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Reviews of Couch Potato Hostel

390-0874 Nagano, Matsumoto, Ote 4-9-3, Japan

#1 of 69 hotels in Matsumoto

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 210 hostel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free Wifi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: June 13, 2024

    10
    Amazing hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Futon in Japanese-Style Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    Amazing hostel. We loved staying in a traditional style accommodation that was on the more affordable side! The bathrooms and facilities were amazing and super clean. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room (3 Adult)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room (2 adult)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Take is super nice and makenyoubfeel comfortable. The place is beautiful and interesting.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    10
    Awesome stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Futon in Japanese-Style Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    City nice stay in the middle of the town, super friendly staff and supportive, nice atmosphere in the kitchen and cozy family rooms

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small room

    Cozy

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    9.0
    Great bunk bed room. Knowledgeable owner!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Probably just that the door of the level 1 shower room opens into the kitchen area, which is a little awkward to walk out to after a shower heh. But no biggie!

    Nice common area, lots of maps and recommendations provided by the knowledgable owner. Bunk bed room was also spacious enough for individual luggages, which I really appreciate! Futon super comfortable too.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    10
    Beautiful cultural stay with traditional Japanese rooms and common areas.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Room (3 Adult)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Laundry drying services end at 8pm, which made it hard for us to get our things cleaned because we were out exploring all day. That being said, we enjoyed the quiet evening atmosphere and ability to hang our clothes to dry overnight.

    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 slippers. The check in process was seamless and the information provided and tour were handy. We would definitely book there again!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    10
    Had a fabulous stay here - best hostel I’ve stayed at!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything - best hostel ever stayed at!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The atmosphere of the house and the vintage furniture have an excellent relationship. I felt at home and the staff is excellent, I will definitely be back! Arigato gozaimasu Takeru San

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Futon in Japanese-Style Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly atmosphere. Good location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I liked to home feeling, the help I got from Takuro, the owner, and the bike I took to explore Matsumoto. Was wonderful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Loft Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A beautiful hostel in a perfect location near Matsumoto castle. Staff were lovely and everything was very clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Futon in Japanese-Style Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is such a great hostel, we would definitely stay here anytime again. The host staff is so friendly, helpful and lovely. The kitchen and living area is very well designed, it feels comfy and cool at the same time. We easily met other travellers and had great conversations. The rooms are nice and simple, as advertised (traditional room). Also, everything in Matsumoto downtown is easily accessible by foot within a few minutes, and the hosts have prepared very nice maps with their recommendations of what to do and where to go. 10/10, one of the best hostels we've stayed in in all of Japan!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    9.0
    So cozy and chilling
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only one was not very comfortable is to roll mattress every day. But the rest is great.

    It is very friendly, cozy old Japanese house: wooden floors, tatami in rooms, sliding doors. Stuff is very friendly and the whole atmosphere is amazing. Small kitchen to cook, plenty of space to rest and chill. Free washing machine, dryer is 300 yen but you can hang your laundry to dry outside. Big bed, shelves in pod, a small locker. The lock for it can be borrowed at reception.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    10
    Would go there again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location Facility Staff Bicycle

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    10
    Lovely hostel nearby the castle
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, facilities and comfy beds! Lovely owner who is happy to think along with your plans. I really enjoyed my stay!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Loft Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    Excellent central location. Friendly staff. Well organised kitchen and common area. Cosy rooms with enough space for luggage.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    10
    Amazing cosy & well located place in Matsumoto!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing it was perfect I’ll remember it for a long time so thank you!!

    Cosy place Perfect location Super comfortable mattress and feather duvet Free tea and coffee Landlord was super nice A very practical and safe place to put your luggage before and or after check-in-out Amazing price

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice cosy place, and welcoming host.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Owned was so kind and helpful, clean property, nice beds, good location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    9.0
    Soo enjoyable! We loved it here. Warm and comfy- felt like home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Loft Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    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 all the best place to go including food and onsens. Close to the Castle. Close to shops and coffee. We added a night because we didnt want to leave! So great. Recommend.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    10
    Amazing hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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 cozy and comfortable. Excellent place for a solo traveler of any age.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was pretty small but not unusual for what you should expect at a hostel.

    The person who was at front desk and showed us around was very friendly and gave clear instructions. Shared living space was really nice and had lots of good recommendations for places in Matsumoto to check out. Shower room was amazing.

    Stayed in January 2024

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