Little Barrel

About this hostel

Nestled in Sapporo, this charming hostel for $78 per night is a great option for your next break. Set in Otaru, 1.5 km from Otaru Station, Little Barrel offers accommodation with a garden and private parking. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Beachfront / Waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Sapporo

Nearby attractions

Sapporo City Maruyama Zoo

18.12 miles

Otaru Aquarium

3.30 miles

The Hokkaido University Museum

18.94 miles

Sapporo Dome

23.83 miles

Little Barrel

4.3

Excellent(591 Reviews)

Hostel in Sapporo

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Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this hostel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Beachfront / Waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Sapporo

Nearby attractions

Sapporo City Maruyama Zoo

18.12 miles

Otaru Aquarium

3.30 miles

The Hokkaido University Museum

18.94 miles

Sapporo Dome

23.83 miles

Reviews

4.3/5.0

Excellent(591 Reviews)

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10.0

Feb 2024

Pretty cool didn’t stay long was nice.

Rooms were nicely decorated and clean

The heater was on all night and day and it was so hot in the share room but I didn’t know where it was to turn it off so I didn’t get to snuggle under the soft blanket cause I was sweating under a sheet.

10.0

Feb 2024

Cozy and safe spot, ok value.

they offered afteer hours instructions for guests who have to check in late.the security of the building is very good. ample lounge area with full kitchen and plenty of seating space with a nice vibe. also provided extra sheets and blankets without request. good ammenities too

furnace in my room was turned on max when i first arrived, good for people who dont sleep in cold but way too hot for ppl who prefer cooled/ac rooms.

10.0

Feb 2024

Great place

Great staff. Shared bathroom and toilet but clean and great. Kitchen also clean and common room is great for leisure session with family. Room is spacious for 5 people and we will love to come here again if can in the future.

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10.0

Jan 2024

Very clean nice place

Clean facilities

Good service

8.0

Jan 2024

Family room

Good sized room, nice facilities and eclectic decor.

10.0

Jan 2024

Perfect base for our Hokkaido ski expedition!

This is a tastefully decorated, exceptionally clean, comfortable place to stay in Otaru. Worked perfectly for my family of four visiting Hokkaido to ski. My wife and I had the triple room, and my boys (16 and 13) had a double room. We made our own breakfasts and sack lunches in the kitchen before heading out to ski each morning, and loved the complimentary coffee and made pour-over coffee for our thermoses. The common area was quiet and very comfortable, with an amazing jazz soundtrack going from 7am-9pm and wifi fast-enough to zoom into meetings. The hosts were flexible and exceptionally kind. The Lawson across the street is almost too easy to get to, and the COOP grocery store and public Onsen are both easy 10-minute walks away--and there are endless dining options with 15 minutes by foot (yakitori, ramen, okonomiyaki, tempura, and, of course, world-famous sushi!). Seriously, I can't recommend this place enough! We'll stay there again when we visit to ski Kiroro, Kokasai, and Teine--and maybe even Niseko, tho' we didn't make the drive that far south as the snow was too good at the closer areas.

My boys thought the double room as a little small, but they also had a lot of ski gear with them, and they fight like siblings anyway--so take that with a grain of salt!

10.0

Jan 2024

雖然是青旅但彷彿住進一間藝術家的房子，每一個角落都佈置的很有特色，會讓人流連忘返。環境非常乾淨舒適，提供浴巾、沐浴乳、洗髮乳等等，可以很輕便入住。除了淋浴間稍小，沒有其他問題！

床位比起其他青旅寬敞許多，床墊與床具都很舒適！

沒有

9.0

Nov 2023

ヨーロッパにいるみたい

駅からは少し遠いが、落ち着いた環境で近くに大きなスーパーや銭湯があり過ごしやすい。観光名所から近い。インテリアがとても洗練されていて、清潔で管理が行き届いている。キッチンには調味料もしっかり揃えられていて、長期滞在しても楽しめそう。コーヒーが自由に飲めるのがとても良かったが、紅茶もあると良かった。イギリスのB&Bに泊まっているような穏やかな時間を過ごせた。

チェクインが16時で遅い。その分チェックアウトが遅めでしたが、早起きして活動したい自分には残念だった。タオルがバスタオル1枚しか無い、フェイスタオルもあると良い。壁が薄く隣の声が聞こえる。宿泊者は静かに過ごす人ばかりだったので、ストレスは全く無かった。廊下の足音や線路が近いので電車の音も聞こえるが、適度なノイズが心地よいと思えた。

