Hakodate is a port city in southern Hokkaido that brings together coastal scenery, architecture influenced by foreign cultures, and an abundance of local food within a compact area.

In the Bay Area, browse the shops at Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, then head to Motomachi and walk from Hachimanzaka Slope, which overlooks the harbor, to historic buildings such as Hakodate Orthodox Church and the Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward. In the evening, a classic sightseeing plan is to, weather and crowding permitting, head to Mount Hakodate and enjoy the "million-dollar night view."

Guests can also use the streetcar to go to farther places like Goryokaku Park, known for the remains of its star-shaped fort, and other areas at a leisurely pace over several days.

For local food, do not miss Lucky Pierrot's "Chinese Chicken Burger," filled with sweet-and-savory chicken, or Hasegawa Store's "Yakitori Bento," featuring pork skewers served over rice.

Another place worth visiting during a trip to Hakodate is Hakodate Morning Market, located in front of JR Hakodate Station. Approximately 250 shops line the market, selling crab, sea urchin, shellfish, prepared foods, and more. Taking seafood selected at the market back to your room and enjoying it at your leisure in an accommodation with a kitchen is one of the unique pleasures of staying at an apartment hotel.

While many of Hakodate's attractions are concentrated around Hakodate Station, Hakodate Morning Market, the Bay Area, and Motomachi, traveling to Goryokaku Park and the Yunokawa area requires the use of a streetcar or bus.

To ensure a comfortable stay of several days while also shopping for supplies and exploring the city on foot, we selected hotels based on three key points: facilities, location, and room size.

To enjoy seafood purchased at Hakodate Morning Market and other locations in your room, a kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and tableware is essential. In Hakodate, where travelers often need additional clothing to cope with chilly mornings and evenings, choosing an accommodation with a washing machine and dryer also helps keep luggage to a minimum, especially during a longer stay.

The area around Hakodate Station offers convenient access to Hakodate Morning Market and the airport shuttle bus stop, while the areas around Jujigai and Motomachi make it easy to visit Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse and the Mount Hakodate Ropeway on foot.

When choosing a hotel, it is important to check not only its distance from the station, but also the travel time to streetcar stops, supermarkets, convenience stores, and drugstores.

Motomachi and the Bay Area have condominiums with multiple bedrooms, as well as entire-house rentals created by renovating historic buildings.

In addition to spacious and convenient hotels around Hakodate Station, we carefully selected accommodations where large groups can relax comfortably, taking into account the number of beds and bedrooms and whether the property has a living and dining area.

Here are 10 recommended apartment hotels in Hakodate, listed in order of recommendation.
Use the comparison table to check the maximum number of guests, kitchen and laundry facilities, nearest station, and other details.

Every room features a full kitchen equipped with a gas stove, refrigerator, microwave, pots, frying pans, knives, cutting boards, tableware, and cutlery. Rice cookers, deep electric griddles, and other items are also available to borrow. Guests can arrange sashimi and prepared foods purchased at Hakodate Morning Market on the dining table and leisurely savor the flavors of Hakodate with freshly cooked rice.

The 70-square-meter “Fourth Room” has two bedrooms and can accommodate up to five adults. multigenerational families and groups of friends can all stay together in the same room. Every room also has a south-facing balcony and a view bath. After returning from sightseeing, guests can rest their legs in the bathtub while looking out over Hakodate, then enjoy an in-room meal in the living room.
There are no washing machines in the guest rooms, but a paid coin-operated laundry is available inside the hotel. Guests can wash the clothes worn while walking around the morning market and Bay Area on the same day, helping them avoid bringing too many changes of clothes on multi-night stays.

Hakodate Morning Market is one minute away on foot, as is the nearest Lawson convenience store. Hasegawa Store is a three-minute walk away, while Lucky Pierrot is about two minutes away. Guests can buy a sweet and savory yakitori bento or a local burger and arrange it on the dining table with fresh sashimi purchased at the morning market, allowing the family to enjoy a relaxed Hakodate cuisine party in the privacy of their room.

Breakfast options include plans offering meals at partner restaurants in Hakodate Morning Market, as well as services that deliver a Western-style breakfast basket or Japanese breakfast to the guest room. These options are also convenient for mornings when guests want to relax without going out.

Shiyakusho-mae Tram Stop on the Hakodate City Tram is also a three-minute walk away. The hotel is close to the bus terminal in front of Hakodate Station, making it easy to choose between the streetcar and bus according to the destination and level of congestion.

