As Hokkaido’s central city, Sapporo is a lively destination that welcomes many visitors throughout the year.

The city has many highlights, including historic buildings such as the Former Hokkaido Government Office Building, known as the Red Brick Office, and the Sapporo Clock Tower, beautiful night views overlooking the city from Mt. Moiwa, and the TV Tower rising beyond Odori Park. Winter attractions such as the Sapporo Snow Festival and skiing are also abundant. Local foods made with Hokkaido’s rich ingredients, such as miso ramen, seafood, and Jingisukan, are also popular.

In central Sapporo, redevelopment has been taking place, and new commercial facilities and hotels have opened, bringing major changes to the area over the past few years.

As you compare not only ease of sightseeing, but also room size, whether kitchens and washing machines are available, and the surrounding shopping environment, try to find an accommodation that suits your style of stay.

With its mix of city sightseeing, food, and seasonal events, Sapporo pairs especially well with apartment hotels.
In winter, when bulky clothing takes up suitcase space, being able to casually do laundry in your room can help reduce what you need to pack.

And if your hotel has a kitchen and dining area, you can pick up Hokkaido ingredients such as crab, corn, and melon at a market and enjoy them back in your room. Compared with a standard hotel, an apartment hotel equipped with a kitchen, washer-dryer, dining table, and space for the whole family can make a Sapporo trip much easier.

Here are three key points to keep in mind when choosing where to stay in Sapporo.

Apartment hotels with kitchens, dining areas, living rooms, and washing machines are especially convenient, letting groups of four or more stay together in the same room.

In recent years, Sapporo has also seen more vacation rental-style accommodations that make use of rooms in apartment buildings and similar buildings. For both types, we selected properties in convenient locations.

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This large apartment hotel has 66 rooms in total and is located a five-minute walk from Susukino Station. Because it has many rooms, it can be easier to consider even during peak seasons such as the Sapporo Snow Festival. Kitchens, dining tables, sofas, refrigerators, and more are provided, allowing you to spend time as if at home while staying at a hotel.

Choose a room type of over 50 square meters with a washing machine, and you will have a convenient base for longer stays with children or larger groups. Even in rooms without an in-room washing machine, guests can use the paid washing machines in the shared area. Some rooms also have spacious bathrooms, a nice bonus when you want to warm up after winter sightseeing.

Several supermarkets and convenience stores within a ten-minute walk, making the shopping environment especially convenient. The nearest food supermarket, My Basket Minami 6-jo Nishi 7-chome Store, is about two minutes away on foot, and the 24-hour food supermarket Dinner Bell Susukino Minami 7-jo Store is also about three minutes away on foot. It is easy to pick up everything from breakfast bread and drinks to late-night snacks.

There are also plenty of eating-out options. The popular ramen restaurant ”“Ramen Shingen Minami 6-jo Branch,” which often has lines, is about three minutes away on foot, and ”“Keyaki Susukino Main Branch” is about seven minutes away on foot, so you can check out their lines during your stay and drop in when it looks calmer. The area also has many good Jingisukan restaurants, including ”“Sapporo Jingisukan Yukidaruma Gojo Branch,” a local favorite about a three-minute walk away from the hotel.

Even on days when you are tired of eating out, the hotel gives you the reassurance of an apartment hotel, where you can enjoy dinner with children and the family without worrying about other guests. English support is also available at the front desk to support international travelers. New Chitose Airport can be accessed from the Susukino bus stop, about a ten-minute walk away.

This 12-room apartment hotel is located near Odori Park, a five-minute walk from Nishi 11-chome Station on the Subway Tozai Line. For New Chitose Airport access, guests can use the Sapporo Prince Hotel bus stop, about nine minutes away on foot. English support is also available at the front desk.

During the Sapporo Snow Festival, the Odori Park venue is about a ten-minute walk away. Even in heavy snow or below-freezing temperatures, the venue is easy to access, making the location convenient for winter trips to Sapporo. Although it is located in the city, the area is relatively quiet, so it is also good for travelers who prefer to stay outside the livelier Susukino entertainment district.

