walk from Odori Park)
Opened in April 2018, Tokyu Stay Sapporo offers spacious rooms with a washer/dryer and microwave in all rooms, making them convenient for a longer stay. There is also a salad buffet with fresh Hokkaido vegetables and fruits and a rich breakfast menu, so you can get your fill before enjoying the Snow Festival.
Tokyu Stay Sapporo is conveniently located for sightseeing in Sapporo, as it is only a 1-minute walk from the subway exit as well as a short walk to the main Odori Park venue.
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Tokyu Stay Sapporo東急ステイ札幌
- Address 1-13-4 Minami 1-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, 060-0061
New Otani Inn Sapporo (5-min. walk from Odori Park)
Centrally located, New Otani Inn Sapporo is popular for its modern Japanese-style guest rooms with a refined accent, including abstract ink paintings, creating a chic and relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant chef, a Hokkaido native, serves dinner using carefully selected local ingredients.
New Otani Inn Sapporo is a 5-minute walk from Odori Park and a 2-minute walk from the Clock Tower, making it ideal for sightseeing on foot in the center of Sapporo.
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New Otani Inn Sapporoニューオータニイン札幌
- Address 1-1-1 Kita 2-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, 060-0002
Koko Hotel Sapporo Odori(3-min. walk from Odori Park)
Koko Hotel Sapporo Odori is just a 3-minute walk from Odori Park and located near the popular Tanukikoji Shopping Street and Susukino, Sapporo's nightlife district. The 24-hour front desk has English-speaking staff for a worry-free stay.
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Koko Hotel Sapporo OdoriKOKO HOTEL 札幌大通（旧フィーノホテル札幌大通）
- Address 6-8-1 Minami 1-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, 060-0061
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from 7,410JPY 1room, 2adults
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Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo (5-min. walk from Sapporo Station)
One of the city's mainstays, the Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo is celebrating its 40th anniversary. From the club lounge, you can relax with a drink while admiring the nighttime view of Sapporo. At the buffet, which was extensively refurbished in 2021, you can enjoy a variety of dishes incorporating seasonal Hokkaido ingredients and a nigiri-sushi demonstration.
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Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo京王プラザホテル札幌
- Address 7 Kita 5-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, 060-0005
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Sapporo (8-min. walk from Sapporo Station)
Easily accessible, the ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Sapporo is just a minute's walk from Sapporo Subway Station. At the hotel's car rental desk, you can easily begin a road trip around Hokkaido right from the hotel. This is ideal for those who plan to enjoy not only the Snow Festival but also other trips within Hokkaido. The hotel offers a variety of restaurants to enjoy from morning to dinner, including French, Italian, and Japanese cuisine using the seasonal flavors of Hokkaido, as well as regional alcoholic beverages.
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ANA Crowne Plaza Sapporo by IHGANAクラウンプラザホテル札幌
- Address Chuo-ku Kita 3-jo Nishi 1-chome 2-9, Sapporo, Hokkaido
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from 14,400JPY 1room, 2adults
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Mercure Hotel Sapporo (2-min. walk from Susukino Station)
Mercure Hotel Sapporo is located in the heart of Sapporo's bustling Susukino area, just a two-minute walk from the Susukino Subway Station. Enjoy dinner on your way home from the Snow Festival in a town dotted with wonderful bars and restaurants. Mercure Hotel Sapporo also has a restaurant where you can enjoy a unique fusion of French cuisine and local Hokkaido ingredients.
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Mercure Sapporoメルキュール札幌
- Address 2-2-4 Minami 4-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, 064-0804
Quintessa Hotel Sapporo (10-min. walk from Susukino Station)
At Quintessa Hotel Sapporo, guests can relax in spacious rooms with interiors decorated with the gentle tones of wood and snow motifs that evoke Hokkaido's rich natural beauty. The buffet, which incorporates a variety of local Hokkaido ingredients, is popular with guests, who can enjoy around 80 different dishes, including soup curry, salmon roe rice bowl, miso ramen, and more. Quintessa Hotel Sapporo is recommended for visitors looking to enjoy a rich Hokkaido experience, even at the hotel.
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Quintessa Hotel Sapporoクインテッサホテル札幌
- Address 5 Minami 8-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, 064-0808
The Knot Sapporo (5-minute walk from Odori Park)
The Knot Sapporo is a 5-minute walk from Odori Park. The rooms are decorated in a way that evokes the spirit of Hokkaido, such as walls made of Donan cedar and night tables using soft Sapporo stone, as well as warm lighting inspired by nature. At the first-floor lounge, you can enjoy a three-tiered Japanese and Western-style meal filled with Hokkaido ingredients, as well as drinks specially prepared by the chef.
