Its rates aren't the cheapest in town and its rooms are pretty cramped, but that doesn't tell the whole story. The Dormy Inn has a natural onsen (hot spring) in addition to in-room showers, and rates include nightly bowls of ramen. Plus, the location next to Canal City is hard to beat. Prices rise substantially at weekends.
Its 122 rooms (all nonsmoking) are done up in warm earth tones and bold Hakata-ori weaving patterns, and sliding doors keep corridor noise at bay. Look for discounts on the website.