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HafH Fukuoka THE LIFE - Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, steps from Canal City Hakata
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Reception
Living area
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
8-13 Gion-machi Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka-ken, 812-0038
  • Canal City Hakata
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Kawabatadori Shopping Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Kushida Shrine
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Fukuoka (FUK)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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5 Beds Female Dormitory Room

5 Beds Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
2 bathrooms
Microwave
Griddle
Rice cooker
Freezer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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10 Beds Mixed Premium Dormitory

10 Beds Mixed Premium Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
5 bathrooms
Microwave
Griddle
Rice cooker
Freezer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Griddle
Rice cooker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Griddle
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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18 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room

18 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Microwave
Griddle
Rice cooker
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Group Room for 6 People

Group Room for 6 People

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
Griddle
Rice cooker
Freezer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Beds Male Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
5 bathrooms
Microwave
Griddle
Rice cooker
Freezer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Fukuoka

HafH Fukuoka THE LIFE - Hostel places you in the heart of Fukuoka, steps from Canal City Hakata and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Port of Hakata. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .At the hostel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Hakata Ward hostel include Marine Messe Fukuoka and Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka.
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What's nearby

  • Canal City Hakata - 1 min walk
  • Fukuoka Anpanman Children's Museum - 17 min walk
  • Tenjin Underground Mall - 19 min walk
  • Marine Messe Fukuoka - 3 min drive
  • Port of Hakata - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Kushida Shrine Station - 7 min walk
  • Hakata Station - 10 min walk
  • Fukuoka (FUK) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪サイゼリヤ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪キャナルシティ博多 ノースビル 地下1階能古うどん製造所 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪一蘭 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪いきなり!ステーキ - ‬7 min walk

About this property

HafH Fukuoka THE LIFE - Hostel

Hostel with a restaurant, steps from Canal City Hakata
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. HafH Fukuoka THE LIFE - Hostel also features laundry facilities, a front desk safe, and a microwave in a common area.

This Fukuoka hostel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
HafH Fukuoka THE LIFE - Hostel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations, with shared/communal kitchens. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and rice cookers are provided.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: JPY 650 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Griddle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax will be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–500 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately JPY 650 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

LIFE hostel bar lounge Fukuoka
LIFE hostel bar lounge
LIFE bar lounge Fukuoka
LIFE bar lounge
HafH Fukuoka THE LIFE
THE LIFE hostel bar lounge
HafH Fukuoka THE LIFE Hostel
HafH Fukuoka THE LIFE - Hostel Fukuoka
HafH Fukuoka THE LIFE - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at HafH Fukuoka THE LIFE - Hostel?

HafH Fukuoka THE LIFE - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to HafH Fukuoka THE LIFE - Hostel?

The closest beach to HafH Fukuoka THE LIFE - Hostel is Momochi Beach (5.6 km).

Does HafH Fukuoka THE LIFE - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at HafH Fukuoka THE LIFE - Hostel?

No, HafH Fukuoka THE LIFE - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at HafH Fukuoka THE LIFE - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at HafH Fukuoka THE LIFE - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at HafH Fukuoka THE LIFE - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

HafH Fukuoka THE LIFE - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 274 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 274 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 274 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 274 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 274 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Kerk yaw

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
I wouldn't recommend this hostel, even though it's very new and in very clean conditions. I visited Fukuoaka during the corona virus outbreak, and as a person with Asian/Chinese descent I feel like the check-in staff were extremely unfriendly to me. Further, I was booked into the shared dormitory, which I would strongly suggest avoiding because there's around 18 people couped into one room. Would recommend another place where there's less people in a room (eg. 8 room dorm) because there are only 4 showers for the whole floor, so essentially sharing this with 60+ people. Overall, new hostel but one of the more unpleasant experiences I encountered in Japan (which is a very friendly country normally).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Caitriona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location to subway not convenient, near canal city.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shen Shung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Experience Staying
place look awesome and cool. The vibe is great, I normally grab one or two drinks while waiting for my friends. Price wise is awesome too, I travel with 5 friend so we took the whole room with 3 bunk bed. If you travel individual might have some hassle with other traveler and required to be more considerate. Overall for me was a good stay for a group. Location was is very awesome too as it just around the corner with Canal City.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Kuala Lumpur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hostel is the best. I think the room size is just nice as I was staying in the 16 mixed dormitory. Be aware that check in is only 4pm onwards but no worries as everything is just a walking distance to keep you occupied before checking in.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well attended. A bit loud on the first night but that was the fault of other guests, and it was a holiday in Japan so cannot blame them!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