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The Knot Sapporoザ ノット 札幌
- Address 3-16-2 Minami 3-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, 060-0063
Recommended hotels for families
We have carefully selected hotels where you can enjoy traveling with your children, with spacious family rooms and other facilities. Parents can also enjoy a relaxing time as well, at a hot spring or massage in the accommodations.
41 PIECES Sapporo (4-min. walk from Odori Park)
Located a 4-minute walk from Odori Park, 41 PIECES Sapporo is equipped with many items to enjoy your stay, such as a kitchen, cooking utensils, speakers, and a projector. There are also family rooms that can accommodate up to 4 people, making it ideal for families. After enjoying the Snow Festival to the fullest, enjoy a relaxing stay at the hotel, making memories in a warm space.
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41 Pieces Sapporo４１ＰＩＥＣＥＳ Ｓａｐｐｏｒｏ
- Address 5-29-2 Minami 2-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, 060-0062
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from 15,991JPY 1room, 2adults
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Sapporo Grand Hotel (5-min. walk from Odori Park)）
Sapporo Grand Hotel was established in 1934 as the first Western-style hotel in Hokkaido, and it continues to be cherished today for its long history. During your stay, you can unwind with a massage or beauty treatment, enjoy fresh seafood and fine wines at the restaurant, and spend a quality relaxing time with family.
Odori Park is a 5-minute walk away, and Sapporo Grand Hotel is directly connected to the underground pedestrian walkway that leads to Sapporo Station, so you can stay without worrying about snow or cold weather.
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Sapporo Grand Hotel札幌グランドホテル
- Address 4 Kita 1-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, 060-0001
Karakusa Hotel Sapporo (4-min. walk from Susukino Station)
Karakusa Hotel Sapporo is conveniently located just a 4-minute walk from Susukino Station, in the area's entertainment district. The hotel has a large public bath where you can enjoy waters from the famous Noboribetsu Karurusu Onsen hot spring - the perfect place to relax and unwind when returning from the Snow Festival. After taking a bath, how about relaxing on a massage chair while sipping one of Hokkaido's exclusive beverages - like Soft Katsugen, a lactic acid bacteria drink?
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Karaksa Hotel Sapporoからくさホテル札幌
- Address 5-24 Minami 3-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, 060-0063
Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu (8-min. walk from Susukino Station)
Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu offers spacious guest rooms and duvet-style beds for a relaxing stay. The buffet, which also sports live cooking demonstrations, is popular for its service of decorating sushi made by artisans and desserts made with Hokkaido ingredients according to your requests. Odori Park can be reached on foot, but a limousine bus departing from in front of the hotel makes the trip even easier.
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Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu札幌エクセルホテル東急
- Address 5-420 Minami 8-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, 064-0808
Recommended hotels for couples
Here are some hotels where you can enjoy a romantic atmosphere with beautiful views. You will be able to spend quality time in a relaxed atmosphere.
Sapporo Prince Hotel (3-min. walk from Odori Park)
The Sapporo Prince Hotel is located only a 3-minute walk from Odori Park. Its restaurant and sky lounge offers a panoramic view of the city - including the Snow Festival site. You'll love kicking back with a drink in hand while enjoying various authentic Hokkaido cuisine. After a day of fun, we recommend that you relax and unwind in the hot springs, which are available only for hotel guests.
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Sapporo Prince Hotel札幌プリンスホテル
- Address 11 Minami 2-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, 060-8615
The Royal Park Canvas Sapporo Odori Park (3-min. walk from Odori Park)
The Royal Park Canvas Sapporo Odori Park is conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from the Snow Festival site. Constructed using Hokkaido timber and incorporating Hokkaido decor, the hotel imparts an atmosphere of quiet warmth, perfect in the winter months. In the open lounge facing Odori Park, you can enjoy Hokkaido in various ways, such as a marché showcasing local products and ingredients, and events by local DJs and VJs.
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The Royal Park Canvas Sapporo Odori Parkザ ロイヤルパーク キャンバス 札幌大通公園
- Address 1-12 Odori Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, 060-0042
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from 13,532JPY 1room, 2adults
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Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo (5-min. walk from Odori Park)
Centrally located, Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo is a 7-minute walk from Sapporo Station and a 5-minute walk from Sapporo Clock Tower and Odori Park. The in-house Karlovy Bali Spa offers a large public bath and relaxing sauna, and massage treatments are also available. Enjoy a healing moment in a natural hot spring bath with a panoramic view of Sapporo.