The hotel is home to Cafe Miss Jenny and Memorial Shop Ryo, and guests can also ask the concierge for advice about sightseeing and restaurants. Another appealing feature is the ability to spend time at their own pace in the room, as they would in a condominium, while still receiving hotel services whenever needed.

This clean apartment hotel features a sophisticated design. The guest rooms use smart locks that do not require key cards, eliminating the trouble of carrying a physical key or worrying about losing it while outside. This is particularly helpful for groups of friends who often split up, as there is no need to pass a key between group members.

The 37-square-meter Bunk Type room accommodates up to six guests. It has a bunk-bed layout with two double beds on the lower level and two single beds on the upper level. This arrangement leaves more floor space available, which can be very practical for families traveling with children.

For those who prioritize additional space, the 59-square-meter Royal Suite, which also accommodates up to six guests, is recommended. The bedroom and living area are separate, so anyone who wants to go to bed early can rest quietly in the bedroom while others look through photos taken at Hakodate Morning Market and around the Bay Area in the living room.

Every room is equipped with a kitchen, refrigerator-freezer, and microwave, as well as frying pans, pots, knives, cutting boards, tableware, glasses, and cutlery. Guests can refrigerate sashimi and prepared foods purchased at the morning market, arrange them immediately before eating, and prepare warm rice or soup, allowing them to put together a meal without relying entirely on restaurants.

There is also a cafe and bar on the first floor that opens at 7 AM. The morning after eating several seafood meals, or on a morning when guests want a break from cooking, they can enjoy coffee, pizza toast, and other menu items. Beer and light snacks are also available at night, making it an ideal place to relax inside the hotel after returning from an outing.

The hotel is about four minutes on foot from JR Hakodate Station and about one minute from Hakodate Morning Market. A Lawson convenience store is also about one minute away. Although the guest rooms do not have washing machines, a paid coin-operated laundry is available inside the hotel, so guests can wash rain-soaked or any other clothing accumulated during a multi-night stay.

There are 20 free parking spaces, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not accepted, so guests arriving by car should aim to arrive early.

Located three minutes on foot from Hakodate Station and just one minute from Hakodate Ekimae Tram Stop, this hotel is convenient for travelers who want to use the area in front of the station as a base and visit different parts of the city by streetcar.

All guest rooms are apartment-style and feature a separate bathroom, compact kitchen, refrigerator, and microwave. The approximately 32-square-meter Superior Room offers a comfortable amount of space for couples and small parties. The approximately 46-square-meter Deluxe Room and approximately 61-square-meter Suite Room can accommodate up to six guests, allowing families and groups of friends to relax together in the same room.

Although the laundry facilities are shared, the washer-dryers on the third and fifth floors can be used free of charge, with detergent included. Guests can wash and dry clothing worn during a full day of walking around the city on the same day to help avoid the need for bringing too many changes of clothes or too much luggage for a multi-night stay.

Hakodate Morning Market is a four-minute walk away. Two convenience stores, 7-Eleven and FamilyMart, are within a one- to two-minute walk, while a drugstore is also about two minutes away. With only seven guest rooms, the private setting is free from the bustle of a large hotel and ideal for an adult getaway where guests can stay as though they were living in Hakodate.

In the morning, guests can enjoy a seafood rice bowl at Hakodate Morning Market, then take a streetcar from Hakodate Ekimae Tram Stop toward Goryokaku-koen-mae in the afternoon. After sightseeing, they can take out local food near the station, warm it in the microwave in their room, and enjoy a leisurely dinner. This makes it possible to spend the day at their own pace while avoiding crowds.

Three parking spaces are available for 600 yen per night. Spaces are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, so guests arriving by car should check parking availability when booking their stay.

This historic Western-style house dating from the Taisho period is available as an entire-property rental. Guests can spend the evening in an atmospheric space made with southern Hokkaido cedar and plaster, toast with a Hokkaido-exclusive beer purchased at a nearby supermarket, and watch the warm flames of the property’s wood-burning stove. Close friends and family can share an evocative evening that feels as though they have become residents of Hakodate.

The property covers approximately 100 square meters and accommodates up to ten guests. It has multiple bedrooms and areas where futons can be laid out, allowing multigenerational families and groups of friends to use separate sleeping spaces. As the entire property is reserved exclusively for the group, the layout also makes it easier for guests with different schedules to maintain their own routines, such as putting the children to bed first while the adults continue talking in the living room.

The kitchen is equipped with an IH cooking heater, tableware, and cooking utensils, while a washing machine and dryer are also available. Guests can prepare ingredients purchased at Hakodate Morning Market or nearby stores and wash clothing worn over several days of sightseeing, meaning both meals and laundry can be handled inside the spacious property.

