Best Hostels in Nagano

Located just a 10-minute walk from Happo One Ski Resort’s gondola, Morino Lodge offers cozy accommodations with spacious guestrooms and a modern lounge. Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property for free. The lodge is a 10-minute drive from JR Hakuba Train Station. Free transport services are offered to/from the station. Public Happo Onsen is a 10-minute walk from the property. Comfortable rooms at Lodge Morino are fitted with a flat-screen Apple TV, a DVD player and a small fridge. They all come with an private bathroom and some toiletries. Some rooms feature a balcony and mountain views. There are large sofas and a big TV in the lounge area, making it a perfect place to kick back and relax after spending a day on the ski slopes or hiking the trails. The property offers free luggage and ski storage services, and offers discount elevator tickets. Laundry facilities can be used for free. Continental breakfast, including homemade muffins and fresh fruits, is served daily at the dining room. Guests can also use the guest kitchen with a microwave and a hotpot to prepare their own snacks and light meals.

- "We never wanted to leave…." - "Excellent stay. Would strongly recommend." - "Perfect accommodation for our little snowboard trip" - "Friendly but basic" - "Need to seperate paid holiday visitors in relax lounge with back packer staff"

Hostel with a restaurant, near Zenko-ji Temple
A restaurant, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a refrigerator in a common area, laundry facilities, and a vending machine are onsite.
Housekeeping is not available.
Mash Café & Bed NAGANO - Hostel offers 81 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. This Nagano hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Great location and spacious pods/ beds. Each bed has an assigned locker large enough to store valuables. Loads of room under the beds for suitcases. Charging points in the pods. Nice bar area and friendly staff." - "Clean and new, bar seems to be nice if I could have tried, shower room has shampoo conditioner and body soap as well, I would definitely use again if I stay in nagano again! It was a great capsule hotel experience which I wanted to try"

Mash Cafe & Bed NAGANO has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Nagano. Located around 1.1 miles from Zenkoji Temple, the hostel with free WiFi is also 7.9 miles away from Suzaka Zoo. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located a 15-minute walk from Nagano Station. All rooms feature bed linen. Guests at the hostel can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental is available at this 2-star hostel. Jigokudani Monkey Park is 21 miles from Mash Cafe & Bed NAGANO, while Ryuoo Ski Park is 21 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 45 miles from the accommodation.

- "Great stay" - "Group of friends review" - "Great well run hostel with mixed dormitory and private rooms next to Main Station" - "Recommended for short stays" - "Great location and comfy bed!"

Hostel with free parking, steps from Hakuba Valley Ski Area
This smoke-free hostel features a bar/lounge, laundry facilities, and a library. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and free train station pick-up are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine are onsite.
Housekeeping is not available.
K's House Hakuba Alps - Hostel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Toshi-san was very hospitable and giving! Friendly family and energy all around. Will be back! See you again Toshi san! " - "The owners are nice and their house is clean. " - "Toshi and Meg are delightful hosts. Toshi even picked me up at the train station, intuitively knowing that I'd be there. I did not request this service, it was something he did on his own to make me feel welcome. " - "Wonderful place to spend a few days in Hakuba Valley. A short 10 minute walk to Escal Plaza and Goryu ski resort. Toshi and his wife are so kind and accommodating. The property is clean and quiet, the perfect resting place for several days on the slopes. "

Featuring a hot spring bath and a terrace, Nozaru is a 7-minute drive from Yudanaka Station. It offers Japanese-style rooms, free WiFi at the lobby and a games room. Drinks vending machines and charged parking are on-site. This nonsmoking guest house offers private rooms as well as shared dormitory rooms, all with a tatami (woven-straw) floor, a low kotatsu leg-warming table and traditional futon bedding. A shared fridge and a washbasin are provided, and guests sleep in traditional futon bedding on the floor. Toilets and bathing facilities are shared. Toothbrushes, towels and yukata can be provided for an additional fee. Guests at Nozaru can unwind free of charge in the spacious public hot spring bath that is provided for each gender. The property has a shared kitchen with a microwave, an electric stove and condiments. Local beer and shochu liquor are available. Guest house Nozaru is only an 8-minute drive from the Jigokudani Monkey Park and a 35-minute drive from Shiga Kogen’s Ichinose Yamanokami ski area. We have multiple parking options at various prices to suit your budget and needs. We have limited parking at the hostel, during busy periods (often Saturdays and holidays) parking at the hostel costs 1000 yen. There is also the Shibu public parking for 800 yen and the Kutsuno parking for 500 yen just a short walk fron the hostel. We do not take reservations for parking, this depends on the availability on the day.

