Sapporo might be famous for snow and beer, but it’s also got a warm welcome waiting for LGBTQ+ travelers. From slick modern hotels to cozy spots near Susukino’s gay bars, this guide rounds up the best places to crash after a night out—or a long day of ramen hunting!
Best Gay Friendly Hotels in Sapporo
Sapporo has an excellent choice of hotels to suite all budgets. Hotels in the city centre, between Odori, Susukino and Nakajima Koen Station, are recommended for sightseeing, shopping and gay nightlife.
Gay Sapporo Hotels
La'gent Stay Sapporo Odori Hokkaido
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26-5 South 2 West 5, Chuo, Sapporo
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Why this hotel? Very central. Japanese hot spring onsite. Popular with gay guests.
La'gent Stay is one of our most popular hotels in Sapporo, due to its great central location, close to the gay bars in No. 6G Building, shopping areas and cultural attractions.
Each modern guest rooms are tastefully decorated in a minimalist style, all with WiFi. Onsite, there's a bar, restaurant, and a hot spring bath.
Features:
Bar
Hot Spring bath
Restaurant
Royton Sapporo
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11-1 Kita 1Jo Nishi, Chuo-Ku,, Sapporo
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Why this hotel? Great location. Modern rooms. Great for shopping and gay scene.
Upscale 4-star hotel in the heart of Sapporo, a few minutes' walk from the gay hub. This airy, tower-style Royton can accommodate a huge amount of guests, whilst still giving you luxury and personalised service.
Enjoy their classic Chinese restaurant, or perhaps their traditional Japanese restaurant instead. There's an onsite shopping area, wellness spa, gym, indoor pool, spa and a sauna.
A popular hotel in Sapporo on Travel Gay.
Enjoy their classic Chinese restaurant, or perhaps their traditional Japanese restaurant instead. There's an onsite shopping area, wellness spa, gym, indoor pool, spa and a sauna.
A popular hotel in Sapporo on Travel Gay.
Features:
Bar
chapel
Hot Spring bath
Restaurant
shopping
swiming pool
JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo
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Nishi 2 Kita 5 Chuo-Ku,, Sapporo
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Why this hotel? Luxury choice. Great location. Easy access to the gay scene.
Excellent luxury choice one of the best hotels in downtown Sapporo. JR Tower Nikko is located a 15 minute from the main gay scene, restaurants and shopping areas.
We like the hotel's excellent range of facilities: restaurants, bar, hot springs, spa & sauna, salon, shop and many more
Guest rooms offer plenty of space (which can be hard to find in Japan) and lavish luxury, many rooms have been recently renovated.
We like the hotel's excellent range of facilities: restaurants, bar, hot springs, spa & sauna, salon, shop and many more
Guest rooms offer plenty of space (which can be hard to find in Japan) and lavish luxury, many rooms have been recently renovated.
Features:
Bar
Hot Spring bath
Massage
Restaurant
Salon
Sauna
Shop
Unwind Hotel & Bar
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5-289-111, Minami 8 Jonishi, Chuo-ku,, Sapporo
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Why this hotel? Central location. Near the gay scene & nightlife. Great value.
Unwind is a recently renovated hotel and bar in central Sapporo, located within walking distance to the city's main gay nightlife, making it a popular hotel among LGBT travelers.
Amenities include free breakfast every morning, a free drink on arrival, gift shop, bar and free WiFi. Interiors are cosy and warm, offering you a great haven after your Sapporo adventures.
Amenities include free breakfast every morning, a free drink on arrival, gift shop, bar and free WiFi. Interiors are cosy and warm, offering you a great haven after your Sapporo adventures.
Features:
Bar
Free breakfast
Luggage Storage
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sapporo Susukino
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1-2-1, Minami 4-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido 064-0804,, Sapporo
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Why this hotel? Great value. Comfortable rooms. Close to the gay scene.
Daiwa Roynet enjoys a great location in downtown Sapporo, near many of the best tourist attractions and gay bars, making it a very popular hotel with gay travelers.
Guest rooms offer a stylish and luxurious vibe. Amenities include free WiFi, spa, restaurant and concierge.
Guest rooms offer a stylish and luxurious vibe. Amenities include free WiFi, spa, restaurant and concierge.
Features:
concierge
Free WiFi
Massage
Restaurant
Spa
Dormy Inn ANNEX
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6-10-6, Minami 3 Jonishi, Chuo, Sapporo
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Why this hotel? Excellent value. Near the best shopping area and gay scene.
A gorgeous hotel & hot spring spa, located in the very centre of Sapporo. The hotel enjoys a perfect distance from gay scene and shopping area, about a 5-10 minute walk away.
The onsite spa is incredible, boasting a great wood-and-stone aesthetic throughout. Other amenities include a restaurant and coffee shop.
Please note that the Dormy Inn ANNEX does not accept guests with prominent tattoos, due to cultural differences in Japan.
The onsite spa is incredible, boasting a great wood-and-stone aesthetic throughout. Other amenities include a restaurant and coffee shop.
Please note that the Dormy Inn ANNEX does not accept guests with prominent tattoos, due to cultural differences in Japan.
Features:
Bar
Free Wi-Fi
Hot Tub
Restaurant
Sauna
Spa
Tmark City Hotel Sapporo
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Minami 7 Nishi 5, Chuo-ku, Sapporo,Hokkaido,, Sapporo
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Why this hotel? Budget choice. Near the gay scene. Free breakfast buffet.
Great-value budget hotel in the heart of Sapporo, located about 10 minutes' walk from local gay nightlife and popular tourist sights.
Great rooms feature a flat screen TV and free WiFi. Free breakfast buffet every morning. Also onsite is an evening restaurant, massage spa and parking block.
Great rooms feature a flat screen TV and free WiFi. Free breakfast buffet every morning. Also onsite is an evening restaurant, massage spa and parking block.
Features:
Free Wi-Fi
Massage
Restaurant
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