Right in front of the scenic Otaru Canal, Hotel Sonia Otaru offers spacious rooms and free WiFi access at the public areas. The so-called Sushi Street is just a 3-minute walk away.
Becky
United States of America
The location was really convenient with a great view of the canal
Located within the premises of Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park, Hotel Neu Schloss Otaru offers rooms with views of the ocean and a private open-air bath.
Tamara
United States of America
The breakfast in the morning was excellent! This was one of our favorite meals from our entire trip in Hokkaido. We also did dinner one of the nights and enjoyed it with some lovely local wine. The room had a great view from both the bedroom and the hot tub. We were very grateful for the shuttle to and from the hotel to Otaru Station since you do need some way to get into town. We let the hotel know in advance when we wanted to be picked up/dropped off. The shuttle is clearly labeled with the hotel name, was always a little early, and had our name listed to ensure they picked up all the guests. We were glad to have the convenience of some vending machines with drinks, beer/sake, and snack/ramen. Thanks so much for a wonderful time!
Located within 2 miles of Otarushi Zenibako City Center and 12 miles of Sapporo Station, HOTEL ATLANTIS Otaru(Adult Only) provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Otaru.
Located in Otaru, a 15-minute walk from Otaru Station, Guesthouse Wanokaze mix domitory / Vacation STAY 32202 has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
Located in Otaru, a 15-minute walk from Otaru Station, Guesthouse Otaru Wanokaze women's domitory / Vacation STAY 32191 provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
Lulu
Japan
have comfortable dining and cheap onsen in package
Tabist fami THE GREEN OTARU is offering accommodations in Otaru. This 2-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located a 6-minute walk from Otaru Station.
CECILLE
Philippines
the place was near Otaru canal and it is conveniently near Otaru Station as well
Featuring a restaurant, a bar and ski-to-door access, OMO5 Otaru by Hoshino Resorts is located in Otaru and is a 7-minute walk from Otaru Station.
Nicholas
United States of America
Overall very clean and comfortable hotel! Large rooms especially for Japanese standards. Bathroom was large and clean as well. Great property right downtown.
Located within 11 miles of Otarushi Zenibako City Center and 22 miles of Sapporo Station, GRIDS PREMIUM HOTEL OTARU provides rooms in Otaru.
Jariyavadee
Thailand
Breakfast was really great. There were various things and they were good taste also. The location was closed to many attractive places in Otaru. We just walked around there to find some restuarants. Really comfortable for my family...
Located within 2 miles of Otarushi Zenibako City Center and 12 miles of Sapporo Station, HOTEL ATLANTIS Otaru(Adult Only) provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Otaru.
Located within a 8-minute walk of Otaru Station and 11 miles of Otarushi Zenibako City Center, GRIDS Premium Hotel Otaru - Vacation STAY 68532v has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom...
Located in Otaru, within a 8-minute walk of Otaru Station and 11 miles of Otarushi Zenibako City Center, GRIDS Premium Hotel Otaru - Vacation STAY 68535v has accommodations with free WiFi throughout...
Located within a 8-minute walk of Otaru Station and 11 miles of Otarushi Zenibako City Center, GRIDS Premium Hotel Otaru - Vacation STAY 68544v provides rooms with air conditioning and a private...
Located within a 8-minute walk of Otaru Station and 11 miles of Otarushi Zenibako City Center, GRIDS Premium Hotel Otaru - Vacation STAY 68545v provides rooms with air conditioning and a private...
Otaru Green Hotel offers Japanese and Western rooms with a private bathroom, only a 3-minute walk from JR Otaru Station. It features a 24-hour reception, laundry facilities and an internet-pc corner.
Featuring a spa & wellness center, 朝里川温泉ホテル is located in Otaru in the Hokkaido region, 8.5 miles from Otaru Station and 12 miles from Otarushi Zenibako City Center.
온천호텔이라 온천이 특히 좋았고 조용하고 공기가 좋았습니다. 아침도 훌륭해서 권하고 싶어요
Tabist fami THE GREEN OTARU is offering accommodations in Otaru. This 2-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located a 6-minute walk from Otaru Station.
UCHI Living Stay Otaru Suitengu is offering accommodations in Otaru. With a shared lounge, the 1-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.
Just a 10-minute walk to the Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort, Asari Classe Hotel features indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths, an indoor pool with a hot tub, massages, indoor tennis courts and a sauna.
nice facilities, live piano recital in the evening.
RJ HOTELS OTARU is located in Otaru, 12 miles from Otarushi Zenibako City Center and 22 miles from Sapporo Station. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.
Located in Otaru, within a 13-minute walk of Otaru Station and 11 miles of Otarushi Zenibako City Center, otaru - Hotel - Vacation STAY 60515v provides accommodations with free WiFi throughout the...
It’s nice clean property in a small town like Otaru.
Providing free WiFi, Ota Building - Vacation STAY 14022 offers rooms in Otaru, 10 miles from Otarushi Zenibako City Center and 21 miles from Sapporo Station.
Located within a 8-minute walk of Otaru Station and 11 miles of Otarushi Zenibako City Center, GRIDS Premium Hotel Otaru - Vacation STAY 68543v provides rooms with air conditioning and a private...
Located within a 8-minute walk of Otaru Station and 11 miles of Otarushi Zenibako City Center, GRIDS Premium Hotel Otaru - Vacation STAY 68539v has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom...
