The Fukuoka Youth Hostel lies in the heart of the city, housed in a modern-style building with contemporary decor. Rooms are semi-private, and each room contains both an air-conditioner and a place to tuck your luggage away. A television is shared by guests in the common room. Linens are provided free of charge, and free Internet access is available during your stay. If you've rented a bike for your trip in Japan, a bicycle parking area is set up outside the building. The Fukuoka Youth Hostel is located near the Hakata Station, and within walking distance of the two-story Qiz Mall. Breakfast is available in the common room every morning for an additional fee.
Fukuoka Youth Hostel
6-7-23 Hakata-eki Minami, Hakata-ku
Fukuoka City, Japan 812-0016
81-92-473-4555
jyh.or.jp
Recommended by the 10th edition of Lonely Planet, the International Hostel Khaosan Fukuoka attracts young people due to its proximity to several annual festivals and events, such as the Hakata Tomyo Watching and Fukuoka-style Oktoberfest, and frequent takoyaki (octopus ball) parties. Both female and mixed dorms are available; single and twin rooms are also provided for a higher price. Rooms come with keys, while locked storage is provided for dorm guests. Showers are shared-use, and a coin-operated washing machine is located on the premises. Free tea and coffee are provided all day, and you have free use of the guest kitchen to cook your own meals. Linens are included with the price, and towels are available for rent. Unlike other hostels you can book your stay through an online inquiry form and pay a deposit with your credit card if it's over 48 hours from the time you'll be checking in.
International Hostel Khaosan Fukuoka
11-34 Hiemachi, Hakata-ku
Fukuoka City, Japan 812-0014
81-92-404-6035
khaosan-fukuoka.com
For a quieter, more Japanese flavor to the hostel experience, the small Guest House Kaine offers a retreat from the busy Fukuoka streets. Each summer the Hakata Gion Yamakasa religious festival and parade passes by the hostel's front entrance. Younger travelers can appreciate the hostel's proximity to major transportation hubs like Hakata Station and the Hakata Port International Terminal for faster, more convenient service to sightseeing locations. Private and twin rooms are available for up to two people, and the dorms are separated by gender. The rooms have locks, but dorm guests store their valuables at the reception desk. Air conditioners are supplied for a per-day fee, and free Internet access is provided in all rooms. Bathrooms and shower facilities are both shared. Breakfast is available each morning for an additional fee, and a restaurant located on the first floor serves a selection of noodles, donburi and shouchu every evening. The staff at Guest House Kaine does speak English, and you can book your stay either by phone or by email. Check online first to see what days are currently full.
Guesthouse Kaine
5-9, Susaki-machi, Hakata-ku
Fukuoka City, Japan 812-0028
81-92-402-9888
kaine-g.com