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Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporoホテルモントレエーデルホフ札幌
- Address 1 Kita 2-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, 060-0002
Cross Hotel Sapporo (5-min. walk from Odori Park)
Located a 5-minute walk from Odori Park, Cross Hotel Sapporo offers spacious rooms with modern decor. Free Wi-Fi and rental PCs are provided to help keep you connected. The concierge service is available 24 hours a day, so you can get assistance with dry cleaning, restaurant and car arrangements, and much more. At night, enjoy a superbly relaxing time in the open-air bath with a view of the twinkling stars and the night sky. This is the perfect place for those who want to enjoy a comfortable stay with someone special.
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Cross Hotel Sapporo (Orix Hotels & Resorts)クロスホテル札幌(オリックスホテルズ&リゾーツ)
- Address 2-23 Kita 2-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, 060-0002
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from 23,340JPY 1room, 2adults
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Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Sapporo (7-min. walk from Odori Park)
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Sapporo is a 7-minute walk from Odori Park. It offers an excellent view of the former main building garden of the Hokkaido Government Office. Rooms are themed using the nature of Hokkaido, with landscape colors such as Ezo squirrels and lavender, and inspired by a lodge in the wilderness. This gives a sense of openness as if you were in a park, allowing you to fully experience the uniqueness of Hokkaido. You can enjoy a wide sample of Hokkaido cuisine at the breakfast buffet, from seafood rice bowls to Jingisukan mutton BBQ.
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Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Sapporoソラリア西鉄ホテル札幌
- Address 5-1-2 Kita 4-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, 060-0004
Hokkaido is a premier ski destination! Check out these recommended ski-in, ski-out hotels
Experience the legendary powder snow at ski resorts in the Niseko and Rusutsu areas, accessible by public transportation from the Sapporo Snow Festival site. These hotels are directly connected to the slopes, making it super convenient for enjoying snowboarding and skiing.
The Westin Rusutsu Resort
Rusutsu Resort is one of the largest snow resorts in Hokkaido, offering skiing & snowboarding on a total of 37 courses across three mountains. Located 600 meters from the gondola, The Westin Rusutsu Resort offers ski-in ski-out access. After enjoying a day in the snow, relax your body and soul in the open-air baths overlooking the lush natural scenery.
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The Westin Rusutsu Resort The Westin Rusutsu Resortウェスティン ルスツリゾート
- Address 133 Izumikawa, Rusutsu-mura, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido, 048-1711
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from 32,970JPY 1room, 2adults
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Niseko Northern Resort Annupuri
Niseko Northern Resort Annupuri is located on the slopes of the Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area. Ski rentals are available on-site, and ski storage is available free of charge. The refined and modern guest rooms are comprised of white wooden walls and red brick materials, creating a warm and inviting space even in winter. The restaurant offers 180-degree views, has an open kitchen, and always offers a buffet of more than 30 dishes.
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Niseko Northern Resort Annupuriニセコノーザンリゾート・アンヌプリ
- Address 480-1 Niseko, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido, 048-1511
Explore More Accommodations in Hokkaido
Hokkaido offers a wide variety of other attractive places to stay. Here are a few recommendations, including highly-rated inns in Sapporo and top-reviewed hotels at Lake Toya, which boasts beautiful scenery and is easily accessible from Sapporo.
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JR Tower Hotel Nikko SapporoＪＲタワーホテル日航札幌
- Address 2-5 Kita 5-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
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from 27,069JPY 1room, 2adults
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Lake Toya Tsuruga Resort Hikari no Uta洞爺湖 鶴雅リゾート 洸の謌
- Address 88-26 Sobetsu Onsen, Sobetsu-cho, Usu-gun, Hokkaido 052-0103
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The Lake View Toya Nonokaze Resortザ レイクビュー ＴＯＹＡ 乃の風リゾート
- Address 29-1 Toyako Onsen, Toyako-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido
Enjoy your winter trip to Hokkaido even more with these guides
Hokkaido is a popular tourist destination loved by people from around the world. Superb cuisine, nature, hot springs, and snow activities are just some of its celebrated attractions. Please check the weather, clothing, and traffic information in advance to help you enjoy your winter trip to Hokkaido to the fullest.
*This article has been rewritten as of July 2025 since its original posting in November 2022. Please check the official websites for the latest information.
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