Couch Potato Hostel

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Hostel within walking distance of Matsumoto Castle

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Couch Potato Hostel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Matsumoto Castle.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (6)

  • Free use of bicycles
  • Communal living room
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (5)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
The current price is $75
$83 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5

Room options

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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)
  • 36 sq m
  • 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
  • 9 sq m
  • 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

  • 8 sq m
  • 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

  • 8 sq m
  • 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)
  • 13 sq m
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 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.

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

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4-9-3 Ote, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-0874

What's nearby

  • Matsumoto Scale Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Yohashira Shrine - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Matsumoto Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Matsumoto City Museum of Art - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Matsumoto Performing Arts Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) - 26 min drive
  • Komaki Airport (NKM) - 173 min drive
  • Haneda Airport (HND) - 112.1 miles/180.3 km
  • Chubu Centrair Intl. Airport (NGO) - 115.2 miles/185.4 km
  • Shin Shimashima Station - 25 min drive
  • Hotaka Station - 29 min drive
  • Midoriko Station - 29 min drive
  • Matsumoto Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Storyhouse Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪喫茶室 八十六温館 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪和食そば処 たかぎ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪珈琲茶房 かめのや - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪COFFEE & FOOTBALL 喫茶山雅 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Couch Potato Hostel

  • Couch Potato Hostel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Matsumoto Castle.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 6 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

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

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Hot springs nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Communal living room
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens
  • Laundry detergent

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

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

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Cleaning supplies

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Towels are available for an extra charge of JPY 100 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Couch Potato Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Couch Potato Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Couch Potato Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Couch Potato Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Couch Potato Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Couch Potato Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Couch Potato Hostel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs.

What's the area around Couch Potato Hostel like?

Couch Potato Hostel is a short 6-minute walk from Matsumoto Castle and 4 minutes' walk from Matsumoto Scale Museum.

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Reviews

Couch Potato Hostel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • The property offers valuable recommendations for nearby restaurants and the staff is very kind in sharing them. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff, great location, comfy beds
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Very central location so easy to access restaurants and services. Family friendly hostel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very kind staff!
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff is very friendly and feels like home .. very very good choice
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful accommodation, amazing location and a wonderful host. We stayed in the family room which was lovely. This is a hostel (shared bathrooms and communal areas) but it felt more like you were staying in someone’s home.
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10/10 Exceptional

Run by a supernice local who has tremendous knowledge about the area and great recommendations.
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10/10 Exceptional

I love this cozy space and good people. The owner is very kind and friendly. Nice to stay here.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

スタッフの明るい対応が非常に良かった。朝のコーヒーも用意してありました。
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

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。
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10/10 Exceptional

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。
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10/10 Exceptional

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。
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

主要観光地の真ん中です。
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10/10 Exceptional

親切で清潔なお宿でした！ また利用したいと思います🌟
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10/10 Exceptional

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。
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10/10 Exceptional

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。
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10/10 Exceptional

สถานที่พักน่ารัก​ เจ้าของใจดีและเป็นมิตรมากๆ​ แนะนำและให้ข้อมูลดี​ เดินไปปราสาท​ไม่ไกล้มาก..
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10/10 Exceptional

とても過ごしやすかったです！ 布団の質も最高です！