Niseko, a small town in Japan that is well known for its winter sports, with an annual average of 14 meters of snowfall every year, it’s easy to see why. After exhausting yourself on the many ski slopes, it’s important to choose the right place to stay – hence the best cheap accommodation in Niseko.
Even though many hotels are on the pricey side (many act as resorts) – there’s still plenty of cheap accommodation in Niseko. If you’re like me and have a tight budget, you need cheap places to stay in Niseko.
Below are the 5 best budget places to stay in Niseko – judged by travelers just like you. Using Booking.com and TripAdvisor ratings, these hotels in Niseko are the highest-rated and made this list for different reasons.
If you’ve stayed in Niseko and either loved or hated the hotel, I’d love to hear your experiences – as this list will be updated regularly to keep up with any changes.
Enough of all that, let’s start with the top rated budget Niseko accommodation!
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Niseko Guesthouse Nalu
8.6/10 – $56 (USD) – Tied highest rating for cheap accommodation in Niseko
Niseko Guesthouse Nalu makes #1 on the best budget Niseko hotel as is not only one of the cheapest beds, but the available facilities allow for an ever cheaper stay.
Kitchens open to guests are a pretty rare sight throughout Japan – while eating out isn’t too expensive, it does add up. Niseko Guesthouse Nalu is one of the few that has a fully stocked kitchen, allowing budget-minded travelers to conserve money by cooking their own meals.
Reviews constantly mention helpful staff and clean facilities, along with a well thought out drying area for skis and other snow activity equipment.
$79 AUD is for a private twin room, with a shared bathroom. The property is located 1.1 miles from the center of Niseko, and around 4km from Niseko Village Ski Resort.
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Niseko Ski Lodge
8.3/10 – $63 (USD)
One of the cheapest places to stay in Niseko is also very highly rated. With consistent comments on friendly and helpful staff, it easy to get the best tips for visiting Niseko.
Free bicycles are available to help the cost of exploring and getting around. Equipped with facilities like a BBQ and kitchen, Niseko Ski Lodge is as budget-friendly as you’ll find in this small snow town. There’s also a sun terrace that can be a great way to meet and interact with fellow travelers.
Only a 10-minute walk to Hirafu Gondola, and situated just over 2 miles from the center of Niseko. The price of $89 AUD is listed for a quadruple room.
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Always NisekoÂ
8.6/10 – $107 (USD) – Tied highest rating for cheap accommodation in Niseko
Always Niseko is a hotel close to the Grand Hirafu base, around 800 meters away. It is a little more pricey than other budget-friendly places to stay in Niseko but has tied highest ratings for a reason.
Parking is available with prior reservation, as is the shuttle bus to many parts of Niseko. To make it a little more budget-friendly, a buffet breakfast is included at Always Niseko.
Niseko Northern Resort An’nupuri
8.5/10 – $106 (USD)
One of the best value for money places to stay in Niseko is the Northern Resort An’nupuri. 1.2miles from the center of Niseko, this more budget-friendly resort gives easy access to a number of ski resorts around Niseko.
There are many services provided by the resort and the helpful staff, including snow equipment rental and a well-equipped onsen to soothe your exhausted muscles after a long day in the slopes. There’s also a shuttle to/from Niseko’s JR Train Station – reserve this when you book.
The price of $138 is listed as a double or twin room.
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Hotel Kanronomori
8.1/10 – $136 (USD)
Hotel Kanronomori is definitely not as budget-friendly as others on this list, but it made it to the list for the facilities. Activities available at the hotel itself include tennis, pool and sauna. There’s also a karaoke machine set up if you feel like dusting off those vocal cords.
There’s a shuttle bus that operates to and from Niseko’s JR Station and is 10 minutes from Annupurni, and 20 minutes from Niseko Village.
The $193 price tag is listed is for a private twin room.
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If you’ve had good/bad experiences at these places, as well as any other cheap accommodation in Niseko, I’d love to hear it below in the comments! It helps to keep this list up to date and the information correct!
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Happy and safe travels
Ben – Horizon Unknown
