Otaru Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Otaru

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Zenibako

Check out the beaches during your time in Zenibako. Hop around the Otaru area on the metro at Zenibako Station to see top sights like Otaru Dream Beach and Zenibako Beach.

Zenibako
Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring

Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring

3 out of 5
3-9-1, Inaho, Otaru, Hokkaido
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,021 reviews)
"convenient location and lovely staff! onsen hours quite convenient as well."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring
Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal

Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal

4 out of 5
1-5-7, Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido
The price is AU$82 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
AU$82
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal
Grand Park Otaru

Grand Park Otaru

4 out of 5
11-3 Chikko, Otaru, Hokkaido
The price is AU$96 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$96
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Stay at this 4-star ski hotel in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Nice hotel connected to train station and shopping mall. Needs alittle updating but very ckean"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Grand Park Otaru
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.
SANGO

SANGO

5 out of 5
2-13 Harukacho, Otaru, Hokkaido
Stay at this 5-star luxury villa in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Kokusai Ski Resort and Snow Cruise Onze are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Perfect place if you’d like to be amongst nature or forestry. Loved the tranquil environment. Kids had a good time in the sauna and fireplace."

Reviewed on 24 June 2025

SANGO
UCHI Living Stay Otaru Suitengu

UCHI Living Stay Otaru Suitengu

3 out of 5
Aioicho 4-40, Otaru, Hokkaido
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, slippers, and climate control. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (235 reviews)
"Room was nice. The issue is the location of the apartment. It was located at the top of the hill. From the map, it seems close to the train station and local attraction. But climb up the hill is an issue."

Reviewed on 15 June 2025

UCHI Living Stay Otaru Suitengu
FAV LUX Sapporo Susukino

FAV LUX Sapporo Susukino

4 out of 5
Minami 6-jo Nishi 7-chome, 2-2, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Sapporo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Odori Park and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (36 reviews)
"Located conveniently near the street car which takes you to various sight-wiring"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

FAV LUX Sapporo Susukino
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.

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Reviews of Otaru

4.7
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great town with excellent architecture.

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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