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By choosing a hostel you can reduce your spending on accommodations and save more of your trip funds for sightseeing during your vacation. You can enjoy activities like shopping, and the sea views create an appealing natural setting.

These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few different forms, but they have a few qualities in common, including low prices, a social setting, and shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms).

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the highest reviews from our travelers and might be a good place to look first: Otaru YaDo - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Otaru Canal. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen, and an arcade/game room. You’ll find towels, showers, and free toiletries in all rooms. Guest House Otaru WANOKAZE - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Otaru Canal. Property features include free WiFi, free parking, and an indoor pool. Rooms come with towels, free toiletries, and desks. Otarunai Backpackers’ Hostel MorinoKi - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Minami-Otaru Station. Property features include free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with towels, lockers, and hair dryers. Little Barrel Guest House - Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Minami-Otaru Station. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant, and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers, and lockers.

If you’re hoping to find a low-cost place to stay in Otaru, one of Expedia’s 10 hostels could be a great option for you.

The weather is important when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 23°F. The snowiest months in Otaru are January, February, March, and December, with each month seeing an average of 30 inches of snowfall.

Overall, Otaru is known for its museums, seafood, and live music. Major attractions include Odori Park. Get out into nature with places like Otaru Canal, Asarigawa Hot Spring, and Otaru Kihinkan. Cultural attractions include Otaru Music Box Museum, Otaru City Art Museum, and Bank of Japan Museum.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Otaru on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD), located 20.3 mi (32.7 km) away from the city center. Another option is New Chitose Intl. Airport (CTS), which is 44.7 mi (72 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transit during your trip. You can access metro transit at Otaru Station, Minami-Otaru Station, and Otaru-Chikkō Station.