Tokyu Stay Hakata
Tokyu Stay Hakata is the Hakata outpost of Tokyu Hotels' long-stay sub-brand, built around one signature detail: a drum-style washer-dryer in every single room, laundry detergent included at check-in. Opened in 2018 in Hakataeki-minami, a quiet residential block a seven-minute walk south of the Chikushi Exit, the location trades the noise of the station plaza for noticeably better sleep quality without giving up Shinkansen access. Reviews across 10,000+ guests on Agoda and Booking converge on three themes: the laundry convenience, the clever compact layouts that make 18 m² feel livable, and the directness to Fukuoka Airport via the Kuko subway line in roughly fifteen minutes. On stays of three nights or more — the hotel's intended use case — the in-room kitchen equipment (microwave in all rooms, induction stove in Residential and Deluxe types) and the on-site Near Equal restaurant for breakfast make self-catering a practical option.
Edited by Jun Uchiyama · Last verified 2026-05-31
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- Star rating
- 3-star
- Price range
- ¥9,000–¥25,000 (~$57–$158) / night
- Walk to Hakata Stn
- 7 min
- FUK airport
- 15 min subway, ¥260
Tokyu Stay Hakata
Why this hotel
- 01 In-room washer-dryer in every room — laundry detergent provided free at check-in
- 02 Microwave in all rooms; Residential and Deluxe types add induction stove, sink, and cookware
- 03 Quiet Hakataeki-minami location — less street noise than the station-front alternatives
- 04 7-minute walk to Hakata Station Chikushi Exit, 15 min to Fukuoka Airport by subway
- 05 Near Equal on-site restaurant for Japanese-Western breakfast buffet (07:00-10:30)
- 06 Long-stay consecutive-night discounts available; Tokyu SMART CLUB member rates
- 07 Eco-cleaning policy: towel exchange daily, full room clean only on day 7+
Rooms & spaces
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The lobby's signature design — floor-to-ceiling record and book shelf wall with a curved front desk. -
Standard double room (18 m²) — dark wood furniture, open TV shelving, compact sofa. -
Deluxe twin room — the in-room washer-dryer is visible behind the wardrobe panel. Every room type includes one. -
Double room — soft green walls, warm bedside lighting, and a small seating area. -
Compact double room — bright accent wall and natural light; the practical solo-traveler layout. -
Breakfast at Near Equal (07:00–10:30) — Japanese-Western buffet using local ingredients. -
Near Equal evening menu — desserts and cocktails available after the breakfast shift. -
Hakata Station is a 7-minute walk north — the Chikushi Exit is on the opposite (south) side and closer to the hotel.
- In-room washer-dryer (all rooms)
- In-room microwave (all rooms)
- In-room kitchenette with induction stove (Residential & Deluxe rooms)
- Free Wi-Fi
- On-site restaurant (Near Equal)
- Breakfast buffet
- 24h front desk
- Luggage hold (pre-check-in and post-check-out)
- Multilingual staff (English at front desk; tablet translation for Korean/Chinese)
- Electronic bidet (all bathrooms)
- Deep soaking tub (all rooms)
- Accepts Visa / Mastercard / Amex / JCB / Diners / UnionPay
How to reach the hotel
Practical access routes from the points international travelers actually arrive at — air, train, bus, and indoor walkway.
- From Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Take the Kuko Subway Line from the airport to Hakata Station — two stops, about 5 minutes, ¥260. Exit via the Chikushi Exit (south side of the station) and walk 7 minutes south through the Hakataeki-minami block. Total door-to-door is roughly 15 minutes. A direct taxi from FUK costs around ¥1,500 and takes 15 minutes without traffic; the subway is reliably faster during peak hours.
- From JR Hakata Station (Shinkansen)
- Follow signs to the Chikushi Exit (south exit, Shinkansen side). The hotel is a 7-minute walk due south through the Hakataeki-minami residential block. There is no underground passage — the walk is outdoor but flat, and the neighborhood is quiet compared to the Hakata-guchi side.
- From Hakata Bus Terminal (airport limousine)
- The FUK international terminal limousine bus stops at Hakata Bus Terminal on the Hakata-guchi (west) side. From there the hotel is about a 12-minute walk, or a short taxi. For international arrivals, the subway from domestic terminal is faster; from international terminal, add one stop.
- From Canal City Hakata or Nakasu (evening return)
- Canal City is about 15 minutes on foot via the Sumiyoshi-dori road. From the Nakasu yatai strip, a taxi is the practical call after midnight — ¥800–¥1,000. The 24h front desk means no arrival curfew.
How to choose your room
Editorial recommendations drawn from aggregated guest reports — the trade-offs that aren't visible on the booking page.