The standout feature is the spacious guestrooms of over 74 square meters. Some rooms, with a generous 3.9-meter ceiling heights, are equipped with four single beds and six double beds, accommodating as many as 14 guests! Accommodations in Sapporo where more than ten people can stay together are quite valuable, so early reservations are recommended for three-generation trips and larger groups.

All rooms have kitchens, so you can buy ingredients at nearby supermarkets or department stores around Odori and cook for yourself. The nearest supermarket, My Basket Kita 2-jo Nishi 14-chome Store, is open from 7 AM to 11 PM, which is perfect for buying breakfast ingredients and drinks. It is also relatively close to the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market Curb Market, which can be reached in about ten minutes by car, such as by taxi.

After sightseeing around Odori Park or the Maruyama area, you can buy seafood, prepared dishes, and sweets at the curb market or department stores, then gather around the table together at night in the spacious room. Instead of just staying at a hotel, you can feel as though you have rented a large Sapporo base.

This is a strong choice for travelers who want to stay together in one space, even with a large group.

This apartment hotel is located between Susukino and Nakajima Park. It is a four-minute walk from Nakajima-Koen Station on the Subway Namboku Line, and a six-minute walk from Hosui-Susukino Station on the Subway Toho Line, giving guests access to two lines and two stations. The Nakajima Park bus stop for buses bound for New Chitose Airport is also a four-minute walk away, so transportation is especially convenient.

Although the rooms are compact at 27 to 35 square meters, all are functional and equipped with kitchens and washing machines. They are suited to families with small children who value being able to cook, do laundry, and spend time at their own pace rather than looking for luxury facilities.

While the hotel is close to Susukino, which stays lively well into the night, the surrounding area has relatively calm vehicle and foot traffic. Nakajima Park is also nearby, so morning walks or a little greenery between sightseeing stops is a breeze.

Carrot Susukino Store supermarket is about two minutes away on foot, and the convenience store 7-Eleven Sapporo Minami 9-jo Nishi 3-chome Store is also about a two-minute walk away. It is easy to buy extra ingredients, prepared dishes, drinks, children’s light snacks, and more, so shopping needs are easy to handle during a multi-night stay.

The area is also convenient for eating out, with the popular conveyor belt sushi restaurant ”“Kaiten Sushi Pasaru” about 11 minutes away on foot, and ”“Hokkaido Jingisukan Ezoya” about an eight-minute walk away.

During the day, you can walk around Nakajima Park and central Sapporo, then enjoy Hokkaido food in Susukino at night. On days when you are tired of eating out, heat up prepared dishes from a nearby supermarket in your room and take a break while doing laundry. It is not flashy, but it is a good fit for travelers who want to stay in Sapporo like a local.

This apartment-style accommodation is in a high-rise tower near Nakajima Park. From the guest rooms, you can enjoy Sapporo night views, distant mountains, and views toward the Toyohira River. It feels like you are staying in the middle of nature despite being in the middle of the city.

It is four minutes on foot from Nakajima-Koen Station on the subway and about three minutes on foot from the Nakajima Park bus stop for buses bound for New Chitose Airport. The Susukino entertainment district is also within walking distance.

My Basket Minami 8-jo Nishi 4-chome Store supermarket is about a one-minute walk away, as is the Lawson Zepp Sapporo Mae Store convenienceconvenient store, making the location convenient for shopping. Even when you want to buy drinks or light snacks late at night, those items are mere steps away.

All rooms come with kitchens and washing machines. Family suites with two bedrooms are also available, and with three beds and two sofa beds, some rooms can accommodate up to ten guests. It is also recommended for three-generation trips or larger groups of friends.

As a Sapporo resident, I especially recommend staying around late April, when the cherry blossoms bloom. The Sosei River, which flows right beside AMS Tower, is small, but it is a cherry blossom spot known to those. You can take photos under the cherry blossoms along the river or watch the petals scatter on the water’s surface.

In spring, walk along the Sosei River. In summer, head to Nakajima Park and Susukino. In winter, view snowy Sapporo from the upper floors. AMS Tower lets you enjoy the city’s seasonal moods while spending time in your room as if at home, with a kitchen and washing machine close at hand.