Coop Sapporo, a supermarket open until 9 PM, is about two minutes away on foot, while Hasegawa Store is around three minutes away. Guests can purchase ingredients and drinks for dinner and a light breakfast for the following morning in one trip. When they want a break from seafood, they can also bring back a yakitori bento and enjoy it together in the spacious living room.

Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, which is home to numerous shops and restaurants, is about six minutes away on foot. Guests can stop there after visiting Hakodate Orthodox Church and Hachimanzaka Slope, select sweets, miscellaneous goods, and souvenirs, and then return to the accommodation. The popular Lucky Pierrot Bay Area Main Shop is also about three minutes away, making it easy to visit when it is less crowded.

Hakodate Morning Market is around 20 minutes away on foot. When carrying bags, it is recommended to walk five minutes to Jujigai Tram Stop and take the streetcar to Hakodate Ekimae.

This sightseeing-oriented hotel has a large public bath, where guests can use the exclusive Kohakuiro-no-Yu hot spring. It has an indoor bath, open-air bath, cold-water bath, dry sauna, and steam sauna. After walking around the city, guests can rest their legs in free-flowing hot spring water drawn directly from the source before returning to their room for a leisurely rest.

Although the hotel mainly offers standard guest rooms, the special OMO House is particularly recommended for travelers who want to stay for multiple nights as though they were living in Hakodate. It has two separate bedrooms, so adults may talk late into the night in the dining area without disturbing children who go to bed early. This luxurious stay combines the high-quality service of Hoshino Resorts with the freedom of a condominium.

MaxValu, a supermarket open until 10 PM, is about two minutes away on foot. Hakodate Morning Market is around seven minutes away, making it easy to shop for seafood, prepared foods, and drinks.

During the “Super-Satisfying! Morning Tour of Specialty Shops at Hakodate Jiyu Market,” OMO Rangers, staff members with extensive knowledge of Hakodate, guide guests around shops at Hakodate Jiyu Market, located about eight minutes away on foot, while offering tips on choosing souvenirs.

The guests-only “Hakodate Guruguru Free Bus” travels to destinations including the Mount Hakodate Ropeway and Bay Area, which is convenient for travelers who are unfamiliar with transferring between streetcar services. A limited-time free bus to Onuma Quasi-National Park is also available.

OMO Dining serves a breakfast buffet centered on seafood dishes, while OMO Cafe & Bar is also open at night. Guests can choose where and what to eat according to how they feel and their plans for the day, such as having breakfast inside the hotel on a morning when they are tired from going out or relaxing at the cafe and bar after bathing in the hot spring.

This entire-home rental has been renovated from a Japanese-Western-style building that is more than 100 years old. It has four bedrooms as well as living, dining, and kitchen areas, and can accommodate up to eight guests. multigenerational families and groups of friends can enjoy plenty of space during their stay.

The property is equipped with a kitchen, refrigerator, washing machine, microwave, rice cooker, pots, tableware, and more, so guests can stay as though they were living in a private home. The layout makes it easy to use separate spaces for those preparing meals and those going to bed early and is comfortable for groups whose members keep different schedules.

Although it is located some distance from Hakodate Station and Hakodate Morning Market, MaxValu, a supermarket open from 7 AM to 10 PM, and a 7-Eleven convenience store are both about two minutes away on foot. Guests can avoid the tourist crowds around the station while still having convenient access to additional food and drinks.

Hakodate-Dock-mae Tram Stop, the first stop on the line, is also just a few minutes away on foot. Even during the busy evening period, guests can board at the first stop and reliably find a seat, making travel less stressful for multigenerational families with small children or older family members who are tired from walking.

During the day, guests can take the streetcar to Jujigai and visit the Mount Hakodate Ropeway and the churches of Motomachi, then purchase prepared foods and light meals at the supermarket on the way back. In the evening, they can leave the busy city center behind and gather around the table for a leisurely meal in the spacious dining area.

All rooms measure 43 to 44 square meters and are equipped with a kitchen featuring a gas stove, as well as a refrigerator, microwave, and washing machine. Couples and small families can enjoy a casual stay while still prioritizing well-equipped accommodations.

Although the property is located some distance from Hakodate Station and Hakodate Morning Market, it is situated in the Bay Area and is a six-minute walk from Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse. A 7-Eleven convenience store is two minutes away, while a Coop Sapporo supermarket open until 9 PM is about three minutes away on foot.

