5/5 - Excellent
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Great town with excellent architecture.
Otaru Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Otaru
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.
Grand Park Otaru
11-3 Chikko, Otaru, Hokkaido
The price is AU$153 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$153
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (1,001 reviews)
"room has only heat no room temp control working in winter, i guess! Room was spacious and beautiful several restaurants were just a few minutes walking distance all connected under one building"
Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025
Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring
3-9-1, Inaho, Otaru, Hokkaido
The price is AU$110 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$110
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Free noodles at night and the hot spring is really nice."
Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025
Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal
1-5-7, Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, great staff, nice onsen. I couldn’t ask more from a hotel!"
Reviewed on 4 Mar. 2025
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
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! (215 reviews)
"Had a pleasent stay and closeby main attractions. Do note that the stay is on top of the hills so its difficult to get to by foot. However, the view is very nice."
Reviewed on 5 Sep. 2024
Ryo-An
1-8-6, Inaho, Otaru, Hokkaido
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, slippers, and air conditioning. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (55 reviews)
"Good location. The unit has Japanese tatami room, which was a good experience while staying. There is no reception, but all the necessary stuff was well prepared."
Reviewed on 9 Jan. 2025
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (29 reviews)
Great location for Exploring local ski Resorts
"Amazing stay. Great location and friendly staff. Very clean. Kids had a lot of fun running around and playing in the cabin."
Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2023
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
4.5/5(15 reviews)
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
4.5/5(41 reviews)
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
4.5/5(34 reviews)
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.
Hokkaido University
4/5(6 reviews)
Enjoy a day in the life of Sapporo’s university students and professors while wandering the tree-lined avenues and riverfront walks of this elegant campus.
Jozankei Hot Spring
4/5(7 reviews)
You can take time to visit Jozankei Hot Spring during your travels to Sapporo. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.
Otaru Canal
4.5/5(22 reviews)
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.
Activities
Hokkaido: Noboribetsu, Lake Toya and Otaru Full-Day Tour
AU$149
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hokkaido: Asahiyama Zoo, Furano, and Ningle Terrace Tour
AU$149
per adult
Hokkaido|Noboribetsu Lake Toya Otaru Panoramic from Tour Sapporo
AU$181
per adult
Our No. 1 favorite! Soba Making and Tempura Plan
AU$128
per adult
Private Market Tour and Cooking Class with Kanae, a Sapporo Local
AU$155
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!
