Dormitory L - Hostel

Hostel in Otaru, near Otaru Canal

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August 2025

September 2025

Enter the dormitory through the ornate door with intricate carvings and a small window above.

Certificates and a traditional Japanese sign adorn the wall.

Guest room with a desk, chair, and table, featuring a map, kettle, and electronic devices.

Cozy retreat with a floral-patterned bed, a bird-print curtain, and a mountain view.

Enjoy panoramic views from the rooftop of this building, surrounded by other structures.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Room service
Laundry
Free WiFi

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Cozy retreat with a single bed, desk, and flat-screen TV, offering a view of the outside.

Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating

Fan

Rainfall showerhead

Shower/tub combination

Toilet with electronic bidet

Hair dryer

Deep soaking bathtub

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Basic Single Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating

Fan

Rainfall showerhead

Shower/tub combination

Toilet with electronic bidet

Hair dryer

Deep soaking bathtub

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

047-0033, Hokkaido, Otaru, Tomioka 2-chome 3-11

What's nearby

Sakaimachi Street
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Otaru Canal
11 min walk - 0.9 km
Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway
4 min drive - 3.1 km
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
4 min drive - 2.7 km
Otaru Aquarium
7 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

Otaru Station
4 min walk
Inaho Station
20 min drive
Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD)
50 min drive

Restaurants

若鶏時代なると本店
5 min walk
らーめんむくげ長崎屋小樽店
6 min walk
市場食堂味処たけだ
3 min walk
Cafe可否茶館
5 min walk
西や
4 min walk

About this property

Dormitory L - Hostel

Hostel near Otaru Canal

Dormitory L - Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks at this hostel include:

Luggage storage, a water dispenser, and a TV in the lobby
Concierge services

Room features

All guestrooms at Dormitory L - Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and room service.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Heating and fans
Shared bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
10-inch TVs with digital channels

Languages

English, Japanese

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Game room
Laundry

￥11,232 total

Aug 11 - Aug 12

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Onsite motorcycle parking only

Things to do

TV in common areas

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Water dispenser

Guest services

Concierge services
No housekeeping service

Room amenities

Bathroom

Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shared bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Toilet with electronic bidet
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided

Entertainment

10-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

Room service

Fan
Heating
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 11 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Dormitory L House Otaru

Dormitory L Otaru

Dormitory L Hostel Otaru

Dormitory L - Hostel Otaru

Dormitory L - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Dormitory L - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Otaru

Frequently asked questions

Is Dormitory L - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dormitory L - Hostel?

Motorcycle parking only.

What time is check-in at Dormitory L - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Dormitory L - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Dormitory L - Hostel located?

Situated in Otaru, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Old Endo Matabei House and Otaru Canal. Sakaimachi Street and Nichigin-dōri are also within 15 minutes. Otaru Station is only a 4-minute walk and Minami-Otaru Station is 28 minutes.

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Dormitory L - Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Dec 20, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

很好的民宿

一間非常好的民宿鄰近三角市場民宿主人係一個很友善的老人家而且早餐也很豐富值得推薦

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

CHI-YU

Sep 26, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ありがとうございました

The reviews are correct - you'll never get hungry in this property! I spent two nights in Otaru and I was the only guest in this property. At first, I had a chance to stay in the 4-bed room (or maybe there was some misunderstanding?) and In the end I slept in the 2-bed room, which was also very nice. The weather was not very good: typhoon, heavy rain and strong wind... But thanks to that, I had more time to spend with the owner. We talked about sports and watched Volleyball Women's World Cup together. It's shame that my Japanese is poor or I'd love to discuss with him more and ask him more questions. Overall I enjoyed my stay, thanks to the owner - he really reminds me of my father. Hope "Lao Tou" stay healthy and hope those "腫れもの" are nothing bad or serious.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Sep 18, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

急に予定を変えたりしてしまったのですが、快く応対してくださいました。アットホームな雰囲気で、よかった

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 16, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

建物自体は古いですが、とても手入れと気遣いの行き届いたお部屋でした。ご主人の作る朝食と話題のレパートリーは絶品です。

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Ing qing

Aug 10, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The owner Mr. L is very nice and full of hospitality. Prepared a very nutritious breakfast for travelers. I do feel warm hearted by the food and smiling. Thank you so much!!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jun 23, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

May 23, 2019

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

May 19, 2019

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

INHYE

Feb 13, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

게스트 하우스로서 훌륭한 숙박 입니다. 약간 시설이 오래된것이 단점이지만 청결하게 관리 되고 있습니다. 위치도 약간 경사로를 올라야 하는거 말고는 역에서도 가깝고 좋습니다. 직접 만들어 주는 정성스런 아침 식사는 감동적입니다.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Star

