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Hostels in Otaru

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Little Barrel

Otaru

Set within 1.5 km of Otaru Station and 17 km of Otarushi Zenibako City Center, Little Barrel provides rooms in Otaru.

J
Jagriti
From
India
Very beautiful property and the host was very helpful. Very clean and well kept
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,123 reviews
Price from
US$41.47
1 night, 2 adults

Tug-B Bar & Hostel

Otaru

Set in Otaru and with Otaru Station reachable within 1.1 km, Tug-B Bar & Hostel offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

D
Devan
From
United States
Best hostel I’ve stayed at in Japan. Been to quite a few. The manager here, Daigo (I think it’s spelled) is the nicest and super friendly. Easy to stop early and leave bags, good location from the stations and walking to the canal and around town. Super nice bar and lounge, as well as the dorm! Wish I could have stayed longer. Will for sure be back
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 184 reviews
Price from
US$44.21
1 night, 2 adults

Otaru YaDo

Otaru

Located in Otaru and with Otaru Station reachable within 600 metres, Otaru YaDo provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

S
Samantha
From
Australia
Loved the vibe of the camping themed lobby as it felt very homey and was a comfortable place to relax. The location was great as it was only a 5 minute walk to the Otaru Canal. Staff were very friendly and facilities were clean. Would definitely recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 665 reviews
Price from
US$73.93
1 night, 2 adults

琴似バックパッカーズ

Kotoni (Near Otaru)

Set within 4.9 km of Sapporo Station and 15 km of Otarushi Zenibako City Center, 琴似バックパッカーズ offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kotoni.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$65.82
1 night, 2 adults

The Otaornai Backpacker's Hostel Morinoki

Otaru

Situated 1.4 km from Otaru Station, The Otaornai Backpacker's Hostel Morinoki offers 1-star accommodation in Otaru and has a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

W
WEI-CHIH
From
Taiwan
Such a cozy place. It is such a pity that I did not join breakfast and missed the chance to have a conversation with local and international people.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews

Otaru Eminabackpackers

Otaru

Otaru Eminabackpackers is located in Otaru, within 2.8 km of Otaru Canal Park and 3.4 km of Otaru Museum.

Z
Zixi
From
United States
Motoko is a super nice host and fluent in English! She was always quick to respond and made us feel right at home. We feel so lucky to have met her and would highly recommend her place to anyone visiting the area!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

Otaru Tap Room & Hostel

Otaru

Otaru Tap Room & Hostel is situated in Otaru, within 17 km of Otarushi Zenibako City Center and 35 km of Sapporo Station.

G
Gloria
From
Italy
The room was large and cozy. We liked very much the beers tasting set down at the bar
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 507 reviews

Hostel Jumpu Manpan

Otaru

Boasting a garden, Hostel Jumpu Manpan is situated in Otaru in the Hokkaido region, 1.5 km from Otaru Station and 18 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center.

S
Sayir
From
United Kingdom
Best stay ever! The people were really nice!!! It really felt like a community, and even if you don’t want to socialise, it’s only in the common area so you don’t have to worry about loud noises. The location is actually really good- it’s within walking distance of everything, just a little up the mountain from the canal but it’s really close to the mountain and all the shrines. The facilities were great- the kitchen even had seasoning! Also you could rent out basically anything you need + there were drinks and instant ramen that you could buy any time
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews

Guest House Ringo

Otaru

Set in Otaru, within 1.5 km of Otaru Station and 16 km of Otarushi Zenibako City Center, Guest House Ringo offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for...

J
Julie
From
United Kingdom
The house had everything we needed. Having access to the kitchen to cook was great. The parking space was also very handy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews

Choine Hotel Sapporo Teine

Sapporo (Near Otaru)

Situated in Sapporo, 7.9 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center, Choine Hotel Sapporo Teine features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and ski-to-door access.

J
Jonas Klein
From
Germany
The location was great, it was next to a busy road, although I couldn't hear it inside but apart from that, the area is really nice and calm and I liked going from and to Inazumikoen Station. The bed was also great, I could sleep very well and what was also nice was that it is forbidden to make an alarm, but you can enter your room number and desired wake-up time into a list and you will be woken up. Also, the owner and staff are really friendly! All in all, I would like to stay there again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 507 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 665 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,123 reviews

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Avg. price/night: US$75.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 665 reviews
Great location, clean and big commun space
Guest review by
malo
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$57.92
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 507 reviews
Good location and walk by 10 minutes to arrive from Otaru JR station. Also close to channel and warehouse tourist areas. The reception staff is friendly and patience to introduce hostel facilities. Very nice to offer a welcome drink after check-in. The facilities are well equipped and the common area is large which makes me feel convenient and comfortable to stay. The bed is comfortable as well. Recommend for budgeted travelers to stay here when traveling to Otaru.
Guest review by
Joe
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews
Great location, close to Otaru canal, lawson and restaurants nearby, cozy hostel, comfy bed, cut cat and dog in the house, owner is nice and allow me to store luggage after check out
Guest review by
Cheryl Shuk Man
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews
The best hostel I've ever stayed in, quiet, felt like home. Wonderful owner and staff, I got a nice Japanese breakfast, too. Will hopefully come back soon!
Guest review by
Aga
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$75.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 665 reviews
Probably the best hostel i’ve ever stayed at that i decided to write review for the first time. Super cosy lobby and spacious toilets (even bigger than hotel toilets in japan). The whole hostel was also spotlessly clean and organised which really impressed me comparing to other hostels i’ve stayed at.
Guest review by
Ang
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,123 reviews
I stayed in a dormitory room but I was surprised to find it wasn't a bunk bed but a narrow room with a curtain at one end. The high ceiling was very nice after staying in capsule or bunk beds for weeks. I liked the vibe of the place so much that I asked to extend my stay an extra night. Also the coin laundry is the cheapest I've seen.
Guest review by
Shane
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$75.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 665 reviews
Well managed hostel. Big communial area. Clean and big shower area. Cheap laundry and direr.
Guest review by
Junhyeok
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$36.52
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 184 reviews
Best hostel I’ve stayed at in Japan. Been to quite a few. The manager here, Daigo (I think it’s spelled) is the nicest and super friendly. Easy to stop early and leave bags, good location from the stations and walking to the canal and around town. Super nice bar and lounge, as well as the dorm! Wish I could have stayed longer. Will for sure be back
Guest review by
Devan
Solo traveller