- "Nice simple hotel" - "I really enjoyed the traditional interior." - "Shibu Onsen was an interesting, litle town. Small, local cafes, narrow streets and snow monkeys." - "Very big an cozy room for little money." - "Overall in my opinion good value for that money." - "Shibu Onsen" - "Ok if you just need to place to crash and not interested in the onsens"

Hostel with free parking, a short walk to Yudanaka Hot Spring
A microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities are available at this hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and multilingual staff assistance.
Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is not available.
ZEN Hostel offers 5 accommodations with air conditioning. This Yamanouchi hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

- "Friendly English speaking staff, good breakfast, private showers, comfy bedding and good location handy for the snow monkeys. " - "Nice and clean hotel close to the station. It was so comfortable stay. So it has nice cafe and bar, we could get good time in morning." - "Out family of 6 stayed in the self contained suite that had our own toilet and bathroom very comfortably." - "Our party of 5 stayed in a private room with shared bathroom. The traditional tatami room is nice and the staff are great. They serve good choices of breakfast at their lounge area for a fraction on price. Had their fresh fruit smoothies, matcha latte and roll cakes in the afternoon and they are delicious. Totally recommend this place to all travelers."

Located in Hakuba, 4.8 miles from Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area, Hotel Weisser Hof Happei provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant. The property is around 27 miles from Nagano Station, 29 miles from Zenkoji Temple and a 9-minute walk from Happo One Ski Resort. The property has a sauna, hot spring bath and free WiFi. All guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a seating area. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom, a shower and slippers, and certain units at Hotel Weisser Hof Happei have a safety deposit box. Guest rooms at the accommodation include air conditioning and a desk. An American breakfast is available at Hotel Weisser Hof Happei. You can play table tennis at this 2-star hostel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing. Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort is 4.1 miles from the hostel, while Hakuba Cortina Ski Area is 10 miles away. Matsumoto Airport is 42 miles from the property.

- "Quaint hotel in a good location for getting to the ski buses. Great staff."

Hostel with a restaurant, near Zenko-ji Temple
This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities are onsite.
Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is not available.
WORLDTRECK DINER & GUESTHOUSE - Pise - Hostel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and shared/communal kitchens. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

- "Dope bar downstairs, free drink coupon per night. Good location. Really impressed with the staff, room and price. Would definitely come back again! " - "Amazing, the place has all you need and owners are very friendly and helpful. " - "The hostel was designed in a very interesting style and the personal was super kind and always ready to help. They also have a bouldering room in the hostel that you could use for free. The hostel also was just 10 minutes away from the big Tempel. I have nothing to complain about ! "

Set in Hakuba, 2.1 km from Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort, Kitabarakan offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 6 km from Happo-One Ski Resort, 6 km from Hakuba Jump Arena and 18 km from Hakuba Cortina Ski Area. The hostel features family rooms. At the hostel all rooms come with a shared bathroom. Hakuba Goryu Alpine Plants Botanical Garden is 2.1 km from Kitabarakan, while Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park is 4.4 km away. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 64 km from the accommodation.

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Hostel with free parking, near Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area
Along with a microwave in a common area, this hostel has a refrigerator in a common area and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a TV in a common area.
The Joint hakuba - Hostel offers 4 accommodations with slippers and fans. This Hakuba hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

- "I had a wonderful stay here, 4 nights in the summer was beautiful. If you are looking for somewhere peaceful, great location, stunning scenery, perfect weather definitely book here. Great restaurants close by, I would recommend a hire car for a day or two as there is so much to explore. Will definitely stay here again if I find myself back here. Would definitybe a lot of fun here through the winter too."

1166 Backpackers is located in Nagano, within a 9-minute walk of Zenkoji Temple and 1.5 miles of Nagano Station. Featuring a shared lounge, the 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. Selected rooms have a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. Suzaka Zoo is 8.5 miles from the hostel, while Jigokudani Monkey Park is 20 miles away. Matsumoto Airport is 46 miles from the property.

- "Loved it!!" - "Never experienced a more heartwarming welcome in a lodge" - "Good hostel in Nagano." - "Awesome people" - "Friendliest hostel you could stay in when traveling to Nagano!" - "Wonderul hostel" - "Would recommend" - "Friendly hosts, nice surroundings" - "Wonderful, warm, and welcoming staff and environment. I can't wait to come back! I loved it" - "We had a wonderful stay and the staff were awesome! Superb location too!"

Hostel with a bar, a short walk to Zenko-ji Temple
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hostel has concierge services and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a front-desk safe.
Dot Hostel Nagano offers 4 accommodations with safes and rice cookers. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

- "Shuji is a great host who manages his guests well and extended us courtesies that made our trip to Kanazawa convenient and pleasant." - "For the price, this is really a great hostel and place for stay for the short term. The staff are very friendly and approachable, and always greet guests warmly. The place itself is an old wooden Japanese house, but nicely maintained and cozy on the inside. Decorations are cute as heck and gives the whole place a nice chill vibe. They also provide each guest two free toast with different jams and butters, and coffee in the morn for breakfast. Only potential downside is that the bunk bed can be a little hard. Everything else was A++."

Located within a 11-minute walk of Nagano Station and 1.9 miles of Zenkoji Temple, Local Knot Backpackers has rooms in Nagano. This 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom. The property provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nagano, like skiing. Suzaka Zoo is 8.1 miles from Local Knot Backpackers, while Jigokudani Monkey Park is 21 miles away. Matsumoto Airport is 45 miles from the property.