This nine-room apartment hotel is about a five-minute walk from Susukino Station on the subway. The Susukino bus stop for buses bound for New Chitose Airport is also within walking distance.

With two rooms per floor and corner rooms throughout, guests can enjoy a sense of privacy. All rooms are equipped with kitchens and washing machines, and part of the appeal is that you can spend time as if at home.

The Standard Family Room has a compact layout of around 35 square meters, but it includes bunk beds that children are likely to enjoy, as well as futons, and can accommodate up to six guests. It is convenient for families and groups of friends who want to stay in one room. Superior rooms on the top floor are also available for those who want an extra-special stay in Sapporo.

There are many good ramen restaurants nearby, including ”“Hokkaido Specialty Ramen Ebisoba Ichigen Main Branch” and ”“Ramen Gojogen Main Branch” about four minutes away on foot. For travelers coming to Sapporo specifically for the ramen, this is a very appealing location. It is easy to go out for ramen at night, but the rooms also have kitchens, so you can keep things simple on days when everyone is tired of eating out.

The 24-hour food supermarket Dinner Bell Susukino Minami 7-jo Store is about a five-minute walk away, and the convenience store Lawson Sapporo Minami 6-jo Nishi 7-chome Store is about a one-minute walk away, meaning food shopping is covered. Although the hotel is close to the center of Susukino, being able to easily buy ingredients, drinks, and light snacks for children makes for more flexible eating options.

This apartment hotel is about seven minutes on foot from Susukino Station on the subway. Records and coffee are provided in the rooms, allowing guests to relax in a stylish cafe-like space. Tanukikoji Shopping Street and Odori Park are also within walking distance. All around, it’s an easy location for sightseeing, shopping, and food.

The rooms are over 50 square meters and offer plenty of space around the bathroom areas. You can choose a layout based on your group and preferences, such as a room with a separate bathroom or a room with two washbasins and two shower booths. All rooms come with kitchens and washing machines, which is convenient for cooking and laundry during multi-night stays.

7-Eleven Sapporo Minami 4-jo Nishi 7-chome Store is right in front of the hotel. My Basket Minami 5-jo Nishi 9-chome Store is about four minutes away on foot. The hotel is also close to Tanukikoji Shopping Street, which has many drugstores and restaurants, and ”“Daikoku Drug Tanukikoji 5-chome Store” is about a seven-minute walk away. Although it is in central Sapporo, daily necessities and ingredients are easy to pick up.

This is a hotel where you can also spend time relaxing in your room between walks around the city, such as brewing coffee while playing records or enjoying light meals bought at Tanukikoji. The Susukino bus stop for buses bound for New Chitose Airport can also be reached in about nine minutes on foot.

This 14-room unmanned hotel overlooks the Toyohira River. All four room types offer river views, letting guests enjoy waterside scenery and city views while staying in central Sapporo. It is about a seven-minute walk from Hosui-Susukino Station on the Subway Toho Line, and the Susukino area and Nijo Market are also easy to reach on foot.

Rooms accommodate three to eight guests, and there are also connecting rooms that can accommodate up to eight guests. Some rooms have well-equipped bathroom areas, including washer-dryers, kitchens, two toilets, and a bathroom combined with a shower booth, so larger groups should have no issues sharing the space. The family type with a hammock is also popular with families with children.

During the Toyohira River Fireworks Festival, held around late July each year, guests may be able to enjoy fireworks from their rooms! Popular dates tend to fill up quickly, so early reservations are recommended if you are planning your stay around the fireworks festival.

7-Eleven Sapporo Minami 5-jo Higashi Store is about two minutes away on foot, andMy Basket Minami 4-jo Higashi 4-chome Store is about six minutes away on foot. Nijo Market is also about a ten-minute walk away, so it can be fun to buy fresh seafood and do some simple cooking in the kitchen.

For New Chitose Airport access, guests can use the Premier Hotel Tsubaki bus stop, about four minutes away on foot. This hotel is easy to use for family and group trips that prioritize views, larger group capacity, and facilities with washer-dryers.

