Dormitory L - Hostel

Hostel near Otaru Canal in Otaru

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

Enter the dormitory through the ornate door with intricate carvings and a small window above.

Certificates and a traditional Japanese sign adorn the wall.

Cozy retreat with a floral-patterned bed, a bird-print curtain, and a mountain view.

Enjoy panoramic views from the rooftop of this building, surrounded by other structures.

Guest room with a desk, chair, and table, featuring a map, kettle, and electronic devices.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Room service
Laundry
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Tomioka 2-chome 3-11, Otaru, Hokkaido, 047-0033

Sakaimachi Street
‪9 min walk‬
Otaru Canal
‪11 min walk‬
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
‪4 min drive‬
Sapporo (OKD-Okadama)
‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Basic Single Room, Non Smoking

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Otaru

In Otaru .You'll find Otaru Canal and Old Endo Matabei House within a 15-minute walk of this Otaru hostel. Sakaimachi Street and Nichigin-dōri are also within half a mile (1 km).

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What's nearby

Sakaimachi Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Otaru Canal - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Shin Nihonkai Ferry - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
Otaru Aquarium - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

Otaru Station - 4 min walk
Inaho Station - 20 min drive
Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪若鶏時代なると本店 - ‬5 min walk
‪らーめんむくげ長崎屋小樽店 - ‬6 min walk
‪市場食堂味処たけだ - ‬3 min walk
‪Cafe可否茶館 - ‬5 min walk
‪西や - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Dormitory L - Hostel

Hostel near Otaru Canal in Otaru

Dormitory L - Hostel offers its guests concierge services, laundry facilities, and a television in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Only motorcycle parking is available.

5 guestrooms or units

Self-service laundry

Front desk (limited hours)

Storage area for luggage

Concierge

Television in lobby

Water dispenser

Dormitory L - Hostel offers 5 accommodations with safes and slippers. Digital television is provided.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Set against a serene winter backdrop, this charming establishment stands illuminated.

Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Housekeeping
Microwave

$44 nightly

Jul 28 - Jul 29

All taxes and fees included in total

Property amenities

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Onsite motorcycle parking only

Things to do

TV in common areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

10-inch TV with digital channels

Bathroom

Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shared bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Toilet with electronic bidet
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided

Food and drink

Room service

Fan
Heating
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 11 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

We should mention

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

Dormitory L House Otaru

Dormitory L Otaru

Dormitory L Hostel Otaru

Dormitory L - Hostel Otaru

Dormitory L - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Dormitory L - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Otaru

Frequently asked questions

How close is Dormitory L - Hostel to the airport?

Dormitory L - Hostel is 23.5 mi (50-min drive) away from the Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dormitory L - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Dormitory L - Hostel.

How close is Dormitory L - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 3.9 mi (8-min drive) from Otamoi Beach and 5 mi (13-min drive) from Shioya Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dormitory L - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Dormitory L - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Dormitory L - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Dormitory L - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Dormitory L - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Dormitory L - Hostel have a pool?

Dormitory L - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Dormitory L - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Dormitory L - Hostel to downtown Otaru?

Dormitory L - Hostel is 0.2 mi away from Otaru.

Dormitory L - Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Aug 14, 2018

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Aug 13, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

breakfast is really delicious and in big quantity

Easy access, a few minutes walking from Otaru station, lovely older guy, cooked amazing breakfast, very good guest house, Will stay again!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steph, New Zealand

Feb 11, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Feels like crashing at your grandfather's place

Lovely older guy owner, very sweet and welcoming, basically just renting out the rooms of his house. Cooks a huge breakfast in the morning, couldn't possibly finish all of it, so bring your appetite! Doesn't speak much English but enough to get by. Area was very cold at this time of year but there were heaters in each room and electric blankets on the beds - plus a TON of blankets, I didn't want to leave my bed.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Aug 13, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will stay here again!

Great! Will definitely come back here! Near to otaru station. There's a slope but it's manageable. The place is not so easy to find as there's no unit number. See my photo and look out for this lane and then go to the house with the 'L' letter. That's the place. The condition may not be as good but the place is very clean. Clean bedsheets and toilet. Service is awesome! The bath and breakfast. Wow.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Dec 20, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

很好的民宿

一間非常好的民宿鄰近三角市場民宿主人係一個很友善的老人家而且早餐也很豐富值得推薦

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

CHI-YU

Sep 26, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ありがとうございました

The reviews are correct - you'll never get hungry in this property! I spent two nights in Otaru and I was the only guest in this property. At first, I had a chance to stay in the 4-bed room (or maybe there was some misunderstanding?) and In the end I slept in the 2-bed room, which was also very nice. The weather was not very good: typhoon, heavy rain and strong wind... But thanks to that, I had more time to spend with the owner. We talked about sports and watched Volleyball Women's World Cup together. It's shame that my Japanese is poor or I'd love to discuss with him more and ask him more questions. Overall I enjoyed my stay, thanks to the owner - he really reminds me of my father. Hope "Lao Tou" stay healthy and hope those "腫れもの" are nothing bad or serious.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Sep 18, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

急に予定を変えたりしてしまったのですが、快く応対してくださいました。アットホームな雰囲気で、よかった

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 16, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

