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title: "Otaru YaDo, Otaru: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Otaru YaDo in Otaru: rated 8.5 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Hostel · ★★
# Otaru YaDo

Inaho 1-chome, Otaru, Japan

8.5 ·  Very good 576 reviews ·  #26 #26 of 44 in Otaru ·  3.9/5 on Google, 145 reviews ·  9.1 Location score
## About Otaru YaDo

Otaru YaDo is a hostel in Inaho 1-chome, Otaru, Japan. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 576 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 450 m from the centre of Otaru. The nearest airport, Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD), is 32 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 16:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 39

- **Floors:** 4

- **Opened:** 1996

- **Last renovated:** 2018

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 54

1-3-10 Inaho [otaru-yado.jp](https://otaru-yado.jp/)

## How Otaru YaDo scores

Better rated than 38% of hotels in Otaru

-   Guest rating **8.5**
-   Location **9.1**
-   Public transport **8.5**

Otaru average

## Rating on Google

3.9/5

145 Google reviews

-   5★55%
-   4★30%
-   3★8%
-   2★2%
-   1★5%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **96**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **23**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">小樽車站</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">420 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">32 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">73 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Otaru</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">450 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   日本銀行旧小樽支店金融資料館170 m
-   市立小樽文学館170 m
-   市立小樽美術館170 m
-   手宮洞窟保存館170 m
-   Otaru Art Base340 m
-   似鳥美術館340 m

## Otaru YaDo: in detail

At Otaru YaDo, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hostel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as luggage storage. Always look your best in your preferred attire with the laundromat and laundry service provided at Otaru YaDo. Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at Otaru YaDo with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hostel. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms feature linen service and air conditioning to ensure your comfort and convenience. In the hostel, certain guest bathrooms come equipped with essential bathroom amenities, such as a hair dryer and toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. Are you inclined to prepare your own dishes? You will surely appreciate having the on-site shared kitchen available.

### Compare

## Compare Otaru YaDo with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Otaru YaDo

### How do guests rate Otaru YaDo?

Otaru YaDo has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 576 reviews, which is better than 38% of rated hotels in Otaru.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Otaru YaDo?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### How far is Otaru YaDo from the airport?

The nearest airport, Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD), is 32 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Otaru YaDo have?

Otaru YaDo has 39 rooms on 4 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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