Otaru

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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 Zenibako Beach and Otaru Dream Beach.

Granbell Hotel Otaru

Granbell Hotel Otaru

3 out of 5
1-1 Sakaimachi Otaru Hokkaido
The price is ￥23,337 per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
￥23,337
per night
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Stay at this hotel in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Stained Glass Museum and Otaru Art Village are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (109 reviews)
"Very convenient location and the hotel is quite new."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Granbell Hotel Otaru
Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal

Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal

4 out of 5
1-5-7, Ironai Otaru Hokkaido
The price is ￥16,182 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
￥16,182
per night
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Stay at this hotel in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"It’s a 15 min walk from the station. If you take a taxi it’s less than 600 yen to the Hotel."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Hotel Torifito Otaru Canal
Grand Park Otaru

Grand Park Otaru

4 out of 5
11-3 Chikko Otaru Hokkaido
The price is ￥15,210 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
￥15,210
per night
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Book a stay at this ski hotel in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Grand Park Otaru
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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 WiFi, slippers, and climate control. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
UCHI Living Stay Otaru Suitengu
SANGO

SANGO

5 out of 5
2-13 Harukacho Otaru Hokkaido
Book a stay at this luxury villa in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Kokusai Ski Resort and Snow Cruise Onze are ...
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 Jun 24, 2025

SANGO
OTARU SAMPO 2

OTARU SAMPO 2

3.5 out of 5
2-5-103 Shinonome-cho Otaru Hokkaido
Stay at this aparthotel in Otaru. Enjoy free WiFi, slippers, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Bank of Japan Museum and Otaru City Art Museum are located ...
OTARU SAMPO 2
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Stay near popular Otaru attractions

A snow-covered canal with reflections of lights, buildings, and a crowd of people.

Otaru Canal

8.8/10 (2,075 reviews)
Otaru Canal is just one of the places to see in Otaru, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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Things to do

Sapporo: Lake Toya & Hell Valley Day Trip with Mt. Yotei

Sapporo: Lake Toya & Hell Valley Day Trip with Mt. Yotei

￥8,556
per adult
Sapporo: Lake Toya & Hell Valley Day Trip with Mt. Yotei
With Lunch│Mt. Usu Ropeway, Otaru & Noboribetsu Day Trip

With Lunch│Mt. Usu, Noboribetsu, Lake Shikotsu Day Trip

￥13,100
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
With Lunch│Mt. Usu, Noboribetsu, Lake Shikotsu Day Trip
Sapporo: Hokkaido, Noboribetsu and Lake Toya Day Tour

Sapporo: Hokkaido, Noboribetsu and Lake Toya Day Tour

￥7,352
per adult
Sapporo: Hokkaido, Noboribetsu and Lake Toya Day Tour
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Cities near Otaru

A cityscape with a prominent illuminated square at the center, surrounded by tall buildings and a snowy mountain backdrop.

Sapporo

A snowy mountain landscape with a ski lift and a building in the background.

Akaigawa

A coastal town with a large green hill, a marina with boats, and a white building with Chinese characters.

Yoichi

A coastal landscape with a rocky cliff, calm sea, and a sandy beach where people are walking.

Shakotan

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