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Cocomock House, hotel in Takayama

Situated in Takayama, within 24 km of Takayama Station and 26 km of Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village, Cocomock House features accommodation with ski-to-door access and as well as free private parking...

All was great, 😊
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
178 reviews
K's House Takayama Oasis [2nd K's Hostel], hotel in Takayama

Only a 2-minute walk from JR Takayama Station, K's House Takayama Oasis offers free WiFi throughout the property.

Amazing hostel in great location. Cosy dorm beds. Everything you could need + free coffee/tea a bonus!
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
706 reviews
Sakura Guest House, hotel in Takayama

JR Takayama Train Station is 1.3 km from the guest house. The hostel is just a 1-minute walk from Yuko-no-oka bus stop.

The staff was extremely understanding. Even though I arrived a little late for check-in due to the train times, they were there to receive me.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
641 reviews
Hostel Miyagawa by Murasaki Ryokan, hotel in Takayama

Featuring a shared lounge, Hostel Miyagawa by Murasaki Ryokan is located in the centre of Takayama, less than 1 km from Takayama Station.

The hostel and the staff are great, we had a great time, the place is close and convenient to interesting attractions in the city, the hostel is comfortable, clean and pleasant and the staff is welcoming. Everything was excellent. thanks
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
275 reviews
Natural Onsen Hostel Hidamari no Yu, hotel in Takayama

Boasting spacious hot spring baths for a fee, Natural Onsen Hostel Hidamari no Yu is hostel accommodation located in Takayama.

If you need a place to just sleep while nothing else in your budget is available it will do. As all other reviews are saying this place is a bit to get used to for western standards 😂 be prepared to walk into town for 40 min if you don't want to wait for the first shuttle at 10 am be prepared for noise as the walls between sleeping rooms are super thin as well as the mattresses. yes this place has an oddness to it. but I found it interesting to experience, the character it has of being a local community place where people come to rest, eat, bath, sleep and socialise has a bit of the real Japan. the shuttle was great if you didn't feel like walking back 40 min after exploring Takayama. Even though the staff doesn't speak English they are reliable if it comes to drop off and pick up with the regular shuttle van. make sure you read the booking.com facility and guidelines as the shuttle times and where to wait for the shuttle are listed there.
Scored 5.5
5.5
Rated passable
Average
163 reviews
Tomato Takayama Station, hotel in Takayama

Situated in Takayama, 2.1 km from Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village, Tomato Takayama Station features views of the city. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

We were accomodated in different place than was advertised, so I cannot review anything. Price was high, but it could be because of the autumn festival that was happening that day.
Scored 6.7
6.7
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
21 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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Hostels that guests love in Takayama

  • Avg. price/night: £50.95
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 934 reviews
    Very friendly, helpful and kind staff - they contacted the police for me when I left my wallet full of money at a market stall (and it wasn’t there when I returned to the stall). My wallet was never found in the end but I’m grateful for their efforts. The hostel is a great location - ~10 min walk from train/bus station and main hub of Takayama. It is also kept very clean! Personal lockers in dorm rooms were also a bonus!
    Lucy
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £50.95
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 934 reviews
    Great location ~10min walk to bus/train station and city center. Right next to 7/11. Very spacious dormitory, great kitchen with free coffee and great common room with extras.
    Cappie.P
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £54.49
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 450 reviews
    Good for backpackers or solo travellers who enjoy meeting new people in a guesthouse as there will be other people around.
    Eugenia
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £209.77
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 3,532 reviews
    Great cheap stay with washing machines in the room, close to the station, great view.
    James
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £143.05
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 696 reviews
    Great location just near the train station and the bus terminal to various locations like Kamikochi, Shin Hotaka Ropeway just to name a few. Super clean rooms with charging points on the Sofa, nice balcony facing the train track (but we couldn't hear a thing with the glass doors closed. We got the 2 x queen size + 2 bunk beds combo for 3 persons. It will be great for families.
    Yew Cheong
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £36.32
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 641 reviews
    It's like a youth hostel of an higher grade. We'll facilitate kitchen. Shared Toilet is clean, spacious with basket available to put clothes. You don't need to bring a bag
    Gloria
    People with friends
  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 211 reviews
    This was such a fabulous hostel. Great location, 5 mins from the station. Such a nice chill area and kitchen inside. I had the most fabulous sleep in their super-comfy bed! Very well priced single room - such a luxury! First mattress in Japan that was soft enough for me as a side sleeper. Helpful, friendly staff. Lots of info provided. Can't fault it
    Francesca_Walton
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £36.32
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 641 reviews
    The staff is so nice and the location on the hill is very cute. There is a direct bus going into the city just 2 minutes downhill. The bed was really cozy with a big blanket and curtains. The hostel is in an older style but all so clean and I instantly felt safe and cozy there.
    Clarissa
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £28.30
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,384 reviews
    One of the best hostels I've stayed at in Japan. Lovely traditional style building/rooms and it was clean with good facilities. Great location and staff gave good tips for food etc. Super sociable hostel - group of us chilled out drinking the (free) hostel sake in the tatami room!
    Piers
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 211 reviews
    Great location close to JR Takayama station and walking distance to lots of shops and restaurants. K’s House has the friendliest staff who have a lot of knowledge of the area and are always happy to help. The communal areas (kitchen, dining and living areas) are great - a lot of newer hostels we went to didn’t have this! The rooms and bathrooms are basic but fine for the price (we had a private bunk bed room). Overall we liked staying here!
    Sonja
    Young couple

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