Skip to main content

Dormitory L - Hostel

1.5 star property
Travelers find a welcoming respite near Otaru Canal at this charming hostel with luggage storage and a refreshing water dispenser.

Choose dates to view prices

Dormitory L - Hostel offers a cozy base steps from the historic Otaru Canal. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and on-site laundry facilities. The concierge team is consistently praised by visitors for their helpful service and local knowledge.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 2 of 2 rooms

View all photos for Basic Single Room, Non Smoking

In-room safe, free WiFi

Basic Single Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking

In-room safe, free WiFi

Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

You may also like

Four-Bed Suite with Semi-Open-Air Onsen | Bathroom

OTARU RETREAT by Onko Chishin

Otaru
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 136 reviews
The price is €600
3 Apr - 4 Apr
OTARU RETREAT by Onko Chishin
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Otaru is home to Dormitory L - Hostel. Bank of Japan Museum and Otaru Art Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Shin Nihonkai Ferry and Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway. Otaru Music Box Museum and Niseko-Shakotan-Otarukaigan Quasi-National Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Otaru travel guide
View more Hostels in Sapporo
Map
Tomioka 2-chome 3-11, Otaru, Hokkaido, 047-0033

What's nearby

  • Otaru Canal
    Otaru Canal
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Otaru City General Museum Ungakan
    Otaru City General Museum Ungakan
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sakaimachi Street
    Sakaimachi Street
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tomioka Catholic Church
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rinyu Morning Market
    17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Otaru Station
    4 min walk
  • Inaho Station
    20 min drive
  • Sapporo (OKD-Okadama)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • バーガーキング (Burger King)
    4 min walk
  • 若鶏時代 なると 本店
    4 min walk
  • 味処たけだ
    3 min walk
  • ら～めん 渡海家
    5 min walk
  • Coffee House CHAFF
    4 min walk

About this property

Dormitory L - Hostel

Hostel near Otaru Canal
Dormitory L - Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Concierge services, luggage storage and a TV in reception
  • A water dispenser
Room features
All guest rooms at Dormitory L - Hostel offer amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and room service.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep-soaking baths
  • 10-inch TVs with digital channels

Similar properties

2 restaurants, dinner served, Japanese cuisine
Grand Park Otaru
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,001 reviews
The price is €59
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Grand Park Otaru
Compare similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • No housekeeping service

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • 10-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

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

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

Is Dormitory L - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dormitory L - Hostel?

Motorbike parking only.

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

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

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

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Dormitory L - Hostel located?

Situated in Otaru, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Old Endo Matabei House and Otaru Canal. Nichigin-dōri and Tomioka Catholic Church are also within 15 minutes. Otaru Station is only a 4-minute walk and Minami-Otaru Station is 28 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Dormitory L - Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHI-YU

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Ing qing

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

추천합니다.

오타루역에서 도보 5분정도, 오타루 운하에서는 도보 10~15분정도 거리 약간의 언덕으로 올라가야합니다. 주인 할아버지께서 영어는 잘 못하시지만 굉장히 친절하십니다. 설명도 자세히 해주시고 배려도 해주십니다. 아침 식사시간에 사진 찍으셔서 크게 인쇄도 해주십니다. 다만 그런 배려가 불편하신 분들은 별로 입니다. 조식 식사도 정말 강추 합니다. 과일 5-6종류, 양배추 샐러드, 생선구이 한쪽, 계란말이, 돼지고기 구이 한쪽, 새우튀김 한 마리, 미소시루, 흰밥 나옵니다. 마룻바닥이라 좀 오래되어서 걸어다닐 때마다 삐걱거립니다. 한밤 중이나 새벽에 화장실 사용 시 신경쓰입니다. 화장실은 1층, 2층에 각 하나 씩 있으나 샤워장은 1층에 하나 있어서 조금 불편합니다. 호텔의 편리함과 정갈함을 원한다면 비추 할아버지의 다정한 마음과 맛난 아침을 즐기고 싶다면 강추.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

