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Couch Potato Hostel

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, shoji screens, and a view of a garden with a stone lantern and a rock.
A cozy living room with a hammock, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a guitar.
A cozy living room with wooden floors, a hammock, and a person playing guitar.
A traditional Japanese-style restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a kitchen area with a refrigerator, and a corridor leading to another room.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, wooden furniture, and sliding doors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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4-9-3 Ote, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-0874
  • Place, Matsumoto Scale Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Matsumoto Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Matsumoto City Museum of Art
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Matsumoto (MMJ-Shinshu - Matsumoto)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Japanese style Mix dormitory with 4 beds, Non smoking

A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, a ladder, and a window with wooden shutters.

Japanese style Mix dormitory with 4 beds, Non smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Japanese style twin room w/ garden view (Shared Space Nearby),Non smoking - Slightly noisy at times.

A cozy living room with wooden floors, a hammock, and a person playing guitar.

Japanese style twin room w/ garden view (Shared Space Nearby),Non smoking - Slightly noisy at times.

  • Garden view
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Double Room, Non Smoking

A small, compact bedroom with a single bed, a wooden floor, and a blue wall.

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Japanese Style Double Room, Non Smoking

A compact room with a bed, a hanging coat rack, and a window with curtains.

Japanese Style Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Futon

View all photos for Japanese Style Triple Room, Non Smoking - No soundproof sliding door divided. Noise may be heard.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a wooden ceiling.

Japanese Style Triple Room, Non Smoking - No soundproof sliding door divided. Noise may be heard.

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two single beds, a sofa, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Family Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Japanese style Loft Bedroom, Quadruple,Non Smoking - Private use of 4-bed dorm at the 4-person rate.

A dormitory-style room with bunk beds, a ladder, and a window with wooden shutters.

Japanese style Loft Bedroom, Quadruple,Non Smoking - Private use of 4-bed dorm at the 4-person rate.

  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 rice cookers.
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What's nearby

  • Matsumoto Scale Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Matsumoto Castle Black Gate - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Matsumoto Castle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Matsumoto City Museum of Art - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Matsumoto Performing Arts Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Matsumoto Station - 16 min walk
  • Shin Shimashima Station - 25 min drive
  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Storyhouse Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪和食そば処 たかぎ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪喫茶室 八十六温館 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪COFFEE & FOOTBALL 喫茶山雅 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪深酒 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Couch Potato Hostel

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. Other amenities at this hot springs hostel include free use of bicycles, 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 2 bathrooms, refrigerators, and microwaves. Bathrooms are shared.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Books
  • Free 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Griddle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

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

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

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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.

  • Towels fee: JPY 100 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • 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, and a first aid kit.

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Couch Potato Hostel?

As of Sep 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Couch Potato Hostel on Oct 21, 2026 start from $81, 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.

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 City Museum of Art less than a mile away.

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 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.

Where is the closest airport to Couch Potato Hostel?

The closest major airport to Couch Potato Hostel is Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ), which is 6.7 mi away (26 minutes by car).

Couch Potato Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, great location, comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jonah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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
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10/10 Excellent

AMIR

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and feels like home .. very very good choice
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Tse Wui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean, location very close to Matsumoto castle which is very easy. Especially the hostel offered free bicycle which is very helpful I definitely will come back again, thanks for everything
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

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
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10/10 Excellent

Kavita

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liebevoll geführtes, kleines Hostel in der Mitte von Matsumoto. Sehr wertvolle Tipps für Restaurants, Onsen und Co. in der Umgebung. Dazu gibt es auch Fahrräder, die man sich einfach ausleihen kann. Guter Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge in die Japanischen Alpen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Tomonori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
古い家屋をリノベーションしておられるみたいです。シャワー、トイレ、洗面所は共用でしたが、とても清潔で使いやすく、バスルームは湯船はなくシャワーのみでしたが、広くて簀なので水捌けがよく足元もキレイでした。特に若いスタッフさん、男性も女性もすごく親切で、なんでも教えてもらえました。3人同室で探すなら、安くて広くて便利で最高です。外国人が多いのも頷けます。部屋にWi-Fiはなかった気がします。また泊まりたいです。オススメです。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

さき

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
4人の相部屋で私は初めてのゲストハウス、みなさん外国の方だったので少し心配でしたが、施設のルールを守るのはもちろん、日本の住文化へのリスペクトが感じられ、心地よく過ごすことができました。 何の文句も付けられないくらい充実した設備には驚きました。 あと何泊かしてたら離れたくなくなりそうなくらい… スタッフさんもとても親切です。 近隣でオススメの食事処などもマップで丁寧に教えてくれて、自分で調べるよりも確かな情報に安心しました。 お布団はふかふかで非常に気持ち良く眠りにつくことが出来ました。 松本駅近辺で決めたいならぜったいここを選んで欲しいです。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
とても気持ち良く利用出来ました！ また機会があったら是非宜しくお願い致します。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JAEYOUNG

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

가장 편안한 숙소

마츠모토 역이나 키타마츠모토 역에서 조금 떨어져있지만, 바로 근처에 마츠모토 성과 여러 맛집이 있다는 점이 이 숙소 장점 중 하나입니다. 스텝 분들도 친절하셔서 공용 공간에서 가벼운 잡담도 하면서 여행 중 가장 편안한 시간을 보낼 수 있었습니다. 110V 어댑터 대여를 해주시며, 타올은 유료로 대여할 수 있습니다. 숙소에서 맛집이나 관광지도 추천해주시니 적극적으로 활용하시면 좋을 것 같습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kanji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
主要観光地の真ん中です。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Riwako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
親切で清潔なお宿でした！ また利用したいと思います🌟
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kazuma

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Siriwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
สถานที่พักน่ารัก​ เจ้าของใจดีและเป็นมิตรมากๆ​ แนะนำและให้ข้อมูลดี​ เดินไปปราสาท​ไม่ไกล้มาก..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

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！
Verified review

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
Verified review

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

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