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Located in Matsumoto and with Matsumoto Station reachable within a 12-minute walk, Couch Potato Hostel has free bikes, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 2.4 miles from The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, 18 miles from Canora Hall and a 6-minute walk from Matsumoto Castle. Lake Suwa is 21 miles away and Kamisuwa Station is 23 miles from the hostel. The rooms in the hostel are equipped with a coffee machine. Couch Potato Hostel provides some accommodations that have a safety deposit box, and rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer. All guest rooms feature bed linen. Matsumoto Airport is 7.5 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.3
High score for Matsumoto
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Yonatan
    Israel Israel
    Stuff super friendly, very clean facility and super comfortable
  • Jacob
    United States of America United States of America
    The hostel was the perfect combination of traditional Japanese accommodation and hostel culture with young gregarious people from around the world. It was one of my favorite hostels ever. It was clean and comfortable and the facilities were...
  • Mitsuru
    Japan Japan
    Staff is so friendly, facilities are always clean, a comfort place to stay in a great location!
  • Karen
    Japan Japan
    The staff was so friendly. I stayed my first night at this hostel, really liked the building and beds and I was planning to go further away the next day. Unfortunately, it was raining a lot and my train got stucked on the way. So I returned to...
  • Samantha
    United States of America United States of America
    Walking from the train station to the hostel was beautiful. First you walk through a small town area, then through a temple area and then down a couple more small town street to the hostel. Upon check in you slip off your shoes and into some...
  • Matan
    Israel Israel
    I liked to home feeling, the help I got from Takuro, the owner, and the bike I took to explore Matsumoto. Was wonderful.
  • Lehee
    Israel Israel
    The location is great, the owner is so nice and helpful with guidance and tips. The hostel is very cuzy and I recommend you all to go there!
  • Tamica
    Australia Australia
    Our family of 4 loved it here! the boys (7 & 10) enjoyed the lounge area and the toys and games. It was warm and welcoming. EASY to get everywhere. We spent a a few days on the bikes provided to get around town. We had so much info provided for...
  • Joe
    United States of America United States of America
    Had a wonderful time staying here, Asuka checked me in and was super helpful and delightful to talk to! All the staff that I spoke to had excellent English skills and, they made it feel like I was at home. Booked a single dormitory bed and it was...
  • Benjamin
    Canada Canada
    Big comfortable showers. Big comfortable dorm bed area withen privacy curtains. Overall very comfy space.

Area info

Amenities of Couch Potato Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

FAQs about Couch Potato Hostel

  • Check-in at Couch Potato Hostel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Couch Potato Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Bicycle rental
  • Couch Potato Hostel is 2.1 miles from the center of Matsumoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Couch Potato Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.