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.
Dormy Inn Premium Otaru Natural Hot Spring
3-9-1, Inaho, Otaru, Hokkaido
The price is AU$159 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$159
22 July - 23 July
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Conveniently located across from thr train station. Walkable distance to the Canal and shopping street."
Reviewed on 2 Jul. 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Weekend escape in otaru
"A very pleasant stay over the weekend."
Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025
Grand Park Otaru
11-3 Chikko, Otaru, Hokkaido
The price is AU$160 per night from 16 July to 17 July
AU$160
16 July - 17 July
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)
"Friendly staff, excellent location and spacious rooms. Shame the Gold Member VIP benefits are so limited. Just 20% off food or beverages once during your stay and no room upgrade. ....and I was there for 7 nights."
Reviewed on 6 Jul. 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! (226 reviews)
"Room was nice. The issue is the location of the apartment. It was located at the top of the hill. From the map, it seems close to the train station and local attraction. But climb up the hill is an issue."
Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025
THE Crestview Lodge
17-11, Otaru, Hokkaido
Stay at this 3-star chalet in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room washers/dryers, and slippers. Popular attractions Zenibako Beach and Snow Cruise Onze are located ...
Hotel ONE'S RESIDENCE
2-5-67 Minami 8 jo nishi, Chuo ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Sapporo. Enjoy free WiFi and climate control. Popular attractions Odori Park and Nakajima Park are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (63 reviews)
"Great service. Clean and close to everything. Would book again."
Reviewed on 11 Apr. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Full Day Indigenous Ainu of Hokkaido and Jozankei
AU$269
per adult
Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan
AU$163
per adult
Hokkaido|Noboribetsu Lake Toya Otaru Panoramic from Tour Sapporo
AU$176
per adult
1 Day Tour to Hill of the Buddha, Sapporo and Sake
AU$269
per adult
Noboribetsu, Toya: Jigokudani, Jidai Village or Showashinzan
AU$111
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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!
