Otaru

Travel Guide

A snow-covered canal with reflections of lights, buildings, and a crowd of people.
A street food stall with a sign reading "Smit's Grill" and a red banner with Japanese characters.
A sushi platter with various ingredients.
A snowy urban scene with buildings, a bridge, and a river.
A historic building with a traditional facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

Where to stay in Otaru

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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.

Tabist THE GREEN OTARU

Tabist THE GREEN OTARU

3 out of 5
3-5-14 Inaho Otaru Hokkaido
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$44 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
S$44
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Otaru. Enjoy hot springs on-site, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Nichigin-dōri and Otaru City Art Museum ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,016 reviews)
"Very easy and close to get to from the station. Staff were pleasant. Coffee and seating in the foyer was very helpful coming in from the cold weather in February. Breakfast was across the road in the other building if you wanted it."

Reviewed on 7 Apr, 2026

Tabist THE GREEN OTARU
Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal

Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal

4 out of 5
1-5-7, Ironai Otaru Hokkaido
The price is S$69 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
S$69
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Otaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"Staff doesn’t have a clue of how the rules work internationally. They wanted to charge us for checking in 30min prior to the check in time and were not flexible at all about letting us check out 1 hour late without charging us"

Reviewed on 3 Oct, 2026

Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal
Grand Park Otaru

Grand Park Otaru

4 out of 5
11-3 Chikko Otaru Hokkaido
The price is S$73 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
S$73
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Stay at this ski hotel in Otaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel, clean,well maintained, great breakfast"

Reviewed on 1 Oct, 2026

Grand Park Otaru
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

UCHI Living Stay Otaru Suitengu

3 out of 5
Aioicho 4-40 Otaru Hokkaido
Stay at this apartment in Otaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, slippers and climate control. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
UCHI Living Stay Otaru Suitengu
THE Crestview Lodge

THE Crestview Lodge

3 out of 5
17-11 Otaru Hokkaido
Stay at this chalet in Otaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room washers/dryers and slippers. Popular attractions Sapporo Teine and Zenibako Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"綺麗"

Reviewed on 8 Mar, 2026

THE Crestview Lodge
SANGO

SANGO

5 out of 5
2-13 Harukacho Otaru Hokkaido
Stay at this luxury villa in Otaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Sapporo Teine and Kokusai Ski Resort are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Perfect place if you’d like to be amongst nature or forestry. Loved the tranquil environment. Kids had a good time in the sauna and fireplace."

Reviewed on 24 Jun, 2025

SANGO
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.

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