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Our top choices for Otaru historic hotels

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a chair, and a large window with a view of greenery.

1. Otarunai Backpackers' Hostel MorinoKi

Otarunai Backpackers' Hostel MorinoKi
1.0 star property
Otaru
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (107 reviews)
"Had an amazing stay! Loved our relaxing time there and the city was beautiful. Went on a lovely hike. Hug and Momo were so sweet and such a great treat! The hosts were so welcoming and also had great recommendations for our trip going forward! Would love to stay again! "
Canada
Jared
The price is ￥6,995
￥8,591 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Otarunai Backpackers' Hostel MorinoKi
A view through a window with a wooden ceiling, overlooking a coastal landscape with trees and a clear sky.

2. Cozy Inn Otaru

Cozy Inn Otaru
2.5 star property
Otaru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (213 reviews)
"Tucked in a quiet neighborhood, simple, but pleasant and spacious for the 4 of us. We weren’t there a lot of the time, but for tourists wanting a good place to stay while visiting Otaru, it was nice."
United States
Randall
The price is ￥7,697
￥8,482 total
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Cozy Inn Otaru
A modern lounge with a central coffee table, surrounded by sofas, large windows offering a city view, and a wooden ceiling structure.

3. Granbell Hotel Otaru

Granbell Hotel Otaru
3.0 star property
Otaru
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (159 reviews)
"A very convenient place to stay near the canal and within easy reach of all the central shopping areas"
United Kingdom
Paul
The price is ￥6,912
￥7,643 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Granbell Hotel Otaru
A room with large windows, a staircase, and a view of a building with stone architecture.

4. Unwind Hotel & Bar Otaru

Unwind Hotel & Bar Otaru
3.0 star property
Otaru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (665 reviews)
"Cozy hotel, room is pretty small but the free wine services is the plus point"
Malaysia
Boon Kiong
The price is ￥10,819
￥11,901 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Unwind Hotel & Bar Otaru
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'GRIDS' sign on the facade.

5. Grids Premium Hotel Otaru

Grids Premium Hotel Otaru
4.0 star property
Otaru
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (493 reviews)
"👍"
Canada
Damien Kin Yip
The price is ￥7,990
￥9,500 total
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Grids Premium Hotel Otaru
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small desk with a lamp, a bed, and a potted plant.

6. RJHOTEL

RJHOTEL
2.0 star property
Otaru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (90 reviews)
"Convenient location, spacious rooms, clean and friendly staff."
Canada
Cheryl
The price is ￥9,102
￥10,022 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
RJHOTEL
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of the sea.

7. Grand Park Otaru

Grand Park Otaru
4.0 star property
Otaru
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"So good"
Hong Kong SAR China
Tat Ming
The price is ￥8,178
￥10,005 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Grand Park Otaru
A compact hotel room with a bunk bed, a small table, and a ladder.

8. SOUBOU OTARU

SOUBOU OTARU
2.0 star property
Otaru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (21 reviews)
"The perfect stay for three traveling around Sapporo in the winter. The clay tub was perfect. Comfortable and cozy, would come back!"
United States
Meghan
The price is ￥7,179
￥19,667 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
SOUBOU OTARU
A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent dome and arched windows, located at a city intersection.

9. Hotel Nord Otaru

Hotel Nord Otaru
4.0 star property
Otaru
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice atmosphere. I liked bigger bathroom, separate toilet. Stuffs are nice, great breakfast."
United States
Sayuri
The price is ￥7,357
￥8,140 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Hotel Nord Otaru
A swimming pool with a tiled floor, wooden ceiling, and a wall with a large window.

10. Authent Hotel Otaru

Authent Hotel Otaru
4.0 star property
Otaru
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (981 reviews)
"Great convenient location for visiting Otaru"
United States
Curtis
The price is ￥10,616
￥12,976 total
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Authent Hotel Otaru
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, wooden furniture, and sliding doors.

11. Tabist Kaihorow Otaru

Tabist Kaihorow Otaru
2.0 star property
Otaru
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (36 reviews)
"Good hospitality, good breakfast, nearby of the main streat"
Japan
Shintaro
The price is ￥9,828
￥11,484 total
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Tabist Kaihorow Otaru
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Otaru YaDo," a staircase leading up to the doors, and a wooden wall to the right.

12. Otaru YaDo - Hostel

Otaru YaDo - Hostel
1.5 star property
Otaru
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (147 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
Canada
MICHELLE
The price is ￥6,552
￥7,207 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Otaru YaDo - Hostel
A hotel hallway with doors numbered 1 to 6, a black leather sofa, and a fire extinguisher.