Located in Otaru, a 15-minute walk from Otaru Station, Guesthouse Otaru Wanokaze double room / Vacation STAY 32211 has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
Located in Otaru, a 14-minute walk from Otaru Station, Minpaku Ota - Vacation STAY 11961 provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
Located in Otaru, a 15-minute walk from Otaru Station, Guesthouse Otaru Wanokaze single room / Vacation STAY 32196 provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
Located in Otaru, a 14-minute walk from Otaru Station, Minpaku Ota - Vacation STAY 11962 provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
This was a lovely town to visit! It's closer to Sapporo than I realized, so the train ride from there was very quick. We went to a few historical sites, the aquarium, shrines, and shopping. There was a lot of great food around the shopping and we picked up things as we went. Our best meal was the ramen and gyoza at Ramen Tokaiya! A small ramen shop with one guy manning the whole place. We made sure to go a little early so there was very little wait.
Tamara
10
Scored 10
I really liked Otaru, even though it is small and doesn’t...
I really liked Otaru, even though it is small and doesn’t have too much to see. It’s really just the main shopping strip and the canal. There are a few museums and some spots in the mountains (there seems to be a ropeway that is poorly advertised but would have been perfect) but that’s about it.
It’s really quite a charming place. The streetscape and history are both fascinating, and the food great - especially ankake yakisoba and kaisendon. I do think it would be an absolutely perfect place to end a trip and unwind for a few days before returning to reality.
Nick
10
Scored 10
A lovely old port town with many original buildings being...
A lovely old port town with many original buildings being repurposed for tourism - dining and glass making.
Compact size makes walking around easy but in winter could be snow bound.
Lots of great places to explore old Japanese culture and dining and drinking experiences.
Lots of fresh seafood...many diners around the actual fish market shop with all types of Japanese cuisine... tempura...sakitori...sushi..shashimi...hotpot ...ramen etc..and absolutely amazing bakeries / patisseries and local ice cream and dairy products. Even wineries have opened up.
And even more if you are a winter sports person with ski resorts on the town outskirts...seaon just closed when we were here.
All this a simple train ride from Sapporo Airport -- ok maybe an 2 hour ride...not bad if straight off the plane from Sydney or Seoul or Tokyo into the Sapporo airport.
Michael Francis
Australia
10
Scored 10
After coming from the big city of Sapporo we loved the...
After coming from the big city of Sapporo we loved the smaller town of Otaru. Planned on just doing a day trip but changed to stay overnight. Wish we had taken a day off Sapporo and added it to Otaru. No lights on the canal as expected but we still loved Otaru. Easy to walk to everything and a lot to enjoy.
Heather
Australia
8.0
Scored 8.0
We went during winter.
We went during winter. It is a small quiet town and most shops close around 5-6pm. So good to settle dinner early. As a small and quiet town, the place is generally quiet and peaceful after dusk. There is nothing to do after dusk and travelers can take a stroll down the Otaru canal and enjoy the night view.
Kenneth
Singapore
8.0
Scored 8.0
Give the canal a pass, especially if you have been to Europe...
Give the canal a pass, especially if you have been to Europe. Very underwhelming. Take the local train one stop to Shioya and hike the Shioya Maru-yama. It is about a 6km round trip hike up a local mountain with great views. Take the same train to Yoichi to tour the Nikka Whiskey Distillery and sample great whiskeys in the restaurant after the tour (book reservation for tour ahead of time and remember everything shuts down around 16:00).
Great value and a great place to stay. Check in was a little tricky from bookings as there was no receptionist but once you contact the hotline, the literally come running drom the office (next door) and checked us in. For the price, people should not expect much like a 4 star hotel but it is truly a great place, clean, quiet, convenient facilities nearby for $100++ a night. I would recommend it to people who drive or groups of friends. We even had a mini BBQ and grill sessions.
Very friendly staff. It is best if you can speak Japanese. Staff can communicate in basic English and they really try their best! Clean and well-maintained. Pleasantly quiet for a hostel. Location is in a residential area, you definitely get to see a different side of Otaru. Free parking approximately 5 min walk from the hostel. Fantastic value for money.
The hotel’s European historical-style furnishing integrates it well into Otaru’s canals and historical trading facilities.
Central location. Directly beside the canal and within walking distance to most museums, galleries and handicraft shops.
I highly encourage all visitors to have at least one breakfast at the hotel. Good ambiance and good food.
Outstanding service; classic hotel with lovely lobby and large rooms (ours had lovely view of ocean and Otaru canal area). Great location with parking next door and step out of lobby into walking mall, yet only a few blocks to 'sushi street' and Otaru canal area. Breakfast was expensive, but very good with a vast selection. Highly recommended.
Dormy Inn Premium in Otaru offers a fantastic onsen experience, a standout feature in a city not typically known for hot springs. The added perk of complimentary snacks and late-night ramen significantly enhances its value, making it a top-choice accommodation for my 15-day trip, providing an exceptional balance of comfort and affordability.
The best part of the hotel is the view of the canal. If looking for a hotel in Otaru, you should definitely check out Hotel Sonia. Good access to the shopping street and lots of good restaurants close by. The hotel was a little rustic in parts but it added to the charm.
Both of the host were very accommodating and helpful in getting many tips about Otaru and the location is close by all of the main streets attractions.
Definitely have the home cook breakfast from Mayomi ! It was an absolute delight ❤️
Interesting link to Otaru's history being the original hotel during the commercial peak of the town. Very sophisticated ambiance, and lots of great perks like the free Hokkaido wine each day. Good central location near the canal
I enjoyed staying here and using it as a base to sightsee in Otaru. Clean comfortable rooms and good value for money. The staff were really kind and friendly.
Older hotel but well maintained located at the end of a shopping arcade. Numerous dining options nearby. Arcade is located just below the train station.
Very close to Otaru station which makes it convenient. Numerous eating places, within walking distance, around the hotel. The hot bath is a must to try.
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