Jan 22, 2019

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

리뷰가 너무너무 좋아서 믿고 선택했는데 해도해도 너무하다 싶게 육칠십년대 무슨 후진 자취방 같은 느낌에 방음도 전혀 안되고 물사용도 시간 제한 있고 어쨌든 샤워도 못하고 편히 쉬지도 못했어요

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shien Shian

Dec 19, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

超棒的，餐點很棒，可愛的老闆

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mayumi

Nov 28, 2018

オーナーが、非常に親切な方で、ゆっくりと過ごす事が出来ました。朝食も、朝食と思えない程のボリュームといろいろな物を用意してくれ、大満足でした。

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

雅惠

Nov 20, 2018

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Nov 6, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

早餐很豐盛，住宿環境整潔，會再次來的！

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

DAEHAN

Oct 15, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

아주 훌륭한 숙박과 좋은 서비스 편안한 사장님

우리는 여기에 5일동안 있었습니다. 오이타역에서 아주 가깝습니다. 다른 호스텔보다 가격은 있지만 역이랑 아주 가까운 장점과 사장님이 서비스가 아주 좋습니다. 그리고 아침은 진짜 밖에서 먹는 호텔 브런치보다 훌륭합니다. 단점은 아침으 너무너무너무 많습니다. 밥,롤 연어 그리고 고기 국 야채 과일 요거트까지 하지만 너무 맛있습니다. 그리고 사장님이 너무 친절하시고 너무 훌륭하세요. 진짜 여기 숙박은 추천 또 추천입니다. 그리고 숙박은 대 부분 1인실 입니다.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

YOUNGKYU

Sep 28, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

오타루역에서 가깝고 친절하고 조식이 맛있습니다.

아주 만족합니다. 주인장께서 너무 친절하시고 일본어를 몰라도 의사소통이 가능하더라구요 ㅋ 가장기억에 남는것은 조식!! 조식이 너무맛있고 양이 많습니다. 즉석에서 사진인화도 기념으로 해주셨어요 오타루역 바로옆이고 영화 러브레터에 나온 후나미자카에 있습니다. 좋은추억남기고 왔습니다.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Aug 14, 2018

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Aug 13, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

breakfast is really delicious and in big quantity

Easy access, a few minutes walking from Otaru station, lovely older guy, cooked amazing breakfast, very good guest house, Will stay again!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Seon, 오타루

Aug 6, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

친절하게 대해주시고 일본 일반 가정집 분위기라서 다른 문화를 체험할 수 있는 기회였숩니다. 다음에 또 오고싶어요.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bua, Bangkok

Aug 6, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Near Otaru Station.

The hostel is located near Otaru Station but the way to hostel is uphill climb. Service by the owner is very great and he also cooked amazing breakfast.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

SEO YOUNG

Jul 29, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

dori, Seoul

Jul 12, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

할아버지가 운영하는 일본 가정집 같은 숙소

후기에 나오신대로 일본인 할아버지 혼자 운영하시는데 일본어로 얘기하시지만 눈치코치로 무슨 얘기하는지 다 알아들을 수 있어요. 숙소는 다른 도미토리처럼 체계적이고 깔끔한건 아니지만 나름대로 일본 가정집의 분위기를 그대로 느낄 수 있어서 좋았습니다. 무엇보다 기억에 남는건 조식이었는데 정말 정성 가득하고 맛있었어요! 다만 한가지 아쉬웠던 점은 저는 1층 안쪽방에서 묵었는데 얇은 미닫이 문 하나를 두고 바로 옆에서 11시까지 할아버지가 지인과 얘기하셔서 좀 당황스럽긴 했어요. 화장실이나 샤워실 갈 때 계속 그 곳을 지나쳐야했는데 약간 신경쓰였습니다. 하지만 전체적으로 봤을 때 만족스러운 숙소로 다음에도 이용할 의사가 있습니다.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jun 12, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

주인아저씨가 너무 좋습니다.

호스트가 대단히 친절합니다. 그것때문에 최고입니다. 아침식사는 정갈하고 맛있습니다.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

SuJin

Mar 5, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

가성비 최고.

가족같은 분위기로 편하게 지내다 왔습니다. 주인아저씨도 친절하시고 이야기도 많이 나누었습니다. 오타루에서 즐길 수 있는 꿀팁도 알려주셔서 더 잘 즐길 수 있었습니다. 조식도 훌륭했고, 역에서 가까워 위치도 좋았습니다. 오타루 재방문한다면 꼭 다시 들리고싶은곳입니다.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Mar 3, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

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Reviews

Wonderful

8.8/10

9.6/10

10/10

8.8/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

很好的民宿

Verified traveler

10/10 Excellent

CHI-YU

ありがとうございました

CHI-YU

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

急に予定を変えたりしてしまったのですが、快く応対してくださいました。アットホームな雰囲気で、よかった

Verified traveler

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Verified traveler

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Ing qing

Jenny Ing qing

8/10 Good

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