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title: "Hakata vs Tenjin: where to stay in Fukuoka?"
description: "Hakata vs Tenjin in Fukuoka, compared on 121 and 79 hotels: guest ratings, 5-star choice, budget options and distance to the centre."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/japan/fukuoka/area/hakata-vs-tenjin/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-10
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# Hakata or Tenjin: 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 79 in Tenjin.

| In short ·  | [Hakata](https://stayversus.com/en/japan/fukuoka/area/hakata/) | [Tenjin](https://stayversus.com/en/japan/fukuoka/area/tenjin/) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ranked hotels | 121 | 79 |
| Typical night (year average) | €129 | €146 |
| Average guest rating | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 17% | 19% |
| 5-star hotels | 9 | 4 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 60 | 31 |
| Median distance to the centre | 900 m | 910 m |
| Average location score | 8.1 | 8.7 |

## In short

-   Guest ratings are level: 8.4 in Hakata and 8.5 in Tenjin.
-   Hakata has more hotels to choose from (121 vs 79).
-   For a 5-star stay, Hakata has 9 hotels against 4 in Tenjin.
-   For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Hakata has more options: 60 vs 31.
-   Hotels in Hakata are cheaper: a typical night costs about €129 across the year, against €146 in Tenjin.
-   The two areas are about 2.0 km apart.

## Best-rated in Hakata

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

 #1

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

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

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

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 Tenjin

[Top-rated of 79 hotels in Tenjin](https://stayversus.com/en/japan/fukuoka/area/tenjin/)

 #1

Hotel ★★★★★ Daimyo 2-chome

### [The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-ritz-carlton-fukuoka-fukuoka/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Swimming pool
-   Spa

9.4 **Exceptional** 212 reviews 1.4 km

 #2

Hotel ★★★ Tenjin 2-chome

### [Richmond Hotel Tenjin Nishi-Dori](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/richmond-hotel-tenjin-nishi-dori-fukuoka/)

-   Free Wi-Fi

9.2 **Excellent** 11,049 reviews 1.3 km

 #3

Hotel ★★★★ Tenjin 2-chome

### [Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Fukuoka](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/solaria-nishitetsu-hotel-fukuoka-fukuoka/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Spa
-   Gym

9.2 **Excellent** 8,570 reviews 1.1 km

 #4

Hotel ★★★ Daimyo 1-chome

### [LAMP LIGHT BOOKS HOTEL fukuoka](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lamp-light-books-hotel-fukuoka-fukuoka/)

9.2 **Excellent** 4,150 reviews 1.4 km

## More area match-ups in Fukuoka

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

## FAQ: Hakata vs Tenjin

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

Neither clearly: hotels average 8.4 in Hakata and 8.5 in Tenjin.

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

Hakata. Its typical hotel night averages about €129 over the year; in Tenjin it is about €146. Real Agoda prices for the hotels we track.

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/japan/fukuoka/area/hakata-vs-tenjin/. 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/