Otaru YaDo - Hostel

1.5 star property

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Beach
Reception
Shower, free toiletries, bidet, towels
Terrace/patio
Shower, free toiletries, bidet, towels

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
3-10, 1-Chome Inaho, Otaru, Hokkaido, 047-0032
  • Sakaimachi Street
    2 min walk
  • Otaru City Art Museum
    3 min walk
  • Otaru Canal
    7 min walk
  • Sapporo (OKD-Okadama)
    48 min drive

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Quadruple Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Double Room

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room, Women only

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Room, Women only (for 6 Guests)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Room (for 6 Guests)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About this property

Otaru YaDo - Hostel

Hostel in Otaru, steps from Sakaimachi Street
A microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, an arcade/game room and a vending machine are onsite. Housekeeping is not available.
Otaru YaDo - Hostel offers 39 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers and bidets.
Our customers tell us they enjoy the overall property condition at Otaru YaDo - Hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Otaru Canal. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus laundry facilities and an arcade/game room.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, an elevator, and a terrace
  • Steps from Sakaimachi Street and 7 minutes by foot from Otaru Canal
As a guest of Otaru YaDo - Hostel, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room. WiFi is free in public spaces. Otaru YaDo - Hostel also features laundry facilities, an elevator, and a microwave in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Otaru hostel.

Languages

Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Handrails in stairwells

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 8:00 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 8 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their passport before arrival. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • One child 8 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Otaru YaDo Hostel
Otaru YaDo
Otaru YaDo - Hostel Otaru
Otaru YaDo - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Otaru YaDo - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Otaru

Otaru YaDo - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 119 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neo

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

nudtayaa

Liked: Cleanliness
check in time is 4 p.m. that 's too late , should be 3 p.m. If you come early you have to stand downstair because the elevator will start to work from check in time or have to wait for customer who has the code to open the main door and climb to the third floor which is the lobby room . No locker to keep your luggage . I stay In private room only have one bed no other facilities in the room , not suitable for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Bethina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good choice
Very clean and comfort space with a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, great location, friendly staff!
We had a great stay at Otaru Yado. Easy, 5 minute walk from the Otaru JR terminal, partially under the covered street. If you’re skiing Kiroro while you’re in town, the Hokkaido Resort Liner has a stop directly across the street at a neighbouring hotel making it easy to get to the hill if you book through them! (Otherwise you can book through the Kiroro resort website and catch a bus right at the Otaru Station). Location was great, really good restaurants nearby and the canal within walking distance. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful and stored our ski bag behind reception so we had more space in our bedroom. The shared bathrooms were insanely clean! Coin laundry machines were available for use as well. Cozy common area and kitchen beside the reception. We’re not usually ones to complain about the beds, but the bed in our double private room was extremely hard. This was our only complaint for our stay. We stayed for 4 nights, and I wouldn’t let the hard beds stop you from staying here (after all, most beds we’ve stayed in in Japan seem to be pretty hard overall)!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

khameed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An awesome stay in Otaru.
The hostel location is near to all amenities such as restaurant, train terminal, shopping area, etc. The hostel is clean and still new and staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Actually, I was lucky. Because when I arrived there, there was the Korean agent. Unfortunately, there was no Korean menu/guide for me but he was so kind to let me know what rules should I obey. Very clean and calm at that time because when I went there, there was only me in women's dormitory. Men's area and Women's area are seperated by doorlock(women's area needs to pass through men's hall). Ahh if you expect toothbrush and toothpaste, and towels, then you have to pay a little. In case of toothbrush set, it is 100 yen and the towels I don't remember but it was cheap.( I prepared my own towels :) ) Not that far from Otaru station, close to sushi road and otaru canal as well. From 4pm, it is almost dark so that you can enjoy the light of canal. Unfortunately, there was no snow yet, but if you go in Dec or Jan, maybe you can see the beautiful status of canal as you expected.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
The hostel is newly opened in Oct. During my stay (4days), my room was not fully occupied so it seems that not many people are aware of it yet. Staff are super nice and friendly, they could speak English as well. Bathroom and clean and beds are comfortable (but it's quite similar to tatami not sure if everyone likes it). They do provide complimentary coffee/tea/green tea in public area for self-service. Location is great and it takes about 10mins to reach famous attractions nearby, e.g. Otaru Canel, Sakaimachi, etc. It's also close to Otaru JR station. Highly recommended for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Keiichi

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
付近に駐車場もあり便利でした。お部屋も清潔で快適でした。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

makoto

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Miho

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chikako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
支払いの際、(クレジットカード)機器トラブルが発生したのですが、スタッフさんの対応が良かった お客側を苛立たせないような言葉遣い・対応・接客だった このような対応をしてくれる宿、また利用したいと思います そして何より立地・交通の便が良いところも最高だ
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

HIROAKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yutaka

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHIA CHEN

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MINCHAN

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yojiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
全て洗練されており、一等地で、完璧でした。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

ひろみ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
2段ベッドが2台の4人部屋でプライベート確保はできるかなと少し不安はありましたが、部屋の中は皆さん静かで問題なく過ごせました。それよりも廊下を歩く人の話し声や、女性専用フロアのドアを開閉する音など部屋の外の方がうるさいと思いました。 トイレとシャワールームは広くて余裕があったのが良かった点です。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

JANGWON

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
so so
location was good and Suitable for sleeping only. laundryroom, shower room and toilet is comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan-Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El lugar es muy céntrico, tienes todos los atractivos de Otaru muy cerca. Cuenta con todos los servicios y muy cómodo para viajeros en solitario mochileros.

8/10 Good

Natsumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
チェックインの説明時にスタッフの方が、部屋のパスワードを読み上げて伝えられ、びっしました。 フロントには段差もいましたし、一般の方もカフェとして利用しているということだったので、やめて欲しかったです。 また、ロッカーやセキュリティボックスはなく、貴重品の管理は個人に委ねられています。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

リョウタ

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
コンビニの近さ以外特に何もなかった、駐車場の無さも問題有り
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yuji

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
小樽の格安宿はYadoで決まりだね。
駐車場は海付近に限ります。広いしYadoまでは徒歩8分、途中に有名な運河倉庫街もあります。しかも無料です。教えたくはないですが教えちゃいます。Yadoは普通です。あんなものでしょう。何せ料金が料金ですからね。清潔感があって良いと思います。責任者はハーフの女性です。スタッフは若いこれまた女性ときた。シャワーの水圧も申し分ありません。アメニティも完備されています。自由な雰囲気があり、クッキングも簡単なものなら大概可能です。クッキングの道具もそろえたのかな、電子レンジ、トースター、湯沸かしポット等々大概のものは揃えてあります。グループでバーべキューパーチーを10人ぐらいでやっておりました。小樽だったらここでしょうね。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

inwoo

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
아주 불편했어요
가성비가 아주 나빠요 욕실 화장실이 공용이고 스리퍼로 이동하려는데 스리퍼도 돈내고 사야되는 상황 방에서 먹을것도 마실 것도 금지가 되어있고 벌금이 나온대요 아주 불편합니다 8만5천원으로 숙박했지만 4만원이하의 방임 여기 정말 불편한 호텔입니다
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022