The 3m-tall sculpture of a cat in a diving suit standing guard outside is your first clue that this place is not like the others. Spanking-new, 164-bed, nine-storey WeBase pays tribute to Hakata's shipping history with clever nautical motifs throughout, and it calls the minimalist private rooms 'cabins'. The up-to-date bunk beds have built-in reading lamps and electrical outlets.
No meals are served, but the top-floor lounge has a kitchen, in addition to an extensive library and rooftop access.