In the afternoon, guests can browse sweets and miscellaneous goods at Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, return to their room to leave their bags, and then head out to explore Motomachi. After sightseeing, they can purchase prepared foods at the supermarket and use the kitchen to make only a hot drink or soup, allowing them to combine dining out and self-catering without difficulty.

The surrounding area is also home to Gotoken, a long-established Western-style restaurant founded in 1879, and Lucky Pierrot, known for its hamburgers. The location is convenient for travelers who want to explore Hakodate's Western-style cuisine and local food.

Two free parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and reservations are not accepted. When these spaces are occupied, guests can use the adjacent paid parking lot. As the property is also close to Jujigai Tram Stop, it is suitable for travelers who want to leave their car after arriving and explore by streetcar and on foot.

All rooms measure at least 60 square meters, and the Sanroku Station of the Mount Hakodate Ropeway is about eight minutes away on foot. Guests can rest in their room before or after viewing the night scenery and easily adjust their departure time according to the weather and crowd conditions. During the busiest period around sunset, they can warm up in the in-room jetted bath and relax in the massage chair while monitoring the weather, then set out when the sky is at its clearest.

The rooms range from 60 to 165 square meters, and every room is equipped with a kitchen featuring a gas stove, as well as a refrigerator, microwave, washing machine, and dryer. Even when families or groups of friends open their suitcases, there is still plenty of room to move around, while both meals and laundry can be handled entirely inside the room during a multi-night stay.

Every room also has a jetted bath and massage chair. After walking around Mount Hakodate and the slopes of Motomachi, guests can return to their room, warm themselves in the bathtub, rest their legs in the massage chair, and share memories from their trip.

A 7-Eleven convenience store is about five minutes away on foot, while Coop Sapporo and the Uocho supermarket are both within a ten-minute walk. Guests can purchase fish and vegetables in the morning and store them in the refrigerator before spending the day sightseeing around Motomachi and the Bay Area. After viewing the night scenery, they can avoid crowded restaurants and prepare a late dinner in the kitchen.

Indoor parking also makes the property a good option for travelers who want to tour southern Hokkaido by car while exploring Motomachi and the Bay Area on foot during their stay in Hakodate.

Located four minutes on foot from Hakodate Station, every room is equipped with a washer-dryer and microwave. The Standard Twin, Corner Twin, and Luxury Twin rooms also have compact kitchens with IH cooktops. The rooms range from 16 to 35 square meters and are suited to couples and groups of two or three travelers. A Universal Room accommodating up to four guests is also available.

Hakodate Morning Market is one minute away on foot. By taking a meal ticket to the market, guests can choose a breakfast such as a seafood rice bowl, sashimi, or grilled fish from 19 partner restaurants. The convenient station-front location makes it easy to arrange a relaxed schedule, such as visiting the market early in the morning, returning to the room for a short rest after breakfast, and then heading out for sightseeing. A Lawson convenience store is also about two minutes away, which is convenient for purchasing additional drinks or late-night snacks.

On the top floor, the 18th floor, is a hot spring public bath with an open-air bath overlooking Hakodate's night scenery and Hakodate Bay. The post-bath lounge on the 17th floor offers a panoramic view of Mount Hakodate. Guests can take the streetcar from the area in front of Hakodate Station to Motomachi and the Bay Area during the day, then soothe the day's fatigue in the hot spring at night. The hotel is recommended for travelers who want to make efficient use of both sightseeing around Hakodate Station and their time at the hotel.

This casual condominium-style accommodation has a kitchen, microwave, tableware, and cooking utensils in every room. Some rooms offer views of Mount Hakodate, while guests can also relax on their balconies and enjoy the fresh air. Shared washing machines and dryers are available free of charge.

The 116-square-meter Presidential Suite has two twin bedrooms and two bathrooms and can accommodate up to five guests. Families and groups of friends can use separate bedrooms, while the two bathrooms make it easier when several guests need to get ready at the same time in the morning. After returning from sightseeing, guests can arrange light meals and drinks in the spacious living and dining area and discuss their plans for the following day.

The property has a restaurant, library, and the reservation-only Spa Concordia, so guests have access to various dining and relaxation services during their stay. Coop Sapporo is a four-minute walk away, while a 7-Eleven convenience store is about three minutes away. Guests can easily purchase additional breakfast drinks and daily necessities during a multi-night stay.

Hakodate is easy to explore without a car, as its main areas, including the area around Hakodate Station, the Bay Area, Motomachi and Mount Hakodate, and Goryokaku, are readily accessible by streetcar and bus.

