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 Zenibako Beach and Otaru Dream Beach.

Granbell Hotel Otaru

Granbell Hotel Otaru

3 out of 5
1-1 Sakaimachi Otaru Hokkaido
The price is NZ$218 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$218
6 July - 7 July
Stay at this hotel in Otaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Stained Glass Museum and Otaru Art Village are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (107 reviews)
"Very convenient location and the hotel is quite new."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Granbell Hotel Otaru
Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal

Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal

4 out of 5
1-5-7, Ironai Otaru Hokkaido
The price is NZ$204 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$204
21 July - 22 July
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! (1,001 reviews)
"It’s a 15 min walk from the station. If you take a taxi it’s less than 600 yen to the Hotel."

Reviewed on 20 June 2026

Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal
Hotel Nord Otaru

Hotel Nord Otaru

4 out of 5
1-4-16 Ironai Otaru Hokkaido
The price is NZ$210 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$210
6 July - 7 July
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! (1,001 reviews)
"The worst and most uncomfortable hotel I have ever stayed at in Japan. The carpets and curtains were extremely dirty, with visible mould on both the curtains and in the shower room. Considering the price of hotels in Japan, this hotel was not particularly cheap either, especially as breakfast was ..."

Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Hotel Nord 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 Kiroro Resort and Asarigawa Hot Spring are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews)
"Everything was perfect thank you"

Reviewed on 21 Feb 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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