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1166 Backpackers, hotel in Nagano

1166 Backpackers is located in Nagano, within less than 1 km of Zenkoji Temple and 2.5 km of Nagano Station. With a shared lounge, the 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

Wonderful hospitality. Easy location to bus or walk to. Great checkin info And warm greeting.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
636 reviews
Price from
£46.87
1 night, 2 adults
Guesthouse Matsushiro Walkers, hotel in Nagano

Situated within 10 km of Nagano Station and 12 km of Zenkoji Temple, Guesthouse Matsushiro Walkers features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Nagano.

Excellent location for walking around Matsushiro.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
223 reviews
Price from
£36.46
1 night, 2 adults
Mash Cafe & Bed NAGANO, hotel in Nagano

Mash Cafe & Bed NAGANO has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Nagano. Located around 1.8 km from Zenkoji Temple, the hostel with free WiFi is also 13 km away from Suzaka City Zoo.

Great location and serves great food. Room temperature was great too
Scored 7.5
7.5
Rated good
Good
2,154 reviews
Price from
£74.48
1 night, 2 adults
Guest House Kura, hotel in Suzaka

Situated in Suzaka, within 1.9 km of Suzaka City Zoo and 14 km of Zenkoji Temple, Guest House Kura features accommodation with a shared lounge and as well as free private parking for guests who drive....

The house was amazing and very comfortable/ traditional
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
116 reviews
Price from
£65.62
1 night, 2 adults
Yamanouchi sekisan chi, hotel in Yokokura

Located in Yokokura, 4.3 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park, Yamanouchi sekisan chi provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

Amazing location & very clean. Small room with very comfortable futons & shared living areas with a wonderful host & her sweet dog. We stayed a night to visit the snow monkeys early the following day & it was perfect!
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
170 reviews
Price from
£84.37
1 night, 2 adults
ZEN Hostel, hotel in Yamanouchi

Located in Yamanouchi, 4.3 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park, ZEN Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

Good location
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
114 reviews
Price from
£46.87
1 night, 2 adults
NOZARU ONSEN HOSTEL, hotel in Yamanouchi

Featuring a hot spring bath and a terrace, Nozaru is a 7-minute drive from Yudanaka Station. It offers Japanese-style rooms, free WiFi at the lobby and a games room.

Onsen directly in the hostel. Great location next to bus stop, you can even walk to monkey park (1h). Cutest location to stay at, great restaurants around and mini market. Nice cafe for breakfast 3 min walk away.
Scored 5.9
5.9
Rated okay
Passable
394 reviews
Price from
£51.04
1 night, 2 adults
Local Knot Backpackers, hotel in Nagano

Located within less than 1 km of Nagano Station and 3.1 km of Zenkoji Temple, Local Knot Backpackers features rooms in Nagano.

The place is simple and essential, very good position if you need to stay close to the station.
Scored 7.4
7.4
Rated good
Good
237 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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  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 636 reviews
    Best Hostel/Guesthouse ever.
    Rebekka Fröhling
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 636 reviews
    Best hostel I've been in Japan. The hosts are just the best, they are so nice and social, they really care and I had the best time there. The common area is very nice and the beds were comfortable too. They had free coffee and tea too. The washing machine was very cheap but it took a lot to dry. They give you so many nice recommendations for places to eat at and places to see. Overall a very good experience
    Rubik3141
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £74.48
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,154 reviews
    Great well run hostel with large mixed capsule dormitory and some smaller private rooms right next to Nagano Station - ladies dormitory avail.
    Vincent
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 636 reviews
    Amazing staff give great recommendations and are always around for a chat! Facilities are clean and cosy, common room is really well set up to encourage hanging out and getting to know your fellow travellers. One of the best hostels I've ever stayed at.
    Erica
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 636 reviews
    The service is next level. We hadn't had such a warm welcome at a hostel for a while. The hot cups of tea and free snacks and scones made us feel so comfortable after a long travel day. The staff are so friendly and fun. The hostel is an old-style japanese inn so you can expect paper walls and same for the bathroom. You feel at home here and it's close to the temple and a cheap 100yr old bathhouse. A good place to connect with other travelers too
    Cameron
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £68.28
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,757 reviews
    Great location, safe and central, only a short walk from the train station. Beautiful views of the mountains, clean and spacious rooms
    Milly
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 636 reviews
    Sweet sweet people! True backpackers vibes in that cosy hostel. I felt at home there, even though my stay in Nagano was short. If you’re backpacking the region, book there without hesitation.
    Arthur
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 636 reviews
    The atmosphere is very cozy, it feels like home! The staff was so kind and helpful! Thank you so much Hiroko-san for your kindness! Undoubtedly one of the best hostels I've been!
    Sandro Bernardinello
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £74.48
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,154 reviews
    I needed somewhere to sleep on a tight budget as I had mis understood and booked elsewhere . This was the perfect solution. I have never used accomodation like this. I found it comfortable, exceptionally clean and safe.
    Sally
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 636 reviews
    Best hostel I've stayed in in Japan so far. The hostess was SO sweet and kind, and the while place is very cozy and feels like home. Definitely worth the 20 mins walk from the train station
    Eden Levin
    Solo traveller