its an old hotel, but they keep it clean, it does need some repair. that said, the floor of the womens dorm was new hardwood, and the other rooms had traditional tatami mats, which is always nice. The elevator no longer works, so , for me, that is a big problem. Especially since the women's dorm is on the 3rd floor and the bathrooms are on the 2nd ( and lst ) . Huge real kitchen , which is nice to have in a hostel, many in Japan only have a microwave , toaster , and water boiler. The dorm room sleeping cubbies were gigantic and only 4 to a room, with room darkening privacy curtains. Directly across from the train yard, which, while convenient, can be noisy, but only til about midnight, then blissfully quiet. Nice tea and coffee breakfast set up, and helpful staff. The lounge had lots of books to look through, and toys for kids. Very secure, both doors stay locked, and the rooms have A/c, although it was a nice afternoon with the windows on the 3rd floor open.

Stayed in May 2024

Good value, clean

Stayed in February 2024

The train noise was quite loud and the beds were a bit uncomfortable. The room didn’t look the nicest but it was fine for a night.

Low cost and close to the train station. The man working there was nice and helpful. The free coffee was nice, there was a guitar we played in the common area as well. Not bad for one night.

Stayed in February 2024

Check-in starts at 3:00pm and you have to leave the hostel between 10:00-16:00pm.

It’s very close to the railway/bus station. The staff were very kind and helpful.

Stayed in February 2024

Clean tidy central city pad by the train station in nagano

Book this place & you might get it all to yourself:)

Stayed in February 2024

The staff were very polite and friendly.

Stayed in January 2024

Spiral stairs tricky to negotiate with luggage and no lift, no toilet on our floor.

Great location very close to the station. Very friendly staff who spoke good English. Good laundry facilities. Air con in our room.

Stayed in September 2023

Beds are very thin and pillow was super small

Location is walking distance from train station

Stayed in May 2023

The bed wasn’t too comfy for us but we are westerners who aren’t used to floor sleeping so that’s probably just our problem!

The room was big and excellent value for money! Super quiet too which was amazing considering the central location! There was a lovely girl working there who agreed to hold our bags for extra hours after check out so we could explore while waiting for our bullet train to our next destination :-)

Stayed in March 2023

Super friendly staff, right next to the station. Dorm beds are spacious with privacy curtains and your own light/power.

Stayed in March 2023

The neighborhood is a not the best if you want an entertaining night out. A little walk to restaurants is required (10 minutes)

We chose this accommodation for its perfect location a few minutes walk from Nagano train station. It is right next to it but there is little sound from the trains. So that was good.

Stayed in February 2023

Obviously privacy in the dorm is limited. Nothing bad otherwise though at all. Just don’t expect anything „special“

Relaxed low budget option. Great staff, nice community area. Top Location next to the train station and also bars/restaurants.

Stayed in January 2023

couldn’t heat the room properly, was freezing through the night as walls and windows are super thin. no free towels.

location is really convenient, staff were very helpful and nice. building is really run down but still very clean!

Stayed in November 2022

Everything was fine but it was a bit cold.

Good localization and nice staff

Stayed in October 2022

I didn't know where to dry my towel, but there was a coin laundry drying machine so I could have used that if I was in a hurry.

The location is perfect, very close to the station. Staff was super welcoming and explained everything clearly. The facility were easy to use, showers very clean, the bed was standard quality for a dormitory in Japan and the room had AC. I didn't need the kitchen but there was one with all the equipment you might need, and the common space to eat was cute and functional. Overall I had a great experience and even chatted a bit in Japanese with my dormitory roommate :D

Stayed in July 2022

Staff is very warm and kind. Big thumps up to them. Very Comfortable low-budget stay.

Stayed in March 2022

The grungiest hostel in Japan I’ve stayed in. It’s not bad, it’s typical of most hostels around the world but in Japan, you can get far nicer for around the same price or just a tiny bit more.

The lounge area was very comfortable. Staff is very nice and welcoming.

Stayed in May 2024

The place was looking old and dirty. The beds where not confortable

It was close to the station

Stayed in December 2023

The bedding and pillows smelled like body oil. Futon mattresses were very thin. Walls had paint flaking and what looked like mould on the walls. Carpeting in corridor and stairs looked really dirty and the edges next to walls looked like they hadn't been vacuumed for years. Didn't feel very comfortable there because it felt very dirty. If you wanted a towel for the shower you had to rent it for 100 yen. Definitely not value for money. We could have stayed at a chain hotel which would have been much more comfortable across the road for cheaper. They have a policy that you must not be in the hotel from 10am to 4pm to allow them to clean... Sorry for the negative review, but the owners need to put a little bit of effort into refurbishing this old hotel. Feels like they must be making maximum profit for the price you are paying.

The showers were good and hardly saw another person there.

Stayed in January 2024

Our room was freezing cold. We turned on the kerosene heater for a bit, but definitely didn't feel safe leaving that running all night. One of our party arrived early to check in, since they strictly DO NOT allow check-in after 8pm, and was quite put off by the extensive rules we were to follow. We've stayed in plenty of tatami Japanese-style hotel/ryokan rooms, and these were definitely the least comfortable mats.

The hostel is indeed close to Nagano Station, but still pretty hard to find, around a corner and down an alley. Everything was extremely bare-bones... I would have expected about half the price we paid.

Stayed in December 2023

Unclean and cluttered. The mattress on the bed has a gap which is uncomfortable to sleep on.

Friendly staff

Stayed in October 2023

Super good location and the staff was nice.

Stayed in August 2023

Building definitely has a bit of history on it. Our room looked like it was due for a paint with wallpaper half stripped off. We were up 2 flights of narrow spiralling stairs with no toilet/shower on that floor.

Good location close to the train station. Staff were helpful with how to get to the snow lounge area was warm with traditional mats and seating cushions.

Stayed in May 2023

Nothing! Had such a good time.

Wonderful experience! The staff members were all so kind and made sure I had a wonderful stay. The facilities are also great, and the rooms were so comfortable. Next time I find myself in Nagano I'll definitely be staying here again!

Stayed in April 2023

everything was good

The staff was very friendly and kind and even spent time in the common room to mingle and chat with the guests. The common room is equipped with everything you need for a comfy stay and is attached to the kitchen area. Everything was clean and the heater in the room provided enough heat to make the dorm room cozy as well.

Stayed in February 2023