7.0

Oct 2023

素泊まりにはリーズナブルて雰囲気の良いホテル

車で到着が21:30頃でしたが待って下さいました。建物は古いですが中は改修されて部屋もキレイでした。シャワーだけでしたが気持ちよく寝ることが出来ました。素泊まりの早朝チェックアウトでした。

シャワーが狭かった。駐車料金がいった。

8.0

Oct 2023

リーズナブル＆レトロ可愛い

ホテル全体がレトロで素敵です。コーヒーとお茶もセルフで飲めます。部屋からは線路と小樽の海が見えました。リーズナブルでこんな素敵なホテル最高です。

特にありません。ユニットバス付のお部屋だったので。

8.0

Oct 2023

離運河大約走路10-15分鐘適合散步

很溫馨的廚房、客廳，走廊都有地毯，很舒適

10.0

Oct 2023

小樽らしさが味わえるレトロな雰囲気

元々大正時代から続く病院がもととのことで、正直少し設備に不安がありましたが、きれいにリニューアルしつつレトロな調度品や建物の雰囲気が活かしてあってとても新鮮で泊まるだけでワクワクしました。防犯面もパスコードロックが玄関にあり、部屋も鍵があるので大丈夫でした！

特にないです。

8.0

Oct 2023

Pleasant

Bunk bed space was really spacious and comfortable. Dorm room was also spacious. Small kitchen for guests, which was OK-equipped. I asked for a spatula on the first day but there wasn't one so I had to improvise with another kitchen utensil. On the second day I asked a different member of staff and was eventually provided with an actual spatula. Free drip coffee was good. Nice decor throughout, lounge area was chilled and comfortable (however, I'd say not for big groups of people who want to make a lot of noise). Staff friendly and helpful. Good location near to Lawsons and a supermarket.

I never had to wait for a shower cubicle to be available but just be aware there is only 3 shower cubicles designated female only and 3 for the men. The toilets are separated by gender but the showers are in a mixed area.

10.0

Oct 2023

リピ決定！です。

古い建物が大好きなので、絶好のお宿でした。大変リーズナブルな上に清潔なシーツやバスタオルまで用意されていて感動。想像以上におしゃれで清潔で快適、お布団も寝心地が良かった。シャワーも女子は別で奥にあるなど、配慮も行き届いていると思う。小樽に行くときはまた泊まりたい！ローソンも目の前にあり、便利。

あるとすれば、小樽の街からは少し距離があるという点かな。北一ホールやオルゴール館から歩いて10分ほど。私はよく歩く方なので気になりませんでした。

9.0

Oct 2023

また行きたい

レトロな雰囲気が良かった

9.0

Sep 2023

Pleasant and memorable experience. Feels like home.

Lobby can be used by guests to play board games or just chill. Friendly staff to help accommodate your stay. We booked a double-bed room, very cozy and comfortable. There is limited parking behind the hostel at a fee.

9.0

Aug 2023

Superb

I like their cozy living room which is a perfect place to meet and chitchat with people. Their kitchen has all the cooking utensils you need. you can boil water, cut fruits, and even cook rice. They provide plates, bowls, cups etc. I also like the colors and decoration of the house including the tiles used in the toilets and shower room, and also the dry flower hanging on the wall of the corridor. You can see the owner has a good taste.

Shower rooms for men and women share the same entrance, which is very confusing. When my daughter pushed the door of the entrance, all were men inside, she thought she had gone to Men's shower room by mistake. She told me she couldn't find the shower room in this house and unfortunately, at that time, the only staff was just off. Suggestion: The staff should tell guests that the shower rooms for men and women share the same entrance.

10.0

Aug 2023

Highly recommend for anyone staying in Otaru!

Super friendly staff, beautiful common area and kitchen, and really comfortable bed! Everything is beautifully decorated and super clean. The location is perfect for staying in Otaru or travelling to other cities.

9.0

Aug 2023

One of the best

I stayed in a dormitory room but I was surprised to find it wasn't a bunk bed but a narrow room with a curtain at one end. The high ceiling was very nice after staying in capsule or bunk beds for weeks. I liked the vibe of the place so much that I asked to extend my stay an extra night. Also the coin laundry is the cheapest I've seen.

Sensor lights in the dorm turn on like daylight every time someone moves in the night.

9.0

Aug 2023

Superb

Everything is so cozy and clean!

If you didnt drive the car, the position is a little bit far.

