HOTEL KARAE
1783, Kyo-machi
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Why people book this hotel
“Good location near Karatsu train station and near shopping and restaurant street…”
“Located two minutes from the train station”
“The dormitory beds are spacious and comfortable”
“Great central location in a modern building on a quiet pedestrian only road”
“Excellent digi-nomad hostel right in city center and close to everything”
“The staff, the room, everything was nice”
“Clean, quiet, and welcoming—the staff is friendly but unobtrusive”
“Friendly Staff, clean interior and great location”
“The price-quality ratio is pleasantly surprising”
“For a very decent price too; would definitely stay again”
Overview
Set in Karatsu and within 1.1 km of Nishinohama Beach, HOTEL KARAE has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 48 km from Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome, 48 km from Fukuoka Tower and 49 km from Fukuoka Castle. Maizuru Park is 49 km from the hotel and Ohori Park is 49 km away. Terumo Jinja Shrine is 50 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is Iki Airport, 48 km from HOTEL KARAE.
Traveller reviews
Victoria
solo_traveller
June 12, 2026
Good location near Karatsu train station and near shopping and restaurant streets They also have a nice gift shop downstairs Very spacious and clean room Quiet and calm for a peaceful retreat
Sergei
couple
June 11, 2026
“An excellent choice for a stay in Karatsu”
A very decent option in Karatsu. Located two minutes from the train station. Clean, quiet, and welcoming—the staff is friendly but unobtrusive. The rooms are compact but well-designed, with everything you need. The hotel itself is a complex with a café, coworking space, art center, and gift shop. The price-quality ratio is pleasantly surprising.
Klara Elvira Haug
solo_traveller
February 28, 2026
Location is perfect, close to both attractions and trains/buses. The dormitory beds are spacious and comfortable
Michael
couple
February 13, 2026
“We had a lovely time in this seaside town common weekender destination from Fukuoka. Hotel karate was the perfect choic”
Great central location in a modern building on a quiet pedestrian only road.
Sue
couple
December 1, 2025
“Good choice if you’re after modernity”
Very modern and smart Location Large ish room
Jan
solo_traveller
October 13, 2025
Friendly Staff, clean interior and great location.
andrew
solo_traveller
September 23, 2025
Location
Vincent
solo_traveller
August 24, 2025
“Excellent digi-nomad hostel right in city center and close to everything.”
Excellent digi-nomad hostel right in city center and close to everything. Highly recommended.
killian
family_with_children
August 6, 2025
Everything was great but the pillows were very hard! The staff, the room, everything was nice!
Sara
solo_traveller
July 31, 2025
Very clean and professional
John
solo_traveller
June 8, 2025
The Karae building complex is new and has nice landscaping. The cafe and plants are nice. The pedestrian -only street is great.
Angel
family_with_children
May 19, 2025
Clean and modern. Amenities and facilities were plenty.
Dorien
solo_traveller
May 16, 2025
“Very very very nice!!!”
A great and beautiful place, like a hostel but luxurious! I stayed in the dorms of the hotel and it was really nice. The bed was wide and comfortable, the bathroom was spacious and the shower very pleasant! The staff was so kind and professional, there was a lounge space where you could stay until late, I could store my luggage after check-out, it's very close to Karatsu Station and walking distance to the beach and Karatsu Castle! For a very decent price too; would definitely stay again.
Mei Ki
solo_traveller
May 3, 2025
Nice, cozy and comfortable! There’s washing machine. Very nice environment. Can walk to most tourist spots in the city center. Very nice staffs.
Leonardo
solo_traveller
April 19, 2025
“Top accommodation during my trip”
Everything was fantastic, really. The vibes were quiet, as most of the guests during my stay were Japanese. Definitely not a youth hostel—so if that's what you're looking for, this might not be the place. But if you're after a peaceful and modern atmosphere, it's perfect.
Jose-007
solo_traveller
April 16, 2025
“Karatsu - excellent accommodation”
Very close to Karatsu station and also to the local shopping street.
Bevely
couple
March 29, 2025
“A new small and modern hotel in a perfect location”
Book-Ann
solo_traveller
March 26, 2025
“good”
bathroom is spacious
Trisha
family_with_children
March 21, 2025
“Great Hotel, Great Location”
Great hotel in a fabulous location. We loved the large communal table and in-house facilities (microwave, vending machines, washing machines). The Hotel Karae complex is great - a cafe, a cinema, a wonderful gift shop, restaurants and a ceramics gallery. A really excellent property development featuring old and new.
Linda
couple
March 17, 2025
“Our beautiful comfortable small hotel in an excellent location”
A welcoming reception with places to relax in the centre of town
Facilities
Activities
Tour or class about local culture
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Coffee house on site, Breakfast options
General
Minimarket on site, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Lift, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Services
Vending machine (drinks), Shared lounge/TV area, Car hire, Laundry
Deluxe Double Room
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, an electric kettle, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a hairdryer. The double room provides a sofa, pajamas, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.
Double Room
The double room provides air conditioning, an electric kettle, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a hairdryer. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit offers 1 bed.
Superior Double Room
The double room provides air conditioning, an electric kettle, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a hairdryer. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit offers 1 bed.
Twin Room
The twin room provides air conditioning, an electric kettle, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a hairdryer. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit offers 2 beds.
Executive Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
The spacious quadruple room provides air conditioning, an electric kettle, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a hairdryer. The unit offers 2 beds.
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