Where to Stay in Fukuoka if You’ve Never Visited
Before you book your trip to Fukuoka, you’ll need to figure out where to stay in Fukuoka.
It’s easy to get around Fukuoka so you can’t go wrong.
During my last trip, I stayed in the Hakata Ward, but some areas may be better for you depending on your interests.
Below are four main areas where visitors usually stay in Fukuoka.
Keep reading to help you decide where to stay in Fukuoka.
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Summary: Where to Stay in Fukuoka
| Best For | Area | Find a Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| To take day trips | Hakata Ward | Top Hakata Hotels |
| Close to downtown | Tenjin | Top Tenjin Hotels |
| Close to parks | Central Fukuoka | Top Central Fukuoka Hotels |
| Close to beaches | Momochi / West | Top Momochi Hotels |
Where to Stay in Fukuoka for First-Time Visitors
Downtown Tenjin: Known as the commercial hub and downtown area of Fukuoka, Tenjin has shopping malls, restaurants, cafes and local shops.
Tenjin Station is also a busy transport hub.
You can easily access main attractions in Fukuoka from Tenjin by walking, subway, or bus.
Nearby Attractions:
- Tenjin Central Park
- Kihinkan Hall
- Naka River
- Tenjin Station (massive underground mall)
Top Hotel Pick for Downtown Tenjin:
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Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel
🏨 Walkable to Tenjin Station
✔️ 4-Star, Excellent reviews
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🏨 Look through hotels in downtown Tenjin | Sort by price and reviews
Best Area for Day Trips from Fukuoka
Hakata Station: This is the main transport hub of Fukuoka and a central point for trains or buses.
This area is perfect if you plan to take day trips from Fukuoka.
If you’re taking the Shinkansen or flying in, you’ll likely be stopping by Hakata Station.
This is where I stayed in Fukuoka and I was able to get around easily from here.
Browse hotels near Hakata Station.
Nearby Attractions:
- Canal City Hakata Mall
- Kushida Shrine
- Kawabata Shopping Arcade
Top Hotel Pick for Hakata Ward
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JR Kyushu Hotel Blossom
🏨 Right across Hakata Station
✔️ Excellent reviews
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Where to Stay in Fukuoka for Nature Sites
Central Fukuoka: If you’d like to stay within walking distance to more nature sites while still being near city center, Central Fukuoka is perfect.
It’s right next to one of the most popular parks in Fukuoka to visit, Ohori Park.
Nearby Attractions:
- Ohori Park
- Maizuru Park
- Fukuoka Castle Ruins
- Fukuoka Art Museum
Top Hotel Pick for Central Fukuoka:
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Hotel New Gaea Domemae
🏨 Walkable to main sites & train station
✔️ Excellent reviews
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Best Area for Beaches
West Fukuoka: If you’re attending an event at the PayPay Dome or enjoy staying along the coast, stay in West Fukuoka, or right next to Momochi beach.
This area is farther from city center, but close to sites like Fukuoka Tower and teamLab Forest Fukuoka.
Nearby Attractions:
- Momochi Seaside Beach
- Fukuoka Tower
- teamLab Forest Fukuoka
- PayPay Dome
Top Hotel Pick for West Fukuoka:
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Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk
🏨 Modern and clean hotel stay in Fukuoka
✔️ Excellent reviews
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🏨 Look through hotels in West Fukuoka | Sort by price and reviews
Best Area to Stay in Fukuoka?
| Best For | Area | Find a Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| For day trips | Hakata Ward | Top Hakata Hotels |
| Close to downtown | Tenjin | Top Tenjin Hotels |
| Close to parks | Central Fukuoka | Top Central Fukuoka Hotels |
| Close to beaches | Momochi / West | Top Momochi Hotels |
You can’t go wrong with where to stay in Fukuoka, but try to stay within walking distance to a train station or bus stops, which are plenty.
- For first time-visitors, stay in downtown Tenjin.
- For day trips from Fukuoka, stay near Hakata Station.
- To be closer to nature or beaches, stay in Central Fukuoka or West Fukuoka.
I hope this post helped you decide where to stay in Fukuoka! Enjoy your time in Fukuoka!
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