1166 Backpackers♡

Excellent location, friendly staff

9.0

Excellent location near the main temple. Nearby bus stops for access to anywhere in town. Strong Wi-Fi and very friendly, informative staff.

− The building has wooden floors so it creaks whenever you walk. Everyone just needs to be mindful when walking because of noise. Also the bathrooms are on the ground floor so you have to walk down narrow stairs since most rooms are upstairs.

Guest review

6.0

The property is pretty much a big house with dorms and rooms within. Beds are traditional Japanese beds and you make your own sheets, which is custom in most places around Japan. The female dorms are pretty spacious and the hostel contains an impressive amount of free to use hygiene items. Stuff was incredibly friendly and helpful. As soon as I came in to check in the girl on duty made me cold barely tea, sat with me and explained everything I could possibly need to know about Nagano and the prefecture as a whole. She recommended places to visit, told me about the prefectures staple foods and delicacies, hikes, museums, temples and so many more activities. By her advice i went the day after to a Buddhist morning ceremony, it was an amazing experience that I wouldn’t even know about without her advice. The hostel is walking distance from Zenkōji temple which was a big plus. The other stuff were also very friendly, they gave me great recommendations solely out of kindness and it’s clear they really do love Nagano. Facilities were great, the common area was just like a living room and felt like a home.

− I came as a solo traveler and it was off season so there weren’t many other travelers around, other then the stuff the hostel was quite quiet and I was basically all alone (I do suppose it depends on the season, I was in Nagano in the summer and the busy season is mainly winter). If you come as a group or if you just want peace and quiet it’s an amazing option, for me it was a bit lonely. the showers are on the bottom floor while the dorms are on the top floor.

Guest review

10.0

Cozy environment, location, comfy, easy to climb beds only add to the friendliness and helpfulness of staff. They elevate the experience and make the place feel homey. They even help you with an itinerary, tell you about the area where to go, what to do, and hidden gems. It's an amazing place.

− Nothing I didn't like, but if you are a big person the stairs and the place might require extra care since the place feels very traditionally sized.

また泊まり行く！

9.0

スタッフの方がとても親切でした！

− 無いです。

Très bonne adresse.

10.0

Idéalement placé pour visiter Nagano. Accueil, service et hébergement très agréable. Petite auberge familiale .

− Rien

Guest review

9.0

Stuff are very warm and hospitable people, very helpful when it concers.

− The doorway in our room was a bit low, so be careful , watch your head and you will be OK