The Otaornai Backpacker's Hostel Morinoki
Aioi 4-15
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Why people book this hotel
“The owner and staff are very nice and helpful”
“This is my very first hostel experience, and I had THE best time here:) everythi…”
“amazing breakfast”
“The breakfasts - home cooked meals at 500 yen per meal, what a blessing”
“Comfort - so comfortable, slept so peacefully”
“I loved the common area is was very cozy and comfy with a lot of room for people…”
“They even offer a japanese-style breakfast for a very good price”
“The breakfast is incredible and definitely worth getting”
“Great location, great vibes”
Overview
Otaornai Backpacker's Hostel Morinoki is for free and independent travelers in Hokkaido Otaru. No good for small group or family. It is just 1.4 km away from Otaru Station and a 3-minute walk to Suitengu Temple. Otaru Canal is a 10-minute walk away. This hostel are only shared dormitory rooms. No private room. It has a free-use kitchen, a terrace and free Wi-Fi. All rooms are non-smoking. 30 steps to reach entrance. No elevator. Simple heated rooms with shared bathrooms and toilets are provided at this hostel. Slippers are included, and a fan is used for cooling in warm weather. But There is no air conditioning (cooler) facility. The entire hostel is non-smoking. Guests can enjoy the garden, read books and comics at the lounge or enjoy sightseeing in Otaru. The hostel has a cat and a dog. No Meals, No Cafe, No Bar, No Restaurant, No Hot Springs, No Vending Machines, No Air Conditioning, No TV, No pick-up service.
Traveller reviews
Agnieszka
solo_traveller
May 27, 2026
“The best hostel in Hokkaido”
I stayed there 3 times, the last time the longest and its always like home, I hope i can go back again
Paola
solo_traveller
March 27, 2026
“Perfect stay for a few nights, very good athmosphere!”
The place is very well located, at the top of a small hill, with a shrine next door and a magnificient point of view of the city. The house has a lot of charm with its traditional architecture and furnitures, yet it is also very cozy. The owner and staff are very nice and helpful!
Caroline
solo_traveller
February 26, 2026
“amazing stay!”
the humans who run this property are amazing. the animals that run this property are so sweet. amazing breakfast!
Nischala
solo_traveller
January 27, 2026
“Dreamy and whimsical place to stay in, best value for money!”
1. So Ghibli coded! What a special place to stay in. Truly a home for travellers, unbelievably comfy and the whole mood and environment were so mystical. 2. The breakfasts - home cooked meals at 500 yen per meal, what a blessing. Highlight of my day. 3. The hospitality- very kind people and as a solo female traveller I felt safe and at ease. Every time I came back from sight seeing outside, I was greeted with an “Okaeri”, really loved that. They were even nice enough to have snow boots free to borrow, what a lifesaver because there’s no way I would’ve survived the snow storm without them. 4. Comfort - so comfortable, slept so peacefully.
Dieu
solo_traveller
January 19, 2026
I do love every single corner of this homestay, would love to be back
Riccardo
solo_traveller
January 7, 2026
“Real Japanese home stay”
Very particular interesting place. It is really like going home of some Japanese. Really enjoyed it.
Maggie
solo_traveller
January 2, 2026
“Dream life come true”
This is my very first hostel experience, and I had THE best time here:) everything and everyone makes me feel like home.
Timothee
solo_traveller
November 11, 2025
“That was probably the most comfortable hostel I’ve been in Japan. It will stay as a good memory.”
Carolina
solo_traveller
October 13, 2025
Super friendly staff. Very cool decorated common area. Nice views from the terrace. Cute dog :). They even offer a japanese-style breakfast for a very good price!
Morgane
solo_traveller
October 2, 2025
“Felt like home”
This is the best backpacker hostel I have ever been so far. Simply put, it feels like behind at home rather than in a hostel. I just loved that place! I wish I could have stayed longer. The hosts are so friendly and they have the cutest pets. Make sure to order the breakfast which is completely homemade (even the tofu and sausages were!)
Shahar
solo_traveller
September 16, 2025
“Its the best! ᓚᘏᗢ”
They have a cat!! And a dog! The guest house is realy close to a shirne so the surroundings are also beuatiful. I loved the common area is was very cozy and comfy with a lot of room for people to seat together but also many private corners if you need them. They have so many manga (even some engkish ones) and antique or retro toys which im not sure if youre supposed to touch but its pretty cool anyway. It also functioned as a cafe, which serve vegan sweet that was amazing for me. And every morning they have some puding you can buy for 200 yen, and every day they bake incredeble litle buns with different toppings that you can take for just 150¥!! You can also ask for breakfast for just 500¥ and its realy nice and they ask if you have any dietery restruction and realy know how to accomodate different needs like that. There were private shower which apperantly is not an obvious facility for every hostel in japan (some only had public onsens), and they give you free towels. They also can do your laundry for just 400¥ which is cheaper then some laundry coins and hostels when you need to do it yourself. There was also a small kitchen i could use and the whole atmosphere was just very friendly and cozy. Realy loved that guest house, if i ever come back to japan i want to go there again. Highly reccomand it.
Emily
solo_traveller
August 13, 2025
Super cozy atmosphere, you can get the best breakfast freshly made by the hostel owner, beds are comfy, they have the cutest dog and cat. Everyone there is so friendly and we made great friends, I really recommend staying for a few days!
Guest
solo_traveller
July 1, 2025
I do love every single corner of this homestay, would love to be back
Tvisha
solo_traveller
June 29, 2025
Such a charming hostel! Great location, great vibes!The hosts are lovely and the homemade snacks were an absolute delight. Not to forget Momo Chan and Hug chan!
Masaru
solo_traveller
June 22, 2025
“Good‼️”
Cost performance
Harrison
solo_traveller
June 7, 2025
“Beautiful Hostel!”
Such a beautiful hostel with lovely owners and cute pets. The breakfast is incredible and definitely worth getting!
Ryan
solo_traveller
May 23, 2025
Really cosy place! Awesome hosts. Cute pets. Very quiet and comfortable. Wish I could have stayed longer.
Miao
solo_traveller
May 5, 2025
It’s a beautiful Japanese house, the host is very nice and has a great book collection. It’s a feeling like sleeping in a reading room.
chung
solo_traveller
March 29, 2025
“Warm guesthouse”
Love this place in the firs second. I booked one night and ended up staying 2 extra nights because I really like the atmosphere here. It’s a place makes you feel warm like home. The owner and staff are very welcoming and kind. The space are cozy. Don’t forget to try the breakfast, it’s amazing!!
蔡
solo_traveller
March 22, 2025
“满足”
Very nice traditional Japanese style home, great room full of books and heater. Breakfast was delicious! Highly recommended for foreign tourists who want to experience a Japanese-style bed and breakfast.
Facilities
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Adult only, Bicycle parking
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Laundry, Luggage storage
Hotel Policies
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