Otaru Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A snow-covered canal with reflections of lights, buildings, and a crowd of people.
A street food stall with a sign reading "Smit's Grill" and a red banner with Japanese characters.
A sushi platter with various ingredients.
A snowy urban scene with buildings, a bridge, and a river.
A historic building with a traditional facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

Our guide on 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.

Tabist THE GREEN OTARU

Tabist THE GREEN OTARU

3 out of 5
3-5-14 Inaho Otaru Hokkaido
The price is NZ$70 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$70
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Otaru. Enjoy hot springs on-site, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Nichigin-dōri and Otaru City Art Museum ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Very easy and close to get to from the station. Staff were pleasant. Coffee and seating in the foyer was very helpful coming in from the cold weather in February. Breakfast was across the road in the other building if you wanted it."

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Tabist THE GREEN OTARU
Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring

Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring

3 out of 5
3-9-1, Inaho Otaru Hokkaido
The price is NZ$135 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
NZ$135
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Loved the hot springs and the complementary treats throughout the day."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring
Grand Park Otaru

Grand Park Otaru

4 out of 5
11-3 Chikko Otaru Hokkaido
The price is NZ$103 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
NZ$103
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Stay at this ski hotel in Otaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
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.
UCHI Living Stay Otaru Suitengu

UCHI Living Stay Otaru Suitengu

3 out of 5
Aioicho 4-40 Otaru Hokkaido
Stay at this apartment in Otaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, slippers and climate control. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
UCHI Living Stay Otaru Suitengu
SANGO

SANGO

5 out of 5
2-13 Harukacho Otaru Hokkaido
Stay at this luxury villa in Otaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Kokusai Ski Resort and Snow Cruise Onze are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 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
Winkel Village

Winkel Village

2.5 out of 5
Osarigawa Onsen 2-686 Otaru Hokkaido
Stay at this aparthotel in Otaru. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kokusai Ski Resort and Kiroro Resort are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
"It was a wonderful experience. I stay at Winkel with my two kids. The private onsen was a very special experience. I appreciated that the hotel receptionist responded my emails promptly and called a jumble taxi for us in advance to bring my suitcases and us to the Otaru station. Highly ..."

Reviewed on 29 July 2026

Winkel Village
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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