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Couch Potato Hostel, hotel in Matsumoto

Situated in Matsumoto and with Matsumoto Station reachable within 1 km, Couch Potato Hostel features free bikes, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

Everything, best hostel ever!
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
620 reviews
Price from
£59.33
1 night, 2 adults
Entire House Popotel One, hotel in Matsumoto

Entire House Popotel One has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Matsumoto.

It was very spacious with lots of amenities and personal touch. The host even created a space for kids to play in.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
93 reviews
Price from
£180.11
1 night, 2 adults
Matsumoto BackPackers, hotel in Matsumoto

Located in Matsumoto and within 500 metres of Matsumoto Station, Matsumoto BackPackers features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

I love staying in old Japanese houses and sleeping in futon, which was my choice when booking the room. It’s super close to the station and to a lot of restaurants.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
598 reviews
Price from
£34.51
1 night, 2 adults
Guest House Ichiyama Shukuba, hotel in Matsumoto

Guest House Ichiyama Shukuba has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Matsumoto.

The staff wasn’t attended at the reception. Because they work at the kitchen downstairs. Waited ten mins then go down find them. English communication is okay.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
684 reviews
Price from
£46.06
1 night, 2 adults
Guesthouse Kazenowa, hotel in Matsumoto

Set in Asahi, 19 km from The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, Guesthouse Kazenowa offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi....

It is much more than a guesthouse. It is a family stay. You will get to eat Japanese food with the owners, Wakuw and Ayano, and their three charming children. The place is in nature, not close to shops or transportation, but this is also part of the charm. If you do not have a car, it is best to discuss this with the owners. I stayed for 5 nights, used it as a base for traveling to nearby nature reserves (Kamikochi, Norikura) all within an hour’s drive, and had a great time. Meeting other travelers was also a great experience.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
156 reviews
Price from
£121.81
1 night, 2 adults
Popotel Three, hotel in Matsumoto

Situated in Matsumoto and with Matsumoto Station reachable within 1 km, Popotel Three features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

The owner was super nice, and responsive. It was clean and comfortable. There were shops nearby too, the station was not too far either. Internet was good. Everything was good. I would come back.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
15 reviews
Asama Onsen FAN! MATSUMOTO, hotel in Matsumoto

Situated in Matsumoto and within 6.1 km of Matsumoto Station, Asama Onsen FAN! MATSUMOTO has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

The food was amazing, superb value for money. Both the dinner and breakfast had a great variety of tasty and filling dishes. There were not many staff, but they were all very nice, professional, and welcoming. The room and other facilities were fairly clean but quite old. Boardgames for rental and a small game room with a retro famicom game were fun touches but may feel outdated. The room we stayed in that had been renovated to house bunkbeds was fun for my young son.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
235 reviews
KIIIYA cafe&hostel, hotel in Matsumoto

Situated in Azumino, 15 km from The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, KIIIYA cafe&hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

The facility was great! The staffs were also very friendly and helpful. The lounge area was really comfortable. There's a water machine and a microwave too which is really convenient. I would happily stay there again.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
197 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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  • Avg. price/night: £142.11
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 198 reviews
    Shotaro the owner was very welcoming and fun to talk to. Hostel had a good vibe, cute lower level with kitchen and traditional japanese style sitting room with tatami floors and low tables. It encouraged travelers to mingle and I made friends there and then went out to dinner with them! Bunk bed in dorm was comfy.
    Ellen
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £32.99
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 598 reviews
    Brian and the staff made everything so the guest would feel at home! The shared spaces are very inviting. The kitchen, the showers, and the dorms are very clean and comfortable. The hostel is in a great location near the JR Station but also in a queit area near the river
    Mor
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £71.34
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 829 reviews
    Great facilities, everything new, modern and spotlessly clean. Huge wooden bunk beds in the dorms which are much more spacious than the usual hostel dorm beds. Perfect location on a main shopping street. Helpful, friendly staff and a nice common room to meet other guests. I've stayed in a lot of hostels and this is was perhaps my favourite ever in terms of comfort.
    Abbey
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £59.33
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 620 reviews
    Everything - best hostel ever stayed at!
    Bridget
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £71.34
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 829 reviews
    Best bunk beds, matresses and (supersoft) bedsheets I've had during my entire stay in Japan. Very comfortable, large beds and the indoor air climate of the dorms is well controlled. Bathrooms are clean and common kitchen is well equipped. Location is perfect, close to main attractions and still only 15 mins walking from the train station (but Matsumoto is not that big anyway). The street is a pedestrian little shopping street, so very quiet at night as well. I loved my stay and would recommend this hostel to anyone going to Matsumoto.
    Laura
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £59.33
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 620 reviews
    Very friendly hostel, in a great location not too far from Matsumoto castle. Rooms are Japanese style, with lots of space in the dorms. I had a large suitcase with me and there was plenty of storage space for it beside my futon! Lovely staff as well, great vibe in the hostel overall.
    Sorcha
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £66.08
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,638 reviews
    The room was well equipped with cheap video on demand, free WiFi, a phone, safe, kettle, amenities in the lobby such as razors & toothbrushes and the shower having both a handheld head and rainfall style was incredible. The vending machines and clothes washing facilities in the lobby were useful and the staff were very polite and nice.
    George
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £71.34
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 829 reviews
    Honestly one of if not the best hostel I've stayed at in Japan, and I've been backing for a year! Cosy clean, lovely staff amazing location. No problems or issues. 100% go here!
    Harvey
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £75.12
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 627 reviews
    Cheap budget accommodation with a good breakfast!
    Tony
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £59.33
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 620 reviews
    The hostel is in a great location and so quiet. The staff are really helpful, but best of all you could feel the history of the place. We are a family of four (two boys aged 13 & 11) and all thought it was the best hostel we’ve stayed at - friendlier, more fun and better than many hotels. Would stay there happily again.
    Jennifer
    Family with young children

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