5/5 - Excellent
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Great town with excellent architecture.
Otaru Travel Guide
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Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring
3-9-1, Inaho Otaru Hokkaido
The price is NZ$120 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
NZ$120
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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! (1,002 reviews)
My wife enjoyed the hotsprings and found a nice curry place near by
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Grand Park Otaru
11-3 Chikko Otaru Hokkaido
The price is NZ$123 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
NZ$123
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Convenient for snowboarding to Kiroro. Transportation stops right at the hotel.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Granbell Hotel Otaru
1-1 Sakaimachi Otaru Hokkaido
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$98 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
NZ$98
8 Apr - 9 Apr
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (76 reviews)
Recently updated rooms, a little small but not too small. Breakfast is great and lots of parking onsite for a fee.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 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 apartment in Otaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, slippers and air conditioning. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (62 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
UCHI Living Stay Otaru Suitengu
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 ...
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews)
Everything was perfect thank you
Reviewed on 21 Feb 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.
Popular places to visit
Sapporo Dome
Watch the excitement of baseball and soccer games, shop, eat or climb to an observation deck for panoramic views of Sapporo and its surroundings.
Odori Park
Sapporo’s main thoroughfare has been transformed into a long municipal park, also the city’s premier venue for festivals throughout the year.
Tanukikoji Shopping Street
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.
Otaru Canal
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.
Jozankei Hot Spring
You can take time to visit Jozankei Hot Spring during your travels to Sapporo. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.
Sapporo JR Tower
During your visit to Sapporo, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Sapporo JR Tower. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.
Activities
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Toya Day Tour with Ropeway Ticket
NZ$101
per adult
Hokkaido: Asahiyama Zoo, Furano, and Ningle Terrace Full Day Tour
NZ$149
per adult
Otaru Canal Private Sightseeing Tour from Sapporo Station
NZ$288
per adult
Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Tour with Ropeway Ticket
NZ$101
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
NZ$177
per adult
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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