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Otaornai Backpacker's Hostel Morinoki is for free and independent travelers in Hokkaido Otaru. No good for small group or family. It is just 1.4 km away from Otaru Station and a 3-minute walk to Suitengu Temple. Otaru Canal is a 10-minute walk away. This hostel are only shared dormitory rooms. No private room. It has a free-use kitchen, a terrace and free Wi-Fi. All rooms are non-smoking. 30 steps to reach entrance. No elevator.

The backpacker provides everything you need and the atmosphere is chill, just feels like home.

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9.3
Wonderful
143 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

Set in Otaru and with Otaru Station reachable within 1.1 km, Tug-B Bar & Hostel offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 17 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center, 35 km from Sapporo Station and 47 km from Shin-Sapporo Station. Otaru Canal Park is 2.6 km away and Otaru Museum is 3.2 km from the hostel.

The rooms come with a shared bathroom, a bidet and a hairdryer, and some units at the hostel have a safety deposit box. All guest rooms feature bed linen.

Staff was really friendly It's also a bar and you get a free drink

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8
Very Good
100 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

Otaru Tap Room & Hostel is located in Otaru, within 17 km of Otarushi Zenibako City Center and 35 km of Sapporo Station. Featuring a bar, the 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is situated 800 metres from Otaru Station.

The welcome drink was delicious! I came late and wanted to walk around the area before turning in, or I would have stayed and drank more. I wish the bar were open earlier because I wanted to get at least one more drink before leaving the next day.

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8.6
Excellent
478 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Set in Otaru and with Otaru Station reachable within 1.5 km, Little Barrel offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

This has been so far the best accommodation over ten days in Hokkaido. So much character, great selection of music and an amazing staff member who welcomed me in the afternoon and grave me advice about dinner etc. Suck a lovely person!

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8.6
Excellent
614 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Located in Otaru and with Otaru Station reachable within 600 metres, Otaru YaDo provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 17 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center, 36 km from Sapporo Station and 48 km from Shin-Sapporo Station. Otaru Canal Park is 1.5 km from the hostel and Otaru Museum is 2.2 km away.

Great place, really close to the JR and bus station. The staff was really attentive and offered really good ideas for food and sightseeing.

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8
Very Good
489 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Set in Otaru and within 1.5 km of Otaru Station, Guest House Ringo has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is situated 16 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center, 34 km from Sapporo Station and 47 km from Shin-Sapporo Station. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests.

With a shared bathroom fitted with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also have a mountain view. All guest rooms feature bed linen.

We loved our stay at Guest House Ringo, the host was great with communication and the location was terrific. The only thing that might bother some people if you happen to be there in a heatwave, is that there is only a fan, no air conditioning in the rooms. We had a good stay and would rebook next time we visit!

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8
Very Good
106 reviews
Price from
£41
per night

Situated in Otaru, 1.5 km from Otaru Station, Hostel Jumpu Manpan features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 18 km from Otarushi Zenibako City Center.

The staff were friendly and nice. I had the pleasure to chat with some of them during my stay. The floor was kept really clean by the staff despite it being winter (lots of snow) when I stayed. I had a very comfortable stay at this hostel. I would definitely stay here again when I'm in Otaru!

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7.7
Good
229 reviews
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£14
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Avg. price/night: £175.83
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 951 reviews
    Great location and view. Comfortable room. Friendly and helpful staff.
    Keith
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 143 reviews
    Shorter walk to hostel from Minami-Otaru Station than Otaru station | easier walk with backpack than with luggage | hot shower, towel/soap provided | solid WiFi | nice breakfast available (500-yen) | coordinated with host to drop-off backpack prior to check-in, greatly appreciated | credit card accepted on-site to pay for reservation |
    Garth
    Solo traveler
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 344 reviews
    Great location
    Martin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £40.10
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 489 reviews
    good safety system, passcode for separate men and women areas clean and comfortable
    Natalie
    Solo traveler
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 143 reviews
    The backpacker provides everything you need and the atmosphere is chill, just feels like home.
    Daphne
    Solo traveler
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 143 reviews
    The best hostel I've ever stayed in, quiet, felt like home. Wonderful owner and staff, I got a nice Japanese breakfast, too. Will hopefully come back soon!
    Aga
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £40.10
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 489 reviews
    Probably the best hostel i’ve ever stayed at that i decided to write review for the first time. Super cosy lobby and spacious toilets (even bigger than hotel toilets in japan). The whole hostel was also spotlessly clean and organised which really impressed me comparing to other hostels i’ve stayed at.
    Ang
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £41.10
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 612 reviews
    I stayed in a dormitory room but I was surprised to find it wasn't a bunk bed but a narrow room with a curtain at one end. The high ceiling was very nice after staying in capsule or bunk beds for weeks. I liked the vibe of the place so much that I asked to extend my stay an extra night. Also the coin laundry is the cheapest I've seen.
    Shane
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £40.10
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 489 reviews
    Well managed hostel. Big communial area. Clean and big shower area. Cheap laundry and direr.
    Junhyeok
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £36.21
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 100 reviews
    Best hostel I’ve stayed at in Japan. Been to quite a few. The manager here, Daigo (I think it’s spelled) is the nicest and super friendly. Easy to stop early and leave bags, good location from the stations and walking to the canal and around town. Super nice bar and lounge, as well as the dorm! Wish I could have stayed longer. Will for sure be back
    D
    Devan
    Solo traveler

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