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Hotel Karae - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Hikiyama Exhibition Hall in Karatsu

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Exterior
Deluxe Room | Free WiFi
Lobby
Restaurant
Deluxe Room | Free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1783 Kyomachi, Karatsu, Saga, 847-0045
  • Place, Karatsu Shrine
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hikiyama Exhibition Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Karatsu Castle
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Saga (HSG-Ariake Saga)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Room | Free WiFi

Executive Room

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Karatsu

Close to the beach.Your stay at this Karatsu hostel places you within a 10-minute walk of Hikiyama Exhibition Hall and Karatsu Shrine. Karatsu Castle and Niji-no-Matsubara are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Karatsu Ware Federation Exhibition Hall - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Karatsu Shrine - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hikiyama Exhibition Hall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Karatsu Castle - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Niji-no-Matsubara - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Watada Station - 17 min walk
  • Iki Airport (IKI) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪魚処 亀山 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪麺屋 將 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Karae Table - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪BARATIE - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪むすび木 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Karae - Hostel

Hostel near Hikiyama Exhibition Hall in Karatsu
Hotel Karae - Hostel offers its guests a vending machine and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Karatsu hostel.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
Hotel Karae - Hostel offers 21 accommodations with slippers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (JPY 1,000 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 550 to 820 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately JPY 550 to 820 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 1000 per day(525 ft away; open 24 hours)

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

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • 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

Hotel Karae - Hostel Karatsu
Hotel Karae - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hotel Karae - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Karatsu

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Karae - Hostel to the airport?

Hotel Karae - Hostel is 29.7 mi (125-min drive) away from the Iki Airport (IKI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Karae - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Karae - Hostel.

How close is Hotel Karae - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 13.7 mi (33-min drive) from Imari Beach Park.

Does Hotel Karae - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Karae - Hostel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between JPY 550 and 820 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Karae - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Karae - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Karae - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Hotel Karae - Hostel have a pool?

Hotel Karae - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Karae - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Hotel Karae - Hostel to downtown Karatsu?

Hotel Karae - Hostel is 4.8 mi away from Karatsu.

Hotel Karae - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 247 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 247 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cristina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel/hostel linked to a cafe, shop and cinema. The hotel was great overall, but by comparison to the rest of the facilities, the room felt a touch basic, if perfectly comfortableand spotlessly clean. Great location in Karatsu, within a 5 minute walk to the train station and on a great pedestrianised street full of great shops (mainly with pottery goods). Would totally recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place, beautiful and very central, with friendly staff. Comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing location, spacious beds in dormitory with very good privacy. Facility’s are new and clean, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shun Him Benny

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ikumi

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

10/10 Excellent

Giles

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

eun

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for a clean, safe and well maintained accommodation. This is it. The area around it doesn’t have much to offer during the evening. It’s in an expensive shopping area and a stores in close up early. It is close to the train station. I didn’t really enjoy it because it seems mostly functional as opposed to warm and welcoming, but it certainly was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staffs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qian Ting

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a private room for 3 adults. Spacious room and clean. Comfortable bed. Good selection of amenities that you can take from the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel exceeded my expectations! We will come again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Firoozeh

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siu Ming

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kramer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A super convenient location near the station, shops, and restaurants. The room was clean, stylish, and spacious. When I travel to Karatsu again, Karae will be my number one hotel choice for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

Convenient and clean

Convenient location - a few blocks from the JR station, a few blocks from the bus station and a lot of restaurants around the area. It seems very new, it's very clean. Good wifi.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

KWOK YING

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUNGHUA

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHEUK LEUNG DENNIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
房間寬趟清潔。简約而美觀。員工禮貌親善。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

MEI KAM DORA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of above
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

HIROKAZU

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomoaki

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
室内外も綺麗で良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025