This unmanned apartment-style hotel is about six minutes on foot from Susukino Station on the subway. Since Tanukikoji Shopping Street is also within walking distance, this location is convenient as a base for a Sapporo stay focused on food and shopping. The Susukino bus stop for buses bound for New Chitose Airport is also about seven minutes away on foot.

Rooms have compact layouts of 35 to 37 square meters and can accommodate up to three guests. All rooms come with kitchens and washer-dryers, perfect for small-group multi-night stays. Since there is also a living and dining space, the rooms should be easy to use not only as a base for eating out, but also for enjoying prepared dishes or light meals bought nearby.

Some rooms are equipped with large projectors. Spending the day sightseeing around Tanukikoji and Odori Park, then relaxing in your room at night while enjoying movies or videos, can feel like a real luxury. It is also recommended for families with small children, couples, and repeat visitors to Sapporo on longer stays.

There are also many popular soup curry restaurants nearby, with Suage+ about five minutes away on foot and Ramaï Sapporo Main Store about six minutes away on foot. For shopping, 7-Eleven Sapporo Minami 4-jo Nishi 7-chome Store is about two minutes away on foot, and My Basket Minami 6-jo Nishi 7-chome Store is about five minutes away on foot. This accommodation is suited to those who want both the convenience of central Susukino and the comfort of knowing they can always relax in their room.

This vacation rental-style accommodation that is convenient for concerts or events at Daiwa House Premist Dome, also known as Sapporo Dome. It is about a five-minute walk from Fukuzumi Station on the Subway Toho Line. In the area around the dome, where there are few hotels, this rare accommodation can be reached on foot.

On days with large concerts or events, buses and subways can become extremely crowded, and the nearest station, Fukuzumi Station, may even restrict entry. Finding a taxi can also be difficult, and simply returning to a hotel in central Sapporo can become a chore. Being able to stay near the venue is a major advantage for event trips.

The room can accommodate up to six guests and comes with a kitchen and washing machine. Rather than a hotel, guests can stay with the feeling of renting a room in an apartment building. You can prepare light meals before and after concerts or games, and wash clothes after sweating, so it is also convenient for group trips and multi-night stays. Instead of rushing back to the crowded city center after an event, you can chill drinks in the room and take your time talking about your impressions. That kind of relaxed time is part of the appeal here.

The shopping environment is also convenient, with Lawson Sapporo Tsukisamu Nishi 1-jo Store about a three-minute walk away, the drugstore Satsudora Tsukisamu Nishi 1-jo Store about a two-minute walk away, and the supermarket Lopia Fukuzumi Store about a seven-minute walk away.

For buses bound for New Chitose Airport, in addition to the bus terminal at Fukuzumi Station, guests can also use the Tsukisamu Chuo-dori 11-chome bus stop, about three minutes away on foot.

This 41-room hotel is located between Odori Park and Susukino. It is about six minutes on foot from Odori Station on the subway, close to Tanukikoji Shopping Street, which is popular with international tourists, and there are also many restaurants nearby. It is a convenient location for those who want to enjoy shopping and food in central Sapporo.

Room types vary, including studios, lofts, family rooms, and penthouse suites. There are also family rooms that can accommodate up to six guests. Not all rooms have washing machines, but some rooms come with kitchens or mini kitchens, making them ideal for guests who want to enjoy light meals in their room. Since the availability of kitchens differs depending on the room type, be sure to check the facilities when booking.

FamilyMart Sapporo Minami 2-jo Nishi 5-chome Store is about one minute away on foot, and the drugstore Satsudora Tanukikoji Daio Building Store is about two minutes away on foot. Nijo Market can also be reached in about ten minutes on foot. Consider stopping by the market in the morning or buying uniquely Sapporo ingredients and enjoy them in your room.

The front desk is open from 8 AM to 11 PM. Rental items such as board games, records, and baby chairs are also available. The Susukino bus stop for buses bound for New Chitose Airport is also about seven minutes away on foot.
This is a hotel where even the time spent at your base can become part of your travel memories, such as savoring items bought at the market in your room during a morning walk or between sightseeing, or enjoying board games and records at night.

