The tourist spots in Otaru city offer a nostalgic sense to many, including the Otaru Canal, the glasswork shops on Sakaimachi Street, and the historical buildings on Northern Wall Street. If you are planning to visit Otaru to enjoy its tourist spots, check out the top 7 Airbnb vacation rentals in the area which you can stay in at an affordable price! 2 of them are near Otaru Station, 3 are located in the market district, and 2 are located along the coast.
1. One-bedroom apartment with a view of the ocean, near the commercial district of Sakaimachi Street / Otaru city
In addition to being a 1-minute walk from Otaru’s Sakaimachi commercial district, this modern and attractive home gives you a panoramic view of the ocean. It is a 7-minute walk from the Otaru Canal and is also within walking distance of many famous tourist spots in Otaru. A 24-hour self-check-in is available, on top of a double bed, a sofa bed, and a futon in the room which can sleep up to 5 guests comfortably.
1min Otaru Shops St★1BR#49★Free Parking/WiFi/KidsOtaru-shi, Hokkaidō, JapanTop guest reviews
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we loved the air-con most that made us feel comfortablethe bed and sofa were also very comfortablegreat view from the apartment toohowever it'll be better if there is an air conditioner during the summer monthswonderful bright corner apartment with good views of the sea and cityCleanliness:
very clean and cozyvery clean and beautiful apartmentvery very clean placenew clean and nicely designed roomsuch a clean and lovely placeHost:
the host is goodperfect host thanks a loti hope owner take care of iteasy self-check in the host provided instruction in very detailsshiori is friendly and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
location is near major attractionsgreat place close to the watergreat location to visit otaru streetlocation is good few minutes walk to the shopping street and attractionthe location for shiori's place is outstanding it is within walking distance to many of otaru's attractions
2. An attractive, modern, and spacious interior / Otaru city
This accommodation is close to another famous tourist landmark in Otaru, known as the Kitaichi Venetian Art Museum. It is also a 10-minute walk from the city’s commercial district, and a 7-minute drive from the JR Otaru Station. The modern rooms in this house are furnished with dark wooden walls and white floors which contrast each other. Up to 4 guests can enjoy these rooms, together with a fully equipped kitchen that will make you feel right at home.
No.402(B)Can go & back Niseco in 1 day! Modern aptOtaru-shi, Hokkaidō, JapanTop guest reviews
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beautiful modern sparkling clean and fully equipped apartment with a great view tara's responses were prompt and helpfulCleanliness:
super clean and newexcept for this the interior was very clean and beautifully decoratedit was clean modern and much bigger than i expectedthe place was great: very new clean and equipped with everything we needed for our stayperfect location cleanliness and interior styleHost:
thank you very much for your kind reply and quick replythe host tara was very helpful and willing to let us leave our bags in earliertara is a nice friendly and helpful host she always tries to maintain a smooth communication with usRead more reviewsLocation:
the apartment is at good location just about 10 minutes walk to the canalbetter park at main street and drive upapart from the location the apartment is new which is really nice to stay in
3. One-bedroom house with a living room that offers a view of the ocean / Otaru city (from USD 28)
Enjoy a view of the sea from the living room of this one-bedroom apartment that can accommodate up to 4 guests. Aside from being located near the sea, it has convenient access to both Otaru and Sapporo. It is well-furnished with concrete walls and Okinawan tatami floors, which make you feel as if you are living in a designer mansion. Although the host keeps a dog on the premises, guests are not allowed to bring their own pets.
海の見える開放感ある一軒家 A house with a view of the seaOtaru-shi, Hokkaidō, JapanTop guest reviews
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from the dining table you can enjoy the view of the seanice bathroom living room and bedroom the house is pretty good with sea reviewnot to mention the homemade breakfast served (500yen/pax) is deliciousand the breakfast was delicious and not expensiveCleanliness:
the house is great clean and warmthe room is very clean and warm as welltheir house is beautiful huge and it is clean and tidythe room is very cleanclean and calm house and private room and i liked very silence villageHost:
home place and owner host very nicethe staff there did not speak much english but they were kind and patientchiaki are very friendlychiaki and his wife are so nice host and help us a lotperfect lovely host in the houseRead more reviewsLocation:
nice quiet area close to downtown sapporothere is free parking onsite and the jr station is about a 10 minute walk down the hillit was such a good place to stay and since house is located between sapporo and otaruzenibako is very close to both otaru and sapporo so easily accessible by train or by carin summary this place is more than expectation and extremely excellent
4. A colorful and cute room perfect for female travelers / Otaru city
Despite being located in a quiet neighborhood, this bright room is a 5-minute walk from Otaru Station and is easily accessible from Otaru Canal. Up to 6 guests can enjoy the basic amenities offered in the apartment, which include a bedroom, a living room, a dining room and a kitchen. We strongly recommend this accommodation to female travelers for its excellently color-coordinated interiors.
