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Couch Potato Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel near Matsumoto Castle in Matsumoto

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Lobby
Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Front of property
Family Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, individually decorated

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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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

Room options

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Double Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, individually decorated

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Lobby

Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Triple Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, individually decorated

Japanese Style Triple Room, Non Smoking

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

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Japanese Style Double Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, individually decorated

Japanese Style Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Futon

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1 bedroom, down comforters, individually decorated

Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking

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

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Family Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, down comforters, individually decorated

Family Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, individually decorated

Economy Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

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

About the neighborhood

Matsumoto

In Matsumoto .With a stay at this Matsumoto hostel, you'll be steps from Nawate-Dori and Yohashira Shrine. Kurassic and Matsumoto Scale Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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
  • ‪小昼堂(cohiludo) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Storyhouse Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪しづか - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪COFFEE & FOOTBALL 喫茶山雅 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Couch Potato Hostel

Hostel near Matsumoto Castle in Matsumoto
Couch Potato Hostel offers its guests laundry facilities, a communal living room, and a microwave in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces.
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Couch Potato Hostel offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and rice cookers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Matsumoto hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and portable fans.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Towels fee: JPY 100 per person, per night

We've listed all 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • 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.

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

How close is Couch Potato Hostel to the airport?

Couch Potato Hostel is 125.1 mi (173-min drive) away from the Komaki Airport (NKM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Couch Potato Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Couch Potato Hostel.

Does Couch Potato Hostel offer free breakfast?

Couch Potato Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Couch Potato Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Couch Potato Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Couch Potato Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Couch Potato Hostel have a pool?

Couch Potato Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Couch Potato Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Couch Potato Hostel to downtown Matsumoto?

Couch Potato Hostel is 0.2 mi away from Matsumoto.

Couch Potato Hostel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

8/10 Good

insu

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

YIU MAN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Riwako

Traveled with family
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

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