Fukuoka City is the capital of Fukuoka Prefecture on the island of Kyushu.
Its historical relationship with neighboring Korea and China has shaped its unique culture and cuisine.
If you’re ready to experience the beautiful scenery, history, and lively nightlife of the City of Yatai, I’ve rounded up five of the best accommodation options in this fascinating city that are perfect for seeing everything Fukuoka has to offer.
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5 Best Hotels in Fukuoka
Here are my top picks for the best hotels in Fukuoka.
I’ve chosen hotels and serviced apartments that are in the heart of the city where you can sample the Hakata ramen that has made Fukuoka famous.
Read on to find a Fukuoka hotel that suits every price point.
1. Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion
| Location | 103-0023 Fukuoka, Fukuoka, 2-8-15 Hakataekimae, Japan |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Property type | Hotel |
| Book today | booking.com |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Are pets welcome? | No |
| Nearest airport | Fukuoka Airport (2 miles) |
| Nearby landmark | Hakatamachiya Furusatokan Museum (400 meters) |
Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion is a delightful four-star hotel that is just moments from Gion Station Fukuoka, Fujita Park, and the Kushida Shrine.
It offers a range of ensuite guest rooms that sleep up to six guests with air-conditioning, refrigerators, television, and tea and coffee facilities. There is free Wi-Fi and the hotel provides complimentary pajamas and toiletries at the reception.
Hotel facilities include a large public hot spring bath with a sheltered open-air design. There is also a water garden that is tastefully illuminated in the evenings alongside it.
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After having a restorative soak, guests can enjoy the lounge and powder room that have excellent city views.
Ono no Hanare, the hotel’s famous restaurant, serves a sumptuous seafood-rich buffet menu. The 80-seat restaurant also serves lunch and dinner to guests and members of the public.
There is free private parking and assistance in English and Japanese from staff at the 24-hour front desk.
2. Miyako Hotel Hakata
| Location | 812-0013 Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Hakata-ku Hakataeki-higashi 2-1-1, Japan |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Property type | Hotel |
| Book today | booking.com |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Are pets welcome? | No |
| Nearest airport | Fukuoka Airport (1.5 miles) |
| Nearby landmark | Hakata Traditional Craft and Design Museum (0.8 miles) |
This is Fukuoka’s landmark hotel, directly connected to Hakata Station for a luxury stay in the heart of the city.
Miyako Hotel Hakata boasts stylish twin and double ensuite rooms and suites that have couches, satellite TV, a refrigerator, a kettle, and free Wi-Fi. Toiletries, pajamas, razors, and toothbrushes are supplied free of charge.
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At SPA Lucida, the hotel spa you can enjoy indoor and outdoor onsen, a sauna, and a swimming pool with a whirlpool and cascading eight-foot waterfall.
Meals are served at either Somewhere Restaurant and Bar, which offers panoramic views of Fukuoka Airport, or the Empathy Lounge, which serves a pleasant afternoon tea.
3. ZONK Nakasu Deaibashi
| Location | 810-0801 Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Hakata-ku Nakasu 4-5-6 VORT Nakasu, Japan |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Property type | Serviced apartments |
| Book today | booking.com |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Are pets welcome? | No |
| Nearest airport | Fukuoka Airport (2.5 miles) |
| Nearby landmark | Fukuoka City Museum of Literature (300 meters) |
ZONK Nakasu Deaibashi is a four-star service apartment block in the center of Fukuoka with a charming waterfront location.
It provides luxury self-catering accommodation with rooms and suites that sleep up to 10 guests.
The suites are air-conditioned and furnished in a studio format with bunk beds and futons. They include a bathroom, a washing machine, and a kitchenette.
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Linen and towels are provided and there is free Wi-Fi throughout the building. ZONK Nakasu Deaibashi also has a shared lounge and luggage storage is available to guests.
4. THE LIVELY FUKUOKA HAKATA
| Location | 810-0801 Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Hakata-ku Nakasu 4-5-6 VORT Nakasu, Japan |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Property type | Hotel |
| Book today | booking.com |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Are pets welcome? | No |
| Nearest airport | Fukuoka Airport (2.6 miles) |
| Nearby landmark | Ship’s Garden Suijo-Park (150 meters) |
Fukuoka’s Lively Hotel is a great choice for anyone who wants to stay in a contemporary hotel that captures the dynamism of Fukuoka prefecture’s capital.
Its location is perfect for popular Fukuoka spots like the Hakataza Theatre and the Fukuoka City Museum of Literature.
The hotel features great dining and lifestyle options including a co-working space that attracts many of the city’s up-and-coming startups.
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Rooms at the LIVELY HAKATA FUKUOKA accommodate up to six guests with tea and coffee-making facilities, a TV, and free Wi-Fi.
Guests can also enjoy the lounge, terrace, and popular restaurant that serves an international menu. Breakfast is served daily.
5. Mizuka Nakasu 5
| Location | 810-0002 Fukuoka, Fukuoka, 4-3 Nishinakasu, Chuo Ward ATE西中洲 3F, Japan |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Property type | Serviced apartments |
| Book today | booking.com |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Are pets welcome? | No |
| Nearest airport | Fukuoka Airport (2.5 miles) |
| Nearby landmark | Momochihama Beach (2.9 meters) |
Mizuka Nakasu 5 is a centrally-located serviced apartment block that is right in the center of Fukuoka, about 150 meters from the Former Fukuoka Pref.
Public Hall. It is unmanned with self-check-in and self-catering accommodations that sleep up to 10 guests.
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The rooms feature bunk beds and futons with bathroom facilities, a washing machine, flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi.
Rooms are cleaned after consecutive nights at your request and luggage storage is available.
Rounding Up
These excellent Fukuoka accommodation options are ideal for a break in the heart of the city.
A stay at any of these hotels will have you first in line at Fukuoka’s famed riverside yatai stands, for delicious street food every night. Make sure you pack your appetite!
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