【SuperHost】Good access in Otaru!Free parking!Otaru-shi, Hokkaidō, JapanTop guest reviews
Cleanliness:
clean and comfortable stayit was clean and comfortableroom was clean and cozyand it is clean and warmhouse is clean and cosyHost:
host is easily contactablehost is friendly and helpfulmoon was a great hostour hosts were very prompt and helpful in answering all our questionshost is really responsive and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
good location near jr otaru station and morning marketnear to train station and main attractions in otarumoon's apartment is very nice and comfortable and well located (near to otaru station)location wise it’s easy access to otaru train station as well as the otaru canallocation is not bad to travel in otaru
5. The perfect rental home for 16 guests / Otaru city
If you’re looking for an apartment which offers privacy and a sense of nostalgia, then this home, located in a quiet neighborhood, is the perfect accommodation. It is a 7-minute walk from Otaru Station and a 15-minute walk from the Otaru Canal. With 4 bedrooms, separate toilets and showers, a living room, a kitchen and a dining room, the house has enough room to accommodate up to 16 guests.
Spacious house in Otaru that sleeps 16
6. Private room a 10-minute drive from a ski slope and surf point / Otaru city
Here, you can stay in Zenibako, a small town located right between Sapporo and Otaru. The room offers a view of the ocean from a quiet residential area in the mountains. You may be able to catch a glimpse of wild animals and birds which frequently show up in the gardens. It is a 10-minute drive to the closest ski slope and surf point. If skiing and surfing don’t take your fancy, then try fishing in the river close by. Up to 8 guests can enjoy the amenities in the house, which include four bedrooms, a shared bathroom, and a nice charcoal stove.
4bed room 6bed 庭付き一軒家 家族や友人と for family or friends小樽市見晴町, 北海道, JapanTop guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
all facilities were available to use including the kitchen :) a pleasant no fills staythe wood stove makes the living room so comfortableCleanliness:
the house itself is a little old but it’s clean and comfortable to stayHost:
host is very nice and chat with him also very nicethe host is a friendly and approachable guy and very keen to help his gueststhe house host is very kind and interestthe owner took me around during his free time and we went to an onsen and around the mountainsyou can meet a space and thoughtful host where you can feel the japanese house trendyRead more reviewsLocation:
and landscape from train start zenibako station until otaru chikko station is very niceit was great traditional hostelbut was not near to station zenibacoit takes about 10 minutes on footz's house is great placez house is a place to relax slowlyhe's a nice guy and for anyone that likes the outdoors this place is a great option
7. A modern, Japanese-style room / Otaru city
For those who want convenient access to sightseeing destinations in Otaru, we recommend the Sakura Inn which can accommodate up to 5 guests. It is a 3-minute walk to Otaru Station and the bus terminal, and a 10-minute walk to a street full of Otaru’s popular sushi restaurants and the Otaru Canal. Past guests have found the atmosphere of the Japanese-style rooms to be very attractive and praised it for being well-placed for local amenities such as a café, a kimono rental, a Japanese-style bar, and a French restaurant, which are all located just below the room.
小さな宿｢SAKURA｣Otaru-shi, Hokkaidō, Japan
Book a stay in Otaru with Airbnb
Otaru is a city for those looking for something romantic and nostalgic. From rooms that are fashionably furnished to spacious rental homes that can accommodate large groups, there is a wide variety of Airbnb vacation rentals in Otaru that you can choose from, and they can be so much more convenient than staying at a hotel.
There are plenty of lodgings you can find on Airbnb, so feel free to click on the links to find out more.
*All information provided is up to date as of November 2017. For any possible changes or updates, please refer to the links.
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