Really nice hostel with very kind hosts. There is a bar inside the hostel where you can hangout. The hosts are very kind and to talkative. Also a lot of travelers to meet at this hostel

Ruben Países Baixos

Very helpful and friendly owner. Connected to restaurant which has great food. Nice clean facilities. Comfy beds.

Roman Alemanha

Very centrally located, close to everything you need to see in Kanazawa and not too far from the train station by walking. The owner of the hostel is an awesome guy who speaks English very well! Will help you with anything you need even if it’s insights on life about his crazy stories of meeting people ( Ask him about the bus crash)

Keanu Austrália

I was the sole guest at Shaq's after the recent earthquake in Ishikawa. Kanazawa is safely far away from the earthquake epicentre, the city itself doesn't show signs of damage and it was a delight to see the sights. Shaq was the perfect host, going above and beyond. He served me draft beer on tap and Sabre fish which he had caught himself. He even gave me a lift to the station in the morning to catch my bus when I'd had a few too many beers the night before!

Patrick Reino Unido

The kindest, most communicative helpful, friendly and dedicated owner

Tomasz Polónia

Shaq was a great host, he shared some stories over beer with me and even cooked for me, letting me join in the family meal. He also gave some great recommendations of places to go and things to see that really made my time in Kanazawa memorable.

Joseph Reino Unido

The property was in a super convenient location and was great with the izakaya attached

Charlie Austrália

I only stayed in Shaq bighouse overnight since there is no late transport in Kanazawa and I stay at a university dormitory. It was so affordable to stay overnight (at 2400 Yen) compared to taking a taxi. I also REALLY appreciate that he accommodated my late check-in request (near midnight) because of my late travel. I didn't really get a chance to experience the other facilities, but the bed was really nice and warm (this was already November). I hope to come back someday for an extended period of time and experience the restaurant downstairs!

Adrian Filipinas

Shaq was fantastic and his hostel was super great. Remarkable location and everything was amazing. Only wish we could have stayed longer!

Rachel Equador

The facilities are very clean and the bed is super comfy ◡̈ Position is super good, very close to the market and Shaq is a super nice host (I arrived early in the morning and I needed to leave my bag because it was too early for check in and he was super nice about it (and I didn’t have to pay for it!))

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