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Little Barrel Guest House - Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers gather for manager's receptions at this welcoming Otaru hostel, where morning coffee in the garden sets the perfect tone for exploring the city

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Little Barrel Guest House - Hostel is centrally located in Otaru. Enjoy daily manager's receptions, a coffee shop for planning adventures, a garden, restaurant, free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and luggage storage.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (101, Cabin Type)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (101, Cabin Type)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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204 Twin Room

204 Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Twin Room (202, Bunk Bed)

Twin Room (202, Bunk Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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203 Queen Bed Room

203 Queen Bed Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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205 Quadruple Room, Superior Type | Living area

205 Quadruple Room, Superior Type

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Triple Room ( 206)

Triple Room ( 206)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Quadruple Room (207 Bunk Bed)

Quadruple Room (207 Bunk Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

102 Japanese Style Room for 6 People

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

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103 Twin Room

103 Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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208 Room for 6 People, Sea View

208 Room for 6 People, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Twin Room (105)

Twin Room (105)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Shared Dormitory (101 Mixed Dormitory, Compact Type)

Shared Dormitory (101 Mixed Dormitory, Compact Type)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for 201 female shared dormitory room bunk bed

201 female shared dormitory room bunk bed

201 female shared dormitory room bunk bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Otaru is home to Little Barrel Guest House - Hostel. Otaru Music Box Museum and Otaru Art Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Old Endo Matabei House and Bank of Japan Museum. Niseko-Shakotan-Otarukaigan Quasi-National Park and Otaru Kihinkan are also worth visiting. Visit our Otaru travel guide
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3-4-17, Hanazono, Otaru, Hokkaido, 047-0024

What's nearby

  • Sakaimachi Street
    Sakaimachi Street
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St Maarten and St Martin
    Otaru Music Box Museum
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Otaru Canal
    Otaru Canal
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Suitengu
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shin Nihonkai Ferry
    19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Minami-Otaru Station
    8 min walk
  • Inaho Station
    19 min drive
  • Sapporo (OKD-Okadama)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • らーめん 西や 花園店
    5 min walk
  • 小樽ジンギスカン倶楽部 北とうがらし
    5 min walk
  • 金太の金太
    3 min walk
  • cafe chobicha
    4 min walk
  • 右衛門
    5 min walk

About this property

Little Barrel Guest House - Hostel

Hostel near Otaru Canal
Consider a stay at Little Barrel Guest House - Hostel and take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All guest rooms at Little Barrel Guest House - Hostel offer perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (JPY 700 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 2 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 2 are welcome

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: JPY 700 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

Children 2 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Little Barrel Guest House - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Little Barrel Guest House - Hostel?

Self-parking is available for JPY 700 per night.

What time is check-in at Little Barrel Guest House - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Little Barrel Guest House - Hostel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Little Barrel Guest House - Hostel located?

Situated in Otaru, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Sakaimachi Street and Otaru Canal. Suitengu and Otaru Music Box Museum are also within 10 minutes. Minami-Otaru Station is 8 minutes by foot and Otaru Station is 17 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Little Barrel Guest House - Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Finest hotel ever

Unlike its old-looking appearance, the interior maintains cleanliness and interior design are better than most other 2~3 star hotel Although the bathroom is shared, the bathroom also clean and comfortable The location is also a 5-minute away from famous tourist attractions, and there is a convenience store right in front of it, so accessibility is superior To sum up the above, I think it's okay to decide to stay without any concern, whether it's a family travel or travel alone
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

YONGKIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
사진보다 근사한곳입니다. 오래된 건물을 멋지게 리노베이션해서 모든 연령층에게 감동을 줄수있는 공간이였습니다. 오래도록 사랑받는 공간이 되길 바랍니다
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
アンティーク感満載。トイレや洗面所全て素敵。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
バスルーム、トイレが共同、駐車場が有料。 どちらも表記がなかった。必ず表記してほしい。 わかっていたら普通のビジネスホテルに泊まった。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
お洒落な内観、外観でした。 料金と設備は見合った内容だったと思います。 利便性も良いと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

KATO

Liked: Cleanliness
寝てるのに、足音や電動髭剃りの騒音がうるさかった。 雰囲気や清潔感は大満足でしたが、 今度は1人部屋を借りたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

とってもオススメです！！

全てがとてもおしゃれで、特に1階のフリースペースが居心地が良かったです。ここでのんびりしたくなりました。コロナの影響か、客数は少なくて静かなのがまた良かったです。朝食サービスが停止中なのが残念でしたが、キッチンは自由に使えて有難かったです。シャワースペースもとても綺麗で、シャンプーやボディーソープも置いてありました。バスタオルも部屋に置いてくれてました。息子と行きましたが、二人ともまた行きたいと思っています。ありがとうございました！
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ドミトリーでしたが、個々のスペースがしっかり区切られていて快適でした。 ベッド下の収納の扉の蝶番が壊れていたので次回利用する際には直っているといいかと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

m, Tokyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ロビーも部屋もシャワールームもとにかくかわいい！ シャワールームも清潔です。 ゲストハウスなのでアメニティ類は無いです。 夜寝る前にロビーで翌日の予定などを話し合ってましたが、オシャレな空間なので旅のワクワク感が高まりました。 最寄り駅は南小樽駅ですが、散策がてら商店街を通って小樽駅や運河の辺りまで歩いてもいいと思います。 一方、建物が木造で古いからか通路の声は完全に聞こえます。 神経質な人はうるさいかも知れません。 部屋に空調は無いですが、7月後半でも暑くはなかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
櫃臺的人非常親切，可惜鞋子是放門口，如果濕掉不方便用乾，免費早餐也是很不錯
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