Finally, here are some transportation, shopping, and getting-around tips for apartment-style stays in Sapporo.

These points are worth knowing before a family trip or multi-night stay, gathered from the perspective of a Sapporo-based writer.

From New Chitose Airport, it takes about 40 minutes by train and about 70 minutes by bus to reach Sapporo. Trains are faster, while buses have many stops and may bring you closer to your hotel, so choose based on your itinerary and travel style.

Central Sapporo has three subway lines, as well as streetcars and buses, and if you are not heading out to the suburbs, you can enjoy sightseeing well enough without renting a car.

Winter in Sapporo brings not only cold but also heavy snow. Since walking long distances on snowy roads can be difficult, also check access to stations and bus stops, as well as whether restaurants, supermarkets, and convenience stores are nearby.

Most apartment hotels in central Sapporo do not have dedicated parking lots. In general, it is convenient to sightsee on foot, by subway, or by bus, and use taxis for places that are difficult to reach by public transportation.

If you use a rental car, be sure to also check coin-operated parking lots around the hotel.

Recommended Scenic Day Trip from Sapporo
Staying in a Sapporo apartment hotel for multiple nights makes it easy to take day trips across Hokkaido without moving your luggage. If you want to experience dramatic coastal views, whisky tasting, and historic canals without renting a car, joining a guided tour from central Sapporo is the most convenient choice!

The area from Sapporo Station to Odori Station has a strong office-district feel. There are many restaurants and department stores, but supermarkets are somewhat limited.

By contrast, the Susukino to Nakajima Park area is a bustling district with many restaurants while also having residential pockets, so supermarkets, convenience stores, and small 24-hour supermarkets are relatively well represented.

Nijo Market, which is popular with travelers, is open from around 7 AM to around 5 PM, though hours vary by shop.
Depending on the day’s supply, items may sell out early, so if you want to buy ingredients for dinner, it is recommended to visit earlier in the day.

On rainy days or during snowy periods, make use of the Sapporo Ekimae-dori Underground Walkway, known as Chi-Ka-Ho, which runs from Sapporo Station toward Odori, the underground shopping street Pole Town, where you can walk from Odori toward Susukino, and the covered Tanukikoji Shopping Street.

These routes are less affected by temperature and weather, making winter travel much easier.

The underground walkway and underground shopping streets have convenience stores, restaurants, apparel shops, and more, and around Odori, you can also access department stores such as Mitsukoshi and Marui Imai from underground.
Tanukikoji Shopping Street has many drugstores that offer tax-free shopping and multilingual support, as well as discount stores such as Gyomu Super and Don Quijote.

It is also convenient when you want to buy daily necessities, souvenirs, or light snacks to eat in your room all at once.

Important Pre-Booking Notice
Starting April 2026, a local accommodation tax is levied on hotel stays in Hokkaido and Sapporo. Be sure to check the exact rates and rules in our guide before booking to avoid any surprises!

Unforgettable Indoor Cultural Show
Looking for an exciting activity on a rainy or snowy day? Enjoy Sapporo's first sumo show experience! You can learn ancient sumo rules, watch live demonstrations by former wrestlers, try on a sumo suit for photos, and savor a traditional chanko-nabe dinner together with family and friends.

We introduced 10 apartment hotels recommended for family trips and group trips in Sapporo.

Sapporo attracts many travelers throughout the year, but the busiest period is the Sapporo Snow Festival, held every year in early February. In 2026, the Odori Site and Tsudome Site had a combined total of about 2.54 million visitors, attracting many tourists not only from within Japan, but also from overseas.

In years when Lunar New Year overlaps with this period, the number of travelers increases even further, making hotels and flights harder to book. Other busy seasons include Golden Week in early May, a major holiday period in Japan, the Christmas to New Year period, and the summer vacation season from July to August.

Accommodations with kitchens, washing machines, and spacious living rooms, as well as apartment hotels near supermarkets and stations, may become fully booked early.
If there is an accommodation you are interested in, do make an early reservation while also checking the room size, facilities, and nearby shopping environment.