建物自体は古いですが、とても手入れと気遣いの行き届いたお部屋でした。ご主人の作る朝食と話題のレパートリーは絶品です。

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Ing qing

Aug 10, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The owner Mr. L is very nice and full of hospitality. Prepared a very nutritious breakfast for travelers. I do feel warm hearted by the food and smiling. Thank you so much!!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jun 23, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

May 23, 2019

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

May 19, 2019

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

INHYE

Feb 13, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

게스트 하우스로서 훌륭한 숙박 입니다. 약간 시설이 오래된것이 단점이지만 청결하게 관리 되고 있습니다. 위치도 약간 경사로를 올라야 하는거 말고는 역에서도 가깝고 좋습니다. 직접 만들어 주는 정성스런 아침 식사는 감동적입니다.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Star

Jan 22, 2019

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

리뷰가 너무너무 좋아서 믿고 선택했는데 해도해도 너무하다 싶게 육칠십년대 무슨 후진 자취방 같은 느낌에 방음도 전혀 안되고 물사용도 시간 제한 있고 어쨌든 샤워도 못하고 편히 쉬지도 못했어요

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shien Shian

Dec 19, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

超棒的，餐點很棒，可愛的老闆

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mayumi

Nov 28, 2018

オーナーが、非常に親切な方で、ゆっくりと過ごす事が出来ました。朝食も、朝食と思えない程のボリュームといろいろな物を用意してくれ、大満足でした。

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

雅惠

Nov 20, 2018

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Nov 6, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

早餐很豐盛，住宿環境整潔，會再次來的！

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

DAEHAN

Oct 15, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

아주 훌륭한 숙박과 좋은 서비스 편안한 사장님

우리는 여기에 5일동안 있었습니다. 오이타역에서 아주 가깝습니다. 다른 호스텔보다 가격은 있지만 역이랑 아주 가까운 장점과 사장님이 서비스가 아주 좋습니다. 그리고 아침은 진짜 밖에서 먹는 호텔 브런치보다 훌륭합니다. 단점은 아침으 너무너무너무 많습니다. 밥,롤 연어 그리고 고기 국 야채 과일 요거트까지 하지만 너무 맛있습니다. 그리고 사장님이 너무 친절하시고 너무 훌륭하세요. 진짜 여기 숙박은 추천 또 추천입니다. 그리고 숙박은 대 부분 1인실 입니다.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

YOUNGKYU

Sep 28, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

오타루역에서 가깝고 친절하고 조식이 맛있습니다.

아주 만족합니다. 주인장께서 너무 친절하시고 일본어를 몰라도 의사소통이 가능하더라구요 ㅋ 가장기억에 남는것은 조식!! 조식이 너무맛있고 양이 많습니다. 즉석에서 사진인화도 기념으로 해주셨어요 오타루역 바로옆이고 영화 러브레터에 나온 후나미자카에 있습니다. 좋은추억남기고 왔습니다.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Seon, 오타루

Aug 6, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

친절하게 대해주시고 일본 일반 가정집 분위기라서 다른 문화를 체험할 수 있는 기회였숩니다. 다음에 또 오고싶어요.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bua, Bangkok

Aug 6, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Near Otaru Station.

The hostel is located near Otaru Station but the way to hostel is uphill climb. Service by the owner is very great and he also cooked amazing breakfast.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

SEO YOUNG

Jul 29, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

dori, Seoul

Jul 12, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

할아버지가 운영하는 일본 가정집 같은 숙소

후기에 나오신대로 일본인 할아버지 혼자 운영하시는데 일본어로 얘기하시지만 눈치코치로 무슨 얘기하는지 다 알아들을 수 있어요. 숙소는 다른 도미토리처럼 체계적이고 깔끔한건 아니지만 나름대로 일본 가정집의 분위기를 그대로 느낄 수 있어서 좋았습니다. 무엇보다 기억에 남는건 조식이었는데 정말 정성 가득하고 맛있었어요! 다만 한가지 아쉬웠던 점은 저는 1층 안쪽방에서 묵었는데 얇은 미닫이 문 하나를 두고 바로 옆에서 11시까지 할아버지가 지인과 얘기하셔서 좀 당황스럽긴 했어요. 화장실이나 샤워실 갈 때 계속 그 곳을 지나쳐야했는데 약간 신경쓰였습니다. 하지만 전체적으로 봤을 때 만족스러운 숙소로 다음에도 이용할 의사가 있습니다.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jun 12, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

주인아저씨가 너무 좋습니다.

호스트가 대단히 친절합니다. 그것때문에 최고입니다. 아침식사는 정갈하고 맛있습니다.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

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Internet

Parking and transportation

Things to do

Room amenities

Entertainment

Bathroom

Food and drink

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Policies

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Special check-in instructions

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Children and extra beds

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Dormitory L - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

8.8/10

9.6/10

10/10

8.8/10

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Verified traveler

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

breakfast is really delicious and in big quantity

Verified traveler

10/10 Excellent

Steph, New Zealand

Feels like crashing at your grandfather's place

Steph

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Will stay here again!

Emma

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

很好的民宿

Verified traveler

10/10 Excellent

CHI-YU

ありがとうございました

CHI-YU

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

急に予定を変えたりしてしまったのですが、快く応対してくださいました。アットホームな雰囲気で、よかった