YOUTEI2 HOSTELs

Youtei 2 is excellent value for money. It has everything you need and the location (lifts 5min walk away, 7/11 next door) is unbeatable. Alot of the issues mentioned in previous reviews were fixed during my stay here, there's a fridge, more seating, the basement is now non-smoking. The only issue I had with the entire place is the pods should have curtains but that is apparently a fire safety issue. The dry room is pretty cold but it does dry your stuff and there's space to hang jackets/pants inside if that's an issue. I will say while I was here it certainly wasn't a party hostel, most people went to bed pretty early or hung out in their bunks which is great if you're here to ride hard but can seem a little dull if you want to meet people and drink. That said, I did meet some great people and had a good time, especially for the price.

Curtains on the cubicles would be great but I didn't find it much of an issue. The bar area has barely any seating and the beers are expensive so no one drinks there.

The hostel was exactly as expected, so conveniently located for the resort. Was good as everyone was riding so nobody up late. Could do with a bit more of a common area to hang out but other wise it was great

No curtains on the pods, couldn’t hang clothes up to create a barrier due to “fire hazard”

Proximity to resort

Cold ,shabby, ,no facilities, expensive,

Location is very convenient.

Over priced for the comfort level. A reception/ bar area that doesn’t have adequate seating,has a bare floor and inflated drink prices. If you’re staying in a ski area and you’re skiing, which is the majority of customers, you’ll have plenty of luggage and you need more space to store it and this place doesn’t.

Location is central and pretty easy access to Rusutsu Ski Area.

Their smoking area is in the basement and doesn’t have a door so the entire place smells like smoke. Despite it being a hostel, it still felt more like a jail cell than a hostel. Staff was unable to make any helpful changes. I was issued a top bunk through the automated booking system. I asked for a bottom bunk because climbing up a ladder with a recent back injury was difficult. I saw there were a few open bottom bunks and made the request, but the staff member said she couldn’t make any changes. The bottom bunk remained unused for the two nights I was there.

Great location across the road from rusutsu resort & next to a 7/11. free bus transport to and from Sapporo via rusutsu resort website ! Fantastic skiing - recommend the 25 hour rusutsu ski pass. Live music at cricket bar most nights

Book early as there is a shortage of accommodation in Rusutsu or you’ll end up here sharing a room with 32 others Modern place with a lot of potential but their fire safety rules mean you can’t hang a towel over your cubicle exit for privacy until 10pm when staff leave or risk a $300 fine. Ideally they need cubicle curtains & lockers to make the stay pleasant The key code check in won’t work until 3pm and after 10am on day of check out. You will be greeted by a camera saying ‘please outside close door’ on repeat They have 2 showers, 3 toilets & 2 washing machines, ski drying room is a bit cold but very useful They could do with a few more sofas in the lounge, another dining table in the kitchen. The downstairs lounge is a smokers room but could be a great tv, games, hangout area