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. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. Selected rooms have a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. At the hostel each room includes bed linen and towels. Suzaka City Zoo is 14 km from 1166 Backpackers, while Jigokudani Monkey Park is 32 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 74 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 170 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests raved about the <b>friendly staff</b> and excellent <b>location</b> near Zenkoji Temple. The hosts were welcoming and helpful. Beds were comfortable, though <b>room comfort</b> and soundproofing received mixed feedback. Shower <b>facilities</b> were also mixed, with some guests noting limited availability.
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Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Nagano
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Emma
    Australia Australia
    The property was cozy and felt like home. It’s got beautiful wood and is warm and inviting. Plus the smell of a freshly drawn tea.
  • Davide
    Italy Italy
    Oustanding staff. We met 4 ladies working there and they were all lovely and great to talk to. Very helpful recommendations and good social vibes.
  • R
    Ruben
    Japan Japan
    I don’t know any other hostel in Nagano, but I also don’t need to. This is by far one of the best hostels I have stayed in. The location is good, Sakura (I believe it is her name) is a great host and even though she is not fully fluent in English,...
  • Garance
    France France
    I had an amazing experience at 1166 backpackers ! All the team is so welcoming and nice, they welcomed us with warm tea at check-in and recommended us several spots to visit around town. Each morning, we can have fresh coffee and they help us to...
  • Vitale
    Canada Canada
    Staff and owner were amazing. Above and beyond amazing!!!
  • Laura
    Belgium Belgium
    - best bed and cosy sheets I had in Japan so far - best staff ever and they give you recommendations and are so nice - the lounge is chill
  • Sergey
    Germany Germany
    Excellent service and good sleep 😴 friendly staff and good advices to visit in Nagano
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing hostel in Nagano. The staff were the best and provided clear information on the attractions, local events and places to eat. We loved our stay here
  • Solo
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The staff are the best! They are so welcoming and made sure we all felt at home. They gave me a lot of tips (and also the other travellers). The location is perfect. So close to the action but a street behind the main street so it's quiet.
  • Noortje
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Really lovely staff and common room! Great location as well

Property surroundings

Facilities of 1166 Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs ¥500 per day.

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Luggage storage

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Laptop safe
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    1166 Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 21:00
    Check-out
    From 00:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    You must inform the property in advance what time you plan to check in. If your check-in time changes, please update the property.

    Bookings can only be guaranteed until 21:00. After 21:00, check-in is not allowed.

    The entrance closes at 21:00, but at check-in guests are provided with a passcode for entrance after this time.

    Luggage storage before check-in is available upon advance request.

    Reception is closed between 12:00 and 16:00. Guests arriving outside check-in hours must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

    For groups, each guest is required to check-in during check-in hours.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about 1166 Backpackers

    • 1166 Backpackers is 750 yards from the centre of Nagano. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • 1166 Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Evening entertainment
      • Walking tours
      • Movie nights
      • Bicycle rental

    • The prices at 1166 Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at 1166 Backpackers is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.