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Couch Potato Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel in Matsumoto, 6-minute walk to Matsumoto Castle

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Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished
Family Room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished
Front of property
Lobby
Located near Matsumoto Castle, Couch Potato Hostel creates a relaxed environment for visitors. Guests appreciate the practical amenities including laundry facilities and bikes available for rent. The hostel provides WiFi access in all rooms for staying connected.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished

Japanese style Mix dormitory, Non smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Fan
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 36 sq m
  • 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.

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Japanese style twin room w/ garden view (Shared Space Nearby),Non smoking - Slightly noisy at times.

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Portable fan
Down duvet
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Double Room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Fan
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Japanese Style Double Room, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Double Room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished

Japanese Style Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Fan
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Futon

View all photos for Japanese Style Triple Room, Non Smoking - No soundproof sliding door divided. Noise may be heard.

Japanese Style Triple Room, Non Smoking - No soundproof sliding door divided. Noise may be heard. | Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished

Japanese Style Triple Room, Non Smoking - No soundproof sliding door divided. Noise may be heard.

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Fan
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Family Room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Fan
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 16 sq m
  • 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.

Down comforters, individually decorated, individually furnished

Japanese style Loft Bedroom, Quadruple,Non Smoking - Private use of 4-bed dorm at the 4-person rate.

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Portable fan
Down duvet
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

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

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
  • Alps Park Matsumoto - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Asama Hot Spring - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Matsumoto Station - 16 min walk
  • Shin Shimashima Station - 25 min drive
  • Komaki Airport (NKM) - 173 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪和食そば処 たかぎ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪深酒 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Storyhouse Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Asian Station - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪バーデン バーデン (Baden-Baden) - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Couch Potato Hostel

Hostel near Matsumoto Castle
Couch Potato Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free bicycle rentals, books, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • 2 bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laundry detergent
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Towels fee: JPY 100 per person, per night

We have included 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, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Couch Potato Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Couch Potato Hostel?

Couch Potato Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Couch Potato Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Couch Potato Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Couch Potato Hostel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Yohashira Shrine and Matsumoto Castle. Nawate-Dori and Kurassic are also within 5 minutes. Matsumoto Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Couch Potato Hostel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 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

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

Caitlin

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

さき

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAEYOUNG

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

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

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

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

Jacqueline

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

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

Virginie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accueil sympathique et chambre confortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisbeth

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

Super godt hostel

Meget dejligt sted. Rent, roligt og meget hyggeligt og hjemligt. Kan varmt anbefales.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Masato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
街の中心にあり便利よく、施設内も清潔感あり満足です。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

AMIR

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

Michiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ファミリールームは広くて、寝具もフワフワ。 部屋もすぐに暖かくなり、大変快適に過ごせました！ 共有スペースも過ごしやすく、食器なども充実していて、コーヒーや紅茶も楽しませていただきました。 銭湯へ持っていけるシャンプーとボディーソープのセットもとても助かりました。 ありがとうございました！
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hitomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方の対応も居心地も良くとても良い時間を過ごせました。施設内をスタッフの方が清掃されていたので常に綺麗な状態でした。内装も素敵で落ち着いて過ごすことができました。また利用させていただきます。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ohira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
雰囲気も良く、周辺の街も、とても良かったです！また、行きたいです！

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