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Reviews of Otaru YaDo

047-0032 Hokkaido, Otaru, Inaho 1chome 3-10 , Japan

#20 of 41 hotels in Otaru

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Review Score

Based on 80 hostel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very hard bed, woke up with backache. Perfect for those used to sleeping on a hard floor. It does the job for a night or 2 but not more.

    Comfortable common area

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2024

    7.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The elevator is somehow inconvenient. My room is next to the entrance, so I get startled and wake up every time someone comes in and out. I've never stayed in a dorm where basic items like towels and toothbrushes cost extra. Other places even provide makeup remover, lotion.

    Everything seems clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    toilets a bit cold lockers for valuables very small cramped room, but still alright considering the price

    good safety system, passcode for separate men and women areas clean and comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    9.0
    Great hostel, good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No “shoes off” requirement.

    Lovely clean, modern, quiet hostel.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2024

    9.0
    Favourite hostel in Japan so far.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nobody took their shoes off.

    New, clean, fresh, friendly.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable and convenience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean and comfortable

    Comfortable

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Okay 😊

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Female Quadruple Room with Bunk Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only bad thing was the bunk beds were a bit uncomfortable.

    It was genuinely so nice. Women’s shower facilities lowkey felt luxurious. Toiletries and hair dryers were provided

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    8.0
    Stayed for around 3 weeks in total, had a wonderful time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No place to dry ski gear

    The tent in the common area

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2024

    8.0
    Great Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Too many of restriction and rules. Need to spend time to read the rules during check in but so far it good to have it.

    The location was great. Just a few street from the Otaru Train Station. Definitely will stay again if come to Otaru as it was value for money.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom and shower are clean. The bed is comfortable.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 14, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower room is at different level

    Location is best

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 7, 2023

    8.0
    Nice clean friendly
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really

    Very clean and nice common area

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2023

    9.0
    Good and worth to stay at a limited budget.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As it is on a hi / upper floor, there is a slope for luggages but it is a floating slope which we have to carry a bit to meet the slope lane.

    Like a family house and safe to stay with an entrance password

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We booked two beds in a mixed dorm so we could be together, but they gave us one bed in a male-only room and one in a female-only room, so my partner and I had to stay in different rooms :( My room was empty apart from me, and there seemed to be a few empty rooms so I’m not sure why we couldn’t be together, but apart from that the stay was perfect.

    The lobby has a really cute camping vibe :)

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Located in downtown Otaru. Parking is not included in the price.

    Cleanliness

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    It would have been nice if they provided earplugs. I noticed a couple of people who stayed during my time there was a little noise at night. So, it was hard for me to go to bed.

    The location of the place was very convenient. The was a convenience store next door along with a small street of shops and restaurants. It was also a short walk from the station, the canals, and other shops.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The entrance is difficult to find at night. If they can have the instruction to go to the place it will be very nice. Only one AC port available and lightning inside the bunk bed is limited. Bringing an adapter with multiple ports is recommended. Staff left early (9pm) and came late (12pm~). Better ask everything beforehand. The elevator stops when there is no staff. Only stairs...

    The shower was nice. The place is clean.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2023

    9.0
    Well managed hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Well.. if I have to say, I arrived before noon and tried to keep my luggage before check-in time but there was no way to enter since all the stairs and elevator was locked. No staff before 12. But it is understandable. They save money in that way to provide cheaper accomodation. I satyed here less than 2500yen even just a day before the Sapporo Snow Festival when all the hostels and hotels riased their prices doulble.

    Well managed hostel. Big communial area. Clean and big shower area. Cheap laundry and direr.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2023

    9.0
    Value to stay here
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Bunk Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    additional cost for tower etc …

    staff very helpful and kind

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2023

    7.0
    Pleasant experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Private Room with 6 Bunk Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lift and reception operated only from 12pm -9pm. After that no services at all. Imagine have to Carry luggage all the way from upper without lifts. Common lounges area light was also out on our level after 9pm. That’s the reason I give it 7 otherwise this place deserves a 9 point.

    We had a family private room, which was nice. This place is really new n super clean. Staff was nice.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2023

    9.0
    convenient location and great service!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Bunk Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    there is no place to refrigerate your food inside the room, but the 3rd floor kitchen is available for that. if you need to store a lot of ingredients for an extended period of time it may become a bit complicated though, since the fridge is used by everyone. shouldn't be an issue as long as you travel light^^

    the room was kept very warm, beds were comfy, and the overall layout of the 4 bed room worked very well for 3 people. the staff were very helpful and had great customer service. the location is also great, walking from otaru station was very easy even with snow and there is a Lawson directly below as well as many restaurant options for food.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: December 19, 2022

    7.0
    Super clean place to stay but room too small for 4 people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Bunk Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    room extremely small. location is a bit far from otaru station.

    cheap, clean and friendly staff

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not enough toilet:(

    Convenient location, despite being a little bit far from the station. Sufficient shower cabins and easy-to-use door locks. Amenities are rented separately but at a cheap price.

    Stayed in December 2022

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