5/5 - Excellent
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Great town with excellent architecture.
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Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal
1-5-7, Ironai Otaru Hokkaido
The price is AU$126 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$126
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Otaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Staff was exceedingly friendly and helped solve a problem with our rental car which nearly caused us to miss an international flight.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring
3-9-1, Inaho Otaru Hokkaido
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$178 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$178
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Stay at this spa hotel in Otaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Great breakfast!!! Various choices and delicious!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Granbell Hotel Otaru
1-1 Sakaimachi Otaru Hokkaido
The price is AU$135 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
AU$135
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Otaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Otaru Canal and Stained Glass Museum are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (53 reviews)
Amazing location, friendly & helpful staff, great onsen, and comfortable beds.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ryo-An
1-8-6, Inaho Otaru Hokkaido
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Otaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, slippers and air conditioning. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (61 reviews)
The place is wide and if you travel with children they can enjoy the bathtub and the spacious place.
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025
Winkel Village
Osarigawa Onsen 2-686 Otaru Hokkaido
Stay at this aparthotel in Otaru. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and air conditioning. Popular attractions Otaru Canal and Kiroro Resort are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (31 reviews)
The keg in the room, the hot tub on the balcony, and the snow make winkle village magical. We were also able to get a discount to the local ski area and we walked there
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
TARUNE
5-chome-13-17 Inaho Otaru Hokkaido
Stay at this holiday home in Otaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Otaru Canal and Rinyu Morning Market are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
It's a lovely small property that can hold a surprising amount of people very easily. It's slightly on the older side, however the owner is very attentive and will fix issues on the spot if notified. The area also has some of the best views surrounding the town, and has a very active downtown full ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Sapporo Dome
4.5/5(15 reviews)
Watch the excitement of baseball and soccer games, shop, eat or climb to an observation deck for panoramic views of Sapporo and its surroundings.
Tanukikoji Shopping Street
4.5/5(34 reviews)
During your trip to Sapporo, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Tanukikoji Shopping Street. Wander around the gardens or experience the area's festivals.
Odori Park
4.5/5(41 reviews)
Sapporo’s main thoroughfare has been transformed into a long municipal park, also the city’s premier venue for festivals throughout the year.
Jozankei Hot Spring
4/5(7 reviews)
You can take time to visit Jozankei Hot Spring during your travels to Sapporo. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.
Hokkaido University
4/5(6 reviews)
Enjoy a day in the life of Sapporo’s university students and professors while wandering the tree-lined avenues and riverfront walks of this elegant campus.
Otaru Canal
4.5/5(22 reviews)
During your trip to Otaru, you can do some window-shopping at Otaru Canal. Discover the hot springs and seafood restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Tour with Ropeway Ticket
AU$91
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Walking Tour
AU$43
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Otaru
4.7
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
We spent one night, travelling between Sapporo and Niseko, to see the Light festival along the canal. We wish we had spent two nights! Otaru is a hidden gem, with lots to see. The lights along the canal are beautiful. The glass shops are lovely!
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