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NOVELS

Property class: 2

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A modern storefront with large windows, a wooden bench outside, and a sign that reads "Novels."
A person sitting on a bench in a library with wooden bookshelves.
A library with wooden bookshelves and ladders, featuring books and a bed in the background.
A group of people sitting at a wooden bar in a cafe with bookshelves in the background.
A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a sink, and wooden shelves.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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2-1-3 aioichou, Komoro, Nagano, 384-0025
  • Place, Kaikoen Garden
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ruins of Komoro Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Koyama Keizo Art Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Matsumoto (MMJ-Shinshu - Matsumoto)
    ‪129 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, City View

A small, narrow room with a single bed, a green wall, and a ceiling light.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

A small, enclosed room with a single bed, a green wall, and a wooden shelf unit.

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking

A room with bunk beds, a desk with a chair, and a small window.

Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking

  • 110 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Komoro

NOVELS places you next to Toson Shimazaki Historic Sites and Komoro Community Garden. This 19-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Komoro Community Garden - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kaikoen Garden - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ruins of Komoro Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Honmachi Machiyakan - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Koyama Keizo Art Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sakudaira Station - 18 min drive
  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪亀や - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪はらだ HARADA - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪山野草 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪キャンディーライト - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪天婦羅割烹 懐 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

NOVELS

Guests of NOVELS enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and microwave in a common area. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, laundry facilities, and a communal living room.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, slippers, and bidets. Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves are also available.

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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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • NOVELS

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: JPY 400 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 9 and younger (only guests older than 9 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

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

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Late check-in fee: JPY 400 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

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. Cash is not accepted. 

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

NOVELS Komoro
NOVELS Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
NOVELS Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Komoro

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of NOVELS?

This hostel is located in Komoro, just steps from Toson Shimazaki Historic Sites and Komoro Community Garden, and within a short walk of Kaikoen Garden. You'll also find Ruins of Komoro Castle and Komoro Kyoshi Takahama Memorial Park less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at NOVELS?

As of Sep 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NOVELS on Oct 4, 2026 start from $66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at NOVELS?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does NOVELS feature a casino at the property?

No, NOVELS doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at NOVELS?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is NOVELS good for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a kitchenette and slippers as well as a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at NOVELS?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does NOVELS have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, NOVELS doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will NOVELS allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at NOVELS.

Are there connecting rooms at NOVELS?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to NOVELS?

The closest major airport to NOVELS is Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ), which is about 29.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at NOVELS?

No, there aren't any rooms at NOVELS that offer a balcony.

NOVELS Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Akira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a very nice stay with friendly staff, clean and new surroundings. I would like to go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and well organized place. Comfortable bed and excellent breakfast. Very attentive staff. Unexpected that I would find a place like this in Koromo.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hisaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
小諸ははじめて宿泊いたしました。 何か新しいカルチャーが生まれつつある感じがしました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ayumu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
スタッフが親切で良かった
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Y

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
清潔で、スタッフの対応はとても良かったです。 共有スペースがとても温かく、寒い外から帰ると、とても快適でした。感謝です！ ただ、お風呂場がどうしても寒いです。お風呂に入って髪を乾かしている間に冷えてしまう。 それだけでした。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mikiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
人生初めてのドミトリーでしたが、女性ゾーンに入るには鍵があり、セキュリティも確保されている点が良かったです。ただ、空調が女性ゾーンで一つなので、私には温度が高く、でも下げてよいのか気を遣いました。ただ、スタッフの方もとても親切で、清潔感もあり、また小諸に行く機会があれば宿泊させていただきたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

KATAGIRI

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
足りない点や不便な面が多い。駅から近いが上り坂。新しく綺麗だが、個人の鍵付きロッカーもなく、布団は自分でセッティングしないといけない。アメニティもあまりない。 スタッフがいつも余裕がなく、ただのカフェスタッフなので、宿泊業の初心者という感じで、分かっていないことが多い。 サービスがかなり足りないし、布団も髪の毛が落ちてたり。スタッフ不在のことも多く、チェックイン前や後の荷物預かりもしてくれないことがあるので、必ず予約前に確認すべき。 特に、カフェが休みの火曜と水曜は、スタッフは不在。荷物預かりもなく、サービスも皆無になるのに、値段は変わらないので、泊まるのを避けるべき。 基本的に、全国の基準だと、このレベルなら1泊2,000円位の宿泊料が妥当。長野ですら、松本でもここと同じ値段のカプセルホテルなら、大浴場もエレベーターも豊富なアメニティ＆ドリンクも24時間荷物預かりも無料のレンタサイクルもあるが、ここは何もないのに、一泊5,000円近くする。基準を知らず、勘違いしてるホステル。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

