Budget Hostels from RM 54

By staying at a hostel, you can spend less on accommodations and use more of your trip funds for exploring during your holiday. You can enjoy activities like shopping, and the sea views create an appealing natural setting.

These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few forms, but all of them have a few qualities in common, including budget prices, a social setting and shared rooms (though many have private options too).

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks have the best reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start looking: Tug-B Bar&tel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Otaru Canal. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar. You'll find showers, hairdryers and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Otaru YaDo - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Otaru Canal. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. You'll find towels, showers and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Guest House Otaru WANOKAZE - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Otaru Canal. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and free parking, as well as an indoor pool. You'll find towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Otarunai Backpackers' Hostel MorinoKi - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Minami-Otaru Station. Property features include free Wi-Fi. You'll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms. Little Barrel Guest House - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Minami-Otaru Station. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and laundry facilities. You'll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms.

If you're in the market for an affordable place to stay in Otaru, one of Expedia's 9 hostels could be a great choice for you.

Good weather's definitely a plus when you're experiencing new places, so here's a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of -5°C. The snowiest months in Otaru are January, February, March and December, with each month seeing an average of 77 cm of snowfall.

Generally, Otaru is known for its museums, seafood and live music. Major attractions include Odori Park. Get out into nature with places such as Asarigawa Hot Spring, Park Otaru and Mount Tengu. 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 (OKD-Okadama), located 20.3 mi (32.7 km) away from the city centre. Another option is New Chitose Airport (CTS), which is 44.7 mi (72 km) away. Once you're on the ground, you may want to use public transport during your trip. Take advantage of metro transport at Otaru Station, Minami-Otaru Station and Otaru-Chikkō Station.