Coastal Calm: Hakodate’s Bayfront Hotels with History

Hakodate, Hokkaido’s southern port, captivates with Motomachi’s Western mansions, Goryokaku’s star-shaped fort, and Yunokawa’s onsens, offering tourists a historic coastal escape 3 hours from Sapporo. Hotels here (¥15,000–¥40,000/night) range from mid-range to luxury, featuring bay-view rooms, English support, and proximity to Hakodate Station’s JR line to Sapporo or trams to Mount Hakodate (10 minutes). Perfect for savoring squid sashimi after exploring the Morning Market or Red Brick Warehouses, these stays offer seafood dining and onsen baths, blending Hakodate’s Meiji-era soul with modern comfort. Whether watching bay lights from Ropeway heights or soaking in hot springs, these hotels anchor you in Hakodate’s maritime charm, where Hokkaido’s history shines.

1. La Vista Hakodate Bay

   Near Red Brick Warehouses (¥20,000–¥40,000/night), this hotel offers rooftop onsens and bay views, a 10-minute walk from Hakodate Station. Near Motomachi.

   La Vista Hakodate Bay on Google

   

   
   

2. Hakodate Kokusai Hotel

   By Hakodate Bay (¥15,000–¥35,000/night), this hotel has 305 rooms and an onsen, a 15-minute walk from Hakodate Station. Near Morning Market.

   Hakodate Kokusai Hotel on Google

   

   
   

3. Premier Hotel -CABIN PRESIDENT- Hakodate

   Near Hakodate Station (¥15,000–¥30,000/night), this hotel offers cozy rooms, a 5-minute walk from JR lines. Close to Goryokaku.

   Premier Hotel Hakodate on Google

   

   
   

Location Benefits: Hakodate’s JR and trams reach Mount Hakodate (10 minutes) or Sapporo (3 hours). Walkable markets, mansions, and onsens offer history and calm, with bay views enhancing stays.