KATAGIRI

Disliked: Staff & service
施設は新しいが、個人の鍵付きロッカーすらなく、サービスとコストパフォーマンスが悪い。 通常これ位の質や内容のホステルなら、他県を見ても、大阪ですら一泊2,000円前後が妥当だが、ここは5,000円以上する。 スタッフがいる時間もとても短く、夜21時以降ですらチェックインにプラス料金がかかる。 更に、火曜・水曜は併設のカフェが休みで、スタッフは不在！その為、ゲストは放置プレーで、何のサービスもなく、荷物の預かりすら無し！それにも関わらず、料金は変わらず1泊5,000円以上。本来なら、それなら火曜・水曜は宿泊不可にするか、せいぜい半額以下にすべき。 全体的に、スタッフがホステルの基準が分かっておらず、全国のスタンダードすら分かっていない。 スタッフに色々頼みたくても、全くやる気がないので、普通のホステルやホテルの対応はない。 駅から近いが上り坂だし、色々厄介なので、泊まらない方が良い。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

kanako

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
全体的に清潔だった。他の口コミにもあるとおり、朝食が美味しい。 女子ドミしかわからないが、専用のトイレがあり、シャワーが２つあって、カーテンで仕切られているため安心できた。 残念なのは、２階の共有スペースは男性と一緒だが、寒い外のスペースが広くて座れる場所があまりなく、朝はカフェオープンまで混み合った。スリッパを脱ぐ場所が狭く、燃えるゴミのゴミ箱もないため、朝は脱ぎ捨てた使い捨てスリッパが散らかっていた。 カフェ利用と若者ならおすすめです。布団が薄く、部屋も圧迫感を感じ、ある程度稼げるようになったら駅近の温泉付きの宿がいいかなと思いました。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

KATAGIRI

Disliked: Staff & service
とにかくサービスが悪い。 全国旅しているが、このホステルが一番サービスが悪く問題。 基本カフェらしく、カフェの定休日の火曜・水曜はスタッフが全くいない！その為チェックイン前とチェックアウト後の、荷物の預かりすらしない。更に、スタッフがいないとチェックアウトすら出来ない場合もある。 エレベーターがないので、荷物が多い場合、通常スタッフが2階に運ぶが、それもしない。 定休日以外でも、スタッフは21時から翌朝8時半までいない。 ドミトリー内に個人用のロッカーすらなく、設備も全く整っていない。 それなのに、値段は都心レベルで高い。 他のホステルを沢山知っているので、こんな低レベルで杜撰な状態で、営業をしているのが問題。ホステル業をやる資格がないから、辞めた方が良い。 小諸は本当に良いホテルが全然なくて、困る。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

TARO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
心地の良い時間を過ごせました。ありがとうございます。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

北野

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの笑顔が素敵でした
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Myo Ma Ma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
最高でした。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

RINKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
設備が新しく綺麗でした。また、布団が快適で寝心地が良かったことにも満足しています。ただ、貴重品を保管出来る場所がなかったので、鍵付きロッカーを利用できると良いなと感じました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

改善点はあるが、全体的には良い

駅から近く、オシャレな感じ。スーパーやコンビニにも近くて便利。洗面所やシャワールームも清潔で、シャワーベッドは3種類に変えられ、シャンプーなどもeco storeので身体に良い。キッチンもあり、無料の麦茶とおやつがある。スタッフもフレンドリー。 ただ、布団に数本髪の毛が落ちていた。布団は自分で敷かないといけず、枕カバーは、カバーではなく、ただ布を枕に置くだけ。 また、エレベーターがないので、大きい荷物はフロントで預かってもらえるが、必要なものを毎回取り出すのが面倒。しかも、フロントは21時まで。 また、ドミトリー内に棚はあるが、鍵付きのロッカーがない。大抵カプセルホテルでも、個人の鍵付きロッカーはあるので、これは直して欲しい。 軽井沢に日帰りで行くにも便利。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TOSHIAKI

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

スタッフの対応がとても良い

スタッフの対応がよかったです。 ただ、部屋のエアコンが寒すぎてよく寝られなかったです。布団を被ると暑いし、剥ぐと寒いと言う感じ。 朝、他の人がいなくなってから温度を少し上げたら快適でした。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Norihiro

Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

YOSHIHIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Motoaki

Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tsunehisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SACHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nakaki

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

yoshiyuki

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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