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The 10 Best Hostels in Nagano, Japan

Some of the best backpacker spots in Nagano

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Guests sleep in a bunk bed in a shared dormitory room, equipped with a curtain and a private light. Private rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding. All rooms provide personal safes and complimentary green tea. Toilets and bathrooms are shared.

The staff is amazing, so many recommandations, feels at home.

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9.3
Wonderful
385 reviews
Price from
$29
per night

10 km from Nagano Station, Guesthouse Matsushiro Walkers is situated in Nagano and features air-conditioned rooms. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 12 km from Zenkoji Temple.

Suzaka City Zoo is 17 km from the hostel, while Jigokudani Monkey Park is 40 km from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 72 km from Guesthouse Matsushiro Walkers.

Very helpful owner, everything was clean, comfy beds

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8.4
Very Good
147 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

Set in Nagano, within 500 metres of Zenkoji Temple and 2.6 km of Nagano Station, Dot Hostel Nagano provides a bar. Featuring a shared lounge, the 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a concierge service for guests.

Manager was nice and welcoming, the place was warm and there was enough privacy

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8.7
Excellent
157 reviews
Price from
$19
per night

Mash Cafe & Bed NAGANO has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Nagano. Located around 1.8 km from Zenkoji Temple, the hostel with free WiFi is also 13 km away from Suzaka City Zoo. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.3 km from Nagano Station.

Amazing location, friendly knowledgeable staff, beer on tap, fresh baked pizza.

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7.5
Good
1,821 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

Offering affordable accommodations and free Wi-Fi in public areas and guestrooms, Moritomizu Backpackers is only a 5-minute walk from JR Nagano Train Station. Guests can drink free instant coffee and tea at the shared kitchen. This is a non-smoking property.

Amazing stuff, very helpful with all. Well located, just few minutes walk from the station. Nice common area to hang around.

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7.7
Good
162 reviews
Price from
$23
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 384 reviews
    Amazing staff give great recommendations and are always around for a chat! Facilities are clean and cosy, common room is really well set up to encourage hanging out and getting to know your fellow travellers. One of the best hostels I've ever stayed at.
    Erica
    Solo traveler
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 384 reviews
    The service is next level. We hadn't had such a warm welcome at a hostel for a while. The hot cups of tea and free snacks and scones made us feel so comfortable after a long travel day. The staff are so friendly and fun. The hostel is an old-style japanese inn so you can expect paper walls and same for the bathroom. You feel at home here and it's close to the temple and a cheap 100yr old bathhouse. A good place to connect with other travelers too
    Cameron
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $72.76
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,541 reviews
    Great location, safe and central, only a short walk from the train station. Beautiful views of the mountains, clean and spacious rooms
    Milly
    Family with young children
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 384 reviews
    Sweet sweet people! True backpackers vibes in that cosy hostel. I felt at home there, even though my stay in Nagano was short. If you’re backpacking the region, book there without hesitation.
    Arthur
    Solo traveler
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 384 reviews
    The atmosphere is very cozy, it feels like home! The staff was so kind and helpful! Thank you so much Hiroko-san for your kindness! Undoubtedly one of the best hostels I've been!
    Sandro Bernardinello
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $46.59
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,820 reviews
    I needed somewhere to sleep on a tight budget as I had mis understood and booked elsewhere . This was the perfect solution. I have never used accomodation like this. I found it comfortable, exceptionally clean and safe.
    Sally
    Solo traveler
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 384 reviews
    Best hostel I've stayed in in Japan so far. The hostess was SO sweet and kind, and the while place is very cozy and feels like home. Definitely worth the 20 mins walk from the train station
    Eden Levin
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $46.59
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,820 reviews
    great location. the bunk beds capsules are actually nice and large. Have light and a small desk.
    Hernan
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $46.59
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,820 reviews
    The location, 5 min walk from the Nagano station, was ideal to us. Nagano is a really small city, so you are at a quick stroll from everywhere. Another good point is that the hostel offers free of charge soft drinks and coffee from 4PM to 10 AM. The facilities were clean and in good shape, the bunk beds were confortable and with privacy.
    Arlyng
    Young couple
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 157 reviews
    The owner was very friendly and had some recommendations. The hostel is in a great location not to far from the main station and very close to Zenko-ji. Had a great time.
    Scheer
    Solo traveler