贅沢な場所でした

従業員の方はとても親切で、雪がすごい日に傘を貸していただきました。ありがとうございます。無料の朝食も良く、温かい飲み物も自身で作ることができて良かったです。また小樽に滞在することがあれば必ず利用したいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

AZUSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
雰囲気のある大きなホステル。 ドミトリーの部屋も、一つ一つのベッドがカーテンで仕切られており、プライベートな空間を確保できるのがよかった。また、共用エリアが広いのもよかった。 トイレ、シャワーも数が多く、ゆっくりと入ることができた。 スタッフもフレンドリーな方ばかり。 美味しい朝食もついています(食パン、茹で卵、バナナ、コーヒー、牛乳、オレンジジュース、ジャム)。 とても素敵な滞在ができました。小樽を訪れた際にはまたここに泊まりたいです。
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
很有味道的一個旅宿！
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
不錯的居住環境，員工禮貌有善。設施設備足夠，早餐比較簡單， 距離周圍景點亦不太遠。下次可以再考慮入住。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
편의점도 가깝고 관광지와도 가까워서 위치적으로는 좋았습니다. 다만 시설이 세련되고 예쁘기는 해도 전체적으로 편안한 느낌은 아니었어요. 목조건물이라 삐그덕 대는 소리도 심하고, 특히 호스텔에 묵는 경우 난방이 전혀 되지 않아서 너무 춥고, 침대 시트도 스스로 깔아야 하고, 칫솔 잠옷 등 제공되는 서비스가 거의 없어서 너무 불편했네요 ㅜ 비슷한 가격에서 다른 서비스, 물품들이 많이 제공되는 타 호스텔, 게스트하우스 대비 별로였던 것 같아요. 다만 매일 아침 무료로 제공되는 조식은 매우 좋았습니다 !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Opass

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
有早餐(吐司 香蕉 冰的水煮蛋 冷熱飲）、洗烘衣機 、自助式廚房有微波爐及瓦斯爐可烹調或加熱食物，熱水要自己煮、房間有暖爐及加濕器，最棒的是朋友可以在大廳聚餐閒聊，整體舒適。建議四人直接坐計程車很划算，約600日元即可，但行李箱最多一大一小、不然很難塞了。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool building, nice interiors and rooms. Decent breakfast - toast + jam/butter, boiled eggs, bananas
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Chenghui

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
为什么APP上没有显示男女分开住！ 我一个男生被订到女生宿舍去了！差评，差评！ 而且我继续找房子并不承担我的房费！
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

實

青年旅舍設計特別，床舖非常舒服，和小樽運河有點距離，比較近小樽堺町通商店街，我們自駕，停車場在旅館後面，積雪時推行李過去有點不方便，早餐是簡單的厚多士雞蛋香蕉組合，四人房連私人衛浴價錢超值
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Yasuhiro, 船橋

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
建物が大正時代の、古い物ですが、とても綺麗になっています。　部屋も値段からしたらとても良いと思います。　この値段で、朝食付きとはとても有難いですね。 オーナーも感じが良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent little hostel in Otaru. It’s about a 10 minute walk from Miniami Otaru or a 20 minute walk from Otaru station. Lawson convenience store is just across the road, and a supermarket and public bathhouse are a 5 minute walk away. The compact single bed was comfortable and just like sleeping in a very large capsule.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

YU HSUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

整體簡單便宜舒服

走路不到一分鐘，有24小時的便利商店，但晚上時，附近挺暗的，沒有可以逛，住起來是舒服，建議去樓上浴室洗，空間較寬敞，早餐很簡單，但是是好吃的
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

值得入住

小樽有點無聊，但旅社很棒，很有格調和舒適，晚上11點後安静，所以不影響睡眠，廚房乾淨煮食方便，離開當天下小雨，老闆送了一把傘，謝謝，歡迎到台灣旅遊
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's comfortable during this stay,bathroom is small but clean, but not provide toothbrush and toothpaste. Breakfast is simple but good enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
個室部屋はよくある縦長ではなく正方形の部屋で写真に売っているのが部屋の全体の感じ。広さは求めていないので気になりません。古い建物なのでドアがギーギー言いますが、共用設備含めて全体的によく掃除されていて気持ちよく使えました。早朝に出発するため無料の朝食は諦めてましたが、チェックイン時に伝えたら冷蔵庫にバナナとゆで卵とパンを入れておいてくれました。スタッフの方はニコニコしていて感じが良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019