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Otarunai Backpackers' Hostel MorinoKi

1.0 star property
Adults-only hostel within easy reach of Otaru Canal
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Communal living room
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Lockers available
Feel at home
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Room options

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Fan
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Fan
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Fan
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Fan
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 25.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
4-15 Aioi-cyo Otaru-shi, Town Center, Otaru, Hokkaido, 047-0028

What's nearby

  • Sakaimachi Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Otaru Music Box Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Otaru Canal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shin Nihonkai Ferry - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Sapporo Okadama Airport (OKD) - 48 min drive
  • New Chitose Intl. Airport (CTS) - 77 min drive
  • Teine Station - 21 min drive
  • Inazumi-koen Station - 23 min drive
  • Niki Station - 23 min drive
  • Minami-Otaru Station - 9 min walk
  • Otaru Station - 17 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪小樽ジンギスカン倶楽部北とうがらし 本店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪らーめん 西や 花園店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ニューなると - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪レストラン村 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪coffee&dinningミレット - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Otarunai Backpackers' Hostel MorinoKi

Otarunai Backpackers' Hostel MorinoKi offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Otaru Canal. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Public transportation is close by: Minami-Otaru Station is just 9 minutes by foot.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 2 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
  • Express check-out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Early check-in is not available. Luggage storage is not available before 3 PM.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
  • Pets must be supervised

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1936
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Communal living room
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • 30 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Rice cooker
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Shared accommodations

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of JPY 4000 per pet, per night

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Backpackers' Hostel MorinoKi
Otarunai Backpackers' MorinoKi
Backpackers' MorinoKi
The Otarunai Backpackers' Hostel Morinoki Otaru Hokkaido
Otarunai Backpackers' Hostel MorinoKi Otaru

Frequently asked questions

Does Otarunai Backpackers' Hostel MorinoKi offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Otarunai Backpackers' Hostel MorinoKi does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Otarunai Backpackers' Hostel MorinoKi?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of JPY 4000 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Otarunai Backpackers' Hostel MorinoKi?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Otarunai Backpackers' Hostel MorinoKi.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Otarunai Backpackers' Hostel MorinoKi?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Otarunai Backpackers' Hostel MorinoKi and nearby?
Otarunai Backpackers' Hostel MorinoKi has a garden.
What's the area around Otarunai Backpackers' Hostel MorinoKi like?
Otarunai Backpackers' Hostel MorinoKi is a short 9-minute walk from Minami-Otaru Station and 12 minutes' walk from Otaru Canal.

Otarunai Backpackers' Hostel MorinoKi Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Extremely homey. Wonderful kind staff and beautiful spaces. Genuinely my favorite hostel I’ve ever stayed in. Leaving made me so sad, I wish I can come back.
Davian, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

youngkyu, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Takashi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

SEUNGHUN, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

MINSANG, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Armando, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

SHINJIRO, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kuniyuki, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great little guesthouse in Otaru. Easy 20 minute flat walk from Otaru station, or a 10 minute walk up a slight hill from Miniami Otaru. Supermarket, convenience stores, and public bathhouse all within 10 minute walk from the hostel. Staff were super friendly and welcoming. Bunk bed was comfortable and spacious. Toilet was a little small and ceiling was quite low in some places, but nothing far from the norm of a traditional Japanese household. Would definitely stay again.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A warming experience
This was one of the best places I've stayed. The people here are so nice and friendly and make you feel like you're part of their little family in the house. It almost feels like a homestay experience. One time I missed the last train so I returned the next morning and they were all worried about me. The place is very clean and has all the amenities you need. Highly recommended!
Benjamin, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A cozy place
The hostel has "character" and I really liked it. I think a cup of tea in the morning would be great.
Luz A., 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Small, cosy hostel with a cute Corgi named Hug. The staff of this hostel are lovely and the atmosphere is relaxing. Great place to stay if you want to explore Otaru
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic homely hostel in Otaru, Hokkaido
Really clean, warm, and cosy, family run hostel. Well located for sightseeing and eating in Otaru, and skiing at Tengu-yama. Home cooked breakfast optional extra. I recommend this hostel very highly and would love to stay there again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Like staying at a loving grandparents house.
There really are no words to explain my love for this place, but I will try. First of all, if you are someone that loves fancy hotel rooms and having everything pristine; this is sadly not the place for you and that really is a shame. This place feels like it inspired a Ghibli movie; not an imitation, but the source. It has been a few weeks since I left and just thinking about the place still warms my heart. There is a common area where you can sit under a kotatsu (table with a heater built into it and a blanket to trap the heat and sit under). They have games or manga you can use to pass the time, or you can simply relax and have great conversation. The floor boards squeak under your feet while walking to and from the bathroom and it really reminds me of the Nightingale floors in Japanese castles to deter ninjas stealthy entrances. The corgi and the cat are so well behaved and cute. I could go on and on about the things that I love about this place, but I am sadly running out of space with the word count. Bottom line: staying at this place is good for your soul. If you want to go somewhere that just warms you from the inside out, this is the place. I hope that at some point in my life I find my way back here again.
Kimberly, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stay in a warm home with great friends
Morinoki is an amazing place. The staff is helpful, friendly, and they are carwdul to make sure your needs are met. The huse is beauitful and warm in the freezing snow of Otaru. I never felt cold or uncomfortabke once. Theee are books to read, movies to watch, and a kitxhen with everything you could think of. New guests nearly everyday made staying for a week a really fun experience!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

YU CIAN, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

小樽フェリーパートから近くてバイクも停められて、良かったです。
Ery, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was the best experience
HYEON WOO, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

sunglyoung, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Suyeon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Hana, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

즐거운곳
친구들과 하룻밤 묵었어요. 일본 특유의 감성이 곳곳에 잘 녹아 있었고 인테리어가 정말 아기자기해요. 아침에 비용을 조금만 추가해서 훌륭한 음식을 먹을 수 있었어요. 그리고 매우 친절해요. 드라이기나 소형 치약이 있었습니다.
SAETBYEOL, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast really delicious I felt cozy in Kotatsu 아침밥 맛있고 든든해요 꼭 드세요! 아기자기한 그릇에 차려주시는데 너무 일본 갬성 그잡채 코타츠 있어서 좋았어요 강아지 고양이도 귀여워요 일본 가정집 난방이라 추울 수 있어요
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10/10 Exceptional

Miki, 1-night trip
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