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Hotel Karae - Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers find a practical home base near Karatsu Castle with coworking spaces and laundry facilities for refreshing after days of local exploration

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Hotel Karae - Hostel is steps from historic Karatsu Castle, offering simple comforts and practical amenities. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, bike rentals to visit Hikiyama Exhibition Hall and Karatsu Shrine, and the convenience of on-site laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 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)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 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
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 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)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Room | Free WiFi

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Karatsu, Hotel Karae - Hostel is near the beach. Karatsu Castle and Yobuko Ohashi Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Niji-no-Matsubara and Nanatsugama. Hikiyama Exhibition Hall and Karatsu Shrine are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Karatsu travel guide
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1783 Kyomachi, Karatsu, Saga, 847-0045

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Nijino Matsubara
    5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Niji-no-Matsubara
    5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Karae Table
    1 min walk
  • 麺屋 將
    1 min walk
  • 魚処 亀山
    1 min walk
  • Caffe Luna
    1 min walk
  • からつちょこバル
    2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Karae - Hostel

Hostel near Karatsu Castle
Located close to Hikiyama Exhibition Hall and Karatsu Shrine, Hotel Karae - Hostel provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and luggage storage
  • Coworking spaces and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Karae - Hostel have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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

Pets not 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

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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

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

Is Hotel Karae - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Karae - Hostel located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Hikiyama Exhibition Hall and Karatsu Shrine. Karatsu Castle and Niji-no-Matsubara are also within 2 mi (3 km). Watada Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Karae - Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 260 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

IKUO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cristina

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuka

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

10/10 Excellent

Qian Ting

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MAK Chi Yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location : Hotel is very closed to the JR Station and Bus Terminal. Front office staffs are very friendly and helpful. Even the room is not big and basic but cleaned. Highly recommend !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shuta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel/hostel
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

will come again

location good, clean, staff helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

MEI KAM DORA

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

10/10 Excellent

AMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
女性専用ドミトリーを利用しましたが、とても綺麗な設備で快適に過ごせました。スタッフの方も感じ良く対応していただきました。朝食は1階のおしゃれなカフェでいただきました。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryunosuke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフはとてもフレンドリーで、目の不自由な私への配慮を適切に行ってくれ、安心、安全に滞在を楽しむことが出来ました。今回はドミトリールームの利用でした。ドミトリールームのベッドはセミダブルくらいの広さで、窮屈さを感じることなく伸び伸びと寛ぐことが出来ました。滞在して本当に良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Junpei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
設備も新しく綺麗なため快適に泊まれました、駅近なのも◎です
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Etsuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
コスパ考えると良かったです
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

ケンジ

Liked: Cleanliness
客室は非常に清潔でした それに立地がなによりでした
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Junko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
清潔なホテルで、スタッフさんの対応も優しく丁寧でした。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GOLD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても綺麗です
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Xin Jia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
雙床房，整體乾淨整潔，離停車場很近價格也可以接受，下次如住市區還會想選擇這間。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

隆裕

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ダブル部屋を利用しましたが、思った以上に広くて良かった。 ホテル全体もオシャレで立地的にも周辺の飲食店に近くて泊まって良かった。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
駐車場がわからなくて、他の方もフロントへ聞きにいかれてました。初めて泊まる方は、駐車場がわからないと思うので、分かりやすく案内板でも置いて欲しいと思いました。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

イヅミ

Liked: Cleanliness
綺麗な施設でした。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TAKASHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
ドミトリーの中では最高でした。また機会があれば泊まりたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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