Budget Hostels from

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save more for sightseeing. You can find local tours and other activities in this destination, while the seafood restaurants offer plenty of opportunities to treat your taste buds.

No two hostels look identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget-friendly prices and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks have the best reviews from our travellers and might be a good place to start: Kokotel Hakodate - Hostel - Property features include free WiFi, free parking and a bar. You’ll find towels and hairdryers in all rooms. Guesthouse Hakodate Bay - Hostel - 2-minute walk from Shiyakusho Mae Station for easy access to public transport. You can take advantage of free WiFi and laundry facilities at this property. Rooms come with towels and showers. Small Town Hostel Hakodate - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Suehirochō Station and Jujigai Station. Property features include free WiFi, free parking and laundry facilities. You’ll find towels, hairdryers and linens in all rooms. Hakodate Guesthouse Apple - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Yachigashira Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant and a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with towels, showers and free toiletries. Hakodateyama Guest House - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Yachigashira Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a restaurant. You’ll find towels and showers in all rooms.

If you’re searching for a low-cost place to stay in Hakodate, one of Expedia’s 5 hostels could be a great option for you.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 0°C. Average annual precipitation for Hakodate is 1276 mm.

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might enjoy some places near Hakodate. Get out into nature with places such as Hakodate Park, Mount Hakodate and Yunokawa Hot Spring. Cultural attractions include Hakodate Seikan Renrakusen Memorial Museum Mashumaru, Sakamoto Ryoma Museum and Hakodate City Museum of Photographic History. Visit landmarks such as Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, Fort Goryokaku and Kyu Soma-tei.

Keep this information about transit options in Hakodate in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Hakodate (HKD), located 4.5 mi (7.2 km) away from the city centre. Once you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transport during your trip. Take advantage of metro transport at Shiyakusho Mae Station, Hakodateekimae Station and Matsukazechō Station. To see more of the area, take a train from Hakodate Station, Shinkawa-Chō Station or Hōrai-Chō Station.