The hostel closes during the day and is open at night, might be tough to sleep if you are a light sleeper

Workers very helpful and accommodating, good night life in the bar downstairs

Stayed in October 2024

Great hostel, staff is really nice and the bar area is nice to chill with good priced drinks. The room has a comfy vibe and the bathroom is clean and convenient. Would definitely recommend if you're staying in Otaru for a short or longer time.

Stayed in June 2024

It was the winter, so the trek up the hill was long! But otherwise, no problem from me!

No breakfast

Stayed in February 2024

Nice hostel and the bar really adds a lot to the atmosphere. Appreciated the welcome drink on arrival 😊

Stayed in February 2024

Location is far a bit.

Clean,Good design,good service and nice staff

Stayed in December 2023

I had the idea, that the owner had no time to clean. Everywhere in the bathroom, you could find black hair. It looked a bit improvised, the way the bathroom was made. The soap and shampoo wasn’t refilled. There was no paper to dry your hands after washing. It was not at all cosy, good for sleeping, that’s all. Too expensive for what you get

The bed was goog, it was quiet

Stayed in September 2023

Wifi is really bad, check-in time is 5pm which is kind of late... like other hostels, there are always guys snoring loudly, but this is kind of expected.

Great location, nice staff, great value. The deer meat was tasty.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing to dislike really, and it was an interesting setup, ran by students, where students were staying upstairs, and downstairs was a bar.

The place was clean and was the best value and most affordable. The bed does have a lamp installed as well. it was within walkable distance to the bus stop for buses to Sapporo. there was a nice book shelf that acted as a screen for the beds.

Stayed in December 2022

The photos show an enclosed cabin which is the bottom bed bunk but the top bed bunk has just a curtain separating you and the next bed and when there is people snoring. My partner also left her watch in the bed and this hostel never replied to any of our messages or emails. Sometimes the toilet wasn’t cleaned for a few days.

Stayed in March 2025

Just a hostel. 20 min walking from Otaru station. Room so so. Can use washing machine (need to pay).

Stayed in January 2025

In snow we had to walk alot to reach the hostel. The places is good but you can hear people snoring at night so can be pretty difficult to sleep

Stayed in February 2025

Convenient location, cool bar

Stayed in December 2024

The bed was a little stiff, and one guest was chewing and burping on a stack late at night. But otherwise this was a great short stay.

I liked the vibe and the bookshelf near the beds to get a book and get cozy with. And the bar downstairs is cool.

Stayed in July 2023

- It was always too hot, especially when sleeping. - There isn't much privacy outside your bunk. - The lockers are laughably too small to secure your luggage, good thing it's Japan - The set up is basically a large room with many bunks in the centre, so as soon as you walk in, you have to be quiet so as not to disturb other guests. That proved to be hard because every little sound is soo loud in there. Definitely recommend earplugs. - The laundry nestled in the shower room is free, but very very messy with wet and dry clothes lumped in the corner. Laundry detergent may or may not be in stock. - Staff is nice, but sometimes a bit hard to find.

One free drink at the bar under $600 Very close to conbini

Stayed in August 2023

Not really

Very friendly staff and chilled mood. Having instruments are big plus for me.

Stayed in August 2023

My room didn't install curtain, so outside people can see though inside room, and sun rise around 4am so the sunlight will bring up the whole room, and wake me up. Hope the owner can install a curtain!

Overall is good, especially staff service and welcome drinks are impressive (Bartender allow us to choose a drink less than ¥600 each person from the menu). And they have some board games for guests to play. We also found there is some beautiful postcards on book rack, then they offer us some free postcards. Very happy stay and memorable experience!

Stayed in June 2023

I unfortunately came at the quiet period in Otaru ( April 22-25) and I was the only one in the hostel besides the students that live in the share house. Great hostel though and look forward to coming back here when it’s one of their busy times

Staff were super friendly and helpful with lots of tips of where to go and good restaurants to try. Cool bar area and super close to the canal and main area of Otaru. 10min walk from train station

Stayed in April 2023

The vibe, the people and the location were all perfect

The people working here were incredibly welcoming, interesting and helpful.

Stayed in February 2023

Best hostel I’ve stayed at in Japan. Been to quite a few. The manager here, Daigo (I think it’s spelled) is the nicest and super friendly. Easy to stop early and leave bags, good location from the stations and walking to the canal and around town. Super nice bar and lounge, as well as the dorm! Wish I could have stayed longer. Will for sure be back

Stayed in December 2022

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Stayed in January 2025

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Stayed in July 2024

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Stayed in April 2024