Snowball Hostel

Ski-in/ski-out hostel in Furano with restaurant

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Snowball Hostel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Furano Ski Resort. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Ski facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (5)

  • Microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Digital TV service
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Room options

Showing 9 of 9 rooms
A compact kitchen with a white refrigerator, a microwave, and a built-in oven.
A modern, multi-level bunk bed room with built-in shelving and a small desk area.
A room with bunk beds made of light wood, each with a small window and a curtain.
A modern, minimalist bedroom with a wooden floor, built-in wardrobe, and bunk beds.

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
A compact kitchen with a white refrigerator, a microwave, and a built-in oven.
A bedroom with two single beds, a skylight, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.
A modern bedroom with two beds, a skylight, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Comfort Double Room, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

Very good
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
A compact kitchen with a white refrigerator, a microwave, and a built-in oven.
Room
A modern, minimalist room with wooden bunk beds and a simple, clean design.
A compact, modern room with a bunk bed, a small window with curtains, and a staircase.

Comfort Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
A compact kitchen with a white refrigerator, a microwave, and a built-in oven.
A modern, minimalist bedroom with a wooden floor, built-in wardrobe, and bunk beds.
A modern, minimalist room with built-in wooden bunk beds, a small window, and a wooden wardrobe.
A modern hotel room with bunk beds, wooden walls, and a wooden floor.

Comfort Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
A compact kitchen with a white refrigerator, a microwave, and a built-in oven.
Room
A compact, modern room with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and built-in storage.
A modern interior with a bunk bed, wooden walls, and a small window.

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
A compact kitchen with a white refrigerator, a microwave, and a built-in oven.
Room
A compact, modern room with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and built-in storage.
A modern, minimalist room with wooden bunk beds and a simple, clean design.

Comfort Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
A room with a bunk bed, a wardrobe with multiple compartments, and a wooden floor.
A room with bunk beds, a staircase, and a window with curtains.
A room with bunk beds and a staircase.
A room with bunk beds, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
A twin bed room with a single bedside table, a lamp, and a white wall.
A room with two beds, a skylight, and a window.
A room with two single beds, a small table, a window with curtains, and a skylight.
A bedroom with two beds, a window, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted shelf.

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
A compact, wooden interior with a bunk bed and a small window.
A compact, modern interior with bunk beds and a small seating area.
A bunk bed room with a wooden floor, a window with curtains, and a door.
Room

4 Bunk Beds In Private Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
21-18 Kitanomine, Furano, Hokkaido, 076-0034

What's nearby

  • Furano Shrine - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Furano Marche Shopping Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Asahigaoka Sogotoshi Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Furano Ski Resort - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ningle Terrace - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) - 64 min drive
  • Nishinaka Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪唯我独尊 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ふらのや - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪らぁめん 支那虎 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪おむすび処 にぎりまんま - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Snowball Hostel

  • Snowball Hostel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Furano Ski Resort. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 6 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Express check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 16
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Ecotours

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Television in common areas
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Ski lifts nearby
  • Ski runs nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 65-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property only accepts cash.

Also known as

Snowball Hostel Furano
Snowball Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Snowball Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Furano

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Snowball Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Snowball Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in is available.

What is there to do at Snowball Hostel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like cross-country skiing and snowboarding. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours.

Are there restaurants at or near Snowball Hostel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Snowball Hostel like?

Snowball Hostel is a short 3-minute walk from Furano Shrine and 5 minutes' walk from Furano Marche Shopping Center.

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Snowball Hostel Reviews

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8.4

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Property conditions & facilities
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean but no cooking , even simple cooking , the coin clothes dryer is expensive compared to other hostels . Very pleasant place to stay. No staff present
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay and close to the ski field. Staff were great and very helpful. Would highly recommend.
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8/10 Very good

2 nights stay.

Is a new hostel and the room is clean. Some distance to town but if you rent car, no issue. Is just 5-10 mins walk to the snow field during December.
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6/10 Good

Room was quite hot with poor circulation and there was not way to cool it down, staff said AC didn’t work and windows wouldn’t open. Other than that nice property and very clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean
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10/10 Exceptional

Rent överallt, torkrum för snowboard utrustning.
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10/10 Exceptional

乾淨整潔舒適
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8/10 Very good

新しくて清潔でした。 居心地が良かったです。
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10/10 Exceptional

とにかく清潔で良い。 オーナーが日本人ではなかったが、とてもフレンドリーで困っていることがないか？声がけくださった。
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8/10 Very good

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6/10 Good