Title: Hakodate Kaikouan Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=119828858&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hakodate Kaikouan ## Photo gallery for Hakodate Kaikouan ![Quadruple Room | Free WiFi - Hakodate Kaikouan (Hakodate)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119830000/119828900/119828858/9f9ca586.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception - Hakodate Kaikouan (Hakodate)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119830000/119828900/119828858/23b045bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Hakodate Kaikouan (Hakodate)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119830000/119828900/119828858/105a582e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Hakodate Kaikouan (Hakodate)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119830000/119828900/119828858/4a9477f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Hakodate Kaikouan (Hakodate)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119830000/119828900/119828858/7965ddc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Near Fort Goryokaku, Hakodate Kaikouan provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi £24 additional charges may apply 3 Mar - 4 Mar ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=119828858&PinnedHotelID=119828858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=119828858&PinnedHotelID=119828858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=119828858&PinnedHotelID=119828858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=119828858&PinnedHotelID=119828858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=119828858&PinnedHotelID=119828858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=119828858&PinnedHotelID=119828858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=119828858&PinnedHotelID=119828858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=119828858&PinnedHotelID=119828858&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Twin Room ![Twin Room | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119830000/119828900/119828858/16382005.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Hairdryer Private bathroom - 162 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Triple Room ![Triple Room | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119830000/119828900/119828858/f9ee364d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room ### Highlights Heating Separate bedroom Hairdryer Private bathroom - 162 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 3 Single Beds ### View all photos for Room ![Room | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119830000/119828900/119828858/8374371b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room ### Highlights Heating Separate bedroom Hairdryer Private bathroom - 215 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 5 - 1 Single Bed and 2 Large Single Beds ### View all photos for Quadruple Room ![Quadruple Room | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119830000/119828900/119828858/9f9ca586.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Quadruple Room ### Highlights Heating Separate bedroom Hairdryer Private bathroom - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 2 Large Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHakodate-Hotels-Hakodate-Kaikouan.h119828858.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHakodate-Hotels-Hakodate-Kaikouan.h119828858.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Hakodate is home to Hakodate Kaikouan. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hakodate Park and Tachimachi Cape, while Hakodate Museum of Northern Peoples and Hakodate City Museum of Photographic History are cultural highlights. Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden and Kōsetsuen Garden are also worth visiting. [Visit our Hakodate travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hakodate.dx6128244) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.76820%2C140.71143&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8ErshwNtNwP1L55Ic4d2Q-1llZ8=) 9-17, Hakodate, Hokkaido, 0400052 ### What's nearby - ![Antique architecture of Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward, Selective focus, Hokkaido, Japan; Shutterstock ID 431534077; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532776636/1319fbc7-3e74-4890-8a60-503fb6338cc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward 6 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532776646/46adb2fc-c073-41fa-bf21-0118cd1d613c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Hakodate Ropeway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562275880/cf172d2c-2ab8-4079-8bb1-6002ba7455c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hakodate Ropeway 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Hakodate featuring shopping](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000757636/432df6c2-349e-4dfa-be9a-c87f46fff36a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hakodate Morning Market 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Ekini Fish Market 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles ### Getting around - Suehirochō Station 3 min walk - Ōmachi Station 4 min walk - Hakodate (HKD) 28 min drive ### Restaurants - ラッキーピエロ マリーナ末広店 6 min walk - Starbucks 6 min walk - ラッキーピエロ ベイエリア本店 5 min walk - 北の番屋 10 min walk - 函館ビヤホール 6 min walk ## About this property ### Hakodate Kaikouan Hotel near Fort Goryokaku Near Yunokawa Onsen, Hakodate Kaikouan provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Room features All guest rooms at Hakodate Kaikouan include amenities, such as free WiFi. 