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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Sapporo

11 stays · 3 aparthotels and 8 serviced apartments

Sapporo is the largest city on the island of Hokkaido, and aparthotels and serviced apartments suit it well. Visitors often stay a week or more, whether for the winter festival and skiing trips, the cool northern summer or the autumn food season, and a kitchen, a washing machine and a separate living area make it easier to dry winter clothes, keep a routine and cook with local produce. Families and small groups also benefit from the extra space compared with a standard room.

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Where to stay in Sapporo

Sapporo Station

  • train travel
  • business travel
  • short stays

Sapporo Station is the arrival point for trains from the airport and from other parts of Hokkaido. It sits at the northern end of the central area on the map, so it suits travellers with early departures or onward rail trips. Wikivoyage notes limited express trains connect Sapporo with cities across Hokkaido, including Hakodate.

Odori Park

  • first-time visitors
  • festivals
  • walkable

Wikipedia describes Odori Park as a green ribbon of recreational land bisecting the central area, and Wikivoyage says three subway lines converge at Ōdōri Station. The tourism board says the park hosts several outdoor events and that the city welcomes its short northern summer from June to August. It is also one of the Snow Festival sites, so it is the natural base for that event.

Stays in or near Odori Park

Susukino

  • nightlife
  • eating out
  • snow festival

Susukino lies just south of Odori Park and is another Snow Festival site according to the official festival site. Wikivoyage lists miso ramen and soup curry as the city's specialities. It suits visitors who want restaurants and the festival close by.

Stays in or near Susukino

Maruyama

  • parks
  • families
  • quiet

Maruyama lies west of the central area around Maruyama Park on the map. Wikipedia lists Maruyama and Mount Moiwa among the mountains within the city limits, with a Mount Moiwa ropeway, and says Hokkaidō Shrine was built on its current site in 1871. It suits longer stays and visitors who prefer a greener setting, so check how far your apartment is from a subway station.

Stays in or near Maruyama

Getting around Sapporo

The airport's own site says JR Sapporo Station is about 40 minutes by train from New Chitose Airport Station, which connects directly to the terminal building's basement level, and about 1 hour 50 minutes by bus. Wikivoyage describes the Airport Rapid train as taking about 45 minutes and says limousine buses and shuttle vans also serve downtown locations. Wikipedia says New Chitose Airport is roughly 50 km from the city.

Within the city, Wikivoyage says Sapporo has three subway lines, all converging at Ōdōri Station. The Kitaca smart card works across subways, buses and streetcars, according to Wikivoyage.

Living in Sapporo for longer

For a longer stay, choose an apartment near a subway station and check how you will cope with snow and ice if you travel in winter. Wikipedia gives average annual snowfall of 4.79 metres, and Wikivoyage describes winters as harsh by Japanese standards, so features such as a drying area, a washing machine and a nearby supermarket matter more than in most cities.

Wikivoyage mentions Nijō Ichiba market for fresh seafood as one local shopping option. For planning weeks away, see the long-stay accommodation checklist, and for work stays the guide to serviced apartments for relocation.

When to visit Sapporo

Wikipedia describes a humid continental climate with heavy snowfall, and says the Sapporo Snow Festival draws more than 2 million visitors in February. The official festival site lists three venues: Odori, Tsudome and Susukino. Book early for the festival weeks, as demand is high.

The tourism board lists the Lilac Festival in May, the Hokkaido Shrine Festival and the Yosakoi Soran Festival in June, the Hokkaido Marathon in August and the Sapporo Autumn Fest among the main seasonal events. Wikivoyage says summers are pleasantly cool compared with the rest of Japan.

Wikipedia describes Sapporo as a designated city in Hokkaido with about 1.96 million residents, the fifth most populous city in Japan, divided into ten wards, and notes that it hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics, the first held in Asia. Below are the main areas, how to reach the city and get around, and when to go. For other Japanese cities see Japan, including Tokyo and Hakuba for the winter-sports area, and read what an aparthotel is if the format is new to you.

Long-stay tips for Sapporo

Of the 11 properties here, 7 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 1 include some form of housekeeping and 1 have a 24-hour front desk. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.

10 properties list a full kitchen and 1 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 48 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Japan

Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka, Naha, Kutchan, Hakuba and Nagasaki.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Sapporo?

The Odori and Susukino area suits first-time visitors and the Snow Festival, while Sapporo Station suits train arrivals and business trips. Maruyama is calmer and greener.

How do I get from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo?

The airport says JR Sapporo Station is about 40 minutes by train from New Chitose Airport Station, and about 1 hour 50 minutes by bus. Wikivoyage also lists limousine buses and shuttle vans.

When is the Sapporo Snow Festival?

It takes place in February, according to Wikipedia and the official festival site, which lists the Odori, Tsudome and Susukino venues.

How many subway lines does Sapporo have?

Wikivoyage says three subway lines converge at Ōdōri Station.

What food is Sapporo known for?

Wikivoyage names miso ramen and soup curry, and mentions Nijō Ichiba market for seafood.

How many aparthotels are there in Sapporo?

We currently list 11 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Sapporo.

Do aparthotels in Sapporo have kitchens?

11 of the 11 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Sapporo have a washing machine?

7 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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