Ten to Ten Hostel

Japan Youth Hostel YYDS

Complete facilities, 10 minutes walk from the station

With regards to this accommodation, I think people will either love it or hate it when it comes to the check-in stage. If you have a smartphone, you can easily check in by scanning the QR code on the tablet at the entrance, but for someone like me who hates relying solely on smartphones and doesn't like to own one, having to communicate with the staff via Zoom on a separate screen was extremely troublesome and personally infuriating to me. Why is the world gradually becoming a place where you can't do anything without a smartphone? I don't understand this, so I wouldn't consider staying at this type of accommodation again. However, the hotel's specifications were clean and there didn't seem to be any particular problems, so I think it would be recommended for smartphone users. It's also conveniently located just a short walk from Sapporo Station and the price is reasonable.

When I check in after 4pm, there is basically no one to serve me, and I don’t even know the password at the door. It takes 15 minutes to walk to Sapporo Station, and the location is okay. It has a strong smell of Middle Eastern spices, which I personally don’t like.

I booked this place because I wanted to relax in Sapporo. The first thing I thought was that the check-in method was the most complicated I've ever been to. I checked in with a tablet, then talked to a foreign operator on Zoom to complete the check-in. I've stayed at various hotels and hostels, but it was very difficult. Also, foreigners were making phone calls in the dormitory at night, and the staff came around at around 11pm to warn them, so it became quiet. There were about three showers, so there were plenty of them. I slept well at night, but I didn't know what time the paid breakfast was until, and I didn't know what to do about checking out. The location was also very far from Susukino, about a 30-minute walk away. However, it has all the amenities, so it's convenient in that sense.

1. It is located in an alley, but it is easy to find if you look at the map. 2. Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash are provided in the shower room, and large towels are provided as standard. 3. It is basically quiet, but if you are sensitive to noise, it is recommended to bring ear plugs.