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Fees may include applicable taxes: - A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hakodate Kaikouan pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Hakodate Kaikouan? ### How much is parking at Hakodate Kaikouan? ### What time is check-in at Hakodate Kaikouan? ### What time is check-out at Hakodate Kaikouan? ### Where is Hakodate Kaikouan located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hakodate Kaikouan Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.4 Cleanliness ### 6.0 Amenities ### 7.6 Staff & service ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Reiner 23 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities My parking was blocked ##### Reiner Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Koutarou 10 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities 綺麗な室内で良かったです ##### Koutarou Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### yoshitsugu 6 Nov 2025 フロントのいない無人宿ですが値段相応のお部屋でした。部屋は汚くはありません。 ##### yoshitsugu Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### taebong 4 Nov 2025 Disliked: Staff & service, amenities 2박 했는데 1박하고 청소를 부탁했는데 청소가 안되서 다음날 수건도 없고 치우지 않은 쓰레기로 방에서 냄새도 나고 불편했내요 ##### taebong Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### akihiko 5 Jan 2026 ##### akihiko Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sayuri 29 Dec 2025 ##### Sayuri Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### masato 18 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### masato Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Highland Resort Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kofu-Hotels-Highland-Resort-Hotel-Spa.h990130.Hotel-Information) > > [Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Niseko-Hotels-Rusutsu-Resort-Hotel-Convention.h3948188.Hotel-Information) > > [Wakoshi Tobu Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saitama-Hotels-Wakoshi-Tobu-Hotel.h40135307.Hotel-Information) > > [MUWA NISEKO](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kutchan-Hotels-MUWA-NISEKO.h96991274.Hotel-Information) > > [HOSHINOYA Okinawa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Okinawa-Hotels-HOSHINOYA-Okinawa.h40226148.Hotel-Information) > > [edit x seven FUJI GOTEMBA](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gotemba-Hotels-FAV-LUX-FUJI-GOTEMBA.h112914944.Hotel-Information) > > [Asakusasannsou](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Uonuma-Hotels-Asakusasannsou.h94758363.Hotel-Information) > > [Fujisan Onsen Bessho SASA](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kofu-Hotels-Fujisan-Onsen-Bessho-SASA.h14626817.Hotel-Information) > > [HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kofu-Hotels-HOTEL-MYSTAYS-Fuji-Onsen-Resort.h16114229.Hotel-Information) > > [Wakakusa no Yado Maruei Ryokan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kofu-Hotels-Wakakusa-No-Yado-Maruei-Ryokan.h6136631.Hotel-Information) > > [Zenkoji Temple Yakuoin](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nagano-Hotels-Yakuoin.h38950931.Hotel-Information) > > [Ohnoso](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Onjuku-Hotels-Ohnoso.h98506481.Hotel-Information) > > [Forest Villa Huis Ten Bosch](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sasebo-Hotels-Huis-Ten-Bosch-Forest-Villa.h11900097.Hotel-Information) > > [Kaiyutei](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kawazu-Hotels-Kaiyutei.h37967463.Hotel-Information) > > [Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tokyo-Hotels-Tokyo-Disney-Celebration-Hotel.h21163232.Hotel-Information) > > [La Vista Fuji Kawaguchiko](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kofu-Hotels-La-Vista-Fuji-Kawaguchiko.h15976788.Hotel-Information) > > [Ki Niseko](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Niseko-Hotels-Ki-Niseko.h8420181.Hotel-Information) > > [Fuji Onsenji Yumedono](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kofu-Hotels-Fuji-Onsenji-Yumedono.h9635420.Hotel-Information) > > [koukasha](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yamaguchi-Hotels-Koukasha.h103823869.Hotel-Information) > > [Kimamaya Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Niseko-Hotels-Kimamaya-Boutique-Hotel.h15066292.Hotel-Information) > > [Glamday Style Hotel & Resort Okinawa Yomitan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Okinawa-Hotels-GLAMDAY-STYLE-HOTELRESORT-OKINAWA-YOMITAN.h33352505.Hotel-Information) > > [Migiwaya](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yaizu-Hotels-Migiwaya.h32707496.Hotel-Information) > > [Fufu Kawaguchiko](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kofu-Hotels-FUFU-KAWAGUCHIKO.h33760212.Hotel-Information) > > [Sado Ryotsu Shiizaki Onsen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sado-Hotels-SADO-RYOTSU-SHIIZAKI-ONSEN-SUNSETLAKE-THE-HOTEL-AOKIYA.h23365964.Hotel-Information) > > [Torifito Hotel And Pod Niseko](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sapporo-Hotels-TORIFITO-HOTELPOD-NISEKO-Pon-No-Yu.h58975020.Hotel-Information) > > [M Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Niseko-Hotels-M-Hotel.h12566405.Hotel-Information) > > [Fuji View Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kofu-Hotels-Fuji-View-Hotel.h2333483.Hotel-Information) > > [MIZUMARI](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kawazu-Hotels-MIZUMARI.h105438687.Hotel-Information) > > [Arimakan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yamagata-Hotels-Arimakan.h16218318.Hotel-Information) ---