10.0

Aug 2023

Homely stay, would recommend

I enjoyed the space a lot, the shared dorm room was cute and the ‘bedroom’ spaces were roomy and nice, comfy bed, fan & charge port etc. The room was air conditioned, a treat! There is free drip coffee, good kitchen facilities for cooking & good amount of showers/toilets to share, I didn’t have to wait to use anything. Thank you!

7.0

Aug 2023

Good place for those on a budget

The location was pretty good - quite close walking distance to Sakaimachi and the Canal at the end of it. Though it is about 2 blocks away from the railroad track, there is no noise from it. A Lawson convenience store is practically just next door. The owner has done a great job establishing a quaint interesting atmosphere with the decor.

With 2 beds in the room, there is really not much space to move around. Some parts of the place exhibit damage, holes in the male toilet wall and one male toilet seemed to have been locked from use. The lights outside the bedrooms are motion sensor triggered. They have to be reactivated after switching off if you spend some time outside their range.

9.0

Jul 2023

It was an enjoyable experience!

I really like the ambience of the entire building! It's not only very well-decorated but also clean and comfortable. The owner is nice and helpful. I had a great sleep but to anyone who's staying in the dormitory: note there will definitely be noises at night (some might check-in late, snore in their sleep, etc). I'm a heavy sleeper so I either slept through it or fell back asleep quickly. Ear buds are provided but it's probably better to book a private room if you're a light sleeper and want a good night's sleep. The bathroom and toilet are shared but it's very clean and well-maintained; it provides the basic amenities such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, tissue, cotton buds and cotton pads. The living room is very cozy and always has a great playlist in the background. I didn't use the kitchen but it has the appliances and utensils that you would need to prepare meals. Overall, it's definitely great value for its price. It was a short stay but I enjoyed it a lot, so I will definitely come back again next time when I visit Otaru.

9.0

Jul 2023

Stay comfortable !

Location is very good for sightseeing.

There is no washroom in the room.

10.0

Jul 2023

if you're looking for a chilling place to stay, highly recommend!

the owner does the interior design by himself, looks very nice and comfy. the lounge vibe is like a coffee shop, you can get a book and stay there the whole day and meet some new friends. the single-bed space is very huge!

it's an old house, they keep the old house vibe, so they don't have an elevator, but for backpackers is not an issue. the location is on the hill, a bit far from JR station to there, but it's very close to walking street.

9.0

Jul 2023

Great place that needs to do tiny improvements to be really amazing

The building in itself is amazing. And the decoration is lovely. The dorms are cleverly designed so it doesn't feel cramped and you get a sense of privacy. You get a towel (which is rare in Japan) & free earbuds. Duvet is thick, so that must be great in winter)

No lockers! I know i'm in Japan but come on, there are foreign travellers everywhere in the city and, in my case i carry 7k€ worth of gear so... Location is a bit far from the station but not too far from the end of the main touristy street. You can NOT use the common area after 11PM! This is the first time i see something like this in 30 years of travelling. People like me work/eat sometimes late. Also, when you have dorms, people want to socialize and still be respectful of others (especially when 2 doors separate that big area from the first dorm so...)

10.0

Jul 2023

Fantastic and worth it

Very good location just a short walk from Otaru canal and port! Great bunks for the dormitory and all facilities were clean and great. The house is beautiful

6.0

Jun 2023

Pleasant

Vintage house and room. Place is cosy and nice view of the sea from the room. Convenience store right in front of the hotel.

Carpark is behind the hotel with a steep staircase leading to the hotel. Definitely not an easy place to access with a lot of luggage. Not an easy place to find without goggle map Shower didn't work in the middle of the night. Guessed it was too late to call anyone.

7.0

Apr 2023

Good

Really cute place, we loved the style of the decor, felt very cool. Great lounge area to relax in and there was good free coffee you could help yourself to in the kitchen.

The room itself was very small, which wouldn't have been a problem, except they close the shared lounge area at 11pm and as there wasn't anywhere to sit in our room, we ended up just going to sleep quite early. I understand the rule has been put in place to stop people being disturbed by noise, but the guests were all generally being respectful and an extra hour would be a reasonable compromise I think. It was a shame the cafe/bar is still closed - they stated this was due to covid but I don't see why, as people were still using the shared lounge area.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Sapporo?

The average price for a rental in Sapporo is $65 per night. This rental is $13 above the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Little Barrel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Little Barrel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Little Barrel?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Little Barrel

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Little Barrel

Hostel in Sapporo

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Sapporo

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Sapporo?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Little Barrel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Little Barrel?

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