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Couch Potato Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel in Matsumoto, a short walk to Matsumoto Castle

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Family Room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
4-9-3 Ote, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-0874
  • Matsumoto Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Matsumoto City Museum of Art
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Matsumoto Performing Arts Center
    ‪11 min walk‬

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Room options

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Double Room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished

Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Triple Room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished

Japanese Style Triple Room, Non Smoking

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Double Room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished

Japanese Style Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Futon

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Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished

Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room, Non Smoking

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Matsumoto

Couch Potato Hostel places you next to Yohashira Shrine and Nawate-Dori. This 6-room hostel has in-room conveniences like refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
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What's nearby

  • Matsumoto Castle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Matsumoto City Museum of Art - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Matsumoto Performing Arts Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Asama Hot Spring - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Alps Park Matsumoto - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Matsumoto Station - 16 min walk
  • Shin Shimashima Station - 25 min drive
  • Komaki Airport (NKM) - 173 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪深酒 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪COFFEE & FOOTBALL 喫茶山雅 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪喫茶室八十六温館 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪小松パン店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪スタンディング 8オンス - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Couch Potato Hostel

Hostel in Matsumoto, a short walk to Matsumoto Castle
Guests of Couch Potato Hostel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a communal living room.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Beds are dressed in down comforters and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and stovetops.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Griddle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laundry detergent
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • Towels fee: JPY 100 per person, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-9:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Couch Potato Hostel Matsumoto
Couch Potato Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Couch Potato Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Matsumoto

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Couch Potato Hostel?

Couch Potato Hostel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of Couch Potato Hostel?

This hostel is located in Matsumoto, just steps from Nawate-Dori and Yohashira Shrine, and within a short walk of Matsumoto Castle. You'll also find Matsumoto Scale Museum and Matsumoto Timepiece Museum less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Couch Potato Hostel?

No, there isn't parking at this hostel.

Does Couch Potato Hostel have a casino?

No, Couch Potato Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Couch Potato Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Does Couch Potato Hostel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Couch Potato Hostel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Couch Potato Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Couch Potato Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Couch Potato Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at Couch Potato Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Couch Potato Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Couch Potato Hostel.

Couch Potato Hostel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Xinru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dorm room was clean and quiet. If you wish, you can also join chat in the dining room. It is a very nice hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was awesome! Family of 4, stayed in bunk bed private room. Kids loved it- plenty of space! Super nice and friendly owner! Amazing location for everything Motsamoto has to offer! Will definitely stay here again- we had a car and city parking was also super easy for us- definitely a cool place! Cant recommend it enough! Kitchen area was friendly and useful, shared living room super cool and open and bathrooms were really clean! Couch potato hostel is the best.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline, Suva

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central location so easy to access restaurants and services. Family friendly hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kavita

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
This is a little gem of a place! Takeru-san is a wonderful and kind host. The space is warm and welcoming, clean and bright. Our Japanese style triple room was peaceful and so comfortable. The shower is great. We met other travelers in the common area. I think this might have been my favorite stay in Japan. I would come back here just to stay at Couch Potato 😀. Thank you to the hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Berlian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run by a supernice local who has tremendous knowledge about the area and great recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

AMIR

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and feels like home .. very very good choice
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jude Eliazar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In my limited experience, this is the best hostel I've stayed in. Like what one of the guests said, it has everything that will make any traveler's stay very comfortable. The owner runs the place himself and is very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

YOICHI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
駅とコンビニはちょっと遠いが、観光に便利
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHOZO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love this cozy space and good people. The owner is very kind and friendly. Nice to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of my favorite hostels I have ever been to. I felt very comfortable hanging out in the common area and the other guests and host were so nice. I definitely want to come back and stay for more than one night. If you are in Matsumoto I highly recommend this location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hostel in Japan!

Excellent hostel in best location. The bedding is superbly comfortable, and the 4-bed family room with sleeping platforms was spacious and quiet. The showers are large. The kitchen is very well appointed, with a range of appliances as well as complimentary tea and real coffee. First rate hospitality from the host. I absolutely recommend this hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

利用しやすい

松本城に近くて、必要十分なサービスでした。また、利用したいです。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kazuma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
フレンドリーな雰囲気で快適に過ごせました。オーナーさん素敵ですね。家族が皆感心していました。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siriwan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
สถานที่พักน่ารัก​ เจ้าของใจดีและเป็นมิตรมากๆ​ แนะนำและให้ข้อมูลดี​ เดินไปปราสาท​ไม่ไกล้มาก..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

YUSEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても過ごしやすかったです！ 布団の質も最高です！

10/10 Excellent

YUSEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても居心地が良かったです！
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Gutes Hostel

Sehr freundlicher Gastgeber und gute Lage zum Castle. Wenn man Hostels mag oder für eine Nacht optimal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

takashi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

なおみ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accueil sympathique et chambre confortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisbeth

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisbeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super godt hostel

Meget dejligt sted. Rent, roligt og meget hyggeligt og hjemligt. Kan varmt anbefales.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Masato

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
街の中心にあり便利よく、施設内も清潔感あり満足です。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024