Sapporo (ŽD–y, "important river flowing through a plain" in Ainu language) is the capital of Hokkaido and Japan's fifth largest city. Sapporo is also one of the nation's youngest major cities. In 1857, the city's population stood at just seven people.

In the beginning of the Meiji Period, when the development of Hokkaido started on a large scale, Sapporo was chosen as the island's administrative center and enlarged according to the advice of foreign specialists.

Sapporo became world-famous in 1972 when the Olympic Winter Games were held there. Today, the city is well known for its ramen, beer, and the annual snow festival held in February.

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    • Shabby House
      Budget-friendly
      Shabby House, a property with a garden, is set in Sapporo, 4.7 km from Sapporo Station, 14 km from Shin-Sapporo Station, as well as 20 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center. With free WiFi, this 1-star guest house offers a 24-hour front desk and free shuttle service. The accommodation offers full-day security and luggage storage space for guests. At the guest house, units are equipped with a shared bathroom. There is a snack bar and lounge. The area is popular for cycling, and free use of bicycles is available at the guest house. Otaru Station is 36 km from Shabby House, while Susukino Station is 3.1 km from the property. Okadama Airport is 12 km away.
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    • Ocho Guest House
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      Set in the Nakajima Park district in Sapporo, Ocho Guest House offers 1-star rooms with free WiFi. The property is around 3.8 km from Sapporo Station, 13 km from Shin-Sapporo Station and 21 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. At the guest house, units are equipped with a shared bathroom. Guests at the guest house can enjoy a continental breakfast. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Otaru Station is 37 km from Ocho Guest House, while Susukino Station is 1.7 km from the property. Okadama Airport is 11 km away.
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    • Guesthouse OYADO SAPPORO
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      Set 6.2 km from Sapporo Station, 10 km from Shin-Sapporo Station and 23 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center, Guesthouse OYADO SAPPORO offers accommodation situated in Sapporo. Featuring a bar, the 1-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. Susukino Station is 4.1 km from the guest house and Sapporo TV Tower is 4.5 km away. Each unit comes with a safety deposit box and some rooms come with city views. The units are equipped with heating facilities. There is a coffee shop and lounge. Otaru Station is 39 km from the guest house, while Sapporo Convention Centre is 4 km away. Okadama Airport is 14 km from the property.
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    • The Base Sapporo Susukino
      Mid-range
      Well located in the Sapporo City Centre district of Sapporo, The Base Sapporo Susukino is located 12 km from Shin-Sapporo Station, 20 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center and 36 km from Otaru Station. Each accommodation at the 3-star hotel has city views and free WiFi. The property is 700 metres from the city centre and 2.7 km from Sapporo Station. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. Guest rooms include a wardrobe. Popular points of interest near The Base Sapporo Susukino include Susukino Station, Odori Park and Odori Station. Okadama Airport is 9 km away.
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    • Hotel Sosei Sapporo MGallery Collection
      Luxury
      Situated a 12-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station, Hotel Sousei Sapporo ? MGallery offers spacious rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy shopping at Sapporo Factory, which is directly connected to the property. The hotel is conveniently located a 5-minute walk from Bus-Center-Mae Subway Station, and a 10-minute walk from Sapporo TV Tower and Odori Park. The lively Susukino area is 1.2 km away. Massage service can be arranged at an additional charge. On-site parking is available for an extra charge. Air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Sousei Sapporo ? MGallery have high ceilings, and include a large bathing room and separate toilet.
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    • 41 PIECES Sapporo
      Luxury
      Set in the Sapporo City Centre district in Sapporo, 41 PIECES Sapporo offers 4-star rooms with free WiFi. Popular points of interest nearby include Sapporo TV Tower, Sapporo Clock Tower and Former Hokkaid? Government Office. The property is 1.9 km from Sapporo Station, and within 100 metres of the city centre. All units in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, the units at 41 PIECES Sapporo have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms will provide you with a terrace. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Susukino Station, Odori Station and Odori Park. Okadama Airport is 9 km away.
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    • VILLA KOSHIDO kotoni
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      Situated within 15 km of Otarushi Zenibako City Center and 17 km of Shin-Sapporo Station, VILLA KOSHIDO kotoni offers rooms in Sapporo. This 2-star hotel offers a shared lounge, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.1 km from Sapporo Station. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. The units feature a wardrobe. Otaru Station is 31 km from VILLA KOSHIDO kotoni, while Hokkaido University is 5 km away. Okadama Airport is 8 km from the property.
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    • BEACH AND FIELD INN
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      Offering quiet street views, BEACH AND FIELD INN is an accommodation set in Sapporo, 3.9 km from Sapporo Station and 10 km from Shin-Sapporo Station. This 2-star guest house offers luggage storage space and a shared lounge. Sapporo Convention Centre is 1 km away and Naebo Station is 1.5 km from the guest house. With a shared bathroom fitted with a bidet and slippers, units at the guest house also feature free WiFi. At the guest house, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Otarushi Zenibako City Center is 22 km from the guest house, while Otaru Station is 38 km from the property. Okadama Airport is 8 km away.
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    • Pirka Sapporo
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      Offering quiet street views, Pirka Sapporo is an accommodation located in Sapporo, 2.7 km from Sapporo Station and 12 km from Shin-Sapporo Station. Featuring a shared lounge, the 1-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the guest house, all units have a tatami. At the guest house, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Otarushi Zenibako City Center is 22 km from the guest house, while Otaru Station is 38 km away. Okadama Airport is 5 km from the property.
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    • B&B HOTTA
      Budget-friendly
      Located in Sapporo, within 18 km of Sapporo Station and 23 km of Shin-Sapporo Station, B&B HOTTA provides accommodation with ski-to-door access and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Each accommodation at the 1-star bed and breakfast has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a garden and to a terrace. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with a wardrobe and a shared bathroom. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sapporo, like fishing. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski pass sales point and ski storage space are also available on-site. Otarushi Zenibako City Center is 34 km from B&B HOTTA, while Otaru Station is 50 km away. Okadama Airport is 25 km from the property.
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