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title: "Hakata vs Nakasu: where to stay in Fukuoka?"
description: "Hakata vs Nakasu in Fukuoka, compared on 121 and 51 hotels: guest ratings, 5-star choice, budget options and distance to the centre."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/japan/fukuoka/area/hakata-vs-nakasu/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-20
---

# Hakata or Nakasu: where to stay in Fukuoka?

Both are popular bases in Fukuoka. This is how their hotels compare, using guest ratings for 121 hotels in Hakata and 51 in Nakasu.

| In short ·  | [Hakata](https://stayversus.com/en/japan/fukuoka/area/hakata/) | [Nakasu](https://stayversus.com/en/japan/fukuoka/area/nakasu/) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ranked hotels | 121 | 51 |
| Average guest rating | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 17% | 25% |
| 5-star hotels | 9 | 7 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 60 | 26 |
| Median distance to the centre | 900 m | 900 m |
| Average location score | 8.1 | 8.9 |

## In short

-   Hotels in Nakasu rate higher: 8.6 on average against 8.4 in Hakata.
-   Nakasu has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (25% vs 17%).
-   Hakata has more hotels to choose from (121 vs 51).
-   For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Hakata has more options: 60 vs 26.
-   The two areas are about 1.5 km apart.

## Best-rated in Hakata

[Top-rated of 121 hotels in Hakata](https://stayversus.com/en/japan/fukuoka/area/hakata/)

 [#1](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/miyako-hotel-hakata-fukuoka/)

Hotel ★★★★★ Hakata-Ekihigashi 2-chome

### [Miyako Hotel Hakata](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/miyako-hotel-hakata-fukuoka/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Swimming pool
-   Spa

9.4 **Exceptional** 10,718 reviews 1.2 km

 [#2](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/montan-hakata-fukuoka/)

Hotel ★★ Higashihie 1-chome

### [montan HAKATA](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/montan-hakata-fukuoka/)

-   Free Wi-Fi

9.2 **Excellent** 15,892 reviews 1.7 km

 [#3](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-blossom-hakata-premier-fukuoka/)

Hotel ★★★★ Hakata Ward

### [THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-blossom-hakata-premier-fukuoka/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Gym

9.2 **Excellent** 5,710 reviews 470 m

 [#4](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mitsui-garden-hotel-fukuoka-gion-fukuoka/)

Hotel ★★★★ Hakata Ward

### [Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mitsui-garden-hotel-fukuoka-gion-fukuoka/)

9.1 **Excellent** 16,217 reviews 470 m

## Best-rated in Nakasu

[Top-rated of 51 hotels in Nakasu](https://stayversus.com/en/japan/fukuoka/area/nakasu/)

 [#1](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-great-morning-fukuoka/)

Hotel ★★★ Nakasu 3

### [Hotel Great Morning](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-great-morning-fukuoka/)

-   Free Wi-Fi

9.5 **Exceptional** 913 reviews 960 m

 [#2](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/european-house-reisen-fukuoka/)

Apartment Nakasu 3

### [European House Reisen](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/european-house-reisen-fukuoka/)

-   Free Wi-Fi

9.3 **Exceptional** 425 reviews 910 m

 [#3](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/webase-hakata-hostel-fukuoka/)

Hostel Nakasu 3

### [WeBase HAKATA Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/webase-hakata-hostel-fukuoka/)

-   Free Wi-Fi

9.2 **Excellent** 5,176 reviews 920 m

 [#4](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-royal-park-canvas-fukuoka-nakasu-fukuoka/)

Hotel ★★★★★ Nakasu 5

### [The Royal Park Canvas Fukuoka Nakasu](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-royal-park-canvas-fukuoka-nakasu-fukuoka/)

-   Spa

9.1 **Excellent** 8,092 reviews 970 m

## More area match-ups in Fukuoka

-   [Hakata vs Tenjin](https://stayversus.com/en/japan/fukuoka/area/hakata-vs-tenjin/)
-   [Nakasu vs Tenjin](https://stayversus.com/en/japan/fukuoka/area/nakasu-vs-tenjin/)

## FAQ: Hakata vs Nakasu

### Which has better-rated hotels, Hakata or Nakasu?

Nakasu: its 51 hotels average 8.6 out of 10, against 8.4 for the 121 hotels in Hakata.

### Where are there more budget hotels, Hakata or Nakasu?

For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Hakata has more options: 60 vs 26.

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/japan/fukuoka/area/hakata-vs-nakasu/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/