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390-0863 Nagano, Matsumoto, Shiraita 1-1-6, Japan

#24 of 67 hotels in Matsumoto

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 180 hostel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    8.0
    A great stay in Matsumoto to check out the town or surroundings.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Futon in Japanese-Style Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A good location close to the train station and castle. Furthermore using a Futon style bedding.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    9.0
    Matsumoto
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The kitchen and common room can get a bit crowded but just stagger the cooking times

    Loved the futon bed in the double room. Very warm and the nearby onsen was a good recommendation

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    7.0
    Value hotel close to train
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The wood in our room was varnished that day so it had a strong fume smell throughout our stay. We notified the staff but all we could do was leave our room door open. It's quite a long way and a big staircase to the washroom from the double room upstairs.

    Good location and facilities.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    9.0
    Great location for backpacking
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No issues

    Very friendly and helpful host

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    9.0
    It is 8 out of 10
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 2 floor was a little bit uncomfortable

    The owner was so nice

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good to have a kitchen to make a hot drink . Beds comfy, great little heaters in each room. Good location to find from station and to walk around Matsumoto. Even provided hit water bottles to warm the bed at night :)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Would improve cleaning

    Good place with nice people. Full of information about trips and attractions

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2023

    8.0
    great value for money accommodation option in Matsumoto
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I'm not used to sleeping on a futon, so I was a little surprised by the thickness of the mattress. But overall I cannot complain

    The hostel is located on the banks of a stream in a residential area. I particularly liked the receptiveness of the staff. They gave me tips on various things I could do in the city and the surrounding area. If I return to Matsumoto one day, I will definitely try to stay at this hostel again.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2023

    9.0
    Great for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff was amazing! It was about to be a very cold night so they offered to put hot water bottles in the beds. Nothing better than coming back in the evening to a warm and cosy bed.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great room, good place

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2023

    8.0
    great stay at Matsumoto back packers
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I think they need to specify cash only. I was hoping to use my card.

    the location was great. just a quick walk into Matsumoto.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 9, 2023

    7.0
    Great stay in Matsumoto
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mostly good experience, but the pillows were so thin they were basically non-existent, and the shower drained poorly.

    Location was fantastic, close to all of the popular tourist sites in Matsumoto. We actually ended up staying at a partner property called Hanko Inn, as Matsumoto Backpackers was busy. The owner/staff easily facilitated the switch. The property itself was clean and quiet and we slept comfortably.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Please hang a few towels in the bathroom, rest is awesome, thanks!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the inner space is a little bit small

    good location and helpful housekeeper

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location in a small building not far from Matsumoto Station. This is a house converted into a hostel, so the dorm is downstairs along with the kitchen and bathroom facilities. There are two large private rooms upstairs and possibly one or two other private rooms downstairs.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They give you two white sheets, one to cover the bed and one to use under the duvet. It seemed like the actual sheets on the bed and duvet weren't washed and I saw some hair on it. I'd also appreciate a small lamp at each bed which was lacking.

    Great location, really warm and friendly staff, quite clean. I appreciated that the staff could share information in English.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location is great ! very close to the station. The staff is very nice. They greet us even though we were check in quite late at night.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    9.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unfortunately the bidet in the toilet is not working.and since it's nearby the railway, you might hear trains going around until about 11pm. It doesn't really bother me tho, but maybe if you are sensitive to sounds at night, you should bring your earplug. Also, unfortunately the pillow is a bit smelly at that time.

    The hostels is close to the station, the dormitory is clean, as well as the toilet and shower. The staff is friendly and will be ready to help you out. The staff is a foreigner volunteer so you don't have to worry about language since he speaks english well. Overall, it was a nice stay.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Brian, the owner, was really friendly and extremely helpful with planing our hiking trips. Also staying some nights longer was no big deal. He even reserved a night in a mountain hut for us. The BackPackers is small but cozy and close to the Train station.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff was very kind and helpful. They provided excellent recommendations and itineraries. A very relaxed and friendly atmosphere, met some wonderful people.The location was also pretty great.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Practical.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Good hostel with aso private room. Very clean. Close ti the centre. Great value for money

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    It was good

    Stayed in August 2023

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