13. Guest House Otaru WANOKAZE - Hostel

Guest House Otaru WANOKAZE - Hostel
2.0 star property
Otaru
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (62 reviews)
"Check in was great. Staff was lovely. Facilities were better than expected. The rest area was amazing."
Canada
Reiner
The price is ￥7,263
￥8,036 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Guest House Otaru WANOKAZE - Hostel
A historic building with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a signboard.

14. OMO5 Otaru by Hoshino Resorts

OMO5 Otaru by Hoshino Resorts
3.0 star property
Otaru
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (240 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and a comfortable stay. Good location from station, restaurants and attractions."
United States
Keith
The price is ￥12,320
￥13,580 total
Nov 18 - Nov 19
OMO5 Otaru by Hoshino Resorts
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "HOTEL TORIFITO" and a smaller sign below it.

15. Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal

Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal
4.0 star property
Otaru
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Nan
The price is ￥7,990
￥8,789 total
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a bed with futons.

16. OTARU SHIKKUI COTTAGE

OTARU SHIKKUI COTTAGE
2.5 star property
Otaru
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (7 reviews)
"The location was interesting and I enjoyed the night walks at the canal. It is admittedly a bit far, hard to walk especially in the snow, but just take note of the bus timings!"
Singapore
Mei Chen
The price is ￥5,838
￥21,879 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
OTARU SHIKKUI COTTAGE
A modern interior with a wooden reception desk, potted plants, and a seating area with a white railing.

17. UCHI Living Stay Otaru Suitengu

UCHI Living Stay Otaru Suitengu
3.0 star property
Otaru
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (259 reviews)
"Rooms were nice and spacious, with comfortable beds and a clean washing machine, which is perfect after a day of snowboarding!"
Singapore
Don
The price is ￥5,277
￥13,041 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
UCHI Living Stay Otaru Suitengu
A room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a mirror, and a wall with a Japanese artwork.

18. Minpaku Ota

Minpaku Ota
3.0 star property
Otaru
7.6 out of 10, Good, (7 reviews)
"A couple from China stayed at the right next to may room and they talked loudly from 3:00 AM and the wall between us was very thin, so I couldn’t sleep well."
Japan
Toshinori
The price is ￥7,119
￥7,855 total
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Minpaku Ota
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the sea.

19. Hotel Sonia Otaru

Hotel Sonia Otaru
4.0 star property
Otaru
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Very convenient location and easy access to central area."
Hong Kong SAR China
Wing Cheong Kelvin
The price is ￥7,990
￥9,140 total
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Hotel Sonia Otaru
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

20. Tabist THE GREEN OTARU

Tabist THE GREEN OTARU
3.0 star property
Otaru
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
Japan
Joel
The price is ￥5,455
￥6,300 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Tabist THE GREEN OTARU
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Top Otaru Hotel Reviews

Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo

Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo

10/10 Excellent
"The staff went above and beyond to ensure my room was clean at all times."
Gary 4-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect on my historical trip to Otaru?
A visit to the historical places in Otaru is probably first on your travel itinerary. You can check out the seaside and hot springs during your visit. You can also take time at the popular shops in this walkable area.
How many historically relevant hotels are located in Otaru?
Otaru is home to 143 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won't find many designated historic hotels.
What are the most important historical places and other sights to visit in Otaru?
Otaru is notable for landmarks like Bank of Japan Museum, Old Endo Matabei House, and Temiya Cave. Cultural venues include Otaru Music Box Museum, Otaru City Art Museum, and Otaru Museum. Additionally, you'll find Odori Park in the area.
What is a historic hotel like in Otaru?
Historic hotels give guests an opportunity to stay in a building recognized with an official historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world come in all forms like stately homes, palaces or even lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers. These types of hotels in Otaru often retain authentic characteristics such as period features or traditional architecture in their communal spaces or guestrooms.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
The two are similar. "Historic hotel" is more commonly used in the U.S., whereas "heritage hotel" is common in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to focus on the architecture and building. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the place's cultural value and how it influenced the community.
Do historic hotels in Otaru have modern facilities?
Yes. Every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions, while interiors have safety features and modern conveniences. Guests can expect the usual amenities from a contemporary hotel such as WiFi, heating and air conditioning, and updated bathroom facilities. In Otaru, booking a historic hotel doesn't mean you're picking a place that's rundown or uncomfortable for guests.

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