About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Matsumoto BackPackers in Matsumoto offers a 1-star hostel experience with a garden and free WiFi. Family rooms and a shared kitchen cater to various guest needs. Convenient Facilities: Guests can enjoy bike hire, ski storage, and a shared bathroom. Additional amenities include a hairdryer, tatami floors, and a kitchen. Prime Location: Located 12 km from Matsumoto Airport, the hostel is a 6-minute walk from Matsumoto Station and 1 km from Matsumoto Castle. Nearby attractions include The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum (3 km) and Suwa-Lake (32 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly staff and excellent service support, the hostel is praised for its convenient location and excellent host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
3 futon beds
1 futon bed
1 futon bed
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 1
3 futon beds
Bedroom 2
2 futon beds
Bedroom 3
2 futon beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice simple backpackers hostel. No frills. Super friendly helpful people. Brian the owner seems like a cool guy. Nice place if you want good chat!
  • Ellysia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and cozy stay in Matsumoto! The couple that own the place are very kind and helpful with advice. Close to the station, castle & 7/11!
  • Haobo
    China China
    it is a typical japanese house closed to the JR station. within budget.
  • Stefan
    Germany Germany
    Basic backpacker hostal Japanese style, futon on floor. The location is perfect, 10 mins form train/bus station and center of town. Rooms and facilities are very clean and tidy. Good service for any question and potential excursions.
  • Jung
    Taiwan Taiwan
    The owner is very nice with excellent English and Japanese. Lots chance to talk people from different places! Nice living experiences. 🙂
  • Jeremy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location in centre of Matsumoto as a base for the sights of the Japanese Alps. Friendly Irish owner advises on tourist sites and trips. Perfect for backpackers with kitchen for self-catering and a social dining room. Rooms are comfortable....
  • Dani
    Italy Italy
    Nice experience in this gracious backpackers hostel located in a excellent position near to the station. The room and other common area are clean. You must pay by cash at your arrival. Very good comparation quality-price. Staff very kindly
  • Matteo
    Italy Italy
    Cozy room and ideal location both for Matsumoto city centre and the station
  • Marie
    France France
    Very nice and cosy place! It's well located, close to the station. The staff is very friendly, and have detailled recommandations for everything there is to see around Matsumoto. Great stay!
  • Madeline
    United States United States
    Very easy to access and reach from the train station. The staff was friendly and helpful, and our private room was clean, comfortable, and spacious.

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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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.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.