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Mash Cafe & Bed NAGANO

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.

B
Brods15
From
New Zealand
Loved the location and the restaurant in the lobby. Very cool vibe.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,173 reviews
Price from
US$91.64
1 night, 2 adults

Yamanouchi sekisan chi

Yokokura (Near Nagano)

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.

S
San
From
Netherlands
Stayed here for one night to go to the snow monkey park the day after. Friendly and welcoming people, homey feel. Clean sleeping area and bathroom/toilet, spacious bedroom. Very close to the station.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews
Price from
US$103.81
1 night, 2 adults

ZEN Hostel

Yamanouchi (Near Nagano)

Located in Yamanouchi, within 4.3 km of Jigokudani Monkey Park and 10 km of Ryuoo Ski Park, ZEN Hostel provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

J
Jasmin
From
Switzerland
We really enjoyed our stay at the cosy Zen Hostel. The room was spacious, decorated in Japanese style and had a wonderful view over Yudanaka. The toilets and showers were clean at all times. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They helped us book a private onsen and we were able to rent skis and ski clothes directly from them at the hostel. This was easy and cheap compared to other rentals. They also made sure that there was always a cosy fire burning in the fireplace in the common area when you came home from the cold. Thank you very much for a great time!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
Price from
US$64.08
1 night, 2 adults

NOZARU ONSEN HOSTEL

Yamanouchi (Near Nagano)

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.

E
Eva
From
Austria
Great onsen (better than the nine public onsens), fantastic facility (big room, heated table, balcony,...). We were very happy there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 370 reviews
Price from
US$53.57
1 night, 2 adults

1166 Backpackers

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.

E
Egle
From
Norway
It's such a wonderful guest house! The staff is so helpful and will go the extra mile to answer all questions, give recommendations, and make sure that everything is okay. It's also a social place, chance to chat and meet other travellers. If you're a solo traveller in Nagano, this is the perfect place to stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 830 reviews

Guesthouse Matsushiro Walkers

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.

R
René
From
Japan
Nice and cozy stay in a small hostel, host ready to help you with everything!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews

Dot Hostel Nagano

Nagano

Set in Nagano, within 500 metres of Zenkoji Temple and 2.5 km of Nagano Station, Dot Hostel Nagano provides a bar.

S
Scheer
From
Germany
The owner was very friendly and had some recommendations. The hostel is in a great location not to far from the main station and very close to Zenko-ji. Had a great time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews

Local Knot Backpackers

Nagano

Located within less than 1 km of Nagano Station and 3.1 km of Zenkoji Temple, Local Knot Backpackers features rooms in Nagano. This 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom.

A
Amirrul
From
Japan
The place is convenience, near to the station. All facilities complete with living room, kitchen, shower room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 337 reviews

Guest House Kura

Suzaka (Near Nagano)

Situated in Suzaka, 1.9 km from Suzaka City Zoo, Guest House Kura features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

J
Josie
From
United Kingdom
I really loved my stay at Guest House Kura. Firstly the beds were really comfortable. It was lovely to have a heated blanket on my bed. The duvet was really comfortable and the room felt very cosy. Although there is only one bathroom and toilet, I never had to wait to use any of the facilities and they were always clean. You can purchase food and drinks at Guest House Kura and they have lots of recommendations of where to eat and drink locally. Tassei even organised for vegan bento boxes to be delivered to Guest House for us after our long day visiting the snow monkeys. This was such a kind gesture and he was always very acommodating of all of our needs. He even drove me to a local onsen and picked me back up afterwards. There is a Lawson’s a few minutes walk away and Suzaka station is just over a 15 minute walk. It was a great location to visit the snow monkeys from and the staff will give you all the relevant directions you need. It was a sociable hostel and I was able to meet people easily. Although it’s sociable hostel, you can also get a very nice sleep and there is a very mixed demographic staying at the hostel as I also saw families with younger children. It’s a very small quiet town which felt like a lovely escape away from the larger Japanese cities. It’s very reasonably priced to wash and dry your clothes (400 yen for a wash and dry). There is also a kitchen space available for you to cook should you wish to. Overall I would really recommend anyone to stay at Guest House.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews

aouei

Myoko (Near Nagano)

Located in Myoko, within 28 km of Zenkoji Temple and 30 km of Nagano Station, 癒し宿 aouei provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private...

g
grit_osaka
From
Japan
Great shared space (living room & kitchen) and all recently renovated.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 11 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 out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 830 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 830 reviews
Best Hostel/Guesthouse ever.
Guest review by
Rebekka Fröhling
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 830 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
Guest review by
Rubik3141
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,173 reviews
Great well run hostel with large mixed capsule dormitory and some smaller private rooms right next to Nagano Station - ladies dormitory avail.
Guest review by
Vincent
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 830 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.
Guest review by
Erica
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 830 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
Guest review by
Cameron
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 830 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.
Guest review by
Arthur
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 830 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!
Guest review by
Sandro Bernardinello
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,173 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.
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Sally
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 830 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
Guest review by
Eden Levin
Solo traveller