- 01 Book a Residential Double or Deluxe Twin if you plan to cook or stay 4+ nights
Standard doubles at 18 m² are functional for short visits, but the Residential and Deluxe room types add an induction stove, sink, refrigerator, and cookware — the equipment that makes Tokyu Stay's long-stay model actually work. The ¥1,000–¥3,000 price gap per night disappears quickly when you are not buying combini dinners.
- 02 Read the eco-cleaning policy before booking
Stays under 7 nights receive towel exchange and garbage removal only — no full room clean. For a 3-night trip this is fine; for a week this is worth knowing in advance. Guests who want daily housekeeping will find it a friction point, even if it is an environmentally consistent policy across the Tokyu Stay brand.
- 03 Use the in-room washer in the evening, not at check-in
Laundry detergent is free at check-in, but the washer-dryer cycle on a Japanese drum unit runs about 90 minutes. Starting a load at 22:00 means clean clothes by midnight — the routine that makes the feature genuinely useful for a multi-city Kyushu itinerary where you do not want to carry a week of clothing.
- 04 Expect the breakfast menu to repeat on stays of 5+ nights
Near Equal's Japanese-Western buffet is well-reviewed for quality, but the rotation is slow. Long-stay guests note palate fatigue after four or five mornings. The surrounding block has a Lawson within 2 minutes and a supermarket at Yodobashi Camera (5 min) for self-catering variety.
Exact location
1-11-11 Hakataeki-minami, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0016
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Walking distance from the lobby
Walkable points editors flag as material for choosing this hotel — not a full neighborhood guide, just what changes your decision.
- 7 min
Direct Shinkansen access to Kumamoto, Beppu, Kagoshima, and Osaka. The Chikushi Exit is quieter than the main Hakata-guchi side.
- 20 minFukuoka Airport (FUK)
7 minutes to Hakata Station on foot, then 5 minutes by Kuko subway — total about 15 minutes and ¥260. One of the fastest airport-to-hotel connections in Japan.
- 5 minYodobashi Camera + Lopia Supermarket
The upper floors of the Yodobashi Hakata building house a large Lopia supermarket — the most practical spot for self-catering groceries and household supplies in the area.
- 15 min
The 11-story shopping and dining complex; useful for evening dining options and accessing the Grand Hyatt if comparing upscale alternatives.
- 18 min
Hakata's oldest shrine and the spiritual home of the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival — a 20-minute walk through low-traffic residential streets.
What guests report
Scores aggregated from major booking platforms. We do not modify or weight these — they're shown as-is with their original review counts and dates.
- Booking.com
- 8.7 / 10 3,100 reviews · as of 2026-05
- 4.2 / 5 1,200 reviews · as of 2026-05
- Agoda
- 8.8 / 10 5,600 reviews · as of 2026-05
What travelers ask about Tokyu Stay Hakata
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Is the hotel noisy being near Hakata Station? +
No — because it is located a 7-minute walk south of the station in the Hakataeki-minami residential block, travelers note it offers significantly better sleep quality and less street noise than properties right on the station plaza.
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Are laundry facilities shared with other guests? +
No — each individual guest room is equipped with its own private drum-style washer-dryer unit, which is highly praised by guests packing light for long trips.
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Is the Hakataeki-minami area safe at night? +
Yes — Hakataeki-minami is a quiet residential-commercial block that sees significantly less foot traffic than the station plaza or the Hakata-guchi side. Fukuoka is one of Japan's safest large cities. The neighborhood is calm and well-lit; a Yodobashi Camera and Lopia supermarket are 5 minutes away for late-evening convenience.
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Is Tokyu Stay Hakata suitable for families with children? +
The in-room washer-dryer, microwave, and deep soaking tub in every room make this property genuinely comfortable for families on multi-night stays — the ability to self-cater removes meal-planning stress. Residential and Deluxe rooms add a full induction stove and cookware. No dedicated children's facility is listed.
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Is breakfast at Tokyu Stay Hakata worth it? +
The Near Equal Japanese-Western buffet (07:00–10:30) is well-reviewed for quality. Guests on stays of five or more nights note the menu rotation is slow, so long-stay guests often self-cater mid-stay and use the buffet as a first-and-last-morning bookend. The Lopia supermarket (5-min walk) and a Lawson (2-min walk) cover self-catering needs.
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Does Tokyu Stay Hakata have a public bath or onsen? +
No public communal bath is listed for this property. All rooms include a deep soaking tub (individual in-room), which is a genuine advantage for guests who want to soak without needing a shared facility.
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Can I pay with Alipay, WeChat Pay or UnionPay at Tokyu Stay Hakata? +
UnionPay is listed as an accepted payment method. Alipay and WeChat Pay are not listed in the property amenities — confirm directly with the hotel before arrival if these are required.
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Can I store luggage before check-in or after check-out at Tokyu Stay Hakata? +
Yes — luggage hold is available pre-check-in and post-check-out. The 24-hour front desk manages requests.
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