Otaru

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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 Zenibako Beach and Otaru Dream Beach.

Granbell Hotel Otaru

Granbell Hotel Otaru

3 out of 5
1-1 Sakaimachi Otaru Hokkaido
$108 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
$119 total
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! (110 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
$103 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
$113 total
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
Hotel Nord Otaru

Hotel Nord Otaru

4 out of 5
1-4-16 Ironai Otaru Hokkaido
$93 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
$102 total
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 ...
Hotel Nord 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 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
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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