INHYE

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

좋아요

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Star

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mayumi

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAEHAN

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YOUNGKYU

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seon

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

좋아요

친절하게 대해주시고 일본 일반 가정집 분위기라서 다른 문화를 체험할 수 있는 기회였숩니다. 다음에 또 오고싶어요.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bua

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SEO YOUNG

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

추천합니다

숙박한날 예약이 저밖에 없어서 아무방이나 써도 된다고 하셔서 여기저기 둘러봤었는데 다 깔끔하고 일본가정집 느낌이여서 좋았어요 조식도 맛있고 뭣보다 양이 너무 많아서 배가 터지는줄 알았네요 조식먹을때 이전에 들렀던 게스트들 얘기도 하시고 일본문화같은것들도 간단히 얘기해주셔서 살짝 밥먹는데 부담스러우면서도 의미있는 경험이였습니다 다른분들 후기처럼 진짜 저 멀리 갈때까지 손흔들어주시네요ㅋㅋ 그리고 위치가 좀 언덕? 경사진데를 올라가야했지만 역과 가까워서 너무 좋았어요
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

dori

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SuJin

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

가성비 최고.

가족같은 분위기로 편하게 지내다 왔습니다. 주인아저씨도 친절하시고 이야기도 많이 나누었습니다. 오타루에서 즐길 수 있는 꿀팁도 알려주셔서 더 잘 즐길 수 있었습니다. 조식도 훌륭했고, 역에서 가까워 위치도 좋았습니다. 오타루 재방문한다면 꼭 다시 들리고싶은곳입니다.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steph

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JIN

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

딱히 흠잡을데 없는 곳

기차역 가깝고, 오타루 운하 가깝고, 주인 아저씨 친절하고, 침구 푹신하고, 아침식사 맛나고, 가격 저렴하고... 더 바라면 안되겠죠?
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good guesthouse!

Close to Otaru station. Owner was very nice, welcoming, and informative; house was traditional Japanese style; equipped with amenities; homemade breakfast was really delicious and in big quantity. Overall, very good guest house. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

친절한 할아버지 :-)

싱글룸이 일반 비즈니스 호텔의 싱글룸보다 넓직해서 편했어요. 오타루역 근방이기 때문에 버스나 JR이용하는 것도 용이했습니다. 할아버지께서 정말 유쾌하세요. 세심하시고 웃음이 많으셔요. 나갈 때,돌아올 때 관심가져 주십니다...! 아침 조식 정말 양도 푸짐하고 맛있었어요. 특히 야채 수프 최고입니다. 기념 사진도 찍어주시는데...(전 찍히는 걸 좋아하지는 않지만) 창문으로 눈 오는 풍경을 볼 수 있어서 아주 좋았어요. 일층에 욕실이 있어요. 작지만 크게 불편하다는 생각은 들지 않았습니다. 전반적으로 쾌적했네요. 한 가지 아쉬운 점은 방음이 안된다는 것. 시끄러운 이웃을 만난다면 꽤 고생합니다. 그럴 때는 벽에다 두 번 콩콩 두드리면 조용해져요, 호호. 마지막으로 할아버지께서 제가 사라질 때까지 바라봐 주셨던 모습이 눈에 선하네요.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

min seo

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

오타루 역에서 가까운 집

주인할아버지께서 엄청 친절 하시고 연락도 없이 일찍갔는데도 바로 체크인 해주셨어요 침대가 라꾸라꾸침대같은거라 좀 불편했지만 혼자있던방이라 방바닥에 이불을 내려서 편히 잤어요 다음날 아침도 주시는데 조식인데 너무 많이 주셔서 남기기 죄송했어요 ㅠㅠ 체크아웃할때 안보일때까지 손 흔들고 계시던 주인할아버지 ~ 정말 좋은분이셨어요
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

初嘗民宿

第一次住民宿， 有d唔習慣……不過對於有住過民宿的人， 應該Ok. 要上一段斜路， 下午1點至3點， 是冇人接待， 要留意。 老闆是一位老人家， 早餐非常大份量。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nayu

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

Ｌ is a good man!

I would like to stay again! if you like Japanese room and Japanese bed, "Futon", I recommend you. He can't speak English but that's OK^ ^ He don't need that. He is very kind man!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017