jeroen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great convenient location, fair price, nice place
Location was great! You can walk to a lot of key places / must visit areas in Fukuoka. Bed was also spacious, bathrooms clean and dry most times. Service is a possible are of improvement -- I was offered new sheets but never actually got them when I confirmed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, clean, convenient
Staying in Fukuoka for 1 night on my way to the airport. It’s a quick 12 minute walk down the Main Street out of the train station. Meals and drinks available for purchase at the bar lounge(the night I was there they were having a big Indian curry party). Security code to get into the building after hours and to get into your room. There’s not a ton of space for suitcases in the room (I.e. we had to walk single file past the suitcases lined up against the wall), but the bed linens were clean, the bed was comfortable, the bar was quiet after dinner and it was really easy to get to the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

L, Seattle, WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very new hostel located about 10 minutes walking distance from the Hakata Station. Dorm room was clean and very private with the curtains for each individual bed. Clean bathrooms with toilet, sink, and shower all separated out. Atmosphere/environment is perfect for those interested in meeting new people. Live music every night I was there. Great value for a wonderful hostel experience. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
A/C can't keep up.
Nice staff and good place in general but I was in a large room with several (~15) bunks. The A/C could not keep up with the demand. By 1 am the air quality in the room was noticeably stale. By 4 am it was rank.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Stay
THE LIFE hostel is an extremely well run, clean business. I enjoyed my stay there and can recommend it to anyone. Staff we're very helpful and spoke great english.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Kinman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay again.
Good chance this is he best hostel in Fuk. Location is spot on, right near Nakasu Island for some ecening yatai, a 15 minute walk down the road to Hakata, and walking distance to Tenjin. The price was reasonable, the bar was a nice meet spot, and there are opportunities to mingle with other travelers. No complaints about the wifi, everything was clean, and the decor was trendy. Each bunk had a light and an outlet. This hostel could improve by having the beds pre-made and giving their customers a larger area to lock their belongings. Other than that I highly recommend The Life and would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
The place was really clean . Very convinient to have a place to be able to eat something that you will bring from a restaurant . The lounge in the lobby is very pleasant with great food .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fine
Location was good. Just a little noise, in the first floor is the hotel bar, the music was loud. Good place if you want practice korean language because a lot of young travelers of that country
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, cozy hostel
The room was clean and cozy but a little bit noizy at night. I could hear noise from the hall way.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place and atmosphere

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A new, nicely designed place in a great location.
The Life is great – a really great location (walkable from the main Hakata Station, or a short subway ride if you have big bags), and close to a ton of bars, restaurants, and shopping (right near Canal City). The lounge and bar area are great; very comfortable and nicely designed. The rooms are good; they're a little tight but very clean and new. They have very small safes for some personal items (passport, wallet, etc), but if you bring a laptop or large camera, you won't be able to stuff it into them. But the front desk will hold bags for you, if needed. WiFi was good. The bathrooms and showers were very clean and nicely kept. The place is a lot bigger than it looks in the listing; there's many more rooms it seems.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
New hostel close to the central
The life hostel is very new and clean. It is also close to the hakata station - 10 mins on foot with luggages. No lift to upstairs and parking building a finger away from room windows. The double room where I stayed was very very small and no place even to put a toothbrushe on in the showers.

8/10 Good

Jun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
色々な人が宿泊しており、調理も可能なので長期の宿泊に良い。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

SHIHO

Disliked: Staff & service
カフェ店員とドミトリースタッフ兼任なのでずっと受付でほっとかれたうえに、請求金額も間違っていて修正に時間がかかりました。施設についての説明も一言もありませんでした。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

hyun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
고층건물 2층에 가건물로 침대짜놓은 느낌입니다. 교통편을 제외하고는 침대나 분위기가 산만하고 안정감을 주지못했습니다. 체크인할때 큐알코드 없으면 시간소모가 많습니다. 투숙객에게 모든것을 맡겨놓은 느낌!