Hostels in Otaru, Japan

7 hostels available. Prices start from $12.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Otaru

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"…There is a self-catering kitchen with everything you could need to cook and you can also get a home cooked Japanese-style breakfast for a small extra charge. The other spaces include a dining area … More
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Ironai 2-2-8 More
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Hanzono 3-4-17 More
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"…You can relax and enjoy the old city and the history of Otaru. After you go sightseeing, have a tap of beer at our bar!(We offer welcome drink!) Please enjoy seeing and talking not only with … More
Youth Hostel
Midori 1 Chome 21-21 More
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花園 3-1-5 More
Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller
"…No smoking in rooms, but smoking area is provided. 8. Pets are not allowed. 9. Breakfast: not included. - It is available with additional charge for JPY1,300 per person per meal. 10. Taxes: … More

Hotels in Otaru

"…Otaru General Museum and Otaru Art Museum are near the hostel, and you can go to see a great night view at Tengu Mountain easily. On winter, you can enjoy some winter activity such as skiing and … More
"…Pets are not allowed. 8. Breakfast not included 9. Taxes included" …"…Route details Enter the Doo Ecpressway in Chitose City from Hokkaido Road 1091 ↓ Get off at Otaru IC, turn left at the … More
"Sho Inn is an unmanned minimalist hotel with private rooms with locks. The guest rooms are capsule-type (pod type) only. Although the rooms are capsule type (pod type), all rooms have lockable … More

Guest Houses in Otaru

Hostels in Otaru, Japan

7 hostels available. Prices start from $24.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Otaru (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Otaru.

Otaru is an historic port city around forty kilometers northwest of Sapporo, on the Japanese Island of Hokkaido. This is a beautiful Japanese city to visit at any time of year and is worth a couple of days of exploring. The main city of Otaru is very walkable -- most attractions are within a thirty-minute walk of the JR Otaru Train Station but their are also regular buses around the town and to the outlying attractions.

One of the must-sees for visitors is the Otaru Canal, which is especially scenic at night or with the winter snow. It is flanked by old warehouses -- many of which have now been converted to shops and eateries. Sakaimachi Street is a popular tourist street with lots of food and souvenir shops. There are also many different glass and music-box shops here, for which Otaru has now become famous. Many of these shops also offer classes where you can make your own glass items and music boxes.

Many museums and historic buildings are open to the public across the town. There are also many attractions you can access via the local buses and trains including the Nikka Yoichi Whiskey Distillery, Otaru Aquarium, and Herring Mansions at Shukutsu. Mount Tenguyama Ropeway also offers skiing in the winter as does the Asarigawa Onsen Area. Shakotan Peninsula is also a great day trip from Otaru with tourist buses going in the summer. Otaru is also home to the Snow Light Festival, which is held in February. Food is also great in Otaru and is especially known for its seafood, including many sushi options.

There are a few Otaru hostels -- mostly small, homey affairs -- so during the popular times and especially during summer, it is worth booking in advance. If you want to be close to everything, then head to the Otaru hostels close to JR Minami-Otaru Station; the other options are quite a bit further out but accessible by local buses or a longer walk.

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Otaru Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Otaru, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 7
Average dorm price $32
Average private room price $91
Cheapest hostel in Otaru Otaru Tap Room with $24
Party hostels in Otaru The Otarunai Backpacker's Hostel Morinoki (4 in total)
Average rating of all hostels 7.2

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Other Nearby Cities

Sapporo (31 Km / 19 mi.)
Hokkaido (31 Km / 19 mi.)
Kutchan (38 Km / 24 mi.)
Hokkaido Niseko (43 Km / 27 mi.)
Rusutsu (52 Km / 32 mi.)
Niseko (53 Km / 33 mi.)
Chitose (67 Km / 42 mi.)

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