- "Short stay as part of a self plannned tour" - "Unforgettable and excellent stay!" - "Affordable hostel not far from Nagano Station" - "To sum up I rate it 8/10" - "Great spot for a day or two" - "Spacious and close to the station!" - "Good little hostel!" - "Great place for backpackers!" - "Great place and staff but bring a sleeping pad for the bed" - "Good quality/price" - "It was okay"

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Located in Hakuba, 8.2 miles from Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area, K's House Hakuba Alps - Travelers Hostel has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking. Featuring a shared lounge, the 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom. The property provides a shared kitchen, free shuttle service and organizing tours for guests. Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hakuba, like skiing and cycling. Nagano Station is 24 miles from K's House Hakuba Alps - Travelers Hostel, while Zenkoji Temple is 25 miles from the property. Matsumoto Airport is 39 miles away.

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Hostel in Iiyama with free parking
A microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and concierge services are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include an arcade/game room, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance.
Bathrooms are shared.
Guest House Hostel yukuru offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with rice cookers and slippers. A pillow menu is available. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

- "Yukuru Guest House is situated a little bit outside Iiyama, nestled between fields and mountains. The hosts are super friendly and provide a warm welcome and tea in their kitchen, plus a lot of tips where to eat or buy Sake in Iiyama. My room was a cosy and quite spacious traditional tatami room. I only stayed one night, but I'd like to come back for a longer stay in winter and do cross country skiing." - "The owners are very friendly and helpful. It's a lovely house and we had a great time there. "

Located in Hakuba, 5.1 miles from Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area, The Bohemians' Shelter provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a concierge service. Guests can use a bar. Guest rooms are equipped with a fridge, oven, a coffee machine, a shower, a hairdryer and a closet. The hostel has certain rooms with city views, and each room has an electric tea pot. All rooms will provide guests with a microwave. The Bohemians' Shelter offers a buffet or continental breakfast. The accommodation has a grill. Guests at The Bohemians' Shelter will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hakuba, like hiking and skiing. Nagano Station is 29 miles from the hostel, while Zenkoji Temple is 30 miles away. Matsumoto Airport is 43 miles from the property.

- "Incredible staff, defnetely reccomend it" - "Fantastic homestay/hostel experience with a helpful host and cool guests" - "Dope af" - "Incredible value for money, Gaspard clearly cares about offering a great service for travellers in a budget." - "Great hostel wouldn't stay anywhere else in hakuba" - "A++! Would absolutely come back!" - "live, laugh, loved my stay ❄️" - "A cozy spot to enjoy winter in Hakuba"

Located in Nagano, within a 5-minute walk of Zenkoji Temple and 1.5 miles of Nagano Station, Dot Hostel Nagano has accommodations with a bar. With a shared lounge, the 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The property provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Suzaka Zoo is 8.3 miles from the hostel, while Jigokudani Monkey Park is 20 miles away. Matsumoto Airport is 46 miles from the property.

- "Nicest Owner. Stay here if in Nagano!" - "i would come again" - "OK for heavy sleepers"

Located in Yamanouchi, 2.7 miles from Jigokudani Monkey Park, ZEN Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. This 1-star hostel offers ski storage space and free WiFi. Zenkoji Temple is 18 miles away and Nagano Station is 21 miles from the hostel. Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Yamanouchi, like skiing. Ryuoo Ski Park is 6.2 miles from ZEN Hostel, while Suzaka Zoo is 14 miles away. Matsumoto Airport is 64 miles from the property.

- "Awesome" - "Everything I wanted" - "Great value for your money and a nice town to stop at" - "Traditional old japanese hostel" - "Next time I would stay at an Onsen" - "Hotel close to train station with big room" - "Empty and deserted place in summer ." - "Great stay, little run down, but nice spot to be."

Located in Yokokura, 2.6 miles from Jigokudani Monkey Park, Yamanouchi sekisan chi provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Well set in the Yudanaka Onsen district, this hostel has ski-to-door access, as well as a hot spring bath. The hostel features family rooms. Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also provide guests with free WiFi, while some have a mountain view. The breakfast offers American, vegetarian or vegan options. Guests at Yamanouchi sekisan chi will be able to enjoy activities in and around Yokokura, like skiing. Ryuoo Ski Park is 6.3 miles from the accommodation, while Suzaka Zoo is 14 miles away. Matsumoto Airport is 64 miles from the property.

- "Best dormitory experience. Love the home vibe and doggie!" - "Safe, clean, cute, convenient ❤" - "A quaint homely stay in a quiet town at the foothills of the mountains" - "Lovely" - "Lovely host in a great little hostel. Really nice convenient location to explore the area." - "Happy in Sekisan Ryokan" - "Cozy!" - "Amazing place!" - "We will be going back in the autumn." - "Geweldig" - "Perfect if you need to take an early train out"