However, popular attractions and public transportation can become crowded at certain times on weekends and public holidays. Here, a Hokkaido-based travel writer shares tips on gathering information after arrival, choosing between streetcars and buses, and selecting accommodations that make it easier to avoid crowds.

After arriving at Hakodate Station, first stop by the Hakodate Tourist Information Center inside the station.

In addition to obtaining sightseeing maps and brochures, you can ask for advice on how to reach your destinations and when to use streetcars or buses. When you have not yet finalized your itinerary, it is recommended to tell the staff which places you want to visit, such as Mount Hakodate, Goryokaku Park, and Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, as well as how much time you have, and ask them to help plan an efficient route.

The center is open from 9 AM to 6 PM, and Wi-Fi is also available. It is also one of the places where the "One-Day Tram Pass" is sold, so discussing your sightseeing route before purchasing the necessary pass will make it easier to choose the most suitable means of transportation.

Major attractions around the city, including the churches of Motomachi, the Bay Area, Goryokaku, and the Yunokawa area, are accessible by Hakodate City Tram and bus. If your trip mainly focuses on sightseeing within the city, it is easy to get around without a car, so there is no need to narrow down your hotel choices solely based on whether parking is available.

When primarily traveling by streetcar, the One-Day Tram Pass is an option. When using both streetcars and buses, consider the One-Day Tram and Hakodate Bus Pass.

The One-Day Tram Pass can be purchased at locations including the Hakodate Tourist Information Center and aboard streetcars, and a smartphone version is also available. The One-Day Tram and Hakodate Bus Pass, meanwhile, is sold only as a smartphone version.

[Hakodate Travel Tip] Choose the best way to get around based on your group:

For Train & Public Transport Users (Sapporo / Airport ⇄ Hakodate):

For Families & Travelers with Large Luggage (Private Door-to-Door Service):

Hakodate Morning Market is the city's best-known market, but the author's recommendation as a Hokkaido-based writer is Hakodate Jiyu Market, located about one minute on foot from Shinkawacho Tram Stop.

The atmosphere differs from the tourist-filled Hakodate Morning Market. It is a more local destination where residents, chefs, and restaurant owners regularly visit to purchase ingredients.

Around 40 shops, including fresh fish stores, salted and dried seafood stores, and greengrocers, line the market. Another distinctive feature is the number of stores specializing in particular types of fish, fish roe, dried seafood, and other products. Some stores will clean fish or prepare it as sashimi, making the market suitable for travelers who want to take seafood back to their apartment hotel.

The market also has sushi restaurants, ramen shops, and cafes, allowing visitors not only to shop but also to eat breakfast or lunch on-site. Its standard opening hours are from 7 AM to 5 PM, although hours vary by store, and the market is closed every Sunday.

In addition to Hakodate Morning Market, consider traveling a little farther to visit this market that supports local dining tables.

As the number of visitors to Hakodate continues to increase, streetcars may become too crowded to board easily on weekends and during peak travel seasons, while the Mount Hakodate Ropeway can become particularly busy around sunset.

Popular restaurants such as Lucky Pierrot may also have long waiting times depending on the time of day. If there is a place you definitely want to visit, choosing a hotel nearby is another option.

When Hakodate Morning Market is your main destination, stay near Hakodate Station. If you prioritize the Mount Hakodate Ropeway and exploring Motomachi, choose the Jujigai or Motomachi area. When you want to visit shops in the Bay Area, staying around Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse will allow you to visit during quieter morning hours or return temporarily to your room when an attraction is crowded before heading out again later.

On the day you visit Mount Hakodate, also check the "Mount Hakodate Congestion Information System" and plan a manageable itinerary while adjusting your timing to avoid crowds.

With a guest room equipped with a kitchen and cooking utensils, you can select large crabs and fresh sashimi at Hakodate Morning Market or Hakodate Jiyu Market in the morning, then gather around the table with family or friends and enjoy them at your leisure in the evening. Savoring the local flavors you discover at the markets freely and at your own pace is one of the special pleasures unique to an apartment hotel.

During the day, look for retro-style goods and carefully selected souvenirs at Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, then explore Motomachi's atmospheric stone-paved slopes and churches before heading to Mount Hakodate when the sky is at its clearest. Another appeal of staying for multiple nights is the freedom to rearrange your plans according to the day's conditions without being pressed for time.

Hakodate attracts many travelers throughout the year and becomes particularly crowded during the holiday period from late April to early May, the summer vacation season, and the holiday period in late September. Rooms equipped with kitchens and washing machines that can accommodate four or more guests are limited, so it is recommended to book early once your itinerary has been decided.