Sanco Inn Shizuoka Kitaguchi
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Sanco Inn Shizuoka Kitaguchi is worth booking if you want a clean, modern room in Aoi Ward for well under half the price of our Luxury pick. Couples who want space should look elsewhere, because guests say the rooms feel narrow for two.
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This 2-star hotel at Aoi-ku Tokiwa-cho 1-6-3 suits solo travellers and anyone who needs a tidy place to sleep at a low price. Guests rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 1,768 reviews.
The facility list is short: free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a 24-hour front desk. A buffet breakfast is offered. Do not expect a restaurant, gym or spa, as none are listed.
Couples should think carefully. The main complaint is that rooms are adequate for one person but feel narrow and cramped for two.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in Aoi Ward, and guests rate the location 8 out of 10. They mention dining options and a convenience store close by, and some note views of Mount Fuji.
Sunpu Castle is about 0.9 km away, roughly 11 minutes on foot. Shizuoka Sengen Shrine is about 1.5 km, around 19 minutes. Kunōzan Tōshō-gū is a different matter: about 7.8 km, close to 98 minutes on foot. That one is far, so plan on public transport or a taxi.
All walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified.
What guests say
Cleanliness comes up most. Guests describe rooms as modern, tidy and well maintained. The location also gets credit for nearby food and a convenience store, plus the chance of a Mount Fuji view.
Room size is the weak point. Solo guests find it fine, while couples describe it as narrow and cramped. Noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed.
Price and how it compares with our other picks
For 10 to 12 November 2026, 2 adults and one room, the reference price seen was €43.02 per night, about €86 for 2 nights. That is 31% below the sample median of €62.24 per night. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, HOTEL OLE INN, is a 3-star at €87.28 per night with a score of 9.1. Our Luxury pick, Hotel Associa Shizuoka, is a 5-star at €171.58 per night with a score of 8.8. Sanco Inn costs about half of OLE INN. The trade is a lower score and smaller rooms.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 10 eligible hotels in Shizuoka. Sanco Inn shares the seventh review-score position, so its score is not the reason it is here. It won the Budget slot because €43.02 was the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice was set aside, and 8.1 from 1,768 reviews is a dependable result at that price.
Before you book
If you are two people, ask about room dimensions or a larger room type. Check whether breakfast is in your rate, as that is not confirmed. If a Mount Fuji view matters, ask which rooms have one, since only some guests mention it.
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How far is Sanco Inn Shizuoka Kitaguchi from Sunpu Castle?
About 0.9 km, roughly 11 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
Are the rooms big enough for two?
Guests say rooms are fine for one person but narrow and cramped for couples. Ask about room size before booking for two.
Can you see Mount Fuji from the hotel?
Some guests mention views of Mount Fuji. It is not confirmed for every room, so ask the hotel.
Is breakfast available?
A buffet breakfast is offered. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed, so check when booking.
How much does Sanco Inn Shizuoka Kitaguchi cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €43.02 per night. Check today's price for your dates.