Located in the city center, 1166 Backpackers offers rental bicycles, free Wi-Fi and beds in shared dorm rooms, as well as private Japanese-style rooms. It features a free-use kitchen, a dining area and laundry facilities. Free morning coffee is available. Backpackers 1166 is around a 5-minute walk from Zenko-ji Temple and close to many shops, restaurants and cafes. A 24-hour convenience shop is a 5-minute walk away, while JR Nagano Station is a 7-minute drive or 18-minute walk. Togashi Ski Resort and Iitsuna Kogen Ski Resort are each a 40-minute drive. The hostel greets guests with a welcome drink, and offers concierge services and safety deposit of valuables. Facilities include lockers and a library. The shared kitchen is equipped with a microwave, a refrigerator and a small toaster oven. Guests sleep in a bunk bed in a shared dormitory room, equipped with a curtain and a private light. Private rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding. All rooms provide personal safes and complimentary green tea. Toilets and bathrooms are shared. No meals are served.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Nagano
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Olivia
    Australia Australia
    Lovely guesthouse in a really nice part of Nagano. The staff were all super friendly, and the owner even took me and a couple other guests for a short free tour around the area to snack shops, and gave us a bit of a history of the city (in both...
  • Piotr
    Poland Poland
    Very friendly staff and nice atmosphere. The facility is clean and tidy. During my stay, I received a lot of valuable information and recommendations, not only about Nagano but also other places in Japan. It was sad to leave this place.
  • Michael
    United States of America United States of America
    The location can't be beat for proximity to Zenkoji. It was on a quiet side street and local businesses were just a block away. The common room and kitchen were excellent. The staff were super friendly and very helpful in providing ideas for...

Area info

Amenities of 1166 Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs ¥500 per day.
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Baggage storage
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Laptop safe
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    1166 Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 21:00
    Check-out
    From 00:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardCash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    You must inform the property in advance what time you plan to check in. If your check-in time changes, please update the property.

    Bookings can only be guaranteed until 21:00. After 21:00, check-in is not allowed.

    The entrance closes at 21:00, but at check-in guests are provided with a passcode for entrance after this time.

    Luggage storage before check-in is available upon advance request.

    Reception is closed between 12:00 and 16:00. Guests arriving outside check-in hours must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

    For groups, each guest is required to check-in during check-in hours.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about 1166 Backpackers

    • 1166 Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Evening entertainment
      • Walking tours
      • Movie nights
      • Bicycle rental
    • The prices at 1166 Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at 1166 Backpackers is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • 1166 Backpackers is 